Hungary Report
from No. 1.01, April 5, 1995
to No. 1.45, April 8, 1996
Archive from 1995-1996.
If you have later issues, let me know!
This index has flaws and omissions
but is better than nothing, i hope.
-- strick
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No. 1.01, April 5, 1995
Austerity program keeps emotions high
The cons:
The pros:
State TV desperate, facing 1,000 layoffs
Supreme Court sets drug limits
Candy, Cars and Cola
ING out of Budapest Bank tender
US still tops foreign investment
Ministry proposes environmental product fees
* Budapest District V. average office rental sqm/month: DM 47
* Registered unemployed, February: 550,500
* Bankruptcies plus liquidations started last year: 5,900
March 30, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Aliens can't phone home -- from the street, anyway
A Pope plus a Patriarch equals a Magyar abbot
Public utilities to revive Hungarian privatization
MOL and the regional gas companies
MVM, electricity works
Antenna Hungaria, broadcast
Matav, telecommunications
Reforms strain Socialist-union ties
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No. 1.02, April 9, 1995
Several unions threaten strikes
Neighbors niggle over minority rights
National Bank head speaks on reforms
Unemployment likely to continue decline
Canadian firm signs airport contract
Suchman stirs up state publishing company
* Growth in trade deficit, 1994 (Kopint Datorg, Econews): $725 m
April 6, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Stones slated for summer tour
Stolen art to be returned
Hungarian TV frequency give-away opens door to foreign investment
Unions have the answer: to Hell with the economy
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No. 1.03, April 16, 1995
Rail strike very likely
Black market is big business in Budapest
European Bank is bullish on Hungary
Privatization bill to go to parliament
Nepszabadsag and Postabank go after German publishing giant
April 13, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
East of Silicon Valley
IDC's Eastern Europe director, Steven Frantzen, agrees.
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A version of this story appeared in European Computer Sources.
Privatization bill may pass yet
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No. 1.04 April 22, 1995
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Strike costs the nation dear
Media Law shuffles closer to statute books
Privatization minister oversteps the mark
Austrian investors flock to Hungary
Joint venture factory opens
April 20, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Real action for Earth Day
China yields secrets to the 1,000 year mystery of Hungary's origins
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No. 1.05 April 29, 1995
Privatisation in the spotlight
Rail strike ends
MOL signs million dollar contracts
Malev plunges into the red
Low interest loan for Matav
April 28, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
No smiles at Supreme Court
Budapest's young Jews discover their heritage
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No. 1.06, May 7, 1995
Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Thousands demonstrate on May Day
Constitutional Court nixes presidential referendum
G-men teach East European cops how to do it like the movies
Budapest Bank stars in two scandals
May 4, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Samurai Magyar silences nagging in-law
Eastern Europe Rings with Cable Telephony Potential
FIDESZ-MPP for the new bourgeoisie
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China NOT from whence Magyars came
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No. 1.07, May 15, 1995
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Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Agrobank in sandal, as usual
Privatization Law passes at last
* Privatization revenue achieved to date in 1995: HUF/$ 0.0
May 12, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Police flunk exams
'Traditional' washing powder cleans up
Hungary gets wired, tired at IFABO computer fair
Budapest Bank a PR nightmare
The opposition focused its rare consensus attack on three elements:
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No. 1.08, May 22, 1995
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Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Defense Minister lays groundwork in DC for NATO in Bp
TV news editor fired
Austerity package getting family-friendly
Hucksters go home
Agrobank shareholders cash out for $122
Bokros won't, but might, quit over bank scandals
Wine board gives foreign-owned Tokaj the thumbs down
May 19, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Major beggar harassed by police
Privatization Law means no more excuses
First anniversary hands MSZP defeat
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No. 1.09, May 29, 1995
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Hit film has Hungarians 'Witness' history again
PARLIAMENT WATCH
MPs draws curtain on 'Black Sunday'
Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
World leaders meet in Hungary, discuss westward integration
State doesn't want its MTV(2)
CSFB and Deutsche Bank win advisory tender on Matav privatization
EBRD chief backs Hungary 100%
Canadian trade delegation seeks investments
May 26, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Magyar women have it rough
Benefits less than reported
Privatization balance not zero -- rather, negative figures
Hit film has Hungarians 'Witness' history again
MPs draws curtain on 'Black Sunday'
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No. 1.10, June 6, 1995
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It's a Svab world after all
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Bokros on balance: could be worse
PM Horn in US to meet Clinton, investors
Two children kidnapped
'Bokros Plan' passes easily
Horn knocks Western commitment to East
More reforms, long, medium and short-term
* Price rise in the last year of potatoes (Magyar Hirlap): 160%
June 1, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Lo siento, mi amigo, es la verdad
Thanks to Tom Sulyok of Los Angeles for pointing out those errors.
