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Foreign minister: Indian firms to create 1,000 jobs in Hungary
The new jobs will be distributed across #Hungary, primarily in the automotive #industry, in service centres and the renewable #energy sector Powered by WPeMatico
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to attend summit of Visegrád countries and Austria on Thursday
On Thursday, Prime Minister Orbán Viktor will travel to Prague where the prime ministers of the Visegrád countries (V4) – in addition to Mr Orbán,…
Fidesz’s Novák Rejects Weber ‘Lecturing on Democracy’
Responding to Manfred Weber’s reaction to Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on the Fidesz party’s EPP membership, the ruling party’s deputy leader said on Wednesday that…
Indian companies to create one thousand new jobs in Hungary
“Over the course of the next two months the government will be announcing the creation of a thousand new jobs in Hungary that are being…
The brief history of the month (January 2020)
Presenting in one concise package the month’s most important and fascinating national stories, whether they be economic, political, cultural, sporting or among the hundreds of…
Route of airport bus line 200E to be extended
Bus line 200E operates all day and night between Terminal 2 and Nagyvárad tér metro station. Powered by WPeMatico
Record Hungarian Lottery Winner Submits Claim
The lucky winner of Hungary’s all-time-record lottery prize of 30 million euros has submitted their claim, state gambling company Szerencsejáték said on Wednesday. The prize…
Palace of Arts to celebrate 15th anniversary in 2020 with star-studded season
#Müpa is one of the main organisers of the 40th #Budapest #Spring #Festival Powered by WPeMatico
Highest-ever Number of Illegal Border Crossing Attempts Recorded for January, says PM’s Advisor
The Hungarian government expects the debates within the European Union on the issues of migration and the rule of law to continue, the prime minister’s…
Fidesz Committed to Law on ‘Soros NGOs’ Despite EU Court Criticism
Hungary’s law on the financing of civil organisations from abroad infringes on the principle of free movement of capital and violates a number of fundamental…
34th European Water Polo Championships, Budapest – DAY 3
Summary of Day 3 #waterpolo #european #championships Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary to receive just 1.1% of EC's new Just Transition Fund
Commission unveils plans to support Green Deal by EUR 1,000 bn investments Powered by WPeMatico
7 tips to properly invest in real estate
An investment in #realestate can really pay off 😉 Powered by WPeMatico
Hungarian Press Roundup: Roger Scruton Remembered
Commentators on both sides of the political divide portray the deceased conservative British philosopher as an ally of Prime Minister Orbán. The Hungarian PM awarded…
Multi-million fine wine sales putting Hungary and Australia brands at the forefront of luxury
“Fine wine has long been considered atop the shopping list for those living in luxury.” Powered by WPeMatico
Weber to Orbán: EPP Not Changing Course
The European People’s Party (EPP) will not change course and has made clear that those wishing to belong to the party family are expected to…
EU to dedicate a quarter of its budget to green transition
Aims to shift EUR 1 trillion in investment over next 10 yrs to become climate-neutral by 2050 Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary Oil Reserves Replenished
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has refilled the Hungarian oil reserves which were used when contaminated oil was delivered through the Druzhba (Friendship) pipeline…
Hungarian nurse died with two elderly people in a house fire in Austria
Horrific! Local firefighters tried to stop the fire but it was too late #accident #Austria Powered by WPeMatico
Money worries putting older Hungarian citizens off travelling
New study about the travel habits of over 65s from senior travel insurance: Powered by WPeMatico
Leftists blames Orbán cabinet for increasing income gap
“The income gap was growing fastest in #Hungary among #EU members” – #Eurostat #dailynewshungary #hungarian #poverty Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. House to vote to send Trump impeachment articles to Senate
“The proceeding will be only the third time a U.S. president has been put on trial in the Senate.” Powered by WPeMatico
EPP not changing course, says Weber
The European People’s Party (EPP) will not change course and has made clear that those wishing to belong to the party family are expected to…
Hungarian kick-boxing girl becomes world record holder
Congratulations! Anna Kondár won her 10th world champion title #kickbox #dailynewshungary #hungary Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary – Hévíz can become the European Best Destination in 2020!
