News tagged "hungary"

A Jewish renaissance, tucked away in a Budapest apartment

on May 25, 2013 via YahooNews

Too often recently, Hungary has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. The elevation of the ultranationalist Jobbik party to the parliament in 2010 and the provocative, anti-Semitic statements made by their members that followed has led many to wonder: Who would want to be Jewish in this Central European, former Communist state?

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Hungary: Towards the Abyss

on May 23, 2013 via YahooNews

Investigating why critics of Hungary's authoritarian government believe it is leading the country towards fascism.

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Angela Merkel compared to Nazis by Hungary

on May 22, 2013 via YahooNews

The Hungarian prime minister has drawn outrage in Germany after drawing parallels with comments made by Angela Merkel about sending "cavalry" to Hungary and the Nazi occupation of his country, U.K.'s The Telegraph wrote.

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Research and Markets: Hungary Exploration and Production Industry Outlook to 2020

on May 21, 2013 via YahooNews

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Hungary Exploration and Production Industry Outlook to 2020 - Fi

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Hungary has more than 50% chance to exit EDP this year, says City

on May 21, 2013 via YahooNews

The recently announced additional fiscal measures and better-than-expected GDP data for the first quarter have raised the probability that Hungary will exit the excessive deficit procedure (EDP) this year to above 50%, London-based emerging markets economists said on Friday to MTI . In a research note for clients on Hungary's recent economic developments, Morgan Stanley said that if this ...

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German FM criticizes remarks by Hungarian PM

on May 20, 2013 via YahooNews

BERLIN (AP) ? It started out simple enough: German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized constitutional changes that have been made in Hungary. But Hungary's leader not only objected, he also found what he called a veiled reference to Adolf Hitler's occupation of his country in 1944.

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German FM criticizes remarks by Hungarian PM

on May 20, 2013 via YahooNews

It started out simple enough: German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized constitutional changes that have been made in Hungary. But Hungary's leader not only objected, he also found what he called a veiled reference to Adolf Hitler's occupation of his country in 1944.

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Angela Merkel compared to Nazis by Hungary

on May 20, 2013 via YahooNews

The Hungarian prime minister has drawn outrage in Germany after drawing parallels with comments made by Angela Merkel about sending "cavalry" to Hungary and the Nazi occupation of his country. ? ? ? ?

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World Jewish leaders urge Hungary to crack down on Jobbik

on May 18, 2013 via YahooNews

By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The World Jewish Congress urged Hungary on Tuesday to crack down on the far-right Jobbik party and called on governments in Europe to consider banning neo-Nazi parties threatening democracy and minority rights. The WJC plenary assembly, held in the Hungarian capital rather than Jerusalem to highlight rising anti-Semitism in Hungary, passed a ...

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Smithsonian Welcomes Hungary to the 2013 Folklife Festival

on May 17, 2013 via YahooNews

This summer, visitors to the 47th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival will experience the vitality and living traditions that define and sustain Hungary's unique culture. "Hungarian Heritage: Roots to Revival" will feature more than 100 participants from this 1,000-year-old country. Artists, dancers, craftspeople and cooks will share and celebrate the customs and traditions from every part of ...

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DualEx Closes Hungary Acquisition and Provides Update on Upcoming Tunisia Drilling

on May 16, 2013 via YahooNews

DualEx Closes Hungary Acquisition and Provides Update on Upcoming Tunisia Drilling

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Hungarian Central Bank Pledges to Help Keep Growth Momentum

on May 16, 2013 via YahooNews

Hungary?s central bank will use all methods at its disposal to help sustain economic growth after an ?encouraging? start of the year, Magyar Nemzeti Bank President Gyorgy Matolcsy and his deputy Adam Balog said today.

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Human Rights Watch calls for EU action on Hungary

on May 16, 2013 via YahooNews

(BUDAPEST ) - Human Rights Watch urged the EU Thursday to consider suspending Hungary's voting rights for Budapest's "contempt for the rule of law" and "continuing failure" to comply with recommendations of European institutions.

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Eagle Ottawa Expands Hungary Operations

on May 15, 2013 via YahooNews

SZOLNOK, Hungary?and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --?Eagle Ottawa, the world's largest automotive leather supplier, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Szolnok, Hungary to meet ...

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Forint Jumps as Hungary Growth Tops Estimates: Budapest Mover

on May 15, 2013 via YahooNews

The forint strengthened the most in a week after Hungary?s economy recorded its first quarterly growth in more than a year, beating estimates.

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Hungary First-Quarter Growth Exceeds Economist Forecasts

on May 15, 2013 via YahooNews

Hungary?s economy posted quarterly growth in the first three months of the year for the first time since 2011, helped by an increase in construction output.

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Soccer-Gyor end 30-year wait to win Hungarian title

on May 15, 2013 via YahooNews

BUDAPEST, May 12 (Reuters) - Gyor ETO won their first Hungarian championship in 30 years with a 1-0 victory over Ferencvaros on Sunday as closest title rivals Videoton lost 2-1 at Debrecen. The club from Hungary's sixth largest city have 58 points from 27 games with three remaining, giving them an unassailable 10-point advantage over second-placed Videoton. The title was the club's fourth and ...

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Hungary Exited Recession in First Quarter, Poll Says

on May 15, 2013 via YahooNews

Hungary?s economy probably exited its second recession in four years in the first three months of 2013, posting growth from the previous quarter for the first time since 2011, a survey of economists showed.

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Hungarian Inflation Rate Plunging Widens Rate-Cut Room

on May 14, 2013 via YahooNews

Hungary?s inflation rate dropped to the lowest in almost 39 years, bolstering the case for policy makers to cut record-low interest rates further.

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Soccer-Gyor end 30-year wait to win Hungarian title

on May 12, 2013 via YahooNews

BUDAPEST, May 12 (Reuters) - Gyor ETO won their first Hungarian championship in 30 years with a 1-0 victory over Ferencvaros on Sunday as closest title rivals Videoton lost 2-1 at Debrecen. The club from Hungary's sixth largest city have 58 points from 27 games with three remaining, giving them an unassailable 10-point advantage over second-placed Videoton. The title was the club's fourth and ...

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