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Xpat Opinion: Remembering PM József Antall: A Hero Of Hungary’s Democracy
- 18 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the burial of József Antall, the first democratically elected prime minister of Hungary after the fall of communism. I remember well the day of his funeral, arriving as it did just a few days before Christmas. Hungary was a nation in mourning.
Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest Permanent Exhibitions
- 16 Dec 2013 8:02 AM
- community & culture
The Collection of Egyptian Art, counting nearly 4000 items, is one of the richest in its kind in Central Europe. It is unique among the other collections at the Museum of Fine Arts in that it holds objects which result from Hungarian excavation projects.
Israel Gas May Ease Hungary’s Dependence On Russian Supply
- 16 Dec 2013 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Newly found natural gas reserves in Israel could help Hungary ease its dependence on Russian energy, Hungary’s foreign trade chief said in an interview posted on the website of The Jerusalem Post. “Hungary is very dependent on Russian gas. We heat 80% of our houses with gas and import 90% of our gas from Russia.
Organisers Of European Mobility Week In Hungary Awarded
- 11 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
It was thanks to the organisers’ outstanding performance among others that a record number of Hungarian local authorities registered on the international website of the one-week campaign this year. There were 129 local authorities altogether to join the series of events in September, whereby Hungary came third among the 47 registering countries, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner ...
Human Rights Day Statement By Hungarian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Human rights are celebrated worldwide today in remembrance of the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights by the General Assembly of the United Nations 65 years ago. This year’s commemoration is marked also by the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the mandate of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights which fulfils a primary role in the international advancement of the ...
Italy Presses For Referendum On Euro
- 9 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The ex-comedian and politician, Beppe Grillo and his party plan to introduce protective tariff on Chinese products, re-negotiate EU relations and send away the now reigning Italian politicians.
Development Of Food Industry Is The Most Important Goal In The Upcoming EU Financial Period
- 6 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Development of the Food Industry is the most important goal in the upcoming EU financial period and the funding spent on the sector in Hungary may total hundreds of billions of forints by 2020, because it is in the interests of the sector for agricultural products with a higher level of processing to enter both the domestic and export markets, Minister of Rural Development Sándor Fazekas said ...
The Half A Millionth Ethnic Hungarian Residing Abroad Took Their Citizenship Oath
- 6 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The 500 thousandth ethnic Hungarians to reside abroad and have applied for Hungarian citizenship under the simplified naturalisation procedure took their citizenship oath today in the Parliament building in Budapest. Csaba Böjte and his mother, Julianna Böjte, took their oath in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér and Deputy Prime Minister responsible ...
Weekend Getaway From Budapest To Dublin
- 28 Nov 2013 11:50 AM
- travel
"Work is the curse of the drinking class." So quipped the Irish writer and bon vivant Oscar Wilde (pictured). Frankly, the guy was onto something — and there's no better way to shed the workaday 'curse' than with a trip to Wilde's birthplace. So here's a few tips for expats about what to do while there. Via the front desk at the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin guests can sign up for an exclusive ...
Xpat Opinion: Remembering PM József Antall: A Hero Of Hungary’s Democracy
- 18 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the burial of József Antall, the first democratically elected prime minister of Hungary after the fall of communism. I remember well the day of his funeral, arriving as it did just a few days before Christmas. Hungary was a nation in mourning.
Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest Permanent Exhibitions
- 16 Dec 2013 8:02 AM
- community & culture
The Collection of Egyptian Art, counting nearly 4000 items, is one of the richest in its kind in Central Europe. It is unique among the other collections at the Museum of Fine Arts in that it holds objects which result from Hungarian excavation projects.
Israel Gas May Ease Hungary’s Dependence On Russian Supply
- 16 Dec 2013 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Newly found natural gas reserves in Israel could help Hungary ease its dependence on Russian energy, Hungary’s foreign trade chief said in an interview posted on the website of The Jerusalem Post. “Hungary is very dependent on Russian gas. We heat 80% of our houses with gas and import 90% of our gas from Russia.
Organisers Of European Mobility Week In Hungary Awarded
- 11 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
It was thanks to the organisers’ outstanding performance among others that a record number of Hungarian local authorities registered on the international website of the one-week campaign this year. There were 129 local authorities altogether to join the series of events in September, whereby Hungary came third among the 47 registering countries, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner ...
Human Rights Day Statement By Hungarian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Human rights are celebrated worldwide today in remembrance of the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights by the General Assembly of the United Nations 65 years ago. This year’s commemoration is marked also by the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the mandate of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights which fulfils a primary role in the international advancement of the ...
Italy Presses For Referendum On Euro
- 9 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The ex-comedian and politician, Beppe Grillo and his party plan to introduce protective tariff on Chinese products, re-negotiate EU relations and send away the now reigning Italian politicians.
Development Of Food Industry Is The Most Important Goal In The Upcoming EU Financial Period
- 6 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Development of the Food Industry is the most important goal in the upcoming EU financial period and the funding spent on the sector in Hungary may total hundreds of billions of forints by 2020, because it is in the interests of the sector for agricultural products with a higher level of processing to enter both the domestic and export markets, Minister of Rural Development Sándor Fazekas said ...
The Half A Millionth Ethnic Hungarian Residing Abroad Took Their Citizenship Oath
- 6 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The 500 thousandth ethnic Hungarians to reside abroad and have applied for Hungarian citizenship under the simplified naturalisation procedure took their citizenship oath today in the Parliament building in Budapest. Csaba Böjte and his mother, Julianna Böjte, took their oath in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér and Deputy Prime Minister responsible ...
Weekend Getaway From Budapest To Dublin
- 28 Nov 2013 11:50 AM
- travel
"Work is the curse of the drinking class." So quipped the Irish writer and bon vivant Oscar Wilde (pictured). Frankly, the guy was onto something — and there's no better way to shed the workaday 'curse' than with a trip to Wilde's birthplace. So here's a few tips for expats about what to do while there. Via the front desk at the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin guests can sign up for an exclusive ...