Let’s vote for #Hévíz to become the #European Best Destination in #2020 #Hungary #thermal #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
6 great exhibitions to visit this January: Rubens, Van Dyck, Capa, Rozsda and many more
Some of these close at the end of January, so let’s book those tickets already! Powered by WPeMatico
Infertility treatments will become free of charge in Hungary
By 2022 the government expects more new-born babies #hungary #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
British royal family had discussion on future of Harry and Meghan
“We respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life” #meghanharry Powered by WPeMatico
Hungarian law requiring NGOs to disclose foreign funding incompatible with EU law
“The restrictions on NGOs are incompatible with EU law” – Advocate General Campos Sanchez-Bordona Powered by WPeMatico
Toplist of Hungary's sharpest price increases in 2019
It wasn’t a delight to pop out to the corner store Powered by WPeMatico
Government to Punish Budapest for Local Election Results?
After their local election defeat, the government wants to punish Budapest by not allocating money for the capital in the next EU funding period, leftist…
Will Brexit reignite tensions in Northern Ireland?
Our report from Northern Ireland where with Brexit looming on the horizon, questions around the border have upset the fragile peace achieved in 1998. Powered…
Pálinka and wine are not the most popular in Hungary anymore?
Read the article to know what alcoholic drinks Hungarians bought the most of around Christmas time Powered by WPeMatico
Industrial Output Up 3.6% Yr/Yr
Industrial output in Hungary rose by an annual 3.6% in November, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Tuesday, confirming the preliminary estimate. In a…
No Libya solution reached in Moscow, efforts to be continued, says Russian FM
Intra-Libyan talks mediated by Russia and Turkey reached no settlement #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
Párbeszéd Calls for Consultation on Housing
The opposition Párbeszéd party is calling on the government to launch extensive consultations on housing policy. Party lawmaker Olivio Kocsis-Cake noted at a press conference…
Lufthansa loses title of Europe’s largest passenger airline to Ryanair
Europe’s largest passenger airline: #ryanair #dailynewshungary #lufthansa #germany #ireland Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary has the longest hospital stay in EU
Lags behind in terms of discharges too Powered by WPeMatico
How Ferenc Liszt, a Hungarian revolutionized digital piano & classical music
Talks about music and talks about today’s Digital Piano is incomplete without taking the name #FerencLiszt #FrankLiszt Powered by WPeMatico
Marvel’s Black Widow Drops Trailers With Budapest Locations
As we have reported, Marvel’s new origin movie, the Black Widow was shot in the Hungarian capital with the freshly two-time Oscar-nominated Scarlett Johansson. The new trailer for the film…
Law Requiring NGOs to Disclose Foreign Funding Incompatible with EU Law, Says Court Adviser
Hungary’s law on the financing of civil organisations from abroad infringes on the principle of free movement of capital and violates a number of fundamental…
The top five most beautiful geological points of Hungary
Have you ever seen these places? #hungary #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
Socialist Leader Moves to Expel Local Council Representative
The leader of the Socialist Party has moved to expel from the party a local council representative who has joined the ranks of the ruling…
Iran arrests “some” over Ukrainian plane crash
#Iran has arrested some people related to the crash of a recent Ukrainian passenger plane Powered by WPeMatico
Cash still rules supreme in Hungary
Currency stock up 8.3% y/y in December Powered by WPeMatico
There is demand in Macao for premium Hungarian products
“In Macao, there is major demand in a host of areas for Hungarian premium products and services”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó…
EC finds fault with Hungary's NGO law
Registering foreign funding infringes on free movement of capital Powered by WPeMatico
Szijjártó: Macau Shows Interest in Premium Hungarian Goods, Services
