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Xpat Opinion: The Abortion Pill In Hungary
- 28 May 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
It is truly amazing how much power and influence a nonexistent party can assert on its coalition partner. I’m talking about the Christian Democratic People’s Party or KDNP (Kereszténydemokrata Néppárt). This non-party, which is not even considered to be a full-fledged coalition party by Fidesz, has enormous influence, for example, on education.
Prosecutors Investigate Police Scam In Hungary
- 22 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Prosecutors Office is investigating what may be one of the biggest series of abuses committed by Hungarian police, based on reports filed by the National Police, Népszabadság reports. The suspicion is that a group of senior officers regularly offered Budapest Police services for cash – for instance securing dangerous or oversize shipments – without issuing invoices.
Invitation: Time Attack - Hungarian Version, Hungaroring, 20 May
- 16 May 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
How amateur time trial car racing spreads in Hungary? After a short break, we check in with a new post before the car racing season 2012. As you know, we are about to introduce a wide variety of vehicles from street tuning cars to amateur race cars. We pay attention to the coolest innovations and events where the owners of these prodigies can gratify their passions. In this post, we are going to ...
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 ...
Agreement Saves Budapest Transport Company BKV From Bankruptcy
- 12 Apr 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
"After long discussions, mayor Istvan Tarlos has signed an agreement with nine banks on refinancing Ft 63 billion of the BKV’s maturing debt, allowing the public transport company to escape the imminent danger of bankruptcy, Budapest city council said in a statement.
The Pride Of Budapest May Regain Its Original Beauty
- 24 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The refurbishment of the Castle Bazaar and the royal gardens of the Buda Castle may begin this autumn, according to the Hungarian Government. The Danube Bank side of the Buda Castle, a world heritage site, the so-called Castle Bazaar may finally be refurbished after decades of decay. This reconstruction project is one of the top priority projects of the Government.
Famous Women In Hungarian History
- 13 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"When one lists the outstanding personalities of Hungarian history, one tends to think of crowned kings, valiant commanders, renowned statesmen and legendary champions of freedom –representing, almost exclusively, the stronger sex. Yet, many woman bolstered the fame of Hungary over the centuries.
Hungarian Writer Seeks Refugee Status In Canada
- 5 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
"Writer Ákos Kertész and his wife flew to Canada on February 29 and applied for political asylum, the 80-year-old Kossuth Prize winner announced on Sunday. Kertész’s theatrical works have been adapted for the stage in several countries. His novel Makra has been translated into 12 languages and sold 1.2 million copies worldwide. He was awarded the Kossuth Prize in 2008.
Hungarian Police Seek Person Behind Explosions
- 28 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"National Police have offered a Ft 5 million reward for the capture of the person responsible for three small explosions in recent weeks. The perpetrator places hand grenades in doorways then activates them by remote control. Explosions occurred on Eötvös utca in the 12th District on January 9 and on Bonyhádi utca in the 14th District on January 22, the National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) ...
Xpat Opinion: The Abortion Pill In Hungary
- 28 May 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
It is truly amazing how much power and influence a nonexistent party can assert on its coalition partner. I’m talking about the Christian Democratic People’s Party or KDNP (Kereszténydemokrata Néppárt). This non-party, which is not even considered to be a full-fledged coalition party by Fidesz, has enormous influence, for example, on education.
Prosecutors Investigate Police Scam In Hungary
- 22 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Prosecutors Office is investigating what may be one of the biggest series of abuses committed by Hungarian police, based on reports filed by the National Police, Népszabadság reports. The suspicion is that a group of senior officers regularly offered Budapest Police services for cash – for instance securing dangerous or oversize shipments – without issuing invoices.
Invitation: Time Attack - Hungarian Version, Hungaroring, 20 May
- 16 May 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
How amateur time trial car racing spreads in Hungary? After a short break, we check in with a new post before the car racing season 2012. As you know, we are about to introduce a wide variety of vehicles from street tuning cars to amateur race cars. We pay attention to the coolest innovations and events where the owners of these prodigies can gratify their passions. In this post, we are going to ...
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 ...
Agreement Saves Budapest Transport Company BKV From Bankruptcy
- 12 Apr 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
"After long discussions, mayor Istvan Tarlos has signed an agreement with nine banks on refinancing Ft 63 billion of the BKV’s maturing debt, allowing the public transport company to escape the imminent danger of bankruptcy, Budapest city council said in a statement.
The Pride Of Budapest May Regain Its Original Beauty
- 24 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The refurbishment of the Castle Bazaar and the royal gardens of the Buda Castle may begin this autumn, according to the Hungarian Government. The Danube Bank side of the Buda Castle, a world heritage site, the so-called Castle Bazaar may finally be refurbished after decades of decay. This reconstruction project is one of the top priority projects of the Government.
Famous Women In Hungarian History
- 13 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"When one lists the outstanding personalities of Hungarian history, one tends to think of crowned kings, valiant commanders, renowned statesmen and legendary champions of freedom –representing, almost exclusively, the stronger sex. Yet, many woman bolstered the fame of Hungary over the centuries.
Hungarian Writer Seeks Refugee Status In Canada
- 5 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
"Writer Ákos Kertész and his wife flew to Canada on February 29 and applied for political asylum, the 80-year-old Kossuth Prize winner announced on Sunday. Kertész’s theatrical works have been adapted for the stage in several countries. His novel Makra has been translated into 12 languages and sold 1.2 million copies worldwide. He was awarded the Kossuth Prize in 2008.
Hungarian Police Seek Person Behind Explosions
- 28 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"National Police have offered a Ft 5 million reward for the capture of the person responsible for three small explosions in recent weeks. The perpetrator places hand grenades in doorways then activates them by remote control. Explosions occurred on Eötvös utca in the 12th District on January 9 and on Bonyhádi utca in the 14th District on January 22, the National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) ...