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Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán Is ‘No Black Sheep’ In Europe
- 30 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal commentator claims that PM Orbán’s critics are mistaken when they assume that the Hungarian Prime Minister’s views on migration are unusual and marginal.
Ends On 23 August: Art In Transylvania, National Gallery
- 28 Jul 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The exhibition Destiny and Symbol - Hungarian Art in Transylvania 1920-1990 presents the art from this region and period on an unprecedented scale. Instead of an approach based on existing stereotypes, the show introduces the lesser-known, hidden or completely unknown aspects of Transylvanian art. This comprehensive exhibition greatly relies on works loaned from public and private collections in ...
Most Hungarians Support Stricter Migration Rules
- 28 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The vast majority of Hungarians who returned the government’s questionnaire on migration said that tighter regulations are needed both on a national and a European level to stem the flow of illegal migrants into Hungary, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács said. A negligible amount of respondents disagreed with the statements in the questionnaire, Kovács told a press conference.
Hungary’s Opposition Criticises PM Over Tusványos Speech
- 27 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over his remarks at the 26th annual Bálványos Summer University). The radical nationalist Jobbik party said that the prime minister should initiate amending the EU’s founding treaty or Hungary’s treaty of accession. Jobbik said that if Orbán “is truly worried for national self-determination in Europe”, he should reinstate the Border Guard ...
Miksa: Budapest's New Eco-Friendly Eatery
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : While many edible elements of unhealthy lifestyles are trendy lately (including most street food), a lot of people still value healthy eating, environmental protection, selective waste collection, and high-quality food products sourced from local producers. The Miksa Cafe on leafy Falk Miksa Street is a true ...
Head Of Hungary’s Tax Authority Resigns
- 21 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ildikó Vida has resigned from her post as head of Hungary’s tax authority NAV, the economy ministry said. Until a successor is appointed, vice president Árpád Varga will head the authority. Ildikó Vida tendered her resignation on May 20, while relevant laws allow for two months of a notice period. The new tax chief will be selected after key components in a planned reform to the authority have ...
Hungary Spending HUF 600 Million To Remind Hungarians They Don’t Live In Greece
- 16 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government plans to launch yet another expensive public relations campaign in the coming days, this time to raise awareness about the successful reforms and economic growth of recent years, says government spokesperson Zoltán Kovács. He says the campaign will cost some HUF 600 million (USD 2.2. million) but he did not specify what the message will be.
Hungarian Govt Insists On Sunday Shop Closure
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
The government will insist on rules which prevent work on Sundays, the government spokesman told public TV. Zoltán Kovács responded to recent press reports that an outlet of the Hungarian supermarket chain CBA near Lake Balaton had arranged with the local council to be declared a market, allowing opening for business on Sundays.
Helsinki: Most Migrants In Hungary Fleeing War, Dictatorship
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of migrants coming to Hungary are not driven by economic reasons but are fleeing countries stricken by war or ruled by dictatorship, the co-head of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee human rights organisation said. Most of the migrants registered in Hungary over the past several weeks have come here from countries like Afghanistan or Syria, where they cannot be returned due to the ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán Is ‘No Black Sheep’ In Europe
- 30 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal commentator claims that PM Orbán’s critics are mistaken when they assume that the Hungarian Prime Minister’s views on migration are unusual and marginal.
Ends On 23 August: Art In Transylvania, National Gallery
- 28 Jul 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The exhibition Destiny and Symbol - Hungarian Art in Transylvania 1920-1990 presents the art from this region and period on an unprecedented scale. Instead of an approach based on existing stereotypes, the show introduces the lesser-known, hidden or completely unknown aspects of Transylvanian art. This comprehensive exhibition greatly relies on works loaned from public and private collections in ...
Most Hungarians Support Stricter Migration Rules
- 28 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The vast majority of Hungarians who returned the government’s questionnaire on migration said that tighter regulations are needed both on a national and a European level to stem the flow of illegal migrants into Hungary, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács said. A negligible amount of respondents disagreed with the statements in the questionnaire, Kovács told a press conference.
Hungary’s Opposition Criticises PM Over Tusványos Speech
- 27 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over his remarks at the 26th annual Bálványos Summer University). The radical nationalist Jobbik party said that the prime minister should initiate amending the EU’s founding treaty or Hungary’s treaty of accession. Jobbik said that if Orbán “is truly worried for national self-determination in Europe”, he should reinstate the Border Guard ...
Miksa: Budapest's New Eco-Friendly Eatery
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : While many edible elements of unhealthy lifestyles are trendy lately (including most street food), a lot of people still value healthy eating, environmental protection, selective waste collection, and high-quality food products sourced from local producers. The Miksa Cafe on leafy Falk Miksa Street is a true ...
Head Of Hungary’s Tax Authority Resigns
- 21 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ildikó Vida has resigned from her post as head of Hungary’s tax authority NAV, the economy ministry said. Until a successor is appointed, vice president Árpád Varga will head the authority. Ildikó Vida tendered her resignation on May 20, while relevant laws allow for two months of a notice period. The new tax chief will be selected after key components in a planned reform to the authority have ...
Hungary Spending HUF 600 Million To Remind Hungarians They Don’t Live In Greece
- 16 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government plans to launch yet another expensive public relations campaign in the coming days, this time to raise awareness about the successful reforms and economic growth of recent years, says government spokesperson Zoltán Kovács. He says the campaign will cost some HUF 600 million (USD 2.2. million) but he did not specify what the message will be.
Hungarian Govt Insists On Sunday Shop Closure
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
The government will insist on rules which prevent work on Sundays, the government spokesman told public TV. Zoltán Kovács responded to recent press reports that an outlet of the Hungarian supermarket chain CBA near Lake Balaton had arranged with the local council to be declared a market, allowing opening for business on Sundays.
Helsinki: Most Migrants In Hungary Fleeing War, Dictatorship
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of migrants coming to Hungary are not driven by economic reasons but are fleeing countries stricken by war or ruled by dictatorship, the co-head of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee human rights organisation said. Most of the migrants registered in Hungary over the past several weeks have come here from countries like Afghanistan or Syria, where they cannot be returned due to the ...