Hungarian premium quality products and services are in a good position to enter the market in Macau, the Hungarian foreign minister said on Tuesday, after…
Hungarian FM: Macau shows interest in premium Hungarian goods, services
“#Hungary and #Macau have concluded a bilateral agreement on granting scholarships to each other’s universities” Powered by WPeMatico
Novák: EPP Should Strengthen Dedication to Centre-right Politics
The European People’s Party should strengthen its dedication to centre-right politics, the deputy leader of ruling Fidesz said on Monday after meeting senior German politicians…
PIT exemption for mothers of three is a gift for the rich
The financial impact of PM Orbán’s announcement for families Powered by WPeMatico
Director with Hungarian Roots Snags Academy Award Nomination for ‘American Factory’
Although unfortunately the Hungarian film close to snagging an Academy Awards nomination in 2020, the post-Holocaust drama ‘Those Who Remained’, which has been included in the International…
Fidesz: EPP should strengthen dedication to centre-right politics
“We hope the #EPP will be capable of protecting and representing classic centre-right politics” #fidesz #eu #ep #hungary #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary's December CPI slightly above forecast at 4%
Driven by fuel, tobacco prices Powered by WPeMatico
Master Good buys British poultry producer
Sága to increase exports Powered by WPeMatico
Matolcsy Criticizes and Calls for Sustainable Housing Policy
In an opinion piece published at novekedes.hu, central bank governor György Matolcsy calls housing a “weak point” in Hungary’s economic policy. The economist suggests that…
Success! Traffic grew twice at Budapest Airport compared to 2019 European average
#Budapest is becoming more and more popular 🙂 #Hungary #Hungarian #airport #lisztferencairport #tourism #visit #success #money #travel Powered by WPeMatico
The Story of Kossuth County in USA
There are a great number of Hungarian statues and memorials in the US, but one can easily find Hungarian settlement names, which can still be…
Croatian airports record passenger hike in 2019
More than 11 million passengers passed through nine Croatian airports #croatia #hungary #tourism Powered by WPeMatico
Halong Bay in Vietnam – Travel Tips
#HalongBay in #Vietnam – Here are our travel tips Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. imposes fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela
The U.S. has been pursuing a policy of economic #sanctions and diplomatic isolation against the Venezuelan government in support of #Guaido. Powered by WPeMatico
Here are all the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards Winners
25th annual Critics’ Choice Awards held in Santa Monica #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
Is the county in the US named after Lajos Kossuth an eyesore for people?
Read the article to know how one of the biggest heroes of Hungarian history influenced the lives of Americans Powered by WPeMatico
Former Socialist District Mayor Hunvald Sentenced for Graft
A Budapest court sentenced one-time Socialist district mayor György Hunvald to one year in prison for misappropriation of public funds in a non-binding ruling of…
Illegal Migration: Army Boat to Patrol Tisza
The 1st Explosive Ordinance Disposal and River Flotilla Regiment “Honvéd” of the Hungarian Defense Forces, are working together with the police as of Monday to continuously patrol…
Banks to Catalogue Client Fees in Coordinated Effort to Boost Transparency
Hungarian banks will provide their clients with a detailed list of service fees they have been charged by the end of January, as part of…
‘Loyal Friend of Freedom-Loving Hungarians’ Sir Roger Scruton Dies
Sir Roger Scruton, a conservative British writer and one of the most important philosophers of the last decades, died on Sunday January 12th, after a…
It took 63 firefighters to put out fire in Budapest – VIDEO
Several houses caught fire in #Hungary after a huge blast! #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
Former Budapest district mayor sentenced for graft
The former mayor of Budapest 7th district has faced multiple criminal proceedings over the past decade #erzsébetváros #hunvald #mszp #hungary Powered by WPeMatico
WOW! Two Hungarian food supplement-producing companies among the top in the world!
