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Budapest Hosts First “Night Of Exercise ”
- 26 May 2014 4:30 AM
- sport
Budapest will be transformed into a capital for exercise instead of being a capital for parties on one night at the end of June, state secretary for health Miklós Szócska said. The first “Night of Exercise” will be held from 10pm on June 28 to 4am the next morning and may be attended free of charge, he told a press conference.
Xpat Opinion: Jobbik’s Béla Kovács & His Alleged Russian Ties
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media have been all over the Béla Kovács story over the last few days. Hungarian press and even some international have reported the story about the member of the European Parliament from Hungary’s far-right Jobbik who faces allegations of using his mandate in the service of Russia’s interests vis-à-vis EU institutions. He has even earned a nickname in the Hungarian media: “K.G. Béla,” a play on ...
Updated: Spring Pálinka Festival, Városháza Park Budapest, 22 - 25 May
- 22 May 2014 11:55 AM
- food & drink
This spring, Pálinka Festival will set the mood for the city, for between May the 22th and 25th the Festival is once again set in Városháza Park. This new old location will host a record amount of exhibitors, nearly 30 of them, offering the best spirits of the country. This year´s special treat is the Pear Pálinka of the Year, which is a blend of Hungary´s best pear Pálinkas.
Hungary’s Supreme Court Kúria Acquits Former Budapest District Leaders
- 21 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, acquitted on Tuesday the former mayor and his deputy of abusing their office. The two former officials, Socialist Mayor Gyula Molnár of the 11th district and Imre Lakos, his Free Democrat deputy, were accused of attempting to sell a valuable property owned by the local council to a private company without a public tender in 2006.
Hungary Casino Concessions Given To Well-Connected Businessmen
- 16 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The Minister for National Economy, Mihaly Varga, announced on Tuesday that it had awarded a concession to operate five casinos in Budapest and Pest county to Las Vegas Casino Kft., a company owned by Hungarian-American film producer Andy Vajna.
Japanese Film Festival Opens In Budapest
- 15 May 2014 12:45 PM
- entertainment
A Japanese film week started on Tuesday in Budapest’s Toldi Cinema, showcasing a wide array of contemporary Japanese films. Between May 13 and 18, the festival offers free screenings of the latest blockbusters, including a Second World War drama, a children’s animation movie and a futuristic thriller.
New Hungarian Cabinet To Be Formed On June 6
- 14 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will present his new government on June 6, János Lázár, the head of the PM’s Office, announced in parliament on Tuesday. Speaking in a debate on the future structure of Hungary’s ministries, Lázár said the new governmental structure would be “clear, simple and straightforward” rather than one “seeking political equilibrium”.
Former Communist Party Official Biszku Convicted Of War Crimes In Hungary
- 14 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Capital Court on Tuesday sentenced former Communist party official Béla Biszku to five and a half years in prison after convicting him of being an abettor to war crimes for his role in ordering security forces to shoot protesters after the 1956 Uprising was crushed.
Indictment In Budapest Andrássy Ave Property Case
- 13 May 2014 9:00 AM
- property
The Municipal Chief Prosecutor’s Office has brought charges against 13 former district government officials and the former deputy notary in connection with the sale of a prestigious property on Andrássy Avenue, a World Heritage Site, in 2004, the Budapest chief prosecutor told MTI.
Budapest Hosts First “Night Of Exercise ”
- 26 May 2014 4:30 AM
- sport
Budapest will be transformed into a capital for exercise instead of being a capital for parties on one night at the end of June, state secretary for health Miklós Szócska said. The first “Night of Exercise” will be held from 10pm on June 28 to 4am the next morning and may be attended free of charge, he told a press conference.
Xpat Opinion: Jobbik’s Béla Kovács & His Alleged Russian Ties
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media have been all over the Béla Kovács story over the last few days. Hungarian press and even some international have reported the story about the member of the European Parliament from Hungary’s far-right Jobbik who faces allegations of using his mandate in the service of Russia’s interests vis-à-vis EU institutions. He has even earned a nickname in the Hungarian media: “K.G. Béla,” a play on ...
Updated: Spring Pálinka Festival, Városháza Park Budapest, 22 - 25 May
- 22 May 2014 11:55 AM
- food & drink
This spring, Pálinka Festival will set the mood for the city, for between May the 22th and 25th the Festival is once again set in Városháza Park. This new old location will host a record amount of exhibitors, nearly 30 of them, offering the best spirits of the country. This year´s special treat is the Pear Pálinka of the Year, which is a blend of Hungary´s best pear Pálinkas.
Hungary’s Supreme Court Kúria Acquits Former Budapest District Leaders
- 21 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, acquitted on Tuesday the former mayor and his deputy of abusing their office. The two former officials, Socialist Mayor Gyula Molnár of the 11th district and Imre Lakos, his Free Democrat deputy, were accused of attempting to sell a valuable property owned by the local council to a private company without a public tender in 2006.
Hungary Casino Concessions Given To Well-Connected Businessmen
- 16 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The Minister for National Economy, Mihaly Varga, announced on Tuesday that it had awarded a concession to operate five casinos in Budapest and Pest county to Las Vegas Casino Kft., a company owned by Hungarian-American film producer Andy Vajna.
Japanese Film Festival Opens In Budapest
- 15 May 2014 12:45 PM
- entertainment
A Japanese film week started on Tuesday in Budapest’s Toldi Cinema, showcasing a wide array of contemporary Japanese films. Between May 13 and 18, the festival offers free screenings of the latest blockbusters, including a Second World War drama, a children’s animation movie and a futuristic thriller.
New Hungarian Cabinet To Be Formed On June 6
- 14 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will present his new government on June 6, János Lázár, the head of the PM’s Office, announced in parliament on Tuesday. Speaking in a debate on the future structure of Hungary’s ministries, Lázár said the new governmental structure would be “clear, simple and straightforward” rather than one “seeking political equilibrium”.
Former Communist Party Official Biszku Convicted Of War Crimes In Hungary
- 14 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Capital Court on Tuesday sentenced former Communist party official Béla Biszku to five and a half years in prison after convicting him of being an abettor to war crimes for his role in ordering security forces to shoot protesters after the 1956 Uprising was crushed.
Indictment In Budapest Andrássy Ave Property Case
- 13 May 2014 9:00 AM
- property
The Municipal Chief Prosecutor’s Office has brought charges against 13 former district government officials and the former deputy notary in connection with the sale of a prestigious property on Andrássy Avenue, a World Heritage Site, in 2004, the Budapest chief prosecutor told MTI.