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Hungary's PM Orbán Declares Higher Education Free
- 17 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared higher education completely free for all eligible students, reversing an earlier stance in a surprise announcement at the weekend. Those who meet requirements for higher education and wish to study and then work in Hungary “will be able to pursue free college and university education without accumulating any debt,” Orbán said in a video message posted on ...
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Xmas Gift Tip: Sony PS Vita, The Best Way To Play On The Move
- 14 Dec 2012 7:00 AM
- specials
Join the handheld gaming revolution this holiday season with PS Vita, the next generation portable entertainment system from Sony PlayStation. Treat yourself - or get one for your kids - and play any time, anywhere with an infinite choice of ways to locate, connect, discover, share and game. Vita is loaded with every tech bell and whistle possible – it’s got a quad-core processor, and not only ...
Xpat Opinion: Spectacular Renewal Ahead For Budapest's Public Transport
- 13 Dec 2012 10:31 AM
- getting around
Budapest has just accepted the budget to replace 37 yellow trams and 24 red electric trolley buses using EU grants and government funding through the years 2014 and 2015. Most of the current vehicles are 1967 and 1978 models. Furthermore, 150 brand new air-conditioned Mercedes buses will appear on the streets next May. Blue buses provide 40% of the public transport capacity of Budapest; their ...
Successful Track Test Of Budapest Metro Line 4
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
ALSTOM has transported the prototype of the Metro Line 4 trains to Budapest in order to start duration tests in the middle of December. The precondition of this is the testing of the track in the section of the line between Kelenföldi pályaudvar and Móricz Zsigmond körtér, where the duration test will be carried out; moreover further control tests will be done on the vehicle which was tested in ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc Airport Completely Closed Today
- 7 Dec 2012 6:00 AM
- travel
An electrical fault in the control tower, which began at 10.50am on Friday 7th December, has temporarily closed down Hungary's main airport. All flights in and out of the airport were cancelled today, and passengers have been advised to check with their airlines for updates about rescheduled flight information.
Intercontinental Budapest Receives Developing People And Safe Hotel Awards
- 4 Dec 2012 8:04 AM
- specials
InterContinental Budapest has received this award this year because the hotel is the most passionate about its people and demonstrates its total commitment to employee development and career progression, helping great talent progress within their brand.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Link Between Prince Charles, Dracula?
- 29 Nov 2012 10:30 AM
- entertainment
If you thought the only Hungarian connection to vampires is Bela Lugosi, and the only vampire connection to Prince Charles is Dracula – think again. Geneologists claim the connection comes from Princess Marie of Edinburgh (cousin of Charles’ great-grandfather) who married I Ferdinand of Romania. In a video clip recently presented by Romania at the World Travel Market exhibition in London, Prince ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Declares Higher Education Free
- 17 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared higher education completely free for all eligible students, reversing an earlier stance in a surprise announcement at the weekend. Those who meet requirements for higher education and wish to study and then work in Hungary “will be able to pursue free college and university education without accumulating any debt,” Orbán said in a video message posted on ...
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Xmas Gift Tip: Sony PS Vita, The Best Way To Play On The Move
- 14 Dec 2012 7:00 AM
- specials
Join the handheld gaming revolution this holiday season with PS Vita, the next generation portable entertainment system from Sony PlayStation. Treat yourself - or get one for your kids - and play any time, anywhere with an infinite choice of ways to locate, connect, discover, share and game. Vita is loaded with every tech bell and whistle possible – it’s got a quad-core processor, and not only ...
Xpat Opinion: Spectacular Renewal Ahead For Budapest's Public Transport
- 13 Dec 2012 10:31 AM
- getting around
Budapest has just accepted the budget to replace 37 yellow trams and 24 red electric trolley buses using EU grants and government funding through the years 2014 and 2015. Most of the current vehicles are 1967 and 1978 models. Furthermore, 150 brand new air-conditioned Mercedes buses will appear on the streets next May. Blue buses provide 40% of the public transport capacity of Budapest; their ...
Successful Track Test Of Budapest Metro Line 4
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
ALSTOM has transported the prototype of the Metro Line 4 trains to Budapest in order to start duration tests in the middle of December. The precondition of this is the testing of the track in the section of the line between Kelenföldi pályaudvar and Móricz Zsigmond körtér, where the duration test will be carried out; moreover further control tests will be done on the vehicle which was tested in ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc Airport Completely Closed Today
- 7 Dec 2012 6:00 AM
- travel
An electrical fault in the control tower, which began at 10.50am on Friday 7th December, has temporarily closed down Hungary's main airport. All flights in and out of the airport were cancelled today, and passengers have been advised to check with their airlines for updates about rescheduled flight information.
Intercontinental Budapest Receives Developing People And Safe Hotel Awards
- 4 Dec 2012 8:04 AM
- specials
InterContinental Budapest has received this award this year because the hotel is the most passionate about its people and demonstrates its total commitment to employee development and career progression, helping great talent progress within their brand.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Link Between Prince Charles, Dracula?
- 29 Nov 2012 10:30 AM
- entertainment
If you thought the only Hungarian connection to vampires is Bela Lugosi, and the only vampire connection to Prince Charles is Dracula – think again. Geneologists claim the connection comes from Princess Marie of Edinburgh (cousin of Charles’ great-grandfather) who married I Ferdinand of Romania. In a video clip recently presented by Romania at the World Travel Market exhibition in London, Prince ...