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Enron Banks that didn’t settle ask court to end investor suit

Merrill Lynch & Co. and Credit Suisse Group, sued by Enron Corp. investors, will ask an appeals court to end...

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Opel toy car doesn’t „necessarily” breach trademark

Europe's highest court said that a toymaker may have the right to use the „flash” logo owned by General Motors...

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Sumitomo, Nippon cartel fines are upheld by EU court

Nippon Steel Corp., Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd. and two other steelmakers failed in their bid to get fines for fixing...

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UK may not be liable for lost pensions – extended

The UK government may escape compensating thousands of retirees after Europe's highest court ruled it shouldn't be held fully liable...

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Last Swissair CEO tells trial $9 mln payment „not my idea”

Swissair’s last CEO before the airline went bankrupt in 2001, Mario Corti, defended in court yesterday the Sfr12 mln ($9,6...

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Credit Suisse manager released from Romanian jail amid probe – extended

A Romanian court freed a Credit Suisse Group manager and three other men from jail and ordered them to stay...

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Constitutional Court rules on interest tax

In separate rulings handed down yesterday, the Constitutional Court turned down appeals against two legislative amendments passed by the Socialist-led...

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Ceva-Phylaxia court battle takes new turn

Ceva-Phylaxia has to pay a license fee and interest of Ft 277 million to Phylaxia Pharma for vaccines it sells...

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Swiss billionaire Schmidheiny blames 9/11 in Swissair trial

Swiss billionaire, Thomas Schmidheiny said the airline failed because of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the US and not...

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Polish import tax on used cars is illegal, EU’s top court rules – extended

Poland's practice of charging higher registration taxes on used cars imported from other European Union countries is illegal, Europe's top...

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Ex-Yukos unit head detained on embezzlement charges

Russian prosecutors detained the former head of a unit of now-bankrupt OAO Yukos Oil Co. For alleged embezzlement and money...

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Polish government prepares for possible loss in EU car tax case

The European Union's highest court will rule in a case tomorrow that may force the Polish government to repay consumers...

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Former VW boss in corruption case

Volkswagen's former personnel chief is due to go on trial later on Wednesday in a corruption case centring on allegations...

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Parmalat’s suit for damages from banks upheld by Italian court

Italy's constitutional court has upheld the legitimacy of attempts by Parmalat SpA to seek funds from banks that lent it...

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„New charges” for Russian tycoon

Jailed Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky is facing new charges of money-laundering, his lawyer says....

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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...