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Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Xpat Report: British Ambassador To Hungary Speaks For Transparency
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day British Ambassador Jonathan Knott spoke at Transparency International’s “Átláccó Festival” on 7 December.
Cabinet Approves E.ON Deal & Cuts In District Heating Fees In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet confirmed plans to impose a 10% cut on district heating prices from January 1 and approved the purchase of E.ON's Hungarian gas operations, spokesman Andras Giro-Szasz announced. The cabinet last week announced a 10% reduction in rates charged to household by gas and electricity distributors.
Xpat Opinion: Best Cheap Pubs In Dowtown Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 10:50 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Cheap and cheerful pubs constitute an essential part of Budapest’s nightlife, offering many liquid opportunities to warm up an evening. Since some of these spots are rather hard to find, and the ones you might bump into may not be worth either your time or money, we’ve reviewed the best of the bunch in downtown ...
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee Held Its Final Session In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee, which was responsible for the coordination of the activities of the Wallenberg Year in Hungary, has held its final session on December 11.
Xpat Opinion: Former Socialist-Liberal Government Spent 17 Billion On Advisers
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist suggests that the Socialist-Liberal coalition clearly channeled billions in public funds to friendly research firms.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Xpat Opinion: All Sides Condemn Jobbik MP’s Anti-Semitic Speech In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Commentators unanimously condemn a speech by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi, who proposed that a list of MPs and cabinet members of Jewish descent should be established, as they represent ‘a risk to national security.’ The Jobbik MP made his remark in parliament in connection with the Gaza conflict last Monday. State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh replied that the government had no ...
Hungarian Government Strongly Condemned Remarks Made By Jobbik MP
- 5 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The Office of the Government Spokesman, the Fidesz party faction and various governmental politicians have condemned to the greatest possible degree the statement made in Parliament by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi. According to the Office of the Government Spokesman, the Government takes the strictest possible action against every form of racism and anti-Semitic behaviour and does everything in ...
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Xpat Report: British Ambassador To Hungary Speaks For Transparency
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day British Ambassador Jonathan Knott spoke at Transparency International’s “Átláccó Festival” on 7 December.
Cabinet Approves E.ON Deal & Cuts In District Heating Fees In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet confirmed plans to impose a 10% cut on district heating prices from January 1 and approved the purchase of E.ON's Hungarian gas operations, spokesman Andras Giro-Szasz announced. The cabinet last week announced a 10% reduction in rates charged to household by gas and electricity distributors.
Xpat Opinion: Best Cheap Pubs In Dowtown Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 10:50 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Cheap and cheerful pubs constitute an essential part of Budapest’s nightlife, offering many liquid opportunities to warm up an evening. Since some of these spots are rather hard to find, and the ones you might bump into may not be worth either your time or money, we’ve reviewed the best of the bunch in downtown ...
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee Held Its Final Session In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee, which was responsible for the coordination of the activities of the Wallenberg Year in Hungary, has held its final session on December 11.
Xpat Opinion: Former Socialist-Liberal Government Spent 17 Billion On Advisers
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist suggests that the Socialist-Liberal coalition clearly channeled billions in public funds to friendly research firms.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Xpat Opinion: All Sides Condemn Jobbik MP’s Anti-Semitic Speech In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Commentators unanimously condemn a speech by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi, who proposed that a list of MPs and cabinet members of Jewish descent should be established, as they represent ‘a risk to national security.’ The Jobbik MP made his remark in parliament in connection with the Gaza conflict last Monday. State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh replied that the government had no ...
Hungarian Government Strongly Condemned Remarks Made By Jobbik MP
- 5 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The Office of the Government Spokesman, the Fidesz party faction and various governmental politicians have condemned to the greatest possible degree the statement made in Parliament by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi. According to the Office of the Government Spokesman, the Government takes the strictest possible action against every form of racism and anti-Semitic behaviour and does everything in ...