It's a Svab's life: German traditions revive
Bokros on balance: could be unsung hero yet
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No. 1.11, June 12, 1995
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Troubled youths abandon 'Tomorrow'
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Goncz assured win, Bokros takes punches
Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Horn's US tour event-filled
Slavonia poses new refugee threat
Talks with IMF appear promising
Bokros still under fire at home
Current account deficit doubles in March
June 8, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Petofi named boxing star
Matav not such cheapskates, really
Troubled youths abandon 'Tomorrow'
Goncz assured win, Bokros takes punches
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No. 1.11, June 12, 1995
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Troubled youths abandon 'Tomorrow'
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Goncz assured win, Bokros takes punches
Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Horn's US tour event-filled
Slavonia poses new refugee threat
Talks with IMF appear promising
Bokros still under fire at home
Current account deficit doubles in March
June 8, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Petofi named boxing star
Matav not such cheapskates, really
Troubled youths abandon 'Tomorrow'
Goncz assured win, Bokros takes punches
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Rick
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Dear Subscribers,
Thanks for your kind patience in advance, and don't give up on us!
Adrienne (Rick's wife)
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Dear All,
Thanks for your kind patience in advance,
Adrienne (Rick's wife)
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No. 1.13, June 26, 1995
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Film industry in crisis facing cutbacks
Goncz re-elected president by one vote
Trade and Industry Minster Pal fired
British power company buys Csepel electric works
Devaluation rate lowered
Bokros to donate golden parachute to charity
June 23, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Film industry in crisis facing cutbacks
--Rick
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No. 1.14, July 3, 1995
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Journalists, weary and apathetic, lose fight for freedom
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Horn's latest solo performance has party leaders booing
Courts attacks economic reforms, budget savings in doubt
Electric workers seek to black out privatization plans
Horn losing popularity with party faithful
Mass murder's trial reveals judicial weaknesses
BSE celebrates five years, but still a ways to go
June 29, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Journalists, weary and apathetic, losing fight for freedom
Horn's latest solo performance has party leaders booing
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No. 1.15, July 9, 1995
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It's been a long time since the Danube was blue
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Constitutional Court vetoes certain paragraphs of "Bokros package"
New austerity package delayed
Regional summit for a "golden triangle"
Horn criticises IMF and the EU for not being more understanding
Electricity privatisation tenders issued 5 August
K*H and IBUSZ Bank merge
July 7, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
It's been a long time since the Danube was blue
What about that Dam?
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Constitutional Court vetoes certain paragraphs of "Bokros package"
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No. 1.18, July 30, 1995
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Forgotten drama of Broadway playwright revived as musical
Copyright (c) 1995, by Rick E. Bruner
House Speaker's accident continues to complicate
Cop arrested, captain quits, after suspect beaten to death
Hungary may aid NATO retreat
Bokros announces new rate hikes, spending cuts, tax changes
Reforms taking effect slower than hoped
July 27, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Getting closer to God
From the "Believing Your Own Lies" department...
Um....no comment.
Forgotten drama of Broadway playwright revived as musical
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No. 1.19, August 8, 1995
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Faked in Eastern Europe
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Horn raises stakes in economic recovery gamble
Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Horn proposes cabinet changes, SZDSZ angry
Privatization advisor buys large stake in Egis pharmaceutical
NUMBERS CRUNCHED
August 7, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Separating church and state...with bricks
Jackets hijacked
Two Hungarian ships collide in the Caribbean
If you can't beat them, join them.
Horn raises stakes in economic recovery gamble
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No. 1.20, August 14, 1995
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
HELP: Missing Person in Budapest
FEATURE STORY
Spaced out defense minister
Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Stones rock the house in pouring rain; less profit than hoped
Gov't toasts July economic results
Tourist figures bring mostly sunny news for economy
Ikarus is bankrupt, says new president
* June occupancy rate at four and five-star hotels (CSO): 70%
August 10, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
New Budapest map highlights popular destinations
*** PLEASE HELP: MISSING PERSON IN BUDAPEST ***
Thank you for your help.
