Hungary Report

from No. 1.01, April 5, 1995

to No. 1.45, April 8, 1996

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Direct from Budapest, every week 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 * * * hungary-report-Request@hungary.yak.net subscribe unsubscribe Feedback is welcome.

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Direct from Budapest, every week 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 * * * hungary-report-Request@hungary.yak.net subscribe unsubscribe Feedback is welcome.

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Direct from Budapest, every week 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. * * * A version of this story appeared in European Computer Sources. Privatization bill may pass yet * * * hungary-report-Request@hungary.yak.net subscribe unsubscribe Feedback is welcome.

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Dear Subscribers, Have a great Sunday! Adrienne Haspel

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.04 April 22, 1995 ================================ 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 * * * hungary-report-Request@hungary.yak.net subscribe unsubscribe Feedback is welcome.

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Direct from Budapest, every week 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 * * * hungary-report-Request@hungary.yak.net subscribe unsubscribe Feedback is welcome.

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Direct from Budapest, every week 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 * * * China NOT from whence Magyars came hungary-report-Request@hungary.yak.net subscribe unsubscribe * * * * * * * * * Feedback is welcome. * * *

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Dear subscribers,

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.07, May 15, 1995 The Hungary Report is sponsored in part by: 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: * * * hungary-report-Request@hungary.yak.net subscribe unsubscribe * * * * * * * * * Feedback is welcome. * * *

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.08, May 22, 1995 The Hungary Report is sponsored in party by: 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 * * * Thanks, Rick hungary-report-Request@hungary.yak.net subscribe unsubscribe * * * * * * * * * Feedback is welcome. * * *

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.09, May 29, 1995 The Hungary Report is sponsored in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY 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' * * * Rick hungary-report-Request@hungary.yak.net subscribe unsubscribe * * * * * * * * * Feedback is welcome. * * *

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.10, June 6, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS FEATURE STORY (Long) 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 * * * --Rick

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.11, June 12, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.11, June 12, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE 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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Dear Hungary Report Subscriber, 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.13, June 26, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.14, July 3, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.15, July 9, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY 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? * * * Constitutional Court vetoes certain paragraphs of "Bokros package" * * * No. 1.14. If you have not received that issue and you would like to

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.18, July 30, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.19, August 8, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.20, August 14, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BREIFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.20, August 14, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BREIFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED 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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--Rick Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.21, August 24, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY 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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Dear Readers, Rick Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.22, September 10, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY PALIAMENT WATCH 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 * * * What's up with the Hungary Report? Cheers, Rick

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Dear Readers, Rick Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.22, September 10, 1995 The Hungary Report is supported in part by: BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY PALIAMENT WATCH 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 * * * What's up with the Hungary Report? Cheers, Rick

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.22, SUPPLEMENT September 14, 1995 Democracy is no laughing matter * * * 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 * * * Cheers, Rick

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.23, September 24, 1995 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Hungarian Soldiers Celebrate St. Stephen's Day in Louisiana Heat PARLIAMENT WATCH Politicians not winning popularity contests READER UPDATE Good news: We have sponsorship! The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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' NUMBERS CRUNCHED September 21, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary) Everyman versus the IMF [MORE, Next message]

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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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Dear Readers, Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.24, October 18, 1995 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY 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 NUMBERS CRUNCHED October 17, 1995 (National Bank of Hungary) Space Blobs over Balaton CONTINUED next message...

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.24/a (SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT FEATURE) Greetings Dear Readers, -- Rick Brown Shoes and the Dymystification of 1956 * * *

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.25 October 30, 1995 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY 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 * * * Oct. 23 a day to measure by * * * 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.26, November 6, 1995 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Hungary's folklore bursting with bloodthirsty characters PARLIAMENT WATCH A top class electricity industry? MAGYAR NET WATCH The winds of change The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.27, November 13, 1995 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Report proposes new laws for prostitutes PARLIAMENT WATCH Socialists prepare for 1998 MAGYAR NET WATCH In the news The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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 * * * Socialists prepare for 1998 * * * 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.28, November 20, 1995 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY FBI school teaches new tricks to old enemies PARLIAMENT WATCH Agreement with labor waged before privatization The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week Also available on the World Wide Web (http://www.isys.hu/hrep/) No. 1.29, November 27, 1995 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Movie dubbing: Hungary's dying art PARLIAMENT WATCH Bokros's resignation means political rescue MAGYAR NET WATCH Sorry, no Magyar Net Watch this week! The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.30, December 4, 1995 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Embargo's end has smugglers singing the blues PARLIAMENT WATCH Socialists appear stabile after convention MAGYAR NET WATCH Hungarian discoveries in cyberspace The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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 * * * 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.31, December 11, 1995 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY 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! The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.32, January 8, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Keeping art above water The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.32, January 8, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Keeping art above water The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.33, January 15, 1995 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Hungarian wine could cause more than a hangover PARLIAMENT WATCH 1996 kicks off with spending debate The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.34, January 22, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY The romance novel courts Hungarian women PARLIAMENT WATCH Media blunders could cause Smallholders' popularity to fall The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.35, January 29, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Foreign 'stars' rise in the Magyar movie business PARLIAMENT WATCH Horn puts more steam in the PR machine CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Venezuela The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.36, February 5, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Hungarian companies anticipate Balkan peace dividend PARLIAMENT WATCH Sorry, no Parliament Watch this week The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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 By Theresa Agovino

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.37, February 12, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Elvis lives, and he reeks of garlic PARLIAMENT WATCH Legislative steamroller revs up engines The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: Parliament debates informants bill Swedish and U.S. aircraft manufacturers woo Hungary * The gross wage in Hungary in 1995: (The Budapest Sun): $360 (National Bank of Hungary)

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.38, February 19, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Moving the masses PARLIAMENT WATCH Big decisions await opposition parties The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.39, February 26, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Dead and buried... and very useful PARLIAMENT WATCH Meeting certain criterion The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.40, March 4, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Learning to discriminate PARLIAMENT WATCH Watch for the ticking time bomb The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: New law could restrain Matav March 1, 1996 (National Bank of Hungary) A ghost in the machine END OF TRANSMISSION PART I

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Advice for Medgyessy: Watch for the ticking bomb

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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.41, March 11, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED FEATURE STORY Super neni has over 18 mouths to feed PARLIAMENT WATCH The fog lifts on center-right politics The Hungary Report is also supported in part by: 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.42, March 18, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED Hungarian newspapers misread the fine print FEATURE STORY Life gets tougher on Budapest's streets PARLIAMENT WATCH Sorry, no Parliament Watch this week! 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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Direct from Budapest, every week No. 1.45, April 8, 1996 BRIEFS NUMBERS CRUNCHED 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