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Ombudsman Calls For Closure Of Psychicatric Ward In Budapest
- 31 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The ombudsman for fundamental rights has asked the human resources ministry to close down a mental asylum in Budapest’s Merényi Gusztáv Hospital. In his report, László Székely described the facility as a place where security guards are employed to intimidate patients and where some patients are “tied to radiators”. The ombudsman also suggested that patients whose documented status no longer ...
Expat Art Scene: Where To See, Study & Exhibit Art
- 30 Jul 2015 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Art enthusiasts rejoice, creativity is in Budapest’s blood, from the work of great architecture that brightens up the cityscape, to the minds behind many of it quirky ruin pubs. If you’re a budding artist, newly arrived and keen to see what the city has to offer, or you’re a veteran expat seeking new inspiration, we found some great ways to get your creative juices flowing.
Interview 4: Diego Massidda, Former CEO, Vodafone Hungary
- 29 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
1. Since we last met Vodafone Hungary abolished roaming charges - how is this working out for customers, and your business? Have other companies followed your lead?
July 25 Storm Damage Claims Reach Huf 733m
- 29 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Claims by policy holders on damages resulting from a storm that swept through Hungary last Saturday could come close to 733 million forints (EUR 2.4m), insurance companies told MTI. Generali put the claim on the storm damages at 300 million forints based on preliminary estimates. Allianz faces claims of 130 million, Aegon could pay 103 million and Groupama expects to pay up to 200 million forints.
Half Of Hungarians Cannot Afford To Go On Holiday
- 28 Jul 2015 9:02 AM
- travel
Largely due to financial reasons, half of Hungarians are not planning to go on holiday this year, a survey conducted by the insurance company Genertel on a 500-member sample reveals. Also due to shortage of money, 35 per cent of respondents reported that they will spend their vacation within Hungary. Only 15 per cent of Hungarians have a holiday abroad scheduled for this summer and every fifth of ...
Photo Exhibition "Maternity", Mammut Budapest
- 27 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The exhibition "Maternity" is now on view in Mammut Shopping Centre. This journey started in Budapest, but continued in Vienna, Milan, Bologna, Tel Aviv, Ljubljana, and Bled. The project's goal is to show the beauty of pregnancy and explore the intimate connection between the mother and the child in her belly.
Weather In Hungary – Cooling Expected From Saturday
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Extreme temperatures will continue on Friday, with heat expected to reach 33-37 °C. Showers and storms may fall here and there from the appearing cumulus clouds, and winds may pick up during stormy weather. The same level of heat will remain us over Saturday until a cold front will reach the region in the afternoon and evening hours from the west, with strong northwestern winds and rainfall ...
Updated: Xpat Wine Picnic, Becketts Terrace, 28 July
- 23 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
- community & culture
You're most welcome to make merry with the international community at the special summer edition of the Xpat Wine Club. This time you have the opportunity to taste at least 3 wines from each of 5 fine wineries, 18 in total! And there'll be picnic snacks from Becketts - the classic expat hangout, now located in Liszt Ferenc tér - plus live music out on the covered 'terrace garden' (so all fine if ...
Two Types Of Border Fence To Be Built On Serbian-Hungarian Border
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government decided on the construction of two types of border fence at its Tuesday meeting; the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defence will build an almost four-metre-tall fence on the sections of the border which can be easily penetrated, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office informed the press at a press conference held during the break of the cabinet meeting.
Ombudsman Calls For Closure Of Psychicatric Ward In Budapest
- 31 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The ombudsman for fundamental rights has asked the human resources ministry to close down a mental asylum in Budapest’s Merényi Gusztáv Hospital. In his report, László Székely described the facility as a place where security guards are employed to intimidate patients and where some patients are “tied to radiators”. The ombudsman also suggested that patients whose documented status no longer ...
Expat Art Scene: Where To See, Study & Exhibit Art
- 30 Jul 2015 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Art enthusiasts rejoice, creativity is in Budapest’s blood, from the work of great architecture that brightens up the cityscape, to the minds behind many of it quirky ruin pubs. If you’re a budding artist, newly arrived and keen to see what the city has to offer, or you’re a veteran expat seeking new inspiration, we found some great ways to get your creative juices flowing.
Interview 4: Diego Massidda, Former CEO, Vodafone Hungary
- 29 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
1. Since we last met Vodafone Hungary abolished roaming charges - how is this working out for customers, and your business? Have other companies followed your lead?
July 25 Storm Damage Claims Reach Huf 733m
- 29 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Claims by policy holders on damages resulting from a storm that swept through Hungary last Saturday could come close to 733 million forints (EUR 2.4m), insurance companies told MTI. Generali put the claim on the storm damages at 300 million forints based on preliminary estimates. Allianz faces claims of 130 million, Aegon could pay 103 million and Groupama expects to pay up to 200 million forints.
Half Of Hungarians Cannot Afford To Go On Holiday
- 28 Jul 2015 9:02 AM
- travel
Largely due to financial reasons, half of Hungarians are not planning to go on holiday this year, a survey conducted by the insurance company Genertel on a 500-member sample reveals. Also due to shortage of money, 35 per cent of respondents reported that they will spend their vacation within Hungary. Only 15 per cent of Hungarians have a holiday abroad scheduled for this summer and every fifth of ...
Photo Exhibition "Maternity", Mammut Budapest
- 27 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The exhibition "Maternity" is now on view in Mammut Shopping Centre. This journey started in Budapest, but continued in Vienna, Milan, Bologna, Tel Aviv, Ljubljana, and Bled. The project's goal is to show the beauty of pregnancy and explore the intimate connection between the mother and the child in her belly.
Weather In Hungary – Cooling Expected From Saturday
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Extreme temperatures will continue on Friday, with heat expected to reach 33-37 °C. Showers and storms may fall here and there from the appearing cumulus clouds, and winds may pick up during stormy weather. The same level of heat will remain us over Saturday until a cold front will reach the region in the afternoon and evening hours from the west, with strong northwestern winds and rainfall ...
Updated: Xpat Wine Picnic, Becketts Terrace, 28 July
- 23 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
- community & culture
You're most welcome to make merry with the international community at the special summer edition of the Xpat Wine Club. This time you have the opportunity to taste at least 3 wines from each of 5 fine wineries, 18 in total! And there'll be picnic snacks from Becketts - the classic expat hangout, now located in Liszt Ferenc tér - plus live music out on the covered 'terrace garden' (so all fine if ...
Two Types Of Border Fence To Be Built On Serbian-Hungarian Border
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government decided on the construction of two types of border fence at its Tuesday meeting; the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defence will build an almost four-metre-tall fence on the sections of the border which can be easily penetrated, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office informed the press at a press conference held during the break of the cabinet meeting.