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Xpat Insights: 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 'Another Hungarian Tragedy'
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
One month from now, sixty years ago on 4 November 1956, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest and other regions of the country. The Hungarian resistance continued until 10 November, during which time 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed in the conflict. Below are key insights into what happened on 4 November 1956, over the next few days, and then afterwards as 200,000 Hungarians ...
RockPart Festival, Balatonszemes, 23 - 25 June
- 23 Jun 2016 4:45 AM
- entertainment
A festival that combines rock & metal gigs, and summer Balaton spirit. A festival that promises a great atmosphere, with like-minded guests and friendly and helpful staff. The fesitval takes place at Balatonszemes, where orgainsers also promise reasonable prises, thanks to welcoming local citizens, and a collection of rockin' foreign performers.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Soros Campaign Intensifies In Hungary
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A full-fledged witch hunt is taking place in Hungary against a not-at-all favorite son, George Soros. Two weeks ago I already wrote a post on the Orbán government’s reaction to the less than flattering remarks of Bill Clinton about Poland and Hungary, two countries that decided that “democracy is too much trouble [and] they want Putin-like leadership.”
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Simicska In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government analyst suspects that media mogul Lajos Simicska, a former friend and close ally of PM Orbán may have orchestrated the recent campaign against government politicians. Left-wing columnists wonder if Mr Simicska should now be seen as a reborn democrat, or an oligarch defending his financial interests.
Synopsis Of New Book By Budapest Expat Steven Kuhn
- 19 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Army Made me into a man but Germany and Europe helped me become a person.” In 1990 Steven E. Kuhn rolled out to the Persian Gulf with the U.S. Army in order to free Kuwait. He experienced the horror and reality of war. Nerve Gas Alarm, Scud and Patriot rocket launches, a tank battle in south Iraq and the death of his friend through friendly fire.
Xpat Insights: 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 'Another Hungarian Tragedy'
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
One month from now, sixty years ago on 4 November 1956, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest and other regions of the country. The Hungarian resistance continued until 10 November, during which time 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed in the conflict. Below are key insights into what happened on 4 November 1956, over the next few days, and then afterwards as 200,000 Hungarians ...
RockPart Festival, Balatonszemes, 23 - 25 June
- 23 Jun 2016 4:45 AM
- entertainment
A festival that combines rock & metal gigs, and summer Balaton spirit. A festival that promises a great atmosphere, with like-minded guests and friendly and helpful staff. The fesitval takes place at Balatonszemes, where orgainsers also promise reasonable prises, thanks to welcoming local citizens, and a collection of rockin' foreign performers.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Soros Campaign Intensifies In Hungary
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A full-fledged witch hunt is taking place in Hungary against a not-at-all favorite son, George Soros. Two weeks ago I already wrote a post on the Orbán government’s reaction to the less than flattering remarks of Bill Clinton about Poland and Hungary, two countries that decided that “democracy is too much trouble [and] they want Putin-like leadership.”
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Simicska In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government analyst suspects that media mogul Lajos Simicska, a former friend and close ally of PM Orbán may have orchestrated the recent campaign against government politicians. Left-wing columnists wonder if Mr Simicska should now be seen as a reborn democrat, or an oligarch defending his financial interests.
Synopsis Of New Book By Budapest Expat Steven Kuhn
- 19 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Army Made me into a man but Germany and Europe helped me become a person.” In 1990 Steven E. Kuhn rolled out to the Persian Gulf with the U.S. Army in order to free Kuwait. He experienced the horror and reality of war. Nerve Gas Alarm, Scud and Patriot rocket launches, a tank battle in south Iraq and the death of his friend through friendly fire.