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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.
New Hungarian Honorary Consul In Venezuela
- 18 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian–Venezuelan businessman István Tóth has been appointed as Hungary’s new honorary consul in Venezuela. Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi appointed him after the approval of the Venezuelan authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced September 17, 2013.
Budapest Aims To Avoid Congestion Fee
- 14 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is sending a three-member delegation to Brussels in an effort to avoid or postpone the introduction of a congestion charge, which was a condition of EU funding for the fourth metro line. EU officials have not responded to a letter from Budapest city council but EU officials have confirmed on all of their visits to Budapest that they will not agree to waive the requirement for a ...
Hungary Launches Bid To Co-Host 2020 UEFA European Football Championship
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Having consulted with the Government, the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) is applying to provide one of the venues for the 2020 UEFA European Championships, announced Chairman of the MLSZ Sándor Csányi on Tuesday. At a press conference held jointly with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Michel Platini, Mr. Csányi said that the ...
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.
New Hungarian Honorary Consul In Venezuela
- 18 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian–Venezuelan businessman István Tóth has been appointed as Hungary’s new honorary consul in Venezuela. Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi appointed him after the approval of the Venezuelan authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced September 17, 2013.
Budapest Aims To Avoid Congestion Fee
- 14 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is sending a three-member delegation to Brussels in an effort to avoid or postpone the introduction of a congestion charge, which was a condition of EU funding for the fourth metro line. EU officials have not responded to a letter from Budapest city council but EU officials have confirmed on all of their visits to Budapest that they will not agree to waive the requirement for a ...
Hungary Launches Bid To Co-Host 2020 UEFA European Football Championship
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Having consulted with the Government, the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) is applying to provide one of the venues for the 2020 UEFA European Championships, announced Chairman of the MLSZ Sándor Csányi on Tuesday. At a press conference held jointly with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Michel Platini, Mr. Csányi said that the ...