311 result(s) for bus fire
Amphibious Budapest Bus Stranded In Danube
- 24 May 2012 10:45 AM
- getting around
Fire-fighters rescued 33 people from an amphibious sightseeing water bus in Budapest Tuesday night after it ran adrift in the Danube. János Sági, captain of the fire-fighting ship Szent Flórián, said the bus was adrift in the water at the foot of Chain Bridge after spinning out of control. Nobody was injured in the incident.
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
Xpat Opinion: Never Ending Land Swap Story Of Sukoró
- 24 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- property
In case you forgot what Sukoró is all about, it was a land swap involving Joav Blum, a Hungarian-Israeli businessman, and the Hungarian state. The details of the swap were handled by the Magyar Nemzeti Vagyonkezelő (MNV), a government office in charge of state properties.
Hungary's MOL Pakistan Facility Attacked
- 24 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"A small armed group attacked a MOL gas facility in Manzala, Pakistan, on February 11, MOL confirmed on Thursday. MOL said the assailants were routed thanks to the immediate and professional response of security forces and help from the local community. No-one was injured in the incident.
Bin-Jip, Trafó Budapest, 11 February
- 10 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"After a five month-break from performing, Bin-jip returns to the stage, with a host of songs from their new album – for the first time at this performance.
'Hungarian Busójárás' In Mohács, 16 - 21 February
- 9 Feb 2012 11:35 AM
- community & culture
"Held in Mohács, the 'Busójárás' is a spectacular traditional event that has become a popular attraction in Hungary. It is both a celebration of the end of winter and of the occasion during the Turkish occupation when the villagers put on frightening masks to drive away the invaders. Children go along shaking feather and sawdust filled stockings. A medieval cannon is taken along and a huge fire ...
Report: Budapest Bonfire Night Party, 5 November 2011
- 11 Nov 2011 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Over HUF 1.1 million was raised for charity at the 11th birthday celebration of XpatLoop.com in 2011. That's all thanks to 200+ guests; many event supporters; and main sponsors: Vodafone Hungary, Holmes Place Budapest, Qatar Airways.
Xpat Charity Party: Bonfire Night In Budapest, 5 November 2011
- 7 Nov 2011 11:00 AM
- Xpatloop
The annual event is now a well established social networking extravaganza for expats and locals in the loop. This year's key features were a special FireMagic show, excellent live jazz, plus a wide selection of quality refreshments including fine Hungarian wines and British whiskies.
Colling Accounting: Changes In Hungarian Tax Legislation 2011
- 17 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- specials
"2011 is the year of tax legislation changes, as tax laws this year have changed even more frequently than in previous years. Instead of – sometimes necessary, but often inspired by sudden ideas and consequently brush-fire nature (often surviving only for one year) – austerity measures taken in previous years, we can now witness the fundaments of an entirely different system taking form, which ...
Amphibious Budapest Bus Stranded In Danube
- 24 May 2012 10:45 AM
- getting around
Fire-fighters rescued 33 people from an amphibious sightseeing water bus in Budapest Tuesday night after it ran adrift in the Danube. János Sági, captain of the fire-fighting ship Szent Flórián, said the bus was adrift in the water at the foot of Chain Bridge after spinning out of control. Nobody was injured in the incident.
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
Xpat Opinion: Never Ending Land Swap Story Of Sukoró
- 24 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- property
In case you forgot what Sukoró is all about, it was a land swap involving Joav Blum, a Hungarian-Israeli businessman, and the Hungarian state. The details of the swap were handled by the Magyar Nemzeti Vagyonkezelő (MNV), a government office in charge of state properties.
Hungary's MOL Pakistan Facility Attacked
- 24 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"A small armed group attacked a MOL gas facility in Manzala, Pakistan, on February 11, MOL confirmed on Thursday. MOL said the assailants were routed thanks to the immediate and professional response of security forces and help from the local community. No-one was injured in the incident.
Bin-Jip, Trafó Budapest, 11 February
- 10 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"After a five month-break from performing, Bin-jip returns to the stage, with a host of songs from their new album – for the first time at this performance.
'Hungarian Busójárás' In Mohács, 16 - 21 February
- 9 Feb 2012 11:35 AM
- community & culture
"Held in Mohács, the 'Busójárás' is a spectacular traditional event that has become a popular attraction in Hungary. It is both a celebration of the end of winter and of the occasion during the Turkish occupation when the villagers put on frightening masks to drive away the invaders. Children go along shaking feather and sawdust filled stockings. A medieval cannon is taken along and a huge fire ...
Report: Budapest Bonfire Night Party, 5 November 2011
- 11 Nov 2011 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Over HUF 1.1 million was raised for charity at the 11th birthday celebration of XpatLoop.com in 2011. That's all thanks to 200+ guests; many event supporters; and main sponsors: Vodafone Hungary, Holmes Place Budapest, Qatar Airways.
Xpat Charity Party: Bonfire Night In Budapest, 5 November 2011
- 7 Nov 2011 11:00 AM
- Xpatloop
The annual event is now a well established social networking extravaganza for expats and locals in the loop. This year's key features were a special FireMagic show, excellent live jazz, plus a wide selection of quality refreshments including fine Hungarian wines and British whiskies.
Colling Accounting: Changes In Hungarian Tax Legislation 2011
- 17 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- specials
"2011 is the year of tax legislation changes, as tax laws this year have changed even more frequently than in previous years. Instead of – sometimes necessary, but often inspired by sudden ideas and consequently brush-fire nature (often surviving only for one year) – austerity measures taken in previous years, we can now witness the fundaments of an entirely different system taking form, which ...