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Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of The Homeless In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Perhaps I haven’t spent enough time on the plight of the homeless in Hungary. The United Nations estimates the number of homeless people in Hungary at 30-35,000, of whom about 8,000 are in Budapest. Some of them live in homeless shelters; others, afraid of being robbed, refuse to go there. In any case, there are only about 5,500 places, which is not enough. Some of those counted as homeless ...
Mexican Mural Painting To Cheer Up Budapest Keleti Metro Station
- 26 Sep 2013 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The mural painting titled “The imaginary of the Mexican textile craftsmen” will adorn the metrostation at Keleti Pályaudvar thanks to the donation of the painter, Julio Carrasco Bretón and the Embassy of Mexico in Budapest to the Municipality of Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Young Hungarians Are Disillusioned And Feel Helpless
- 20 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A new study appeared a couple of days ago about the attitude of Hungarian youth between the ages of 15 and 29. Keep in mind that the people who filled out these questionnaires prepared by Kutatópont (Research Point) were born after 1984; that is, even the oldest ones were only six years old at the time of the regime change. The study is available free on the Internet. Naturally, it is impossible ...
Human Rights Watch: Hungary’s War On The Homeless
- 19 Sep 2013 12:50 PM
- current affairs
A ban on dumpster diving. Fines for picking up discarded items in the streets. Proposals for homeless-free zones. Hungary’s ‘war on the homeless’ appears to be picking up steam.
Budapest Will Host The 2017 Junior Swimming World Championship
- 19 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
As the Mayor, my duty is to prepare the city for hosting this sport event, emphasized Mayor István Tarlós at the press conference, which has been organized following the world championship in Barcelona producing outstanding success for Hungarian sport diplomacy and sport as well.
12th European Mobility Week Opens In Budapest
- 17 Sep 2013 9:04 AM
- getting around
We have achieved excellent results in recent years in cycling and public transport related development projects, but all of these efforts will only have meaning if we actually utilize them, the Ministry of National Development's Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said at the opening ceremony of European Mobility Week in Hungary on 16 September.
Budapest Aims To Avoid Congestion Fee
- 14 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is sending a three-member delegation to Brussels in an effort to avoid or postpone the introduction of a congestion charge, which was a condition of EU funding for the fourth metro line. EU officials have not responded to a letter from Budapest city council but EU officials have confirmed on all of their visits to Budapest that they will not agree to waive the requirement for a ...
Invitation: Budapest Festival Orchestra Season Opening Gala Dinner, 15 September
- 12 Sep 2013 12:35 PM
- community & culture
Gala Patron: Princess Michael of Kent; special guest: Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission.
The BFO will open its Anniversary Season with an exclusive gala on 15 September, which follows the Le Nozze di Figaro performance - the “highlight of the New York opera season” is a great milestone for the Orchestra. Read on for full details.
New Bill To Criminalise Homelessness In Hungary
- 12 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It is not the government’s aim to punish the homeless, but homelessness as a way of life is no reason for making the lives of non-homeless people difficult, Interior Ministry state secretary Károly Kontrát declared yesterday as Parliament began general debate of a bill that would ban living in public areas.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of The Homeless In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Perhaps I haven’t spent enough time on the plight of the homeless in Hungary. The United Nations estimates the number of homeless people in Hungary at 30-35,000, of whom about 8,000 are in Budapest. Some of them live in homeless shelters; others, afraid of being robbed, refuse to go there. In any case, there are only about 5,500 places, which is not enough. Some of those counted as homeless ...
Mexican Mural Painting To Cheer Up Budapest Keleti Metro Station
- 26 Sep 2013 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The mural painting titled “The imaginary of the Mexican textile craftsmen” will adorn the metrostation at Keleti Pályaudvar thanks to the donation of the painter, Julio Carrasco Bretón and the Embassy of Mexico in Budapest to the Municipality of Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Young Hungarians Are Disillusioned And Feel Helpless
- 20 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A new study appeared a couple of days ago about the attitude of Hungarian youth between the ages of 15 and 29. Keep in mind that the people who filled out these questionnaires prepared by Kutatópont (Research Point) were born after 1984; that is, even the oldest ones were only six years old at the time of the regime change. The study is available free on the Internet. Naturally, it is impossible ...
Human Rights Watch: Hungary’s War On The Homeless
- 19 Sep 2013 12:50 PM
- current affairs
A ban on dumpster diving. Fines for picking up discarded items in the streets. Proposals for homeless-free zones. Hungary’s ‘war on the homeless’ appears to be picking up steam.
Budapest Will Host The 2017 Junior Swimming World Championship
- 19 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
As the Mayor, my duty is to prepare the city for hosting this sport event, emphasized Mayor István Tarlós at the press conference, which has been organized following the world championship in Barcelona producing outstanding success for Hungarian sport diplomacy and sport as well.
12th European Mobility Week Opens In Budapest
- 17 Sep 2013 9:04 AM
- getting around
We have achieved excellent results in recent years in cycling and public transport related development projects, but all of these efforts will only have meaning if we actually utilize them, the Ministry of National Development's Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said at the opening ceremony of European Mobility Week in Hungary on 16 September.
Budapest Aims To Avoid Congestion Fee
- 14 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is sending a three-member delegation to Brussels in an effort to avoid or postpone the introduction of a congestion charge, which was a condition of EU funding for the fourth metro line. EU officials have not responded to a letter from Budapest city council but EU officials have confirmed on all of their visits to Budapest that they will not agree to waive the requirement for a ...
Invitation: Budapest Festival Orchestra Season Opening Gala Dinner, 15 September
- 12 Sep 2013 12:35 PM
- community & culture
Gala Patron: Princess Michael of Kent; special guest: Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission.
The BFO will open its Anniversary Season with an exclusive gala on 15 September, which follows the Le Nozze di Figaro performance - the “highlight of the New York opera season” is a great milestone for the Orchestra. Read on for full details.
New Bill To Criminalise Homelessness In Hungary
- 12 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It is not the government’s aim to punish the homeless, but homelessness as a way of life is no reason for making the lives of non-homeless people difficult, Interior Ministry state secretary Károly Kontrát declared yesterday as Parliament began general debate of a bill that would ban living in public areas.