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MNB wins most cases against lenders

The National Bank of Hungary on Thursday said the Municipal Court of Budapest had ruled in its favour in the...

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Serbian fence could cost HUF 6.6 bln

The Hungarian government reallocated HUF 6.6 bln from this yearʼs budget for the erection of a fence along the Hungarian-Serbian...

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Two CBA shops slip through Sunday-closing loophole

Two CBA stores near Lake Balaton have been declared outdoor traditional markets, because they sell goods in their parking lots, Hungarian online...

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Proposal: European Court of Justice should annul ECʼs state aid decision

The European Court of Justice should annul a 2008 decision by the European Commission which declares that state aid –...

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Lázár cites anti-Hungarian activity in neighbouring countries

Attempts by parties and political forces in Croatia to discredit Hungaryʼs business elite were “unprecedented” and their aim is to drag the entire...

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European Court: Slot machine restrictions could go against EU rules

The European Court of Justice today said Hungarian legislation prohibiting the operation of slot machines outside of casinos may be...

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ECHR rejects appeals of ruling in tobacco license case

The European Court of Human Rights yesterday said it had rejected appeals against a ruling in January that found Hungary...

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Constitutional Court rejects bill on park ownership

The Hungarian Constitutional Court today ruled that amendments approved by Parliament in April to transfer management rights for state-owned land,...

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Compensation claims against the State for a breach of EU laws

The following article was written by Balázs Kutasi, senior associate at Gide Loyrette Nouel - dʼOrnano Iroda....

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Btel delisted from BSE

The Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) yesterday said it is delisting the shares and bonds of Business Telecom (BTel) because of...

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Police investigate Arcadom on suspicion of fraud

The Budapest police launched an investigation against property developer Arcadom, which is owned by construction industry magnate Sándor Demján, on...

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European Court general advocate: Hungary fuel rules may be stricter than EUʼs

European Union law does not exclude Hungarian authorities from establishing supplementary regulations on vehicle fuel that go beyond EU norms...

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And Justice For All: Should The I.C.C. Intervene With U.S. Torture Abroad?

The following article was written by Jennifer Trahan, who is an associate clinical professor of global affairs at NYU School...

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BBJ in print: Clouds, taxes, rate cut

How much can taxpayers expect out of the 2016 budget, and how will it effect the economy? How are local...

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Top advertisement tax bracket to be set at 5.3%

Cabinet chief János Lázár confirmed yesterday at a press conference that a new bill will be submitted in April to...

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Strong Public Support for Euro Adoption Among Hungarians

Medián's fresh survey data show that nearly four-fifths of Hungarians would replace the forint with the euro, although, while 92%...

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Survey Shows What Public Expects From Tisza Government

A recently published Publicus survey shows that 64% of Hungarians expect the Tisza government to fix healthcare and education, making...

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Majority of Hungarians Support EU Membership, but Uncertainty is Rising Slightly

A new survey conducted by the 21 Kutatóközpont shows that 62% of Hungarians would vote to remain in the EU...

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55% of Hungarians Think Continued EU Membership ‘Good’

According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, most Hungarians still view their country's European Union membership positively, but support has weakened...

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Survey: Dunaújváros Residents Hope for New Industrial Investment

Dunaújváros is, and wants to remain, an industrial city — according to a recent representative survey conducted among local residents...

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Media Type, Not Politics, Drives News Source Choices: NMHH

Hungarian media consumers select their news sources based on the type of media rather than political orientation, target audience, or...

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Majority of District VI Residents Vote for Homestay Ban

Around 54% of the residents of Budapest's District VI, in the city center, have voted for a homestay ban in...

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Budapest Residents to Weigh in on Rákosrendező Development Project

Budapest residents will be invited to air their opinions on the planned development of the area around the Rákosrendező railway...

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Hungarians Wish to Keep Paper-based Education

Epson conducted internationally representative research to assess the transformation of our printing habits, including its role in education, reports profitline.hu....

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52% of Hungarians Find Orbán’s Meeting With Putin Unacceptable

A poll by the Publicus Institute commissioned by the Hungarian left-leaning opposition newspaper Népszava has found that more than 52%...

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Only 10% on Hungarians Wish for Long Life

Every 10th Hungarian wants a long life, during which women prefer health and men more money, according to the latest...

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Gov’t Supporters Agree With Raising Teacher Wages

The vast majority of government voters, 78%, would raise teachers' wages, and almost all of the opposition voters (98%), according...

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Most Believe Hungary Headed in Wrong Direction

According to more than four-fifths of the population, things are going in the wrong direction in Hungary, research from Hóvége.hu...

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Public support for independent education, health ministries high

The Orbán government is not paying enough attention to education, according to 67% of those surveyed by Publicus Institute for...