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Govt Signs Development Cooperation Agreement With Sopron
- 26 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has launched an urban development programme, under which Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a cooperation agreement with northwestern Hungary’s Sopron. Improving cities is crucial for Hungary’s rural development, the prime minister told a press conference. He added that similar cooperation agreements would be negotiated with all major cities of the 23 counties of Hungary.
MÁV Acquires Used Austrian Trains
- 19 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
Austrian state railway company ÖBB has delivered 10 used carriages to its Hungarian counterpart MÁV, which have undergone an overhaul and are ready for use. MÁV Start CEO György Záránd said Hungary agreed to buy 55 Lange-Schlieren trains with a maximum speed of 140kph from ÖBB after the Austrian company bought trains capable of 160-180kph.
Regional Survey: Why Do East European Expats Stay In The West?
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Many of the Hungarian expatriates in the West originally meant to work away from home just for a few years but eventually they never return. Most of them remit money to their relatives but, paradoxically, the remittances might have a negative effect on the Hungarian economy.
Hungarian Pálinka House Named 'Distillery Of The Year' At International Competition
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Destillata, the largest-scale European competition of fruit brandys (pálinka), liquors, whiskies and other spirits, came to a close with outstanding Hungarian success. This was the 23rd occasion the most prestigious Central European championship of distilleries was held. This year, the awards gala took place in the Esterházy Palace of the town of Eisenstadt, Austria.
Hungary, Austria Eyeing EUR 162m Railway Upgrade
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary and Austria are looking into possibilities of developing the railway network between their countries by tapping funding from “the Juncker package”, an official of the foreign ministry said. If the 162 million euro development plan cannot be financed from President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker’s 315 billion euro investment plan, alternative funding sources must be found, ...
Petőfi Scheme To Strengthen Ethnic Hungarians’ Identity
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The government’s Petőfi Sándor Programme to be launched on March 15 is expected to strengthen the identity of ethnic Hungarians in areas where its community is a diaspora and their number is decreasing, the state secretary for ethnic Hungarian communities abroad said.
“Flying Gizi” Back In Business
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Repülõs Gizi (“Flying Gizi”) was caught during a burglary in Burgenland, Austria recently, Magyar Hírlap reports. The 89-year-old woman has spent 20 years in prison for committing similar crimes for more than 50 years.
Wine Tasting With Gilvesy Cellars, Brody Studios Budapest 11 March
- 11 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Robert Gilvesy was born to Hungarian parents who travelled from Szatmár County to Canada to join the Hungarian diaspora looking for international opportunities and adventures. He grew up on a Canadian farm and developed an inner resonance with the land and soil. He was trained as an architect and after a successful career in business, he rediscovered his passion to work on the land.
See What Happened @ VinCE Budapest Held At Corinthia Hotel
- 10 Mar 2015 8:08 AM
- food & drink
Going into the Corinthia Hotel is like going into another world and the VinCE wine exhibition just embellished that. It had many, many wonderful wines from all over the world to suit everyone’s taste. It also was a great reason, as I found, for many to take the afternoon off work on Friday and saunter around this maze of wine producers.
Govt Signs Development Cooperation Agreement With Sopron
- 26 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has launched an urban development programme, under which Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a cooperation agreement with northwestern Hungary’s Sopron. Improving cities is crucial for Hungary’s rural development, the prime minister told a press conference. He added that similar cooperation agreements would be negotiated with all major cities of the 23 counties of Hungary.
MÁV Acquires Used Austrian Trains
- 19 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
Austrian state railway company ÖBB has delivered 10 used carriages to its Hungarian counterpart MÁV, which have undergone an overhaul and are ready for use. MÁV Start CEO György Záránd said Hungary agreed to buy 55 Lange-Schlieren trains with a maximum speed of 140kph from ÖBB after the Austrian company bought trains capable of 160-180kph.
Regional Survey: Why Do East European Expats Stay In The West?
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Many of the Hungarian expatriates in the West originally meant to work away from home just for a few years but eventually they never return. Most of them remit money to their relatives but, paradoxically, the remittances might have a negative effect on the Hungarian economy.
Hungarian Pálinka House Named 'Distillery Of The Year' At International Competition
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Destillata, the largest-scale European competition of fruit brandys (pálinka), liquors, whiskies and other spirits, came to a close with outstanding Hungarian success. This was the 23rd occasion the most prestigious Central European championship of distilleries was held. This year, the awards gala took place in the Esterházy Palace of the town of Eisenstadt, Austria.
Hungary, Austria Eyeing EUR 162m Railway Upgrade
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary and Austria are looking into possibilities of developing the railway network between their countries by tapping funding from “the Juncker package”, an official of the foreign ministry said. If the 162 million euro development plan cannot be financed from President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker’s 315 billion euro investment plan, alternative funding sources must be found, ...
Petőfi Scheme To Strengthen Ethnic Hungarians’ Identity
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The government’s Petőfi Sándor Programme to be launched on March 15 is expected to strengthen the identity of ethnic Hungarians in areas where its community is a diaspora and their number is decreasing, the state secretary for ethnic Hungarian communities abroad said.
“Flying Gizi” Back In Business
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Repülõs Gizi (“Flying Gizi”) was caught during a burglary in Burgenland, Austria recently, Magyar Hírlap reports. The 89-year-old woman has spent 20 years in prison for committing similar crimes for more than 50 years.
Wine Tasting With Gilvesy Cellars, Brody Studios Budapest 11 March
- 11 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Robert Gilvesy was born to Hungarian parents who travelled from Szatmár County to Canada to join the Hungarian diaspora looking for international opportunities and adventures. He grew up on a Canadian farm and developed an inner resonance with the land and soil. He was trained as an architect and after a successful career in business, he rediscovered his passion to work on the land.
See What Happened @ VinCE Budapest Held At Corinthia Hotel
- 10 Mar 2015 8:08 AM
- food & drink
Going into the Corinthia Hotel is like going into another world and the VinCE wine exhibition just embellished that. It had many, many wonderful wines from all over the world to suit everyone’s taste. It also was a great reason, as I found, for many to take the afternoon off work on Friday and saunter around this maze of wine producers.