1,386 result(s) for world war
Budapest Pálinka Festival, Városháza Park, 8 - 9 May
- 7 May 2010 12:00 PM
- community & culture
"As established in the past years, the second weekend of May is once again the date of the Budapest Palinka Festival. This year the City Hall Park (Vásrosháza Park) will host this one of a kind event. More than 300 types of fruit distillates, savoury food specialities and excellent live music awaits all those who wish to relax and enjoy themselves in the heart of the city.
A Gorgeous Weekend In The Countryside
- 29 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- getting around
"Finally a gorgeous weekend in the countryside. We still had to put a fire in the buboskemence the first night, but the sun was shining and we were actually in shorts! The Bodva River flood came up to the fence, and left about 45cm of ground water in the basement, but otherwise the house was thankfully untouched, as were our immediate neighbors. The birds are out in mass, especially the annual ...
Hungary C.Bank Chief Intends To Stay Until His Mandate Expires
- 27 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"There were two proposals discussed at the Monetary Council’s rate meeting on Monday, one to lower the benchmark rate by 25 bps and one to cut it by 50 bps. The former proposal was supported by a "convincing majority", NBH Governor András Simor told a press conference. Hungary’s base rate was trimmed to an all-time low of 5.15% today.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Credigen Bank Withdraws From Hungary
- 12 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Credigen Bank, the Hungarian consumer finance unit of French Sofinco, has terminated its activities in Hungary. A major player on the local consumer loan market, it will complete collecting its outstanding debt and then withdraw from Hungary altogether, the bank confirmed to local news portal index.hu. It has contracts with such large retail chains as Tesco, Media Markt, Saturn and Extreme ...
Event Report: Easter Happy Hour at Art’otel Budapest
- 7 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
To celebrate Easter and the coming of spring, the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary was joined by the French-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Irish-Hungarian Business Circle on April 1st to spend an evening welcoming the first tree buds and daffodils.
Bitter Sweet: The Secret History Of The Chocolate Industry
- 31 Mar 2010 12:02 PM
- food & drink
"One of my favorite movies as a kid was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). What child did not want to win the golden ticket? Who didn’t want to see the mysteries hidden behind the tall walls of the factory? Who didn’t feverishly ride their bikes to the Penny Candy Store at every chance and buy sweets with grubby hands and hungry eyes?
Hungarian PM To CNBC: Support For Greece Good Choice, Hungarian Budget On Track
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The leaders of 16 European Union nations that share the euro have come to terms about a rescue plan for Greece, agreeing that if the troubled country runs out of fundraising options, help will come from both the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai urged euro zone leaders before to given Athens "breathing space" and help it access IMF loans.
Hungary Euro Adoption Further In The Distance
- 26 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"The market has raised its deficit forecast for 2010 for the sixth month in a row, a Reuters poll conducted between March 22 and 25 and published on Thursday showed. According to the consensus forecast of analysts, the central bank (NBH) will continue its rate cut cycle next Monday, with only three of the 27 respondents projecting unchanged rates.
Budapest Pálinka Festival, Városháza Park, 8 - 9 May
- 7 May 2010 12:00 PM
- community & culture
"As established in the past years, the second weekend of May is once again the date of the Budapest Palinka Festival. This year the City Hall Park (Vásrosháza Park) will host this one of a kind event. More than 300 types of fruit distillates, savoury food specialities and excellent live music awaits all those who wish to relax and enjoy themselves in the heart of the city.
A Gorgeous Weekend In The Countryside
- 29 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- getting around
"Finally a gorgeous weekend in the countryside. We still had to put a fire in the buboskemence the first night, but the sun was shining and we were actually in shorts! The Bodva River flood came up to the fence, and left about 45cm of ground water in the basement, but otherwise the house was thankfully untouched, as were our immediate neighbors. The birds are out in mass, especially the annual ...
Hungary C.Bank Chief Intends To Stay Until His Mandate Expires
- 27 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"There were two proposals discussed at the Monetary Council’s rate meeting on Monday, one to lower the benchmark rate by 25 bps and one to cut it by 50 bps. The former proposal was supported by a "convincing majority", NBH Governor András Simor told a press conference. Hungary’s base rate was trimmed to an all-time low of 5.15% today.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Credigen Bank Withdraws From Hungary
- 12 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Credigen Bank, the Hungarian consumer finance unit of French Sofinco, has terminated its activities in Hungary. A major player on the local consumer loan market, it will complete collecting its outstanding debt and then withdraw from Hungary altogether, the bank confirmed to local news portal index.hu. It has contracts with such large retail chains as Tesco, Media Markt, Saturn and Extreme ...
Event Report: Easter Happy Hour at Art’otel Budapest
- 7 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
To celebrate Easter and the coming of spring, the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary was joined by the French-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Irish-Hungarian Business Circle on April 1st to spend an evening welcoming the first tree buds and daffodils.
Bitter Sweet: The Secret History Of The Chocolate Industry
- 31 Mar 2010 12:02 PM
- food & drink
"One of my favorite movies as a kid was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). What child did not want to win the golden ticket? Who didn’t want to see the mysteries hidden behind the tall walls of the factory? Who didn’t feverishly ride their bikes to the Penny Candy Store at every chance and buy sweets with grubby hands and hungry eyes?
Hungarian PM To CNBC: Support For Greece Good Choice, Hungarian Budget On Track
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The leaders of 16 European Union nations that share the euro have come to terms about a rescue plan for Greece, agreeing that if the troubled country runs out of fundraising options, help will come from both the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai urged euro zone leaders before to given Athens "breathing space" and help it access IMF loans.
Hungary Euro Adoption Further In The Distance
- 26 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"The market has raised its deficit forecast for 2010 for the sixth month in a row, a Reuters poll conducted between March 22 and 25 and published on Thursday showed. According to the consensus forecast of analysts, the central bank (NBH) will continue its rate cut cycle next Monday, with only three of the 27 respondents projecting unchanged rates.