2,042 result(s) for 2017
Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest
- 22 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
I first visited Budapest in 1982. I came with some friends on the overnight train from Warsaw, where I was working at the British Embassy. Howling dogs and misty border crossings - it was like living in a John le Carré novel. Budapest was shrouded in freezing fog all weekend but I still fell in love with the city.
Family Affairs Cabinet Formed By Hungarian Govt
- 22 Nov 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
A Family Affairs Cabinet has been formed. The agenda of its first meeting featured the establishment of a demography policy institute under the name of sociologist Mária Kopp and a variety of family support measures, the Minister of Human Capacities and the Minister of State for Family, Youth and International Affairs said at a press conference held after the meeting.
Diplomatic Fair To Support Children Foundations, Hospitals
- 22 Nov 2017 8:26 AM
- community & culture
Proceeds of this year’s Diplomatic Fair on November 26 will go towards supporting foundations helping children and hospitals, the head of the organiser Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest (DSB) said.
Ignite Budapest: 'Speedy Presentations In English'
- 22 Nov 2017 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Ignite is an evening of speedy presentations on various topics in English, each with a slideshow:
- 11 presenters
- 5 minutes per presenter
- 20 slides per presenter
- 11 presenters
- 5 minutes per presenter
- 20 slides per presenter
Competition Authority Fines Extreme Digital
- 17 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- shopping
The competition authority GVH has fined Extreme Digital Ft 20 million because the electronic home-appliance distributor violated fair competition regulations in its 2015 Black Friday campaign.
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
Study Links Flat Rental Prices To Salaries
- 17 Nov 2017 7:00 AM
- property
Furnished housing aggregator Nestpick has released the 2017 Furnished Apartment Index, detailing the costs of both furnished and unfurnished apartments around the world, including in Hungary. The results also show the minimum salary needed for an individual to afford an apartment.
"What Do You Drink?" Festival @ Millenáris Budapest, 18 November
- 16 Nov 2017 11:53 AM
- food & drink
Mitiszol? (“me-tea-sol”, meaning “what do you drink?”) is the country’s first drink festival themed around beverages made with the same philosophy: respecting nature (in many cases organic or even biodynamic farming), no additives, as little intervention and manipulation as possible during the making. The result is a drink, let it be alcoholic or non-alcoholic, that not only tastes better, but is ...
High Rate Of Internet Freedom In Hungary
- 16 Nov 2017 11:49 AM
- tech
US-based rights watchdog Freedom House (FH) ranked Hungary as “free” from the point of view of internet rights in its global internet freedom 2017 report released on Tuesday. FH assessed internet rights in 65 countries and gave Hungary a score of 29 on a scale of 0-100 with 100 indicating the least free status.
Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest
- 22 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
I first visited Budapest in 1982. I came with some friends on the overnight train from Warsaw, where I was working at the British Embassy. Howling dogs and misty border crossings - it was like living in a John le Carré novel. Budapest was shrouded in freezing fog all weekend but I still fell in love with the city.
Family Affairs Cabinet Formed By Hungarian Govt
- 22 Nov 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
A Family Affairs Cabinet has been formed. The agenda of its first meeting featured the establishment of a demography policy institute under the name of sociologist Mária Kopp and a variety of family support measures, the Minister of Human Capacities and the Minister of State for Family, Youth and International Affairs said at a press conference held after the meeting.
Diplomatic Fair To Support Children Foundations, Hospitals
- 22 Nov 2017 8:26 AM
- community & culture
Proceeds of this year’s Diplomatic Fair on November 26 will go towards supporting foundations helping children and hospitals, the head of the organiser Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest (DSB) said.
Ignite Budapest: 'Speedy Presentations In English'
- 22 Nov 2017 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Ignite is an evening of speedy presentations on various topics in English, each with a slideshow:
- 11 presenters
- 5 minutes per presenter
- 20 slides per presenter
- 11 presenters
- 5 minutes per presenter
- 20 slides per presenter
Competition Authority Fines Extreme Digital
- 17 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- shopping
The competition authority GVH has fined Extreme Digital Ft 20 million because the electronic home-appliance distributor violated fair competition regulations in its 2015 Black Friday campaign.
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
Study Links Flat Rental Prices To Salaries
- 17 Nov 2017 7:00 AM
- property
Furnished housing aggregator Nestpick has released the 2017 Furnished Apartment Index, detailing the costs of both furnished and unfurnished apartments around the world, including in Hungary. The results also show the minimum salary needed for an individual to afford an apartment.
"What Do You Drink?" Festival @ Millenáris Budapest, 18 November
- 16 Nov 2017 11:53 AM
- food & drink
Mitiszol? (“me-tea-sol”, meaning “what do you drink?”) is the country’s first drink festival themed around beverages made with the same philosophy: respecting nature (in many cases organic or even biodynamic farming), no additives, as little intervention and manipulation as possible during the making. The result is a drink, let it be alcoholic or non-alcoholic, that not only tastes better, but is ...
High Rate Of Internet Freedom In Hungary
- 16 Nov 2017 11:49 AM
- tech
US-based rights watchdog Freedom House (FH) ranked Hungary as “free” from the point of view of internet rights in its global internet freedom 2017 report released on Tuesday. FH assessed internet rights in 65 countries and gave Hungary a score of 29 on a scale of 0-100 with 100 indicating the least free status.