Did you know that the #Scitec and the #BioTechUSA are #Hungarian companies? #Hungary #success #money #sport #bodybuilding #athlete #olympics #football #foodsupplement Powered by WPeMatico
Moody's: CEE region starts 2020 with negative outlook
Hungary’s situation is stable, though Powered by WPeMatico
The government is not taking any funding away from Budapest, any reduction is being realised by Brussels
The government has not made any kind of decision concerning the utilisation of funding during the European Union’s upcoming seven-year multiannual financial framework, mostly in…
Thousands evacuated as Philippine volcano threatens big eruption
Nearly 50,000 people have heeded official warning to evacuate as fears of an eruption grew – #philippines #dailynewshungary #vulcano Powered by WPeMatico
Hong Kong offers excellent opportunities for Hungarian enterprises
“Hong Kong offers excellent business and trade opportunities for Hungarian enterprises that offer premium products and services”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó…
Chain Bridge Refurbishment Still Doubtful
The high-scale and much-needed refurbishment of the Lánchíd (Chain Bridge) and Buda Castle Tunnel has long been on the agenda without any major progress. According…
Record Number of Passengers Used Ferenc Liszt Airport in 2019
A record 16.2 million passengers used Budapest’s Ferenc Liszt International Airport last year, the airport’s operator said on Saturday. Passenger traffic grew by 8.8 percent…
PM’s Office: 2020 Year of Hungarian Community Building Abroad
The government has designated 2020 the year of Hungarian community building, with the aim of helping Hungarian communities abroad prosper in their homeland, the Prime…
Bird flu virus reported from N Hungary
#BirdFlu in #Hungary! #DailyNewsHungary #nébih #ács Powered by WPeMatico
Five Hungarian bridges you need to see – PHOTOS
Have you ever seen these monumental bridges? #hungary #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
SocGen says you should buy Wizz Air shares
Target price hikes for no-frills airlines Powered by WPeMatico
Libyan rivals to sign ceasefire deal in Moscow
“The international community welcomed the ceasefire.” Powered by WPeMatico
Inflation jumps in Hungary
Consumer price index could have reached upper end of tolerance range in Dec19 Powered by WPeMatico
Over ten years Hungary has gone from last to first when it comes to economic growth
“Over ten years Hungary has gone from last to first among the member states of the European Union when it comes to economic growth”, Minister…
Foreign minister praises Hungary’s economic performance in Hong Kong
38 percent of new jobs last year had been created by #Chinese, #Korean, and #Japanese companies in #Hungary Powered by WPeMatico
Cultural differences in Hungary for Westerners doing business
Doing business in Hungary can vary a lot for someone coming from America 😉 #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary 4iG wins yet another public procurement tender
To supply IT systems Powered by WPeMatico
Fidesz Eager to Win Back Support of Young Generation
In recent years, Fidesz has lost much of its popularity among young people. The political leadership sees the problem taking several steps in order to…
All eyes on Washington
Inflation is the main concern in Hungary this week Powered by WPeMatico
A period laden with debates is ahead in European politics
The government is expecting a period laden with debates in European politics as the causes of the identity crisis – which are brought to the…
Measures had to be adopted to protect borders
Measures had to be adopted to protect our borders, the Chief Security Advisor to the Prime Minister said on the Friday evening programme of the…
Budapest residents have the cheapest energy in the EU
According to recent statistics, Budapest residents have the cheapest gas and the second cheapest electricity among all the capitals of the EU states. Powered by…
Hungarian ruling parties decry lawsuits over prison conditions
“Murderers, robbers, fraudsters and rapists were receiving hefty amounts in compensation thanks to activist lawyers” Powered by WPeMatico
14B HUF to Save Small Village Grocery Shops
A yearly amount of around 12-14 billion HUF (Eur 36-42 million) of state subsidies would save small grocery stores in the municipalities under 2,000 residents,…
2020 year of Hungarian community building abroad, says PM’s Office
“Support for culture, education and the diaspora will be doubled” – #Hungarian #government Powered by WPeMatico
European Water Polo Championships starts in Budapest
European #WaterPolo Championships in #Budapest will end on January 26! Powered by WPeMatico
Domotor: Upcoming period in European politics to be teeming with disputes
The Hungarian government fully expects the upcoming period in European politics to be teeming with disputes, an official of the Prime Minister’s Office told public…
7 rockets hit army base in Iraq’s Salahudin province
Seven Katyusha rockets hit Balad airbase, #Iraq! #UsIranConflict #dailynewshungary #iraq #middleeast Powered by WPeMatico
Australia fires: the Hungarian family had 1.5 hours to run away – shocking details!
