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Xpat Opinion: Ferenc Gyurcsány: “Disintegration Or Something Else?”
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As always, Hungarian Spectrum welcomes democratic voices from and about Hungary. Today Ferenc Gyurcsány, prime minister of Hungary between 2004 and 2009, offers his solutions to the ills of western democracies. Mr. Gyurcsány is currently the chairman of Demokratikus Koalíció, which he established in 2011.
Diana Krall, Mupa, 30 June
- 23 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Although Diana Krall is most closely associated with jazz, the unique performance style of this five-time Grammy and eight-time Juno Award-winning pianist and singer elevates her beyond categorisation to a place among the most celebrated and inspirational artists of her time. As a mark of her success, no other female jazz performer of the past 30 years has sold more albums, among them nine gold, ...
Wheat Harvest Set To Approach 5m Tonnes
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s wheat harvest could come close to 5 million tonnes this year, farm ministry state secretary György Czerván said, adding that the wheat harvested would be of high quality. Hungary’s wheat harvest was 5.3 million tonnes last year, data from the Central Statistical Office show.
Kövér Encourages Voters To Support Antiquota Referendum
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
House Speaker László Kövér has encouraged Hungary’s voters to cast their ballot in the government-initiated referendum aimed at thwarting the European Union’s migrant quota system. Speaking before a closed forum in south-western Hungary’s Nagykanizsa on Saturday, Kövér warned that “we may not succeed” unless “everybody” turns up at the polls.
Escape From Budapest To Angsana Balaclava Mauritius
- 18 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Situated on the scenic northwest coast of Mauritius on the tranquil shores of Turtle Bay, this five star luxury resort has just been presented with the Banyan Tree 'Hotel of The Year 2015' award, under the leadership of general manager Franck Seguin.
10 Places In Budapest For The Best Retro Experience
- 17 Jun 2016 12:35 PM
- entertainment
By Jennifer Walker. While it wasn’t fun and games to live under the Communist regime, where even a careless remark could land you behind bars in the early years, there’s a wave of nostalgia for its places, relics and echoes of a simpler life. For those who didn’t live through the Hammer and Sickle days, there’s a certain charm associated with this retro side of Budapest – particularly for the ...
Liberty Bridge Closed For Nearby Renovations Until End Of August
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s Liberty Bridge in the central part of the capital will be closed starting on Thursday until the end of August while renovation work is carried out on nearby tram tracks and platforms. Budapest transport centre BKK said the renovation works will affect the schedules and routes of trams running through St Gellért Square, Móricz Zsigmond Square, Bartók Béla Road and Fehérvári Road in the ...
International Adoption Of Hungarian Children On The Rise
- 15 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of Hungarian children adopted from overseas has grown by more than 25% over the past year, with one in three closed adoptions in 2015 coming from abroad, daily Magyar Nemzet reported. Gabriella Mórucz, the director of the Gólyahír Association, an adoption agency, told the paper that one of the reasons why international adoption is on the way up was that Hungarian couples tend to be ...
WW2 Bomb Weighing Hundreds Of Kilos Found In South Buda, Area Closed
- 15 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two office complexes and a university building were emptied and closed down after a WWII bomb weighing several hundred kilos was found in southern Budapest on Monday morning, a communications officer of the armed forces said. The device was unearthed during field work at the site of the Info Park near the Danube on the Buda side, Edina Baty told MTI.
Xpat Opinion: Ferenc Gyurcsány: “Disintegration Or Something Else?”
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As always, Hungarian Spectrum welcomes democratic voices from and about Hungary. Today Ferenc Gyurcsány, prime minister of Hungary between 2004 and 2009, offers his solutions to the ills of western democracies. Mr. Gyurcsány is currently the chairman of Demokratikus Koalíció, which he established in 2011.
Diana Krall, Mupa, 30 June
- 23 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Although Diana Krall is most closely associated with jazz, the unique performance style of this five-time Grammy and eight-time Juno Award-winning pianist and singer elevates her beyond categorisation to a place among the most celebrated and inspirational artists of her time. As a mark of her success, no other female jazz performer of the past 30 years has sold more albums, among them nine gold, ...
Wheat Harvest Set To Approach 5m Tonnes
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s wheat harvest could come close to 5 million tonnes this year, farm ministry state secretary György Czerván said, adding that the wheat harvested would be of high quality. Hungary’s wheat harvest was 5.3 million tonnes last year, data from the Central Statistical Office show.
Kövér Encourages Voters To Support Antiquota Referendum
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
House Speaker László Kövér has encouraged Hungary’s voters to cast their ballot in the government-initiated referendum aimed at thwarting the European Union’s migrant quota system. Speaking before a closed forum in south-western Hungary’s Nagykanizsa on Saturday, Kövér warned that “we may not succeed” unless “everybody” turns up at the polls.
Escape From Budapest To Angsana Balaclava Mauritius
- 18 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Situated on the scenic northwest coast of Mauritius on the tranquil shores of Turtle Bay, this five star luxury resort has just been presented with the Banyan Tree 'Hotel of The Year 2015' award, under the leadership of general manager Franck Seguin.
10 Places In Budapest For The Best Retro Experience
- 17 Jun 2016 12:35 PM
- entertainment
By Jennifer Walker. While it wasn’t fun and games to live under the Communist regime, where even a careless remark could land you behind bars in the early years, there’s a wave of nostalgia for its places, relics and echoes of a simpler life. For those who didn’t live through the Hammer and Sickle days, there’s a certain charm associated with this retro side of Budapest – particularly for the ...
Liberty Bridge Closed For Nearby Renovations Until End Of August
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s Liberty Bridge in the central part of the capital will be closed starting on Thursday until the end of August while renovation work is carried out on nearby tram tracks and platforms. Budapest transport centre BKK said the renovation works will affect the schedules and routes of trams running through St Gellért Square, Móricz Zsigmond Square, Bartók Béla Road and Fehérvári Road in the ...
International Adoption Of Hungarian Children On The Rise
- 15 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of Hungarian children adopted from overseas has grown by more than 25% over the past year, with one in three closed adoptions in 2015 coming from abroad, daily Magyar Nemzet reported. Gabriella Mórucz, the director of the Gólyahír Association, an adoption agency, told the paper that one of the reasons why international adoption is on the way up was that Hungarian couples tend to be ...
WW2 Bomb Weighing Hundreds Of Kilos Found In South Buda, Area Closed
- 15 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two office complexes and a university building were emptied and closed down after a WWII bomb weighing several hundred kilos was found in southern Budapest on Monday morning, a communications officer of the armed forces said. The device was unearthed during field work at the site of the Info Park near the Danube on the Buda side, Edina Baty told MTI.