Category Archives: Hungary

Press Releases & News from Hungary distributed via EuropaWire

László Baranyay appointed Member of the Management Committee at EIB

02-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On the basis of a nomination from Hungary, by common accord with the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of … Read the full press release

GRAPHISOFT introduced its new plug-in for Autodesk Revit 2014 offering improved IFC/ArchiCAD Connection

BUDAPEST, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAPHISOFT, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, has introduced its new plug-in developed for Revit 2014, offering improved IFC import and export functions of all Revit applications, including Revit Structure, Revit … Read the full press release

Bulgarian First Investment Bank AD to acquire 100% of shares of MKB Unionbank from Hungarian MKB

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — First Investment Bank AD (Fibank) has signed with the Hungarian MKB a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of shares of MKB Unionbank. The transaction will be closed after the customary regulatory approval process. Fibank is a … Read the full press release

Alstom signed €5.1M contract to renew Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) generators in central Hungary

9-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Alstom have secured the €5.1 million (1.5 billion HUF) contract to retrofit the generators at Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in central Hungary, thanks to the company’s strong international reputation and its local capabilities. Providing 40% … Read the full press release

GRAPHISOFT SE to represent Hungary as a National Champion in the prestigious 2013/14 European Business Awards program

Budapest, 24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Business Awards has announced that GRAPHISOFT will represent Hungary as a National Champion in the prestigious 2013/14 Awards program. GRAPHISOFT beat off stiff competition to be selected as one of seven National Champions and … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland AG subsidiary in Hungary TÜV Rheinland Intercert Kft. acquired 100% of Minell Quality Control and Services Ltd

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — TÜV Rheinland Intercert Kft., a subsidiary of TÜV Rheinland AG in Hungary, has acquired 100 percent of Minell Quality Control and Services Ltd. The company provides services in the area of non-destructive testing for industrial clients particularly … Read the full press release

Videoton’s subsidiary VT Mechatronics Kft entered into the energetics and medical markets

Győr – Székesfehérvár, 19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Győr-based VT Mechatronics Kft. entered into the energetics and medical markets as well. The company closing its last year with more than 7 million EUR revenue, extended its businesses in the field of … Read the full press release

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited Hungary

3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stressed the importance of multinational cooperation to improve defence capabilities during his visit to Hungary on Monday (1 July 2013), which included talks with top Hungarian officials and a visit to … Read the full press release

GRAPHISOFT global roll out for ArchiCAD® 17 announced

BUDAPEST, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GRAPHISOFT®, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, announced today that ArchiCAD® 17’s global rollout process has begun. Shipping starts with the International, US, and German versions – the first three of … Read the full press release

EC recommends to the Council to abrogate Excessive Deficit Procedure for 5 EU member states

Brussels, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Commission takes steps under the Excessive Deficit Procedure.   Which decisions has the Commission taken today as regards the Excessive Deficit Procedure? The Commission has today recommended that the Council abrogate the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) … Read the full press release

Applications for 2013 EIB-I Social Innovation Tournament in Budapest, Hungary accepted until 15 May

8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The final event of the Social Innovation Tournament organized by the EIB Institute will take place in Budapest, Hungary − the country of one of the first 2012 winner. The call for innovative projects pursuing fight against … Read the full press release

Wizz Air Hungary received its first Airbus Sharklet equipped A320

Blagnac, 7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Wizz Air Hungary, the largest Central and Eastern European low cost – low fare airline, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices. The carrier becomes one of … Read the full press release

EIB injects EUR 150m into Gedeon Richter’s R&D operations in Hungary, one of the biggest research projects in central Europe

We are supporting research and development into innovative drug treatments in Hungary 7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — For well over 100 years, Hungarian pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter has been working to improve their clients’ health and quality of life. It has stepped … Read the full press release

Rusatom Overseas looked for partners in a seminar organized in Budapest, Hungary

3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — JSC Rusatom Overseas organized a seminar in Budapest on April 25, 2013 for Hungarian enterprises – potential suppliers of equipment and services for the projects of the State Corporation Rosatom (ROSATOM). Participants had the opportunity to get … Read the full press release

Statement of the European Commission on Hungary in the Plenary Debate of the EP

Viviane Reding – Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Hungary and the Rule of Law EP Plenary/Strasbourg, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Minister, Honourable Members, I want to thank the President for holding this debate today on a subject which … Read the full press release

Erste Group’s research report “Fiscal rules in CEE” – fiscal masochism or necessary clean up?

New fiscal rules in EU six-pack to benefit CEE5 countries and reduce risk of self-defeating austerity No need for CEE countries to raise taxes if they stick to growth-friendly policies and cap real increase of expenditures below 1% CEE5 countries … Read the full press release

László ANDOR: Social dialogue – vital component of European social model, not a luxury

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Conference on Industrial Relations and Social Dialogue in Europe 2012/Budapest Budapest, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to welcome you to this conference on industrial relations … Read the full press release

The European Commission has serious concerns over the compatibility of the Fourth Amendment to the Hungarian Fundamental Law with EU legislation

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  In a letter sent to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán today, President Barroso, while noting Prime Minister Orbán’s reassurances on Hungary’s and the Hungarian government’s willingness and commitment to fully respect European Union values and law, confirms … Read the full press release

Joint innovation by MOL, SZTE, Videoton and Hilase recognized by the 19th Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The curators of the 19th Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix granted a special prize to the application jointly developed by MOL, the Szeged University of Sciences (SZTE), Videoton Holding Zrt. and Hilase Kft. in the topic of a … Read the full press release

MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013, MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research on more than 240 companies. Via this year Aon Hewitt’s survey, various positions and companies of 17 industries were assessed … Read the full press release