504 result(s) for common interest
Xpat Opinion: Ukraine And Hungary: The Tymoshenko Affair
- 3 May 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Orbán have more in common than their first name. In February 2010, only a couple of months before Orbán's political triumph, Yanukovych staged a remarkable comeback, recovering from the humiliation and disgrace he suffered in Ukraine's election of 2004. According to yesterday's Economist, since his election to the presidency Yanukovych "has mauled his country's ...
Xpat Interview: Hungarian Expat Musician Is Making Ambient-Folk Sounds in Scotland
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Tamás Kátai is an avant-garde musician from Hungary, well known for his metal project called Thy Catafalque. At the moment, he lives in Edinburgh, UK, but nevertheless continues writing music in his mother tongue. Over the years he has participated in many other bands, such as Gire and Darklight. In 2006, he released a solo album, named Erika Szobája (Erika's Room), which is described as an ...
Hungarian Minister Meets European Sport Ministers In Belgrade
- 19 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
"Attila CZENE, minister of state for sport at the Ministry of National Resources participated as head of the Hungarian delegation at the meeting of European sport ministers organised in Belgrade.
Transparency International Hungary: National Integrity Study 2011
- 9 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- business
"Hungarian state captured by private interest groups - Due to the weakening of checks and balances and the inability of the control institutions to limit the power of the government private interests prevail over public interests. Party financing and the business sector are facing the most alarming corruption risks – says Transparency International Hungary (TI) in its latest study.
Thirty -Two Churches Recognised By Hungarian Parliament To Date
- 8 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The number of churches recognised by Parliament has risen to thirty-two. Parliament decided on the amendment of Act CCVI of 2011 on the Freedom of Conscience and Religion and the Status of Churches, Religious Denominations and Religious Communities on 27 February.
MüSzi - A Unique Community Space In Budapest
- 5 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"
Following the hippest European trends, a group of young artists are planning to establish a cultural complex and civil community space named MÜSZI (MŰvelődési SZInt) on the long-unexploited third floor of the Corvin Department Store in Blaha Lujza square. MŰSZI will simultaneosly be home to various community activities, public art and social events, as well as exclusive workshop proceedings. ...
Hungarian Defence Minister: Our Common Freedom Can Create Welfare
- 1 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"We have to live a free life unencumbered with fear and hatred, and so we have to remember too” – Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende stressed at a commemoration that was held to mark the memorial day of the victims of communism and the 10th anniversary of the House of Terror Museum in Budapest on February 25.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister’s Meetings In Berlin Focused On Issues Of Foreign Affairs
- 14 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"On 7 February 2012 János Martonyi negotiated with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in Berlin about current issues of the European Union, the Middle East, and Hungarian-German bilateral relations.
Escape From Budapest To Nishaville, Thailand
- 30 Jan 2012 12:00 AM
- travel
A secret heaven of peace on one of Asia’s most serene natural beaches. Imagine a delightful hideaway, a secluded beach lapped by the soothing waters of the Gulf of Thailand. An oasis far from the crowds but within easy reach of Bangkok and Hua Hin. This is Nishaville Resort, designed in a vibrant style, with open plan interiors and shady terraces, the fresh and airy villas are ideal for a ...
Xpat Opinion: Ukraine And Hungary: The Tymoshenko Affair
- 3 May 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Orbán have more in common than their first name. In February 2010, only a couple of months before Orbán's political triumph, Yanukovych staged a remarkable comeback, recovering from the humiliation and disgrace he suffered in Ukraine's election of 2004. According to yesterday's Economist, since his election to the presidency Yanukovych "has mauled his country's ...
Xpat Interview: Hungarian Expat Musician Is Making Ambient-Folk Sounds in Scotland
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Tamás Kátai is an avant-garde musician from Hungary, well known for his metal project called Thy Catafalque. At the moment, he lives in Edinburgh, UK, but nevertheless continues writing music in his mother tongue. Over the years he has participated in many other bands, such as Gire and Darklight. In 2006, he released a solo album, named Erika Szobája (Erika's Room), which is described as an ...
Hungarian Minister Meets European Sport Ministers In Belgrade
- 19 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
"Attila CZENE, minister of state for sport at the Ministry of National Resources participated as head of the Hungarian delegation at the meeting of European sport ministers organised in Belgrade.
Transparency International Hungary: National Integrity Study 2011
- 9 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- business
"Hungarian state captured by private interest groups - Due to the weakening of checks and balances and the inability of the control institutions to limit the power of the government private interests prevail over public interests. Party financing and the business sector are facing the most alarming corruption risks – says Transparency International Hungary (TI) in its latest study.
Thirty -Two Churches Recognised By Hungarian Parliament To Date
- 8 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The number of churches recognised by Parliament has risen to thirty-two. Parliament decided on the amendment of Act CCVI of 2011 on the Freedom of Conscience and Religion and the Status of Churches, Religious Denominations and Religious Communities on 27 February.
MüSzi - A Unique Community Space In Budapest
- 5 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"
Following the hippest European trends, a group of young artists are planning to establish a cultural complex and civil community space named MÜSZI (MŰvelődési SZInt) on the long-unexploited third floor of the Corvin Department Store in Blaha Lujza square. MŰSZI will simultaneosly be home to various community activities, public art and social events, as well as exclusive workshop proceedings. ...
Hungarian Defence Minister: Our Common Freedom Can Create Welfare
- 1 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"We have to live a free life unencumbered with fear and hatred, and so we have to remember too” – Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende stressed at a commemoration that was held to mark the memorial day of the victims of communism and the 10th anniversary of the House of Terror Museum in Budapest on February 25.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister’s Meetings In Berlin Focused On Issues Of Foreign Affairs
- 14 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"On 7 February 2012 János Martonyi negotiated with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in Berlin about current issues of the European Union, the Middle East, and Hungarian-German bilateral relations.
Escape From Budapest To Nishaville, Thailand
- 30 Jan 2012 12:00 AM
- travel
A secret heaven of peace on one of Asia’s most serene natural beaches. Imagine a delightful hideaway, a secluded beach lapped by the soothing waters of the Gulf of Thailand. An oasis far from the crowds but within easy reach of Bangkok and Hua Hin. This is Nishaville Resort, designed in a vibrant style, with open plan interiors and shady terraces, the fresh and airy villas are ideal for a ...