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Xpat Opinion: Brexit’s Fallout On Hungary And The V4
- 7 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes the Hungarian government is ’the spokesman’ of the Visegrád 4 in their confrontation with the EU, while a conservative analyst suggests that Angela Merkel is changing her policies and is steering nearer to the V4.
Hungarians Footie Mad
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Thousands of soccer fans gathered to celebrate Hungary’s team after a Euro 2016 match with Portugal, in central Budapest on Wednesday night. Traffic in some of the main venues, including Grand Boulevard and Margaret Bridge was blocked, with large groups of fans occupying the road. A number of public transport services were also stopped. The match, played in Lyon, ended in a draw of 3:3, and put ...
Euro 2016: Dominant Hungary Earn Late Equalizer Against Iceland
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
A late own goal from Birkir Már Sævarsson gave Hungary a deserved share of the points in Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome, a result which puts Bernd Storck’s team on the cusp of qualification for the last 16 in UEFA EURO 2016.
Hungarian Parliament Bans Uber Application
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The National Assembly of Hungary voted on Monday to allow authorities to block websites that offer unauthorized livery services, reports Hungarian news site 444.hu. The law, which is scheduled to come into effect over the next month, was approved by MPs with a 119-61 vote, and three abstentions. The bill had been submitted ny Minister of National Development Miklós Seszták.
Parlt Allows Authorities To Block Illegal Taxi Service Websites
- 14 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers voted to tighten sanctions against companies operating illegal taxi services. The bill, approved with 119 votes in favour, 61 against and 3 abstentions, allows Hungary’s media authority to block the websites of companies that offer illegal taxi services for a period of up to 365 days.
Govt ‘Committed To Fighting Hate Speech’
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government is committed to freedom of expression and consistently fights hate speech, László Trócsányi, the justice minister, told a Hungarian-Israeli conference in Budapest. Anti-Semitism and any form or racism or prejudice is a “slow-killing poison”, Trócsányi said.
Ferencváros Block Rehabilitation Has Won A Property Development Oscar
- 26 May 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Press release: The Ferencváros block rehabilitation scheme launched in 1990 has won the most eminent international accolade in the architecture profession, the FIABCI Prix d’Excellence for the year 2016. Top architectural achievements are recognised by the international award, equivalent to an Oscar in the profession, and for the first time in the 61 years since its inception, a Hungarian entry ...
Budapest Taxi Drivers End 6th Anti-Uber Demo
- 18 May 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest taxi drivers demonstrated against ride-hailing service Uber. The drivers blocked traffic in two lanes out of six on Elisabeth Bridge with a demand that Uber be banned and regulations enforced. This is the sixth time Budapest taxi drivers have mounted a demonstration against Uber since January.
Whitsun Heritage Festival, Skanzen, 15 - 16 May
- 13 May 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
International gathering of Intangible Cultural Heritage under the Patronage of UNESCO, between 16 - 16 May from 9 am. until 6 pm.
Xpat Opinion: Brexit’s Fallout On Hungary And The V4
- 7 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes the Hungarian government is ’the spokesman’ of the Visegrád 4 in their confrontation with the EU, while a conservative analyst suggests that Angela Merkel is changing her policies and is steering nearer to the V4.
Hungarians Footie Mad
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Thousands of soccer fans gathered to celebrate Hungary’s team after a Euro 2016 match with Portugal, in central Budapest on Wednesday night. Traffic in some of the main venues, including Grand Boulevard and Margaret Bridge was blocked, with large groups of fans occupying the road. A number of public transport services were also stopped. The match, played in Lyon, ended in a draw of 3:3, and put ...
Euro 2016: Dominant Hungary Earn Late Equalizer Against Iceland
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
A late own goal from Birkir Már Sævarsson gave Hungary a deserved share of the points in Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome, a result which puts Bernd Storck’s team on the cusp of qualification for the last 16 in UEFA EURO 2016.
Hungarian Parliament Bans Uber Application
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The National Assembly of Hungary voted on Monday to allow authorities to block websites that offer unauthorized livery services, reports Hungarian news site 444.hu. The law, which is scheduled to come into effect over the next month, was approved by MPs with a 119-61 vote, and three abstentions. The bill had been submitted ny Minister of National Development Miklós Seszták.
Parlt Allows Authorities To Block Illegal Taxi Service Websites
- 14 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers voted to tighten sanctions against companies operating illegal taxi services. The bill, approved with 119 votes in favour, 61 against and 3 abstentions, allows Hungary’s media authority to block the websites of companies that offer illegal taxi services for a period of up to 365 days.
Govt ‘Committed To Fighting Hate Speech’
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government is committed to freedom of expression and consistently fights hate speech, László Trócsányi, the justice minister, told a Hungarian-Israeli conference in Budapest. Anti-Semitism and any form or racism or prejudice is a “slow-killing poison”, Trócsányi said.
Ferencváros Block Rehabilitation Has Won A Property Development Oscar
- 26 May 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Press release: The Ferencváros block rehabilitation scheme launched in 1990 has won the most eminent international accolade in the architecture profession, the FIABCI Prix d’Excellence for the year 2016. Top architectural achievements are recognised by the international award, equivalent to an Oscar in the profession, and for the first time in the 61 years since its inception, a Hungarian entry ...
Budapest Taxi Drivers End 6th Anti-Uber Demo
- 18 May 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest taxi drivers demonstrated against ride-hailing service Uber. The drivers blocked traffic in two lanes out of six on Elisabeth Bridge with a demand that Uber be banned and regulations enforced. This is the sixth time Budapest taxi drivers have mounted a demonstration against Uber since January.
Whitsun Heritage Festival, Skanzen, 15 - 16 May
- 13 May 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
International gathering of Intangible Cultural Heritage under the Patronage of UNESCO, between 16 - 16 May from 9 am. until 6 pm.