50 result(s) for author in Sport
Budapest Olympics 2024: Hungarian Bid Not Without Risks
- 29 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
A feasibility study on the 2024 Summer Olympics – for which the Hungarian capital is to submit its application – obtained by the left-wing newspaper Népszabadság points out that the necessity of a strong political and social consensus over the issue while underlining the risks of tight deadlines in the case of some investments and the HUF 6-700bn (USD214m) price tag of the needed public transport ...
Formula1, Hungaroring, 24 - 26 July
- 23 Jul 2015 11:52 AM
- sport
The historic city of Budapest has more than enough attractions to keep you busy, but don’t miss out on one of the most exciting races of the year at the nearby Hungaroring. Revel in the exhilarating world of Formula 1 racing with either a weekend pass or a Sunday pass. Practice and qualifying sessions take place on Friday and Saturday, with the Grand Prix following on Sunday.
Budapest-Bamako Rally ’15 Report, Sponsored By CitySIM
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- sport
480 participants started the ’Wacky Races’ and the most of the racers arrived to Bamako although not without real hardships. Blood pressure of the racers remained normal on the European section except some regular repairs. The racers arrived to the African continent on the third day.
Xpat Opinion: Football’s Role In Politics In Hungary
- 21 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
A liberal writer describes Viktor Orbán’s interest in and support for Hungarian football as symbolic elements of a mafia-style leadership, while a libertarian commentator thinks the Premier sincerely believes that his favourite game is an essential part of nation-building which was destroyed by the Communists. A conservative columnist writes that liberal commentators try to discredit Orbán’s ...
Xpat Opinion: Romania 3, Hungary 0 – The Political Overtones
- 9 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
A pro-government paper criticizes The New York Times for overemphasizing the tension caused by extremist Hungarian fans, or ultras, without reporting on similar incidents on the Romanian side. The leading left-wing Hungarian daily reminds readers that no one outside Hungary expected the national team to win and the government was rather late in warning Hungarian fans to abstain from wrongdoing. A ...
Xpat Opinion: A “Friendly” Football Match: Hungary-Israel 1-1
- 26 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
Over the past few days the outrageous behavior of a large group of football fans at the Israeli-Hungarian “friendly” match on August 15 has become an international cause célèbre. Initially the behavior of the neo-Nazi fans went unnoticed in Hungary, with the possible exception of the rest of those 10,000 people who attended the match. Although they were screaming “stinking Jews” at the top of ...
Hungarian Government’s Response To Insulting Behaviour Of Fans At Football Match Between Israel & Hungary
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian government condemns in the strongest possible terms the insulting behaviour of certain Hungarian football fans during the friendly match between Israel and Hungary on 15 August.
Hungary's Tax Office Targets Pubs During Olympics
- 19 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
The tax authority NAV will carry out on-site checks at pubs and restaurants during the Olympic Games, it announced yesterday. Tax officials disguised as football fans carried out raids during the European Championship football tournament last month. The most frequent tax abuses were recorded in the Fourth, Eight and Thirteenth districts.
Hungarian Olympic Legends Receive Special London Underground Map
- 28 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
British Ambassador Jonathan Knott handed over special editions of London underground maps to living Hungarian sport legends after the official oath taking ceremony of the Hungarian Olympic and Paralympic Team in the Palace of Arts on 22 June.
Budapest Olympics 2024: Hungarian Bid Not Without Risks
- 29 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
A feasibility study on the 2024 Summer Olympics – for which the Hungarian capital is to submit its application – obtained by the left-wing newspaper Népszabadság points out that the necessity of a strong political and social consensus over the issue while underlining the risks of tight deadlines in the case of some investments and the HUF 6-700bn (USD214m) price tag of the needed public transport ...
Formula1, Hungaroring, 24 - 26 July
- 23 Jul 2015 11:52 AM
- sport
The historic city of Budapest has more than enough attractions to keep you busy, but don’t miss out on one of the most exciting races of the year at the nearby Hungaroring. Revel in the exhilarating world of Formula 1 racing with either a weekend pass or a Sunday pass. Practice and qualifying sessions take place on Friday and Saturday, with the Grand Prix following on Sunday.
Budapest-Bamako Rally ’15 Report, Sponsored By CitySIM
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- sport
480 participants started the ’Wacky Races’ and the most of the racers arrived to Bamako although not without real hardships. Blood pressure of the racers remained normal on the European section except some regular repairs. The racers arrived to the African continent on the third day.
Xpat Opinion: Football’s Role In Politics In Hungary
- 21 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
A liberal writer describes Viktor Orbán’s interest in and support for Hungarian football as symbolic elements of a mafia-style leadership, while a libertarian commentator thinks the Premier sincerely believes that his favourite game is an essential part of nation-building which was destroyed by the Communists. A conservative columnist writes that liberal commentators try to discredit Orbán’s ...
Xpat Opinion: Romania 3, Hungary 0 – The Political Overtones
- 9 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
A pro-government paper criticizes The New York Times for overemphasizing the tension caused by extremist Hungarian fans, or ultras, without reporting on similar incidents on the Romanian side. The leading left-wing Hungarian daily reminds readers that no one outside Hungary expected the national team to win and the government was rather late in warning Hungarian fans to abstain from wrongdoing. A ...
Xpat Opinion: A “Friendly” Football Match: Hungary-Israel 1-1
- 26 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
Over the past few days the outrageous behavior of a large group of football fans at the Israeli-Hungarian “friendly” match on August 15 has become an international cause célèbre. Initially the behavior of the neo-Nazi fans went unnoticed in Hungary, with the possible exception of the rest of those 10,000 people who attended the match. Although they were screaming “stinking Jews” at the top of ...
Hungarian Government’s Response To Insulting Behaviour Of Fans At Football Match Between Israel & Hungary
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian government condemns in the strongest possible terms the insulting behaviour of certain Hungarian football fans during the friendly match between Israel and Hungary on 15 August.
Hungary's Tax Office Targets Pubs During Olympics
- 19 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
The tax authority NAV will carry out on-site checks at pubs and restaurants during the Olympic Games, it announced yesterday. Tax officials disguised as football fans carried out raids during the European Championship football tournament last month. The most frequent tax abuses were recorded in the Fourth, Eight and Thirteenth districts.
Hungarian Olympic Legends Receive Special London Underground Map
- 28 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
British Ambassador Jonathan Knott handed over special editions of London underground maps to living Hungarian sport legends after the official oath taking ceremony of the Hungarian Olympic and Paralympic Team in the Palace of Arts on 22 June.