Defense Minister spaced out?
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No. 1.20, August 14, 1995
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Spaced out defense minister
Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Stones rock the house in pouring rain; less profit than hoped
Gov't toasts July economic results
Tourist figures bring mostly sunny news for economy
Ikarus is bankrupt, says new president
* June occupancy rate at four and five-star hotels (CSO): 70%
August 10, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
New Budapest map highlights popular destinations
*** PLEASE HELP: MISSING PERSON IN BUDAPEST ***
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Defense Minister spaced out?
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No. 1.21, August 24, 1995
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Hungary: The Hollywood of porno
Tensions rise over Hungary's role with the Balkan War
British tourist murdered on Margaret Island
Hungaroton record company sold to local group over Polygram
Bill Gates' visit seen to herald Hungary's software explosion
August 18, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
'Policeman of the Year' quits
Hungary, The Hollywood of porno
Declares Kovacs: "Hungarian girls are the most beautiful in Europe."
-Krisztina Marton assisted in the research of this article.
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No. 1.22, September 10, 1995
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Horn's retreat: conspiracy or failure?
READER UPDATE
What's the story with the Hungary Report these days?
Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Coalition survives most serious crisis
Minorities disputes with three neighbors heating up
Gates visit brings loads of hype, vague Matav agreement
* Percentage of Hungary's export that go to developed countries: 71.5
* Of those, number of US citizens: 691
September 8, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Pal heads MOL
Horn's retreat: conspiracy or failure?
Hypothesis 1: Horn, the skilled conspirator
Hypothesis 2: Horn, the unsuccessful
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What's up with the Hungary Report?
Cheers,
Rick
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Rick
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No. 1.22, September 10, 1995
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Horn's retreat: conspiracy or failure?
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Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Coalition survives most serious crisis
Minorities disputes with three neighbors heating up
Gates visit brings loads of hype, vague Matav agreement
* Percentage of Hungary's export that go to developed countries: 71.5
* Of those, number of US citizens: 691
September 8, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Pal heads MOL
Horn's retreat: conspiracy or failure?
Hypothesis 1: Horn, the skilled conspirator
Hypothesis 2: Horn, the unsuccessful
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What's up with the Hungary Report?
Cheers,
Rick
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No. 1.22, SUPPLEMENT September 14, 1995
Democracy is no laughing matter
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The evolution of the political joke
Rick
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No. 1.23, September 24, 1995
Hungarian Soldiers Celebrate St. Stephen's Day in Louisiana Heat
Things Are Not What They Seem to Be
But all was not work for the Hungarian contingent.
Politicians not winning popularity contests
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Cheers,
Rick
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No. 1.23, September 24, 1995
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Hungarian Soldiers Celebrate St. Stephen's Day in Louisiana Heat
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Politicians not winning popularity contests
READER UPDATE
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Coalition agreement back on the ropes
Constitutional Court rules against Bokros Plan again
Government concerned for fate of minority in Vojvodina
Signs of economic gains doused by IMF 'No'
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September 21, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Everyman versus the IMF
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Hungary Report 1.24, continued
Forgotten drama of Broadway playwright revived as musical
Rick says goodbye, introduces Krisztina and Jennifer
Cheers, --Rick
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No. 1.24, October 18, 1995
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Forgotten drama of Broadway playwright revived as musical
READER UDPATE
Rick says goodbye, introduces Kriszta and Jennifer
Copyright (c) 1995, Rick E. Bruner
Student leaders accept gov't plan; protesters cry betrayal
Serb hit man, Marinko, sentenced to life
Dutch PM forgives football scandal and privatization snafu
Germany grants Hungary DM 1 bn loan
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October 17, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Space Blobs over Balaton
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No. 1.24/a (SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT FEATURE)
Greetings Dear Readers,
-- Rick
Brown Shoes and the Dymystification of 1956
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No. 1.25 October 30, 1995
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Discarded phone cards bring big bucks to collectors
PARLIAMENT WATCH
'56 demos spark off calls to ban extreme right wing parties
Slovak-Hungarian talks on minority rights
General Electric positioned to purchase Budapest Bank
October 26, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary):
Hungarians are the cleanest Europeans
Discarded phone cards mean big business for collectors
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Oct. 23 a day to measure by
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Hungary, we're on the Web!
http://www.isys.hu/~attila
(This is only in Hungarian at the moment.)
http://www.fsz.bme.hu/hungary/
http://www.fsz.bme.hu/hungary/intro.html
http://www.fsz.bme.hu/hungary/history.html
http://www.fsz.bme.hu/hungary/anthem.html
You can also listen to the Anthem at this site.
