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Updated: Budapest Taxi Drivers Stage Demo Against Uber
- 19 Jan 2016 8:02 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers demonstrating against car dispatcher Uber in central Budapest closed a section of Andrássy Avenue and Bajcsy Zsilinszky Road, on Monday. The protesters completely blocked traffic in both directions of the two major routes but reopened one lane in each direction after the Budapest police warned them that a complete blockade was illegal.
Escape From Budapest To Thailand’s Leading Family Resort: Angsana Phuket
- 14 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- travel
The 2015 World Travel Awards accolade of “Thailand’s Leading Family Resort” was voted for by travel agents worldwide. The winner is an island resort in Southern Thailand which beckons with open arms. Located on the sun-splashed island of Phuket, and nestled in scenic Bang Tao Bay, Angsana Laguna is a fun-filled destination that offers the best in sun, sand and sea. Just 20 minutes drive from ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Vanishing Social Welfare System
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
2015 brought many changes to Hungary’s social welfare system. From March 2015 needy families now receive far less social assistance than before. A number of programs were eliminated. In their place, local governments can offer so-called “settlement assistance”, but who receives how much is now entirely left up to the local governments.
New Year In Hungary – Cheerful & Relaxed
- 22 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
Advent, a time of contemplation, and the Christmas holidays which are usually celebrated within the family, are followed by a night of cheerful company: New Year’s Eve. It is a night of boisterous, carefree celebration with family or friends.
Hungary To Request Chimney Cake Receive Traditional Speciality Product Designation
- 18 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Hungary is expected to submit a request to have chimney cake be designated a traditional speciality product within the European Union at the end of the first quarter of next year, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy State Secretary for Origin Protection announced at a press conference in Budapest on Monday.
Vintage Clothing Tour In Budapest
- 17 Dec 2015 10:30 AM
- shopping
When it comes to Budapest street fashion, it’s hard to point a finger at any specific style. Having a unique, individual flare is perhaps the best way to sum up the look on the streets, offering an eclectic mix from local designers, items picked up at thrift stores, and vintage treasures discovered in hidden Aladdin’s Caves from all corners of Budapest.
Christmas Fair At Basilica In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2015 6:55 AM
- community & culture
During the Advent fair on Saint Stephen’s Square, the area of the Basilica is turning into a magical festive quarter. From the last weekend of November visitors may enter this joyful world decorated with Christmas lights. Here the festive ambience of the 5-week long Christmas preparation is ensured by almost 200 programmes, the handicrafts of 80 vendors and the international food and drink ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán Has International Friends On His Side
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left- and right-wing analysts equally recognise that the Hungarian Prime Minister is not isolated any more with his views on immigration in Europe. They differ however on whether he’s right or wrong and whether his position will ultimately prevail.
Never Ever Will I “Roam” Again, Thanks to CitySIM
- 25 Nov 2015 7:58 AM
- specials
While everyone is waiting for the new EU regulations to be implimented, its easy to forget that the world does not end with Europe and this new policy will not solve the problem most business travellers and tourist have to face outside the EU borders.
Updated: Budapest Taxi Drivers Stage Demo Against Uber
- 19 Jan 2016 8:02 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers demonstrating against car dispatcher Uber in central Budapest closed a section of Andrássy Avenue and Bajcsy Zsilinszky Road, on Monday. The protesters completely blocked traffic in both directions of the two major routes but reopened one lane in each direction after the Budapest police warned them that a complete blockade was illegal.
Escape From Budapest To Thailand’s Leading Family Resort: Angsana Phuket
- 14 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- travel
The 2015 World Travel Awards accolade of “Thailand’s Leading Family Resort” was voted for by travel agents worldwide. The winner is an island resort in Southern Thailand which beckons with open arms. Located on the sun-splashed island of Phuket, and nestled in scenic Bang Tao Bay, Angsana Laguna is a fun-filled destination that offers the best in sun, sand and sea. Just 20 minutes drive from ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Vanishing Social Welfare System
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
2015 brought many changes to Hungary’s social welfare system. From March 2015 needy families now receive far less social assistance than before. A number of programs were eliminated. In their place, local governments can offer so-called “settlement assistance”, but who receives how much is now entirely left up to the local governments.
New Year In Hungary – Cheerful & Relaxed
- 22 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
Advent, a time of contemplation, and the Christmas holidays which are usually celebrated within the family, are followed by a night of cheerful company: New Year’s Eve. It is a night of boisterous, carefree celebration with family or friends.
Hungary To Request Chimney Cake Receive Traditional Speciality Product Designation
- 18 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Hungary is expected to submit a request to have chimney cake be designated a traditional speciality product within the European Union at the end of the first quarter of next year, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy State Secretary for Origin Protection announced at a press conference in Budapest on Monday.
Vintage Clothing Tour In Budapest
- 17 Dec 2015 10:30 AM
- shopping
When it comes to Budapest street fashion, it’s hard to point a finger at any specific style. Having a unique, individual flare is perhaps the best way to sum up the look on the streets, offering an eclectic mix from local designers, items picked up at thrift stores, and vintage treasures discovered in hidden Aladdin’s Caves from all corners of Budapest.
Christmas Fair At Basilica In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2015 6:55 AM
- community & culture
During the Advent fair on Saint Stephen’s Square, the area of the Basilica is turning into a magical festive quarter. From the last weekend of November visitors may enter this joyful world decorated with Christmas lights. Here the festive ambience of the 5-week long Christmas preparation is ensured by almost 200 programmes, the handicrafts of 80 vendors and the international food and drink ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán Has International Friends On His Side
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left- and right-wing analysts equally recognise that the Hungarian Prime Minister is not isolated any more with his views on immigration in Europe. They differ however on whether he’s right or wrong and whether his position will ultimately prevail.
Never Ever Will I “Roam” Again, Thanks to CitySIM
- 25 Nov 2015 7:58 AM
- specials
While everyone is waiting for the new EU regulations to be implimented, its easy to forget that the world does not end with Europe and this new policy will not solve the problem most business travellers and tourist have to face outside the EU borders.