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Hungarian WHO Official Warns Of Epidemic Due To Illegal Migrants
- 26 Jun 2015 9:11 AM
- health & wellness
The mass appearance in Hungary of illegal migrants could be a source of epidemics, the European regional director of the World Health Organisation has said. In an interview to Friday’s Napi Gazdaság daily, Zsuzsanna Jakab said that for a long time the prevalence of infectious diseases in Europe has been low thanks to inoculations against such sicknesses as polio which “in some Middle Eastern ...
Anti-Hungarian Activities Observed In Some Neighbouring Countries
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
We may observe expressly anti-Hungarian activities in quite a few neighbouring countries, and the Bureau of Intelligence must take action to combat these, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said before the National Security Committee of Parliament at his annual hearing held on Tuesday.
New Evidence Shows Hungarian Paks Nuclear Plant Poses Serious Risk
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Paks nuclear upgrade is financially risky and a project which threatens to destabilise the electricity network and cause serious environmental problems, Benedek Jávor, an MEP of the opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) party, said, commenting on new documents he had obtained concerning the upgrade. Citing a copy of an internal analysis by the Hungarian Electricity Works (MVM) and other ...
Xpat Report: Jane Goodall At Grandhouse Luncheon In Budapest
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The season’s last Grandhouse luncheon on June 16 hosted Dame Jane Goodall of chimpanzee fame before a blockbuster rapt audience of 85 guests, a roster of ambassadors among them, this time not as usual at the Academy of Science but at Kogart House gallery restaurant along the World Heritage listed Andrássy út.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Protest Against Illegal Transport Services
- 17 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers held a demonstration in Budapest to demand government action against illegal transport service companies. The protesters, who arrived in an estimated 300 cars, blocked a street section near Parliament and called on the government to pass legislation to “complete the legal background” to taxi services.
Photo Article: Tom Hanks Snapped Shooting In Budapest
- 4 Jun 2015 11:55 AM
- entertainment
Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks has been pictured in Budapest during the shooting of his new movie “Inferno”, sequel to the blockbusters “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels and Demons”. The snaps were taken by a photographer from the Hungarian state news agency MTI on Gutenberg tér in the capital’s District VIII and who the two-times Oscar-winning star, who will be sixty next year, in extraordinary ...
Plans For Budapest’s New 65 000-Seat Football Stadium Revealed
- 3 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
The Ministry for National Development has disclosed plans of Budapest’s new 65 000-set football stadium, which is planned to replace the current Puskás Ferenc Stadium near corner of Hungária körút and Kerepesi út in Budapest.
WHO: World No Tobacco Day, Hungary, 31 May
- 29 May 2015 9:01 AM
- health & wellness
Eliminating the illicit trade in tobacco would generate an annual tax windfall of US$ 31 billion for governments, improve public health, help cut crime and curb an important revenue source for the tobacco industry. Those are the key themes of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 when the World Health Organization will urge Member States to sign the Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco ...
The End(less), Budapest Art Factory, On View Until 24 June
- 26 May 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Budapest Art Factory (BAF) is delighted to announce the solo show of its first artist resident in 2015. Pascal Dombis (FR) completed his video installation titled The End(less) at the premises of BAF during his May residency. The piece will be broadcast in the evening hours on May 29, 2015 6-8. pm. at the Project Space of BAF.
Hungarian WHO Official Warns Of Epidemic Due To Illegal Migrants
- 26 Jun 2015 9:11 AM
- health & wellness
The mass appearance in Hungary of illegal migrants could be a source of epidemics, the European regional director of the World Health Organisation has said. In an interview to Friday’s Napi Gazdaság daily, Zsuzsanna Jakab said that for a long time the prevalence of infectious diseases in Europe has been low thanks to inoculations against such sicknesses as polio which “in some Middle Eastern ...
Anti-Hungarian Activities Observed In Some Neighbouring Countries
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
We may observe expressly anti-Hungarian activities in quite a few neighbouring countries, and the Bureau of Intelligence must take action to combat these, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said before the National Security Committee of Parliament at his annual hearing held on Tuesday.
New Evidence Shows Hungarian Paks Nuclear Plant Poses Serious Risk
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Paks nuclear upgrade is financially risky and a project which threatens to destabilise the electricity network and cause serious environmental problems, Benedek Jávor, an MEP of the opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) party, said, commenting on new documents he had obtained concerning the upgrade. Citing a copy of an internal analysis by the Hungarian Electricity Works (MVM) and other ...
Xpat Report: Jane Goodall At Grandhouse Luncheon In Budapest
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The season’s last Grandhouse luncheon on June 16 hosted Dame Jane Goodall of chimpanzee fame before a blockbuster rapt audience of 85 guests, a roster of ambassadors among them, this time not as usual at the Academy of Science but at Kogart House gallery restaurant along the World Heritage listed Andrássy út.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Protest Against Illegal Transport Services
- 17 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers held a demonstration in Budapest to demand government action against illegal transport service companies. The protesters, who arrived in an estimated 300 cars, blocked a street section near Parliament and called on the government to pass legislation to “complete the legal background” to taxi services.
Photo Article: Tom Hanks Snapped Shooting In Budapest
- 4 Jun 2015 11:55 AM
- entertainment
Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks has been pictured in Budapest during the shooting of his new movie “Inferno”, sequel to the blockbusters “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels and Demons”. The snaps were taken by a photographer from the Hungarian state news agency MTI on Gutenberg tér in the capital’s District VIII and who the two-times Oscar-winning star, who will be sixty next year, in extraordinary ...
Plans For Budapest’s New 65 000-Seat Football Stadium Revealed
- 3 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
The Ministry for National Development has disclosed plans of Budapest’s new 65 000-set football stadium, which is planned to replace the current Puskás Ferenc Stadium near corner of Hungária körút and Kerepesi út in Budapest.
WHO: World No Tobacco Day, Hungary, 31 May
- 29 May 2015 9:01 AM
- health & wellness
Eliminating the illicit trade in tobacco would generate an annual tax windfall of US$ 31 billion for governments, improve public health, help cut crime and curb an important revenue source for the tobacco industry. Those are the key themes of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 when the World Health Organization will urge Member States to sign the Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco ...
The End(less), Budapest Art Factory, On View Until 24 June
- 26 May 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Budapest Art Factory (BAF) is delighted to announce the solo show of its first artist resident in 2015. Pascal Dombis (FR) completed his video installation titled The End(less) at the premises of BAF during his May residency. The piece will be broadcast in the evening hours on May 29, 2015 6-8. pm. at the Project Space of BAF.