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No. 1.26, November 6, 1995
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Hungary's folklore bursting with bloodthirsty characters
PARLIAMENT WATCH
A top class electricity industry?
MAGYAR NET WATCH
The winds of change
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Prime minister visits London
Nationwide electricity strikes pose threat
November 3, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Crafty oil pumpers end up in arrest
Why is Hungary considered a home to vampires?
A top class electricity industry?
The winds of change
One is to check the "What's new in Hungary?" page at
http://www.fsz.bme.hu/wn/wn.html
But there IS a list of sites where everyone can add their new pages:
http://www.hungary.com/hudir
http://mineral.umd.edu/hunor
Well, maybe one day we will have our own list of OUR sites...
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No. 1.27, November 13, 1995
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Report proposes new laws for prostitutes
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Socialists prepare for 1998
MAGYAR NET WATCH
In the news
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Health care workers demonstrate for pay rise
APV Rt refuses sole bid for Antenna Hungaria
Friday, November 10, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Report proposes new laws for prostitutes
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Socialists prepare for 1998
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In the news...
gopher://gopher.mek.iif.hu/11/porta/virtual/magyar/efolyir
It provides access to many periodicals including The Hungary Report.
One of these papers is the weekly 168 Ora at
http://www.atm.com.pl/COM/xlori/168/ora.html
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No. 1.28, November 20, 1995
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FBI school teaches new tricks to old enemies
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Agreement with labor waged before privatization
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Slovak parliament passes controversial language law
Thousands of teachers demonstrate for pay rise
New customs law irks foreign investors
Monday, November 20, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Bridge-climbing craze halts city traffic
FBI school teaches new tricks to old enemies
Agreement with labor waged before privatization
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Also available on the World Wide Web (http://www.isys.hu/hrep/)
No. 1.29, November 27, 1995
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Movie dubbing: Hungary's dying art
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Bokros's resignation means political rescue
MAGYAR NET WATCH
Sorry, no Magyar Net Watch this week!
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By Kriszta Fenyo and Jennifer C. Brown Copyright (c) 1995
Socialist's congress smoothes over tensions
Education minister resigns
Bosnian peace could mean business opportunities for Hungary
Monday, November 27, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
US dollar -136.32 Deutschemark - 95.85
Movie dubbing: Hungary's dying art
by John Nadler Copyright (C) 1995
Bokros's resignation means political rescue
By Tibor Vidos Copyright (C) 1995
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No. 1.30, December 4, 1995
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Embargo's end has smugglers singing the blues
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Socialists appear stabile after convention
MAGYAR NET WATCH
Hungarian discoveries in cyberspace
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Hungary to host peacekeeping mission
Hungary firmly rejects Slovakia's language law
Italian gas consortium wins Tigaz, loses Fogaz
* Number of canines in Budapest (Budapest City Council): 170,000
December 1, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Hungarians are on the wane
Embargo's end has smugglers singing the blues
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Socialists appear balanced after convention
Hungarian discoveries in cyberspace
This week's column will be a bit "unusual".
So, finally the URL:
http://www.isys.hu/~attila/univ
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No. 1.31, December 11, 1995
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Hitting the black market-Rambo style
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Still waiting for that Media Bill
MAGYAR NET WATCH
Sorry, no Magyar Net Watch this week.
NOTE TO READERS
Hungary Report goes on winter holiday!
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Hungary hosts OSCE conference
Electricity companies in private hands
December 8, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Tourists, watch your organs!
Hitting the black market-Rambo style
By Emmanuelle Richard
Black Economy Facts
Still waiting for that Media Bill
By Tibor Vidos
Sorry, no Magyar Net Watch this week.
