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A WWF Restoration Project In Hungary Brings Life Back To A Danube Island
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
WWF has successfully concluded its largest conservation project in Hungary which revitalised a 3 km long side arm and brought back the natural floodplain forest of Liberty Island on the Danube River. The project also contributes to securing drinking water for the citizens of Pecs and Mohacs and enhances opportunities for eco-friendly tourism and recreation in the area.
Holiday Do’s & Don’ts By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The holiday season is upon us! As our schedules and minds fill with plans for various dinner parties, family gatherings, and celebrations there’s plenty to look forward to, but the intense stress that often accompanies the holiday season is lurking around the corner. Many of us suffer from the pressure of these hectic, overscheduled, and expensive times.
A Quarter Of Hungarians Never Go To Polls
- 5 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Around 2 million people, or abound 20% of Hungarian voting-age adults, never cast their ballots and another 5-20 % stay away from one or two elections, a paper by Policy Solutions, a think-tank, shows. The most important motivation for casting ballots is ideological commitment, Tamás Boros of Policy Solutions said, commenting on the European Social Survey research conducted in 2012.
Pleasant Christmas Surprise By Budapest Airport To Ryanair Passengers
- 4 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Budapest Airport and Ryanair have come up with a pleasant Christmas surprise enabling passengers to take onboard minor size duty free items purchased before departure. For the first time, small size duty free items will be allowed onboard Ryanair aircraft. This new rule comes in to effect as of 1st December 2013 on all flights of Ryanair across their network, including from Budapest Airport.
Police Arrest Suspected Menorah Vandals In Budapest
- 3 Dec 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The police have detained three young people who are believed to have vandalised menorahs set up to celebrate the Jewish holiday Chanukah chief, Péter Szijjártó, is based on mutually advantageous cooperation, Egis’s chief executive, István Hodász, said.
National Bank Of Hungary Fined Napi Gazdaság & Napi.hu For Illegal Market Manipulation
- 27 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has fined the publisher Napi Gazdaság Kiadó and news portal Napi.hu 3 million forints each for illegal manipulation of the market. The NBH launched an investigation over an article published by the business daily as well as the news portal on October 16, which said Norway’s Oil Fund could consider selling its 1.6% stake in Hungarian oil and gas company MOL ...
Get The Price Of Your Smartphone Back In Topups This Christmas With Vodafone
- 19 Nov 2013 7:50 AM
- specials
As the holidays approach, Vodafone is launching special prepaid offers starting Monday (November 18). The campaign lasting until the end of the year covers seven smartphone models, for which customers will get their price back in talk time. The offer also comes with the VitaMAX Premium Perc & Net tariff which includes a 1GB monthly internet allowance every time the customer tops up with 3000Ft or ...
Xpat Opinion: Unintended Consequences Of Expanding Hungarian Citizenship
- 17 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has been actively recruiting new citizens from the neighboring countries, presumably to add to their vote total at the next national election. In order to be eligible for citizenship a person must have at least one ancestor who was a Hungarian citizen. He must also have some knowledge of the Hungarian language.
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
A WWF Restoration Project In Hungary Brings Life Back To A Danube Island
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
WWF has successfully concluded its largest conservation project in Hungary which revitalised a 3 km long side arm and brought back the natural floodplain forest of Liberty Island on the Danube River. The project also contributes to securing drinking water for the citizens of Pecs and Mohacs and enhances opportunities for eco-friendly tourism and recreation in the area.
Holiday Do’s & Don’ts By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The holiday season is upon us! As our schedules and minds fill with plans for various dinner parties, family gatherings, and celebrations there’s plenty to look forward to, but the intense stress that often accompanies the holiday season is lurking around the corner. Many of us suffer from the pressure of these hectic, overscheduled, and expensive times.
A Quarter Of Hungarians Never Go To Polls
- 5 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Around 2 million people, or abound 20% of Hungarian voting-age adults, never cast their ballots and another 5-20 % stay away from one or two elections, a paper by Policy Solutions, a think-tank, shows. The most important motivation for casting ballots is ideological commitment, Tamás Boros of Policy Solutions said, commenting on the European Social Survey research conducted in 2012.
Pleasant Christmas Surprise By Budapest Airport To Ryanair Passengers
- 4 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Budapest Airport and Ryanair have come up with a pleasant Christmas surprise enabling passengers to take onboard minor size duty free items purchased before departure. For the first time, small size duty free items will be allowed onboard Ryanair aircraft. This new rule comes in to effect as of 1st December 2013 on all flights of Ryanair across their network, including from Budapest Airport.
Police Arrest Suspected Menorah Vandals In Budapest
- 3 Dec 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The police have detained three young people who are believed to have vandalised menorahs set up to celebrate the Jewish holiday Chanukah chief, Péter Szijjártó, is based on mutually advantageous cooperation, Egis’s chief executive, István Hodász, said.
National Bank Of Hungary Fined Napi Gazdaság & Napi.hu For Illegal Market Manipulation
- 27 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has fined the publisher Napi Gazdaság Kiadó and news portal Napi.hu 3 million forints each for illegal manipulation of the market. The NBH launched an investigation over an article published by the business daily as well as the news portal on October 16, which said Norway’s Oil Fund could consider selling its 1.6% stake in Hungarian oil and gas company MOL ...
Get The Price Of Your Smartphone Back In Topups This Christmas With Vodafone
- 19 Nov 2013 7:50 AM
- specials
As the holidays approach, Vodafone is launching special prepaid offers starting Monday (November 18). The campaign lasting until the end of the year covers seven smartphone models, for which customers will get their price back in talk time. The offer also comes with the VitaMAX Premium Perc & Net tariff which includes a 1GB monthly internet allowance every time the customer tops up with 3000Ft or ...
Xpat Opinion: Unintended Consequences Of Expanding Hungarian Citizenship
- 17 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has been actively recruiting new citizens from the neighboring countries, presumably to add to their vote total at the next national election. In order to be eligible for citizenship a person must have at least one ancestor who was a Hungarian citizen. He must also have some knowledge of the Hungarian language.
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...