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Market Traders In Budapest Defy Eviction Attempt
- 23 Nov 2013 4:00 AM
- shopping
A tense stand-off developed at the Négy Tigris (Four Tigers) market in Józsefváros on Thursday when MÁV officials attempted to shut the complex down and evict all of the traders on the premises. Security guards hired by Komondor, which leases the area from the state railway company, refused to yield ground.
Obama Officially Announces Bell As New U.S. Ambassador To Hungary
- 8 Nov 2013 11:40 AM
- community & culture
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Colleen Bradley Bell – Ambassador to Hungary, Department of State, which the White House describes as a key Administration post. XpatLoop reported at the end of September that Bell’s vetting process had apparently been concluded, and only formal Hungarian approval was required before her appointment. "She raised more than $500,000 for the Obama ...
Wizz Air: More Flights From Budapest To Moscow
- 4 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Wizz Air the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, announced today a significant increase of flight frequencies** on its service between Budapest and Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow. The route which is currently operated with five flights a week and with a daily return flight from late October, will be served with four additional return flights during the busy Christmas ...
Xpat Opinion: Growing Troubles In Opposition Circles In Hungary
- 29 Oct 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
It was only a few days ago that the democratic opposition’s mass rally ended with a protest from the crowd itself–a demand for unity and the resultant quasi demonstration against Attila Mesterházy, chairman of MSZP.
Hungary’s Deputy PM Semjén: Catholic Institutions To Receive Same Financing As Public Ones
- 22 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Following an amendment to Hungary's agreement with the Vatican, signed in Budapest on Monday, institutions run by the Catholic Church will receive the same financing from the central budget as public ones. The amendment, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and Apostolic Nuncio to Hungary Alberto Bottari de Castello, contains stipulations concerning Catholic higher education, as well as ...
Wow: The World's Second Best City Is... Budapest
- 17 Oct 2013 11:10 AM
- travel
Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its 26th annual Readers' Choice Awards yesterday. As they do every year, this year's results introduce new categories, new hotels and re-ordered lists of the world's best destinations. Budapest came in second place, "Everything about Budapest was entrancing." It seems most of the reviewers agreed with this feedback about this beautiful European city.
Development Of Tokaj Wine Region Is A Priority For Hungary’s Gov
- 17 Oct 2013 10:00 AM
- business
The Government will discuss the Tokaj programme before the end of November, Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár said on Wednesday. Decisions will be made on the further support of Tokaj foothill wineries as well as on the approval of a Tokaj world heritage programme, he said.
Xpat Opinion: Was The Tavares Report Authored By Hungarian Socialists?
- 9 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Magyar Nemzet accuses leading Socialist politicians of lying, when they deny their role in the preparation of the European Parliament resolution condemning the constitutional changes enacted by the right-wing government since 2010.In his Magyar Nemzet editorial, deputy editor Szabolcs Szerető argues that Edit Herczog, a Socialist MEP sharply contradicts her party leader by admitting that she and ...
Colleen Bell Tipped As New US Ambassador To Hungary
- 26 Sep 2013 10:35 AM
- community & culture
According to the Washington Post, it may soon be announced that Bell will be the new US Ambassador in Hungary. Colleen Bell is a television producer, and is known to be one of the top financial supporters of Barack Obama’s election campaigns.
Market Traders In Budapest Defy Eviction Attempt
- 23 Nov 2013 4:00 AM
- shopping
A tense stand-off developed at the Négy Tigris (Four Tigers) market in Józsefváros on Thursday when MÁV officials attempted to shut the complex down and evict all of the traders on the premises. Security guards hired by Komondor, which leases the area from the state railway company, refused to yield ground.
Obama Officially Announces Bell As New U.S. Ambassador To Hungary
- 8 Nov 2013 11:40 AM
- community & culture
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Colleen Bradley Bell – Ambassador to Hungary, Department of State, which the White House describes as a key Administration post. XpatLoop reported at the end of September that Bell’s vetting process had apparently been concluded, and only formal Hungarian approval was required before her appointment. "She raised more than $500,000 for the Obama ...
Wizz Air: More Flights From Budapest To Moscow
- 4 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Wizz Air the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, announced today a significant increase of flight frequencies** on its service between Budapest and Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow. The route which is currently operated with five flights a week and with a daily return flight from late October, will be served with four additional return flights during the busy Christmas ...
Xpat Opinion: Growing Troubles In Opposition Circles In Hungary
- 29 Oct 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
It was only a few days ago that the democratic opposition’s mass rally ended with a protest from the crowd itself–a demand for unity and the resultant quasi demonstration against Attila Mesterházy, chairman of MSZP.
Hungary’s Deputy PM Semjén: Catholic Institutions To Receive Same Financing As Public Ones
- 22 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Following an amendment to Hungary's agreement with the Vatican, signed in Budapest on Monday, institutions run by the Catholic Church will receive the same financing from the central budget as public ones. The amendment, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and Apostolic Nuncio to Hungary Alberto Bottari de Castello, contains stipulations concerning Catholic higher education, as well as ...
Wow: The World's Second Best City Is... Budapest
- 17 Oct 2013 11:10 AM
- travel
Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its 26th annual Readers' Choice Awards yesterday. As they do every year, this year's results introduce new categories, new hotels and re-ordered lists of the world's best destinations. Budapest came in second place, "Everything about Budapest was entrancing." It seems most of the reviewers agreed with this feedback about this beautiful European city.
Development Of Tokaj Wine Region Is A Priority For Hungary’s Gov
- 17 Oct 2013 10:00 AM
- business
The Government will discuss the Tokaj programme before the end of November, Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár said on Wednesday. Decisions will be made on the further support of Tokaj foothill wineries as well as on the approval of a Tokaj world heritage programme, he said.
Xpat Opinion: Was The Tavares Report Authored By Hungarian Socialists?
- 9 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Magyar Nemzet accuses leading Socialist politicians of lying, when they deny their role in the preparation of the European Parliament resolution condemning the constitutional changes enacted by the right-wing government since 2010.In his Magyar Nemzet editorial, deputy editor Szabolcs Szerető argues that Edit Herczog, a Socialist MEP sharply contradicts her party leader by admitting that she and ...
Colleen Bell Tipped As New US Ambassador To Hungary
- 26 Sep 2013 10:35 AM
- community & culture
According to the Washington Post, it may soon be announced that Bell will be the new US Ambassador in Hungary. Colleen Bell is a television producer, and is known to be one of the top financial supporters of Barack Obama’s election campaigns.