464 result(s) for 1956
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
Budapest Stories: Ghost Tour
- 3 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Budapest Stories action group is an informal group of enthusiastic professional tour guides and artists. We offer interactive and entertaining tourist programs in Budapest, with the aim of presenting a positive image of our country, its culture and history.
Xpat Event Report: The Last Train To Budapest
- 27 May 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
1956 is undoubtedly a significant date in the history of Hungary. “The Last Train to Budapest” is a personal account of what you read in the history books about this era. The Budapest premier of the film was on Saturday at the Toldi cinema, where a select few gathered, some that actually went through similar experiences.
The Water Tower Of Margaret Island In Budapest Turned 102 Years Old
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The historic Water Tower is a spectacular attraction of the Margaret Island, rising above the crowns of the massive trees in the court of the Open-air Theatre. Open from June until the end of September, daily: 11am–10pm. On performance days, between 7pm–11pm only the audience of the theatre may visit the Water Tower, with presenting a valid ticket.
Former Agents In Hungary To Lose Extra Pension
- 21 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will deprive over 100 former ‘III/III’ domestic security agents and their heirs of their pension supplement, said Justice Ministry state secretary Bence Rétvári. The ministry has investigated around 1,000 people who received state decorations in the communist regime and were thus entitled to pension supplement.
Xpat Report: Last Train To Budapest
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"My Dad and I broke down in 1982 in a village called Abaújszánto, Hungary. I was 14 years old and unknowing to me at the time, this moment was to be pivotal and would change my life years later.
What You Might Not Know About Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 30 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
When stepping into the luxurious building, one can immediately understand why this property is often referred to as the hotel gem of the Hungarian capital. Located in the heart of the city, Corinthia Hotel Budapest is now celebrating its 10th anniversary since its re-opening in 2003. Very few other five star hotels in the world can be as proud of such a rich and glorious past, and its current ...
Did Israeli Soldiers Take Part In 2006 Riots In Budapest?
- 26 Apr 2013 9:04 AM
- current affairs
A total of 120 Israeli soldiers arrived in Hungary shortly before the October 23, 2006 riots to “carry out routine anti-terrorist exercises,” it emerges from internal correspondence from American intelligence company Stratfor, published by WikiLeaks on Thursday.
Adding Value, Boosting Confidence - AmCham Hungary Voice Magazin
- 11 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
AmCham’s new president, William Benkő, was elected unopposed at the chamber’s annual assembly on December 6, but says that wont alter the way he approaches his latest role. “Would I have liked to have won in an open election contest? Yes; but it is what it is, I can’t worry about that, and it won’t change my plans or ideas: there are things that we need to do in this country, and my focus is on ...
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
Budapest Stories: Ghost Tour
- 3 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Budapest Stories action group is an informal group of enthusiastic professional tour guides and artists. We offer interactive and entertaining tourist programs in Budapest, with the aim of presenting a positive image of our country, its culture and history.
Xpat Event Report: The Last Train To Budapest
- 27 May 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
1956 is undoubtedly a significant date in the history of Hungary. “The Last Train to Budapest” is a personal account of what you read in the history books about this era. The Budapest premier of the film was on Saturday at the Toldi cinema, where a select few gathered, some that actually went through similar experiences.
The Water Tower Of Margaret Island In Budapest Turned 102 Years Old
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The historic Water Tower is a spectacular attraction of the Margaret Island, rising above the crowns of the massive trees in the court of the Open-air Theatre. Open from June until the end of September, daily: 11am–10pm. On performance days, between 7pm–11pm only the audience of the theatre may visit the Water Tower, with presenting a valid ticket.
Former Agents In Hungary To Lose Extra Pension
- 21 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will deprive over 100 former ‘III/III’ domestic security agents and their heirs of their pension supplement, said Justice Ministry state secretary Bence Rétvári. The ministry has investigated around 1,000 people who received state decorations in the communist regime and were thus entitled to pension supplement.
Xpat Report: Last Train To Budapest
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"My Dad and I broke down in 1982 in a village called Abaújszánto, Hungary. I was 14 years old and unknowing to me at the time, this moment was to be pivotal and would change my life years later.
What You Might Not Know About Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 30 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
When stepping into the luxurious building, one can immediately understand why this property is often referred to as the hotel gem of the Hungarian capital. Located in the heart of the city, Corinthia Hotel Budapest is now celebrating its 10th anniversary since its re-opening in 2003. Very few other five star hotels in the world can be as proud of such a rich and glorious past, and its current ...
Did Israeli Soldiers Take Part In 2006 Riots In Budapest?
- 26 Apr 2013 9:04 AM
- current affairs
A total of 120 Israeli soldiers arrived in Hungary shortly before the October 23, 2006 riots to “carry out routine anti-terrorist exercises,” it emerges from internal correspondence from American intelligence company Stratfor, published by WikiLeaks on Thursday.
Adding Value, Boosting Confidence - AmCham Hungary Voice Magazin
- 11 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
AmCham’s new president, William Benkő, was elected unopposed at the chamber’s annual assembly on December 6, but says that wont alter the way he approaches his latest role. “Would I have liked to have won in an open election contest? Yes; but it is what it is, I can’t worry about that, and it won’t change my plans or ideas: there are things that we need to do in this country, and my focus is on ...