Hungary

19/11/2024

National Bank of Hungary introduces HUF 50,000 coin

The National Bank of Hungary is set to release a remarkable gold collector coin, ‘V. László aranyforintja’ (The Golden Florin of Ladislaus V), on 20 November 2024. #mnb #forint #money #limited #collector
19/11/2024

Ecuador’s floral wonders: The enigmatic orchids take centre stage in Budapest

On November 14, 2024, the "Mysterious Orchids of Ecuador" Orchid and Bromeliad Exhibition was held at the Hungarian Agricultural Museum. #orchids #flower #bromelia #exhibition #Ecuador
19/11/2024

Finance Minister Varga flags continued tax relief

Finance Minister Mihály Varga said tax relief was set to continue next year at a conference organised by the National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) on Tuesday. #tax #government #financeminister
19/11/2024

Fidesz to modify electoral rules in Hungary – Budapest Mayor Karácsony forms harsh judgement

Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, has said ruling Fidesz wanted to boost its own election chances by reducing the number of electoral districts in the capital and thereby diluting the city's voting weight in parliament relative to its population. #election #Budapest #Fidesz #Karácsony
19/11/2024

Hungary hosts European SME Assembly in Budapest

Budapest is hosting the European SME Assembly, a high-level political and professional forum for discussing current challenges and trends. #EU #Budapest #SME #EC #China
19/11/2024

Attention! Traffic changes and public transport disruptions tonight in popular Budapest district

The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) has announced that road closures will begin at 5.30 pm, affecting several key routes. #trafficchange #traffic #Budapest #UEFA #driving #transport #publictransport
19/11/2024

Appalling: New Hungarian draft law proposes one year in prison for aggressive comments online

If passed, this legislation could see offenders facing up to a year in prison for comments that promote violence or cruelty against individuals or groups. #law #crime #internet #comments #freedomofexpression
19/11/2024

Microbusinesses in Hungary to become eligible for regulated electricity prices

Microbusinesses will become eligible for participation in the regulated electricity price scheme for households from January. #businesses #energy #government #electricity
19/11/2024

The big comparison: Is the Vienna Christmas market cheaper than the Budapest one?

Which Christmas market do you prefer? #Christmas #market #food #drink #tourism #Austria #Budapest
19/11/2024

Capping service fees: A new era for Hungary’s catering industry

The Hungarian Tourism Agency said government proposals on service fees and tips would strengthen the competitiveness of the catering sector in a statement issued on Tuesday. #tax #tipping #servicefees #restaurant #catering
19/11/2024

Hungarian government presses for effective steps against imports of fake honey in Brussels

Agriculture Minister István Nagy called for effective measures to counter imports of fake honey after a meeting of his European Union peers in Brussels on Monday. #agriculture #honey #fakehoney
19/11/2024

Rammstein’s Till Lindemann to rock Budapest in 2025

Till Lindemann, the iconic frontman of Rammstein, is set to electrify Budapest's MVM Dome with his highly anticipated Meine Welt tour. #concert #music #Budapest #event #programme
19/11/2024

Hungarian EU enlargement commissioner: Ten years of enlargement advances achieved in a single term

Oliver Várhelyi, the EU enlargement commissioner, said in Brussels on Monday that European Union integration, a priority of the Hungarian presidency, had advanced by ten years in a single term. #EU #EUenlargement #Balkans
19/11/2024

Serbia’s big energy move: Partnering with Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Plant

Serbia partners with Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Plant in a move that could reshape energy politics. Check out our article for more details!
19/11/2024

Orbán cabinet: Improving competitiveness cornerstone of Hungary’s EU presidency

The Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union will continue to make every effort to improve competitiveness, in addition to the results achieved so far with regard to that priority, Finance Minister Mihály Varga said. #EUpresidency #ministryoffinance #EU #competitiveness
18/11/2024

Top Hungary news: Olympics in Budapest, Russian gas, Hungary’s debt, new Müller store, Prince William as landlord, expensive panel flats – 18 November, 2024

Olympics in Budapest, Russian gas, Hungary's debt, new Müller store, Prince William as landlord, expensive panel flats, fake product on YouTube, and more!
18/11/2024

Hungarian FM: Suspending EU-Israel political dialogue ‘would be mistake’

Suspending political dialogue between the European Union and Israel would be "a serious mistake", Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said in Brussels on Monday, arguing that to do so would be to abandon hope for a peaceful settlement of the crisis in the Middle East. #Israel #Georgia #EU #EC #Szijjártó #foreignaffairs
18/11/2024

European Commission demands a further EUR 60 million from Hungary

The European Commission is tightening the screws on Hungary for failing to align its asylum laws with EU standards, as daily penalties pile up relentlessly. #EUfund #debt #EuropeanCommission #government
18/11/2024

Hungary’s MÁV group to undergo major restructuring

The state-owned MÁV group will undergo a restructuring from the start of next year, the state secretary for transportation said at an event organised by the Engineers and Technicians Union on Monday. #máv #transportation #travel
18/11/2024

Russian gas supplies to Austria disrupted: Will this threaten Hungary’s gas supply?

As Russian gas supplies to Austria face disruptions over pricing disputes, concerns mount for Hungary's gas supply. #energy #gas #Russian #Austria