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Central bank to appeal court decision on MKB sale

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) said late yesterday it will appeal a decision by the Municipal Court of Budapest...

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Court rejects owner’s appeal against listing of ‘Golgotha’

The Budapest Court of Public Administration and Labor has rejected an appeal lodged against the listing of "Golgotha," a monumental...

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Referendum against EC refugee quotas set for Oct. 2

The referendum planned by the Hungarian government to allow citizens to express opposition to the European Commission’s refugee quota will...

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Constitutional court greenlights quota referendum

Hungary’s Constitutional Court (AB) rejected all initiations in opposition to the referendum on the European Commission’s refugee quota plan, as...

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One Hungarian found guilty in Bunge corruption scandal

A Hungarian man was found guilty as an accessory to corruption and was handed a two-year suspended prison sentence yesterday,...

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Bill could create individual sub-accounts for investors

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) intends to present an amendment to Parliament which would create individual sub-accounts for investors...

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Buda-Cash liquidator appeals court decision on asset recovery

PSFN, the liquidator of failed independent brokerage Buda-Cash Brokerház, is appealing a court decision on an attempt to recover assets...

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EC launches infringement procedure against Hungary over education opportunities of Roma children

The European Commission launched an infringement procedure against Hungary, requesting the country offer equal access to education for Roma children...

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EU court could scrap Rubik’s Cube trademark

The trademark for the shape of the Rubikʼs Cube, a Hungarian invention, should be abolished as it is essential to...

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E-cigarettes under same restrictions as cigarettes

Rules in force in Hungary from today place the same restrictions on electronic cigarettes as conventional tobacco products, according to...

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Translator allegedly alters refugeeʼs testimony, could get jail time

A translator employed by the prosecution to translate the testimony of an asylum seeker charged for inciting a riot at...

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New lease termination options for office buyers?

Apparently, the Ministry of Justice has recognized market needs to some extent and intends to implement certain amendments of the...

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Data secrecy rule tucked inside budget-related bill

A paragraph in a bill submitted by Economy Minister Mihály Varga (pictured) as legislation underpinning the 2017 budget contains a...

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Lázár: Bigger state presence needed in Hungarian education

As the performance of Hungarian students continues to deteriorate in math and grammar courses, the Hungarian state needs to enhance...

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Employment of executives – endless possibilities?

In the current – slightly more optimistic – economic climate it is essential for businesses to find the right person...

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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...