EC drops case against Hungary over telecoms tax
The European Commission dropped its pending case against Hungary with the European Court of Justice regarding the telecoms tax introduced in 2010. The EC turned to the court last October,[…]
Savings Cooperatives appeal integration law
Hungary’s National Association of Savings Cooperatives (OTSZ) will initiate all means of appeal against a new law on the integration of the savings cooperatives, both at home and in European[…]
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First flood, now pestilence
The latest buzz in and around Budapest
The record Danube flood has created the perfect conditions for mosquito larvae to thrive and survive. According to state news agency MTI, billions of mosquitoes hatch daily in the stagnant[…]
Fraser Residence Budapest receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Fraser Residence Budapest have been awarded a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award for consistently earning high ratings from travellers using the TripAdvisor site. The certificate honours hospitality excellence and the[…]
City infrastructure to cash-in on EU funds
Budapest’s cash-strapped city council has dreamed up projects worth EUR 50 million to be completed between 2014 and 2030 in the new detailed city development plan released on Monday. Fidesz[…]
Speech by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the 14th Plenary Assembly of the World Jewish Congress
Look to Friday's edition of The Budapest Times for coverage of the congress
President Lauder, Ladies and Gentlemen. Good evening. May I just welcome you whole-heartedly here in Budapest. Shalom. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Budapest in[…]
Strike cancels all Lufthansa Budapest flights
State news agency MTI is reproting on Monday morning that all Lufthansa flights have been cancelled at Liszt Ferenc International Airport Budapest because of a strike by the German airline’s[…]
Missing person found, on way home
Family thankful for help in finding father
The missing man above was on his way home Monday, his family told us after hearing from police. Dear Editor, My name is Johanna and I am from Sweden. I[…]
Book of Condolence for Lady Thatcher
Death of Lady Thatcher
A Book of Condolence for Lady Thatcher will be open at the British Embassy (1051 Budapest, Harmincad u. 6.) for the general public on Friday, 12 April, from 10.00 until[…]
The French connection
Francophone Festival March 20-27
For the 16th year running since 1998, 20 March marked the International Day of La Francophonie, a celebration of the French language and culture by millions of its speakers,[…]
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