84 result(s) for continental hungary
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Media Scene Is Still In Flux
- 6 Aug 2015 8:58 AM
- business
Although the Hungarian government’s only concern of late seems to be how to keep asylum seekers out of the country, I don’t want to succumb to the same tunnel vision. And so today I’m turning to the state of the Hungarian media. So-called public (közszolgálati) television and radio are by now mere mouthpieces of government propaganda. Magyar Rádió is still, by default, the station that most ...
Survival Guide: Driving Laws In Hungary
- 22 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
By: We Love Budapest To a great extent, the rules for operating a motor vehicle in this country are quite similar to most other civilized nations, but all drivers here should know about a few peculiar Hungarian traffic regulations that can make all the difference between a smooth journey and a pile-up of crumpled steel.
Budapest Airport Reports Record Traffic
- 15 May 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
Budapest Airport registered an annual 10.8% increase in traffic last month, with 840,486 passengers arriving and departing from the facility, an all-time high for the month of April. The rise in traffic was twice that of the EU average. In the first four months, passenger traffic increased 12.1% year-on-year, while airlines reported average seat occupancy of 78.8%.
Chain-Smoking On The Rise In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of chain-smokers in Hungary has increased, reports Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet. According to the data provided by the Central Statistical Office, while the number of cigarette smokers decreased from 31 percent in 2009 to 29 percent in 2014, the number of chain-smokers increased in 2014 to 28 percent of all smokers from 27 percent in 2009.
Vác FC Pay Tribute To Jenő Buzánszky - Last Of The Mighty Magyars
- 22 Jan 2015 8:01 AM
- sport
At their next training game: Diósd TC-Select vs Vác FC – 24th January 12 noon, prior to kick off both teams will hold a minutes silence as a mark of respect to the late Jenö Buzánszky.
Xpat Opinion: Without Foreigners, We Dance Alone
- 15 Jan 2015 2:40 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: Back in May 2012, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán famously spoke of the “peacock dance” of diplomacy, in which one seeks to remain friendly with foreign powers, even while acting against their wishes.
Ten Great Fun Activities For Kids In Budapest
- 22 Dec 2014 8:06 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Looking for ways to entertain the kids? Budapest is a city that's brimming with adventure for children of all ages - or even just the young at heart. From playgrounds to aqua parks, and science works to sharks, there's so much for children to uncover and explore. Here are 10 great activities that will have children ...
Hungary Seeks To Restore Domestic Ownership Of Major Enterprises
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is attempting to restore large enterprises to Hungarian state ownership. It is working hard to convince foreign owners to sell their assets to Hungarian investors. Heti Válasz offers a wrap-up of the four-year process, which includes, among other sectors, electricity generation and the media.
One Gov’t-Approved Supplier To Stock Tobacco Shops From May 2015
- 21 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Two days before the Hungarian Foreign Ministry released a two-page document received from the US Embassy citing specific cases of alleged corruption, including the awarding of national tobacco shop franchises, the Office of the Prime Minister run by Chancellor János Lázár distributed a draft bill on “Tobacco product retailing integration”, writes 444.hu. Ministries were given 48 hours to offer ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Media Scene Is Still In Flux
- 6 Aug 2015 8:58 AM
- business
Although the Hungarian government’s only concern of late seems to be how to keep asylum seekers out of the country, I don’t want to succumb to the same tunnel vision. And so today I’m turning to the state of the Hungarian media. So-called public (közszolgálati) television and radio are by now mere mouthpieces of government propaganda. Magyar Rádió is still, by default, the station that most ...
Survival Guide: Driving Laws In Hungary
- 22 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
By: We Love Budapest To a great extent, the rules for operating a motor vehicle in this country are quite similar to most other civilized nations, but all drivers here should know about a few peculiar Hungarian traffic regulations that can make all the difference between a smooth journey and a pile-up of crumpled steel.
Budapest Airport Reports Record Traffic
- 15 May 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
Budapest Airport registered an annual 10.8% increase in traffic last month, with 840,486 passengers arriving and departing from the facility, an all-time high for the month of April. The rise in traffic was twice that of the EU average. In the first four months, passenger traffic increased 12.1% year-on-year, while airlines reported average seat occupancy of 78.8%.
Chain-Smoking On The Rise In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of chain-smokers in Hungary has increased, reports Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet. According to the data provided by the Central Statistical Office, while the number of cigarette smokers decreased from 31 percent in 2009 to 29 percent in 2014, the number of chain-smokers increased in 2014 to 28 percent of all smokers from 27 percent in 2009.
Vác FC Pay Tribute To Jenő Buzánszky - Last Of The Mighty Magyars
- 22 Jan 2015 8:01 AM
- sport
At their next training game: Diósd TC-Select vs Vác FC – 24th January 12 noon, prior to kick off both teams will hold a minutes silence as a mark of respect to the late Jenö Buzánszky.
Xpat Opinion: Without Foreigners, We Dance Alone
- 15 Jan 2015 2:40 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: Back in May 2012, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán famously spoke of the “peacock dance” of diplomacy, in which one seeks to remain friendly with foreign powers, even while acting against their wishes.
Ten Great Fun Activities For Kids In Budapest
- 22 Dec 2014 8:06 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Looking for ways to entertain the kids? Budapest is a city that's brimming with adventure for children of all ages - or even just the young at heart. From playgrounds to aqua parks, and science works to sharks, there's so much for children to uncover and explore. Here are 10 great activities that will have children ...
Hungary Seeks To Restore Domestic Ownership Of Major Enterprises
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is attempting to restore large enterprises to Hungarian state ownership. It is working hard to convince foreign owners to sell their assets to Hungarian investors. Heti Válasz offers a wrap-up of the four-year process, which includes, among other sectors, electricity generation and the media.
One Gov’t-Approved Supplier To Stock Tobacco Shops From May 2015
- 21 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Two days before the Hungarian Foreign Ministry released a two-page document received from the US Embassy citing specific cases of alleged corruption, including the awarding of national tobacco shop franchises, the Office of the Prime Minister run by Chancellor János Lázár distributed a draft bill on “Tobacco product retailing integration”, writes 444.hu. Ministries were given 48 hours to offer ...