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Hungarian Government Approves Road Toll Project
- 17 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The cabinet has allocated Ft 42 billion to build an electronic road toll system, basing fees on usage, initially for trucks only, the official gazette Magyar Közlöny reveals. Trucks will be charged the highest fee permitted by EU regulations, without any transition period.
Xpat Opinion: Barroso’s Vision Of A United Europe And Hungary
- 14 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
José Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission (EC), made a very important speech yesterday. He announced the need for a United Europe. From his speech it was evident that the EC has already prepared some of the steps necessary to modify the current European Union structure which, as has been manifest for some time, doesn’t work. His message was that “Europe needs a new direction. And, ...
Xpat Opinion: Ferenc Gyurcsány And The Hunger Strike: Media Reactions In Hungary
- 14 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
I just finished reading approximately 100 articles on the topic of the week-long hunger strike of four members of the Demokratikus Koalíció leadership. DK is the newest political party in Hungary and at present is the smallest, a couple of percentage points below LMP according to the latest public opinion polls. The hunger strike was announced by Ferenc Gyurcsány, former prime minister of Hungary ...
Xpat Opinion: Azeri Axe Murderer & Confronting The IMF – Last Week’s Lead Stories In Hungary
- 10 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The dominant themes in Hungarian politics last week, the extradition of the Azeri murderer and the Prime Minister’s stance on the IMF talks are interpreted along political lines: commentators on the left call Orbán names including “traitor” and “liar”, while the premier’s supporters argue that critics on the left have no national feelings at all.
Invitation: St. Gellert Festival, Szeged, 21 - 30 September
- 10 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
With the support of the Szeged-Csanad Diocese and the Gal Ferenc College, the St. Gellert Festival is going to be organized for the 5th time between 21-30 September. The main purpose of the concert series, bearing the name of one of the first bishops of Hungary, is to invite the music loving audience of the region, and to express a strong connection between religion, music and spirituality.
Budapest Design Week To Open With 'Slow Design Exhibition' On 28 September
- 7 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Slow down! Fill your life with content and profundity. Say no to the absurd pace of consumption and give your everyday life a new quality, The international exhibition of Budapest Design Week titled Slow Design opens in the building of Design Terminal on the 28th of September 2012. The exclusive selection offering an insight into the topic with the help of over 80 design works can be visited till ...
Hervis Turns To EU Court On Sectoral Tax In Hungary
- 7 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Sports retailer Hervis has turned to the European Court of Justice claiming that the special tax levied on retailers is discriminatory against foreign-owned businesses while providing unfair advantage to domestic companies. Thus the European Court of Justice has received its first such case from Hungary regarding the special tax from the Székesfehérvár court where Hervis filed its case, the ...
Budapest Street Food Show, 7 - 9 September
- 6 Sep 2012 12:45 PM
- food & drink
Everyone can discover new things to appreciate in Budapest, even those living here for decades. Especially those who appreciate Hungarian street food culture, like the local sausages, kürtőskalács, lángos, and other yummy snacks you instantly fall in love with while walking the streets of Budapest. And walking a lot in Budapest is a must, there is so much to see, looking up the facades, looking ...
Xpat Opinion: Critics Trying To Capitalize On Azeri Scandal In Hungary
- 5 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság, the leading opposition daily publishes the third front page editorial in a row accusing the government of immoral behaviour and calling for heads to roll, while the extreme right Jobbik leader lectures the government on foreign policy. Independent analysts warn that Hungary has become laughing stock without any tangible results in the balance.
Hungarian Government Approves Road Toll Project
- 17 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The cabinet has allocated Ft 42 billion to build an electronic road toll system, basing fees on usage, initially for trucks only, the official gazette Magyar Közlöny reveals. Trucks will be charged the highest fee permitted by EU regulations, without any transition period.
Xpat Opinion: Barroso’s Vision Of A United Europe And Hungary
- 14 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
José Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission (EC), made a very important speech yesterday. He announced the need for a United Europe. From his speech it was evident that the EC has already prepared some of the steps necessary to modify the current European Union structure which, as has been manifest for some time, doesn’t work. His message was that “Europe needs a new direction. And, ...
Xpat Opinion: Ferenc Gyurcsány And The Hunger Strike: Media Reactions In Hungary
- 14 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
I just finished reading approximately 100 articles on the topic of the week-long hunger strike of four members of the Demokratikus Koalíció leadership. DK is the newest political party in Hungary and at present is the smallest, a couple of percentage points below LMP according to the latest public opinion polls. The hunger strike was announced by Ferenc Gyurcsány, former prime minister of Hungary ...
Xpat Opinion: Azeri Axe Murderer & Confronting The IMF – Last Week’s Lead Stories In Hungary
- 10 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The dominant themes in Hungarian politics last week, the extradition of the Azeri murderer and the Prime Minister’s stance on the IMF talks are interpreted along political lines: commentators on the left call Orbán names including “traitor” and “liar”, while the premier’s supporters argue that critics on the left have no national feelings at all.
Invitation: St. Gellert Festival, Szeged, 21 - 30 September
- 10 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
With the support of the Szeged-Csanad Diocese and the Gal Ferenc College, the St. Gellert Festival is going to be organized for the 5th time between 21-30 September. The main purpose of the concert series, bearing the name of one of the first bishops of Hungary, is to invite the music loving audience of the region, and to express a strong connection between religion, music and spirituality.
Budapest Design Week To Open With 'Slow Design Exhibition' On 28 September
- 7 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Slow down! Fill your life with content and profundity. Say no to the absurd pace of consumption and give your everyday life a new quality, The international exhibition of Budapest Design Week titled Slow Design opens in the building of Design Terminal on the 28th of September 2012. The exclusive selection offering an insight into the topic with the help of over 80 design works can be visited till ...
Hervis Turns To EU Court On Sectoral Tax In Hungary
- 7 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Sports retailer Hervis has turned to the European Court of Justice claiming that the special tax levied on retailers is discriminatory against foreign-owned businesses while providing unfair advantage to domestic companies. Thus the European Court of Justice has received its first such case from Hungary regarding the special tax from the Székesfehérvár court where Hervis filed its case, the ...
Budapest Street Food Show, 7 - 9 September
- 6 Sep 2012 12:45 PM
- food & drink
Everyone can discover new things to appreciate in Budapest, even those living here for decades. Especially those who appreciate Hungarian street food culture, like the local sausages, kürtőskalács, lángos, and other yummy snacks you instantly fall in love with while walking the streets of Budapest. And walking a lot in Budapest is a must, there is so much to see, looking up the facades, looking ...
Xpat Opinion: Critics Trying To Capitalize On Azeri Scandal In Hungary
- 5 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság, the leading opposition daily publishes the third front page editorial in a row accusing the government of immoral behaviour and calling for heads to roll, while the extreme right Jobbik leader lectures the government on foreign policy. Independent analysts warn that Hungary has become laughing stock without any tangible results in the balance.