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Xpat Opinion: Living In The Hungarian Countryside
- 21 Feb 2013 10:35 AM
- getting around
Once upon a time, László and Linda Kondor would have been greatly entertained by the idea that urbanites such as themselves would be happy retiring in Kapolcs Village on a vineyard estate in the Hungarian countryside. Both had lived, and worked for decades in both the city of Chicago and Budapest, but late 2007 found them doing just that - walking away from all they owned and retiring to the ...
Blur Confirmed Headliner Of Sziget Budapest 2013
- 22 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Breaking News: Blur, the legendary British band, and the winner of the Best European Major Festival award, Sziget Festival Budapest, have agreed to join forces in Hungary next year. Speaking about playing live in 2013 the band said: “Every show next summer will be very special – we can’t wait to get out and play for all our lovely fans who we haven’t seen for a while.”
Thai Police Seek Hungarian Murder Suspect
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thai authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Hungarian Péter Reisz near Phuket last week. The Bangkok Post reported on Monday that an arrest warrant has been issued for a 35-year-old Hungarian known both as Moshe David and as András Németh Gábor.
Invitation: Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, Festival Theatre Budapest, 28 Nov
- 26 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Snow White, whose jealous stepmother the queen made her life a misery. Chased from the royal palace, Snow White was fortunate to find a home in a small house deep in the forest belonging to seven friendly dwarves. But armed with an evil spell, the stepmother refused to give up on her desire to do away with Snow White.
Remembering Extraordinary Hungarians - By Adri Bruckner
- 21 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
November is a time to remember those who have gone before. In Hungary, Imagefamilies visit cemeteries, leave wreaths and flowers, light candles and talk about loved ones they’ve lost. For me, it’s a time to think about Hungarians whose lives were lived in the shadow of war, fascism, communism or poverty, and I am once again grateful to have grown up in peace, freedom and prosperity.
Strasbourg Court Fines Hungarian State: Physically & Mentally Handicapped Rights Violated
- 9 Nov 2012 8:06 AM
- current affairs
The Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights has ordered Hungary to pay €16,000 in compensation and €2,150 in trial costs as it ruled that the Hungarian authorities violated the rights in several points of a severely physically and mentally handicapped person.
Hungary's Government Boosts Bank Tax In Effort To Meet EU Deficit Target
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy yesterday announced that the tax on banks will not be halved in 2013 and that the tax on financial transactions will be increased as part of a response to EU criticisms that he called “professionally faulty, unjustified and proof of double standards”.
Weekend Escape From Budapest To Milan
- 17 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Milan is a delightful meeting point of art, fashion, and design. It’s a tourist friendly destination, with fabulous architecture; museums; attractions, and of course a whole range of amazing shopping options. While Rome is Italy's political capital, Milan is the country's economic and financial heart, with a population of around 1.3 million. Its urban area is actually the largest in Italy - and ...
Qatar Airways 10% Offer Exclusive To You
- 19 Sep 2012 12:50 PM
- travel
Qatar Airways is pleased to be able to offer reader of XpatLoop an exciting and exclusive offer on air tickets from Budapest to over 100 destinations worldwide. This limited offer is available by booking online, simply follow this hyperlink to take advantage of this exclusive offer of a 10 % saving on all net fares. A few T&C’s ...
Xpat Opinion: Living In The Hungarian Countryside
- 21 Feb 2013 10:35 AM
- getting around
Once upon a time, László and Linda Kondor would have been greatly entertained by the idea that urbanites such as themselves would be happy retiring in Kapolcs Village on a vineyard estate in the Hungarian countryside. Both had lived, and worked for decades in both the city of Chicago and Budapest, but late 2007 found them doing just that - walking away from all they owned and retiring to the ...
Blur Confirmed Headliner Of Sziget Budapest 2013
- 22 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Breaking News: Blur, the legendary British band, and the winner of the Best European Major Festival award, Sziget Festival Budapest, have agreed to join forces in Hungary next year. Speaking about playing live in 2013 the band said: “Every show next summer will be very special – we can’t wait to get out and play for all our lovely fans who we haven’t seen for a while.”
Thai Police Seek Hungarian Murder Suspect
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thai authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Hungarian Péter Reisz near Phuket last week. The Bangkok Post reported on Monday that an arrest warrant has been issued for a 35-year-old Hungarian known both as Moshe David and as András Németh Gábor.
Invitation: Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, Festival Theatre Budapest, 28 Nov
- 26 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Snow White, whose jealous stepmother the queen made her life a misery. Chased from the royal palace, Snow White was fortunate to find a home in a small house deep in the forest belonging to seven friendly dwarves. But armed with an evil spell, the stepmother refused to give up on her desire to do away with Snow White.
Remembering Extraordinary Hungarians - By Adri Bruckner
- 21 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
November is a time to remember those who have gone before. In Hungary, Imagefamilies visit cemeteries, leave wreaths and flowers, light candles and talk about loved ones they’ve lost. For me, it’s a time to think about Hungarians whose lives were lived in the shadow of war, fascism, communism or poverty, and I am once again grateful to have grown up in peace, freedom and prosperity.
Strasbourg Court Fines Hungarian State: Physically & Mentally Handicapped Rights Violated
- 9 Nov 2012 8:06 AM
- current affairs
The Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights has ordered Hungary to pay €16,000 in compensation and €2,150 in trial costs as it ruled that the Hungarian authorities violated the rights in several points of a severely physically and mentally handicapped person.
Hungary's Government Boosts Bank Tax In Effort To Meet EU Deficit Target
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy yesterday announced that the tax on banks will not be halved in 2013 and that the tax on financial transactions will be increased as part of a response to EU criticisms that he called “professionally faulty, unjustified and proof of double standards”.
Weekend Escape From Budapest To Milan
- 17 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Milan is a delightful meeting point of art, fashion, and design. It’s a tourist friendly destination, with fabulous architecture; museums; attractions, and of course a whole range of amazing shopping options. While Rome is Italy's political capital, Milan is the country's economic and financial heart, with a population of around 1.3 million. Its urban area is actually the largest in Italy - and ...
Qatar Airways 10% Offer Exclusive To You
- 19 Sep 2012 12:50 PM
- travel
Qatar Airways is pleased to be able to offer reader of XpatLoop an exciting and exclusive offer on air tickets from Budapest to over 100 destinations worldwide. This limited offer is available by booking online, simply follow this hyperlink to take advantage of this exclusive offer of a 10 % saving on all net fares. A few T&C’s ...