477 result(s) for basic right
European Commission & Budapest Disagree On Interpretation Of Land Laws
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is trying to point out the faults in regulations governing the sale of arable land in the European Union-15 to try to escape the legal proceedings initiated against it because of its own restrictive ownership laws.
Hungarian Critical Mass Cyclists Back With New Name 'I Bike Budapest'
- 15 Apr 2015 11:00 AM
- getting around
After a two-year hiatus, Budapest Critical Mass will return this April 25. It sounds nearly identical to the spring CMs of yore - except for the proposed name: "I Bike Budapest." There's a new face behind it, as well: Áron Halász, who has published the Hungarian Cycle Chic blog since 2009. He takes on the job as a member of the executive board of the Hungarian Cyclists Club, and he has the ...
Xpat Opinion: Uber Frustrated Taxi Drivers In Budapest
- 26 Mar 2015 1:35 AM
- getting around
Uber is a ridesharing service that recently showed up in Hungary. Taxi companies are understandably frustrated and Uber further provokes them with tiny things like free weekends. Not so long ago, Hungary’s taxi fares have been unified regardless of which company you choose.
Hungary’s Ombudsman Turns To Top Court
- 10 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ombudsman for fundamental rights has turned to the Constitutional Court with a request that it scrap a provision in the criminal procedure law that fails to state an upper limit for the period of preliminary detention in the case of the most serious offenses.
Hungarian Opposition Slams Classification Of Paks Project
- 4 Mar 2015 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition said the next government would have to lift the classification of data concerning the Paks nuclear plant. It is unclear whether the 30 years applies from the completion of the project or on the date when the contract is fulfilled, so in practice it could mean “sixty to a hundred years” from now, deputy leader László Varju said.
Creativity Can Trump Experience, Says Prezi's Arvai
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- tech
In 2008, CEO and Co-Founder of Prezi Peter Arvai left his native Sweden during a major global recession to start a business in Budapest, his parents' native city.
András Simonyi: Orbán Is Off Course & Heading Down The Wrong Track
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first half of our interview with András Simonyi, Hungary’s former ambassador to NATO and the United States, was published on Thursday, February 19, 2015. The interview took place on Wednesday, February 18, the day after Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to Budapest. Mr. Simonyi is presently managing director for the Center of Transatlantic Relations at the ...
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.
Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra, Palace Of Arts, 18 February
- 16 Feb 2015 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Two romantic pieces- Schumann ’ Symphony No. 4 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.5 - and a brilliantly witty piano concerto consist of the National Philharmonic Orchestra’s programme on February 18. Alexei Volodin, winner of the Géza Anda Piano Competition is a representative of the great Russian pianist tradition and in this capacity he will be performing the Prokofiev piano concerto for left hand. ...
European Commission & Budapest Disagree On Interpretation Of Land Laws
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is trying to point out the faults in regulations governing the sale of arable land in the European Union-15 to try to escape the legal proceedings initiated against it because of its own restrictive ownership laws.
Hungarian Critical Mass Cyclists Back With New Name 'I Bike Budapest'
- 15 Apr 2015 11:00 AM
- getting around
After a two-year hiatus, Budapest Critical Mass will return this April 25. It sounds nearly identical to the spring CMs of yore - except for the proposed name: "I Bike Budapest." There's a new face behind it, as well: Áron Halász, who has published the Hungarian Cycle Chic blog since 2009. He takes on the job as a member of the executive board of the Hungarian Cyclists Club, and he has the ...
Xpat Opinion: Uber Frustrated Taxi Drivers In Budapest
- 26 Mar 2015 1:35 AM
- getting around
Uber is a ridesharing service that recently showed up in Hungary. Taxi companies are understandably frustrated and Uber further provokes them with tiny things like free weekends. Not so long ago, Hungary’s taxi fares have been unified regardless of which company you choose.
Hungary’s Ombudsman Turns To Top Court
- 10 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ombudsman for fundamental rights has turned to the Constitutional Court with a request that it scrap a provision in the criminal procedure law that fails to state an upper limit for the period of preliminary detention in the case of the most serious offenses.
Hungarian Opposition Slams Classification Of Paks Project
- 4 Mar 2015 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition said the next government would have to lift the classification of data concerning the Paks nuclear plant. It is unclear whether the 30 years applies from the completion of the project or on the date when the contract is fulfilled, so in practice it could mean “sixty to a hundred years” from now, deputy leader László Varju said.
Creativity Can Trump Experience, Says Prezi's Arvai
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- tech
In 2008, CEO and Co-Founder of Prezi Peter Arvai left his native Sweden during a major global recession to start a business in Budapest, his parents' native city.
András Simonyi: Orbán Is Off Course & Heading Down The Wrong Track
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first half of our interview with András Simonyi, Hungary’s former ambassador to NATO and the United States, was published on Thursday, February 19, 2015. The interview took place on Wednesday, February 18, the day after Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to Budapest. Mr. Simonyi is presently managing director for the Center of Transatlantic Relations at the ...
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.
Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra, Palace Of Arts, 18 February
- 16 Feb 2015 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Two romantic pieces- Schumann ’ Symphony No. 4 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.5 - and a brilliantly witty piano concerto consist of the National Philharmonic Orchestra’s programme on February 18. Alexei Volodin, winner of the Géza Anda Piano Competition is a representative of the great Russian pianist tradition and in this capacity he will be performing the Prokofiev piano concerto for left hand. ...