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No. 1.32, January 8, 1996
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Keeping art above water
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Hungary and Romania move toward reconciliation
Protection report for IFOR's Hungarian unit wins approval
Hungarian broadcast media open to investors
January 5, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Keeping art above water
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No. 1.32, January 8, 1996
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Keeping art above water
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Hungary and Romania move toward reconciliation
Protection report for IFOR's Hungarian unit wins approval
Hungarian broadcast media open to investors
January 5, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Keeping art above water
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No. 1.33, January 15, 1995
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Hungarian wine could cause more than a hangover
PARLIAMENT WATCH
1996 kicks off with spending debate
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Early communist reformer Grosz dies
Hungarian Finance and Trade reacts to "oilgate"
Ministers may see compromise on extra revenue spending
January , 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
Peacekeeping operation wrecks havoc on southern Hungary
Alcohol may hit Hungarians harder
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No. 1.34, January 22, 1996
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The romance novel courts Hungarian women
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Media blunders could cause Smallholders' popularity to fall
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NATO referendum faces Constitutional Court
Democratic Forum fissure grows
Ministers agree on privatization revenue split
Tax-free years for American expatriates are over
January , 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
US dollar - $ 142.36 (buying), $ 143.56(selling)
Deutschemark - DM 96.83 (buying), DM 97.84 (selling)
Magyars could be lucky stars
Romancing the romance novel
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No. 1.35, January 29, 1996
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Foreign 'stars' rise in the Magyar movie business
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Horn puts more steam in the PR machine
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Venezuela
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Austerity plan part II in the works
Hungary and Romania soon to trade freely
January 24, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary)
US dollar - $ 143.16 (buying), $ 145.20 (selling)
Deutschemark - DM 97.10 (buying), DM 98.10 (selling)
Bokros declared a winner
Foreign 'stars' rise in the Magyar movie business
Horn puts more steam in the PR machine
This message comes from Akos Farkas in Caracas, Venezuela:
E-mail: akos.farkas@ccxbbs.uunet.ve
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No. 1.36, February 5, 1996
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Hungarian companies anticipate Balkan peace dividend
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Sorry, no Parliament Watch this week
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Hungarian-Romanian treaty's future looks unclear
Matav plans to meet telephone demand by year's end
(National Bank of Hungary)
Cashier's bark sends would-be-robber running
Hungarian companies leap into the Balkans
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No. 1.37, February 12, 1996
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Elvis lives, and he reeks of garlic
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Legislative steamroller revs up engines
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Parliament debates informants bill
Swedish and U.S. aircraft manufacturers woo Hungary
* The gross wage in Hungary in 1995: (The Budapest Sun): $360
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No. 1.38, February 19, 1996
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Moving the masses
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Big decisions await opposition parties
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Inspectors enforcing Slovak language law
Bokros resigns from Ministry of Finance
February 15, 1996 (National Bank of Hungary)
Tricks that raise the dead
Congregation of Faith
Immanuel
Big decisions await opposition parties
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No. 1.39, February 26, 1996
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Dead and buried... and very useful
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Meeting certain criterion
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Bokros replacement gets reviewed today
Bidders line up for MTV2
February, 23 1996 (National Bank of Hungary)
The Phone Book of the Dead
Ghost companies
Sniffing out the problem
Meeting certain criterion
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No. 1.40, March 4, 1996
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Learning to discriminate
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Watch for the ticking time bomb
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New law could restrain Matav
March 1, 1996 (National Bank of Hungary)
A ghost in the machine
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No. 1.41, March 11, 1996
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Super neni has over 18 mouths to feed
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The fog lifts on center-right politics
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Democratic Forum splits
Electricity privatization winds up with latest tender
March 1, 1996 (National Bank of Hungary)
Slipping through the cracks
Eighteen kids, just one mom
Strict legislation makes adoption difficult for foreigners
The fog lifts on opposition politics
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No. 1.42, March 18, 1996
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Hungarian newspapers misread the fine print
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Life gets tougher on Budapest's streets
PARLIAMENT WATCH
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Protests mark March 15 anniversary
IMF loan granted to Hungary
March 14, 1996 (National Bank of Hungary)
Hungarian newspapers misread the fine print
Life gets tougher for Budapest's homeless
By Emmanuelle Richard
How one homeless man survives
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No. 1.45, April 8, 1996
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WACKY AS USUAL
Basilica doors shut to Evita filming
FEATURE STORY
Estranged in a familiar land
PARLIAMENT WATCH
Suchman's return spices up party convention
European Commission president visits Hungary
Sony invests $20 million in CD factory
April 4, 1996 (National Bank of Hungary)
Buying Selling
Basilica doors shut to Evita filming
Estranged in a familiar land
Suchman's resignation spices up Socialist Party convention