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XpatLoop Interview: József Vágó, CEO Of Sólyom Airways
- 2 Oct 2013 12:00 PM
József Vágó (45) CEO of SÓLYOM Hungarian Airways Ltd. was born in Budapest, Hungary. He started his aviation career in 1987 at the Russian Military Aviation Academy as a trainee fighter pilot. After finishing the Academy with excellent results, he became a pilot (lieutenant) in the Hungarian Air Force.
Xpat Opinion: A Surprising Verdict: The Gypsies Are The Racists, Not The Members Of The Hungarian Guard
- 2 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Sajóbábony, a small town of 2,000 inhabitants 13 km from the city of Miskolc, has been in the news off and on since 2009, shortly after the random murders of Gypsies in several towns and villages. In the aftermath of these murders the Hungarian Roma population was not surprisingly jumpy and fearful. Intensifying their fear was the activity of Jobbik and the Hungarian Guard, its paramilitary unit. ...
Invitation: Walk Up A Hill In Budapest, 6 October
- 1 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Summer is now over and autumn is upon us, so get ready for the IHBC autumn walk around the lovely hills of Hármashater. This first autumn walk will be suitable for all (including children). The hike will be between 10 and 12k taking around three hours to complete.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of The Homeless In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Perhaps I haven’t spent enough time on the plight of the homeless in Hungary. The United Nations estimates the number of homeless people in Hungary at 30-35,000, of whom about 8,000 are in Budapest. Some of them live in homeless shelters; others, afraid of being robbed, refuse to go there. In any case, there are only about 5,500 places, which is not enough. Some of those counted as homeless ...
A Helping Hand In Budapest: Solutions Everyday
- 28 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- business
We've all heard about companies and guides that provide services to expats in different cities around the world. To the great delight of a growing group of foreigners in Budapest, a group of young Hungarian professionals decided to create a unique service called Solutions Everyday to help out with everyday expat issues, without an upfront fee!
Reminder: The Amusement Park Of Budapest Closes On 30 September
- 28 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
After 175 years of existence, the legendary sight in the City Park, the Amusement Park of Budapest will permanently close down by the 30th September.
“Expat Love & Apartment-Theatre” At PLACCC Festival In Budapest
- 27 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
What do get when an Italian actor and a Dutch sound designer come together? Chaos! ;) This is Malu who is Dutch and David who is Italian. They are in love. They are living in a city they know nothing about. They are living together for the first time since knowing each other. And have around 30 people visiting them every day. It is like a walk in-walk out ‘Big Brother’ show.
Invitation: Cultural „Király” Days, Király Utca Budapest, This Weekend
- 27 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Cultural programs, children programs, arts and crafts fair and a unique atmosphere right in the city center, organised by the Kultunio Foundation. This event started several years before at the Király street, but it has grown the borders of Budapest's design street and from this year it will re-open in a new, central location at the Erzsébet quare. Open: 28-29th of September, between 10 am and 10 ...
Budapest Is The World’s Third Most 'Honest City'
- 26 Sep 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Based on a recent social experiment by Reader’s Digest, where wallets were dropped in 16 cities around the world and then it was counted how many were given back, Budapest won the bronze medal. Reporters from the magazine dropped the wallets containing the equivalent of $50 in cash, a cell phone number, coupons, business cards and a family photo in public places from Bucharest to Rio de Janeiro, ...
XpatLoop Interview: József Vágó, CEO Of Sólyom Airways
- 2 Oct 2013 12:00 PM
József Vágó (45) CEO of SÓLYOM Hungarian Airways Ltd. was born in Budapest, Hungary. He started his aviation career in 1987 at the Russian Military Aviation Academy as a trainee fighter pilot. After finishing the Academy with excellent results, he became a pilot (lieutenant) in the Hungarian Air Force.
Xpat Opinion: A Surprising Verdict: The Gypsies Are The Racists, Not The Members Of The Hungarian Guard
- 2 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Sajóbábony, a small town of 2,000 inhabitants 13 km from the city of Miskolc, has been in the news off and on since 2009, shortly after the random murders of Gypsies in several towns and villages. In the aftermath of these murders the Hungarian Roma population was not surprisingly jumpy and fearful. Intensifying their fear was the activity of Jobbik and the Hungarian Guard, its paramilitary unit. ...
Invitation: Walk Up A Hill In Budapest, 6 October
- 1 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Summer is now over and autumn is upon us, so get ready for the IHBC autumn walk around the lovely hills of Hármashater. This first autumn walk will be suitable for all (including children). The hike will be between 10 and 12k taking around three hours to complete.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of The Homeless In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Perhaps I haven’t spent enough time on the plight of the homeless in Hungary. The United Nations estimates the number of homeless people in Hungary at 30-35,000, of whom about 8,000 are in Budapest. Some of them live in homeless shelters; others, afraid of being robbed, refuse to go there. In any case, there are only about 5,500 places, which is not enough. Some of those counted as homeless ...
A Helping Hand In Budapest: Solutions Everyday
- 28 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- business
We've all heard about companies and guides that provide services to expats in different cities around the world. To the great delight of a growing group of foreigners in Budapest, a group of young Hungarian professionals decided to create a unique service called Solutions Everyday to help out with everyday expat issues, without an upfront fee!
Reminder: The Amusement Park Of Budapest Closes On 30 September
- 28 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
After 175 years of existence, the legendary sight in the City Park, the Amusement Park of Budapest will permanently close down by the 30th September.
“Expat Love & Apartment-Theatre” At PLACCC Festival In Budapest
- 27 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
What do get when an Italian actor and a Dutch sound designer come together? Chaos! ;) This is Malu who is Dutch and David who is Italian. They are in love. They are living in a city they know nothing about. They are living together for the first time since knowing each other. And have around 30 people visiting them every day. It is like a walk in-walk out ‘Big Brother’ show.
Invitation: Cultural „Király” Days, Király Utca Budapest, This Weekend
- 27 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Cultural programs, children programs, arts and crafts fair and a unique atmosphere right in the city center, organised by the Kultunio Foundation. This event started several years before at the Király street, but it has grown the borders of Budapest's design street and from this year it will re-open in a new, central location at the Erzsébet quare. Open: 28-29th of September, between 10 am and 10 ...
Budapest Is The World’s Third Most 'Honest City'
- 26 Sep 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Based on a recent social experiment by Reader’s Digest, where wallets were dropped in 16 cities around the world and then it was counted how many were given back, Budapest won the bronze medal. Reporters from the magazine dropped the wallets containing the equivalent of $50 in cash, a cell phone number, coupons, business cards and a family photo in public places from Bucharest to Rio de Janeiro, ...