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Hungary’s National Bank is still trying to estimate the fallout from its seizure of brokerage firm Quaestor. The company was shut down this week, the third security and investment firm to have its activities suspended within weeks. Investigators believe it may have invested scores of billions of euros more in bonds than it was allowed to under its bond insurance programme.
Hungary's government denied insider trading after opposition members questioned a foreign ministry decision to withdraw state funds from a brokerage that filed for bankruptcy a few days later.
I don’t think there is an alternative for Hungary than looking to the West. A balancing act for Hungary has always meant landing on the wrong side of history. – former ambassador Andras Simonyi.
The world’s most successful violinist will return to Budapest with his Johann Strauss Orchestra for one night only in 2015. Fans of the Dutch King of Waltz can look forward to a completely new program with a fantastic show. The concert will take place in the Budapest Arena on May 20, 2015.
The Hungarian national flag was hoisted in front of parliament this morning, as state celebrations mark the anniversary of Hungary`s anti-Habsburg revolution that started on March 15, 1848.
'The event offers a 21.1km half marathon as well as a number of shorter distances (11.2km, 6.2km, 3.2km, and a 1km Family Run). In 2012, the start/finish area will be on Margaret Island (Margit-sziget), a green island in the River Danube, and a popular recreation ground with many sports facilities.
Witches and Wizards Party: Looking for some astonishment on a Monday? Emotional, uplifting electronic music, sprinkled with philosophy, for your cognitive pleasure. Be there or be square...for Magic and Wonder.
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