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Top court upholds German fight against tax and welfare fraud

Germany's constitutional court upheld Thursday a 2005 act allowing tax and welfare authorities to fight fraud by investigating citizens' bank...

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Europe votes to clear up plane ticket pricing

European lawmakers adopted Wednesday new measures aimed at clearing up the cost of plane tickets by forcing airlines to include...

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Yukos debt virtually repaid

Bankrupt Russian oil company Yukos has virtually repaid its debts to creditors, including the federal tax authorities, Russia's chief bailiff...

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EFTA court rules against Norway in hydropower ownership dispute

Norwegian politicians expressed disappointment Tuesday over a ruling by an international court that Norwegian legislation on hydropower concessions violated European...

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The Taxman takes control of Russneft – company stock frozen

The Moscow Arbitration Court confirmed that stock in Mikhail Gutseriev's Russneft has been frozen in connection with the suit filed...

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Berezovsky fraud case goes to court

The case of fugitive tycoon Boris Berezovsky, accused of embezzling Aeroflot funds, has been sent to a Moscow court, a...

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Politicians consider public inquiry into Swissair collapse

The Swiss parliament voted Thursday to see whether a public inquiry could be held into the dramatic collapse of Swissair....

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Ex-Enron executive sentenced to 2 years

A former Enron Corp. executive was sentenced to two years in prison for conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud,...

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Gambling company takes on Norway

Ladbrokes, the world's largest betting company, has received the backing of the European Free Trade Association court which deems that...

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Hungary ranks average for corruption – extended

According to the latest report by Transparency International, which ranks Hungary 41st on an international listing, corruption within the police...

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Yushchenko says Ukrainian Constitutional Court loses legality, function

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko on Wednesday said the Constitutional Court has lost legality and its normal function that is needed...

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US House votes to lift immunity of OPEC-style cartels

Us Congress' lower house overwhelmingly approved a bill authorizing antitrust action against international cartels of oil and gas exporters, but...

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Sweden’s gambling monopoly to continue

Sweden's finance minister, Anders Borg, is expected to perform a complete turnaround of his position regarding the Swedish gambling monopoly....

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Germany’s Kirsch to file €1.6 bln claim against Deutsche Bank

Former German media mogul Leo Kirch will file his long-awaited €1.6 billion ($2.16 billion) damage claim against Deutsche Bank AG...

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Court quashes decision to charge Yuganskneftegaz $504 mln

The Moscow Arbitration Court on Friday overturned a decision to order Yuganskneftegaz to pay 13 billion rubles ($500 million) 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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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...

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Kúria clears referendum questions on Fudan U, jobseekers’ benefits 

The Kúria, Hungary's supreme court, on Wednesday upheld a resolution by Hungary's National Election Committee certifying referendum questions on the...

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%...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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%...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kúria clears referendum questions on Fudan U, jobseekers’ benefits 

The Kúria, Hungary's supreme court, on Wednesday upheld a resolution by Hungary's National Election Committee certifying referendum questions on the...