Almost all of their belongings were destroyed. #Hungary #Hungarian #Australia #fire #climate #catastrophe #house #climatechange Powered by WPeMatico
Boy brutally abused in a children’s home in Kaposvár – VIDEO
Roommate got seriously beaten by a juvenile in a children’s home, and the boy recording the video is enjoying the events… Powered by WPeMatico
Gigantic mural captures the legendary Hungarian football coach on the wall of Chelsea Stadium
You would not believe how successful this Hungarian football coach was #chelseafc #london #chelsea Powered by WPeMatico
Hungarian city next to River Tisza welcomes new five-star hotel – VIDEO
This is the first five-star hotel in the city #hungary #dailynewshungary #tisza #szolnok Powered by WPeMatico
Socialists: New Hungarian social benefits law may lead to spike in deaths
“45,000-46,000 people die in Hungary because they do not get to a doctor in time” Powered by WPeMatico
New designer drugs added to list of banned substances in Hungary
“Hungary has been among the first in Europe to draw up flexible rules on psychoactive substances” Powered by WPeMatico
Hungary may serve as model for reversing population decline, says state secretary
#Fidesz will wait and see whether the #EPP upholds traditional Christian Democratic values in the new European Parliament or… Powered by WPeMatico
Great! Record number of passengers used Budapest Airport in 2019
Wow! 49 airlines operated direct flights to 49 countries from Budapest, Hungary #BudapestAirport #DailyNewsHungary Powered by WPeMatico
Taiwan leadership election result unveiled
#Taiwan #election results: Powered by WPeMatico
Over 1,000 flights canceled in Chicago amid winter storm
O’Hare International Airport #Chicago cancelled over 950 flights! #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
The most famous cave of Hungary will soon offer medical treatments
Have you ever been to a Hungarian cave? #hungary #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
Weird Hungarian habits that shock foreign people :)
What do you think the weirdest Hungarian habit is? 🙂 #hungary #dailynewshungary Powered by WPeMatico
Most famous sights in the geometrical middle of Budapest: District I, the Castle District
A little help if you are planning your trip to Budapest 😉 #budavár #elsőkerület #Budapest #DailyNewsHungary #CastleDistrict Powered by WPeMatico
Hungarian government marks 1943 Don battles anniversary
The Soviet Union’s Red Army launched an attack on the 2nd Hungarian Army at the Don Bend on January 12, 1943. Powered by WPeMatico
The popularity of Budapest spas continued to grow in 2019
Yes, we do love Hungarian baths 🙂 #hungary #dailynewshungary #szechenyibath Powered by WPeMatico
How insurance goes digital: thought-provoking InsurTech cases
For quite some time, the insurance industry was lagging in digital innovation, but… Powered by WPeMatico
Breaking news! Iran unintentionally shot down Ukrainian Airliner
BREAKING NEWS! Powered by WPeMatico
Poor air quality caused by dust particles reported from several cities
“The air quality is #unhealthy in Budapest, Kecskemét, Tököl and Vác in central and northern #Hungary” Powered by WPeMatico
European Commission registers Minority SafePack initiative signatures
The initiative will also be debated in the #EuropeanParliament #safepack #fuen #rmdsz #hungary #romania Powered by WPeMatico
Gambia had opened a Consulate General in Moroccan Sahara Region
#Gambia had opened a Consulate General in #Dakhla (#MoroccanSaharaRegion) Powered by WPeMatico
Hungarian foreign minister calls for de-escalation in Middle East
Extraordinary session of EU foreign ministers in Brussels Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. slaps fresh sanctions against Iran after missile attacks
“The United States slaps fresh sanctions against #Iran after missile attacks #dailynewshungary #USIranconflict #MiddleEast Powered by WPeMatico
Hungarain central bank extends, doubles currency swap agreement with Chinese central bank
TheNationalBankOfHungary (#NBH) #MagyarNemzetiBank #MNB #ThePeoplesBankOfChina Powered by WPeMatico