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Controversial Billionaire Co-Owned Hungarian Property Firm
- 23 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- property
As founder of Glencore the fittingly named Mark Rich pioneered global commodity trading and held business interests all over the globe, with Hungary no exception. Indicted in the US for tax evasion and cutting illegal oil deals with Iran, he was a fugitive from US justice for many years before being controversially pardoned by Bill Clinton on the last day of his presidency. His death in June saw ...
Xpat Opinion: Senator Ben Cardin: Human Rights In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following remarks by Ben Cardin, senator from Maryland, were delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Friday, December 13, 2013. Senator Cardin is deeply interested in foreign affairs and sits on the Committee on Foreign Relations. He is also the co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, otherwise known as the Helsinki Commission. Senator Cardin addressed the ...
Egyptian Exhibition Reopens In The Museum Of Fine Arts In Budapest
- 14 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The newly arranged Egyptian exhibition has been opened in the Museum of Fine Arts, including new artefacts purchased through the biggest acquisition in the history of the Egyptian collection. Now, the whole ensemble contains almost 500 pieces of history.
Budapest Széll Kálmán Square ’s Rebuild Over Budget
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Rebuilding Szell Kálmán (formerly Moskva) Square in Buda is expected to end up costing up to 5 billion forints (EUR 166m) as opposed to the official 1.5 billion estimate, daily Népszabadság said on Wednesday.
Hungary Wants Access To Clean Drinking Water As Independent Development Goal
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary, as co-chair of a working group on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), wants access to drinking water to become an independent development goal, foreign ministry state secretary Péter Wintermantel said after meeting European Union development officials in Brussels.
Sziget-Related Festivals In Hungary Among The Best Of Europe
- 10 Dec 2013 8:01 AM
- entertainment
The European Festival Awards has just revealed the shortlist of the best festivals in several categories. Out of more than 360 festivals from 34 different countries, the festivals of Sziget Cultural Management: Sziget Festival, MasterCard Balaton Sound, VOLT Festival and B.my.Lake all made it to the top 10 in their categories.
Applicants For Hungarian Citizenship Have Various Motivations
- 4 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Over half a million persons have applied for Hungarian citizenship under the fast-lane procedure. “Always have a B plan!” – some of the members of the ethnic Hungarian communities beyond Hungary’s borders remind you if they speak about the fast-lane procedure to obtaining Hungarian citizenship. The fears so characteristic of the national minorities of Central Europe may be among the motivations ...
'The Notebook' Hungarian Film By János Szász Wins Hearts At AFI Screening
- 28 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A sellout theater and applause received The Notebook (A nagy füzet) by Hungarian director János Szász at the Washington DC premises of the American Film Institute (AFI) on November 17. The Notebook is Hungary’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Academy Awards.
Euronews Opens Budapest Office
- 28 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Euronews officially opened its office in Budapest yesterday, declaring that its aim is to present the world to Hungary. Bureau chief Attila Kert told reporters on Wednesday that Euronews will bring a new quality to Hungarian television news as the channel is very different to what Hungarian viewers may be used to.
Controversial Billionaire Co-Owned Hungarian Property Firm
- 23 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- property
As founder of Glencore the fittingly named Mark Rich pioneered global commodity trading and held business interests all over the globe, with Hungary no exception. Indicted in the US for tax evasion and cutting illegal oil deals with Iran, he was a fugitive from US justice for many years before being controversially pardoned by Bill Clinton on the last day of his presidency. His death in June saw ...
Xpat Opinion: Senator Ben Cardin: Human Rights In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following remarks by Ben Cardin, senator from Maryland, were delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Friday, December 13, 2013. Senator Cardin is deeply interested in foreign affairs and sits on the Committee on Foreign Relations. He is also the co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, otherwise known as the Helsinki Commission. Senator Cardin addressed the ...
Egyptian Exhibition Reopens In The Museum Of Fine Arts In Budapest
- 14 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The newly arranged Egyptian exhibition has been opened in the Museum of Fine Arts, including new artefacts purchased through the biggest acquisition in the history of the Egyptian collection. Now, the whole ensemble contains almost 500 pieces of history.
Budapest Széll Kálmán Square ’s Rebuild Over Budget
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Rebuilding Szell Kálmán (formerly Moskva) Square in Buda is expected to end up costing up to 5 billion forints (EUR 166m) as opposed to the official 1.5 billion estimate, daily Népszabadság said on Wednesday.
Hungary Wants Access To Clean Drinking Water As Independent Development Goal
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary, as co-chair of a working group on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), wants access to drinking water to become an independent development goal, foreign ministry state secretary Péter Wintermantel said after meeting European Union development officials in Brussels.
Sziget-Related Festivals In Hungary Among The Best Of Europe
- 10 Dec 2013 8:01 AM
- entertainment
The European Festival Awards has just revealed the shortlist of the best festivals in several categories. Out of more than 360 festivals from 34 different countries, the festivals of Sziget Cultural Management: Sziget Festival, MasterCard Balaton Sound, VOLT Festival and B.my.Lake all made it to the top 10 in their categories.
Applicants For Hungarian Citizenship Have Various Motivations
- 4 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Over half a million persons have applied for Hungarian citizenship under the fast-lane procedure. “Always have a B plan!” – some of the members of the ethnic Hungarian communities beyond Hungary’s borders remind you if they speak about the fast-lane procedure to obtaining Hungarian citizenship. The fears so characteristic of the national minorities of Central Europe may be among the motivations ...
'The Notebook' Hungarian Film By János Szász Wins Hearts At AFI Screening
- 28 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A sellout theater and applause received The Notebook (A nagy füzet) by Hungarian director János Szász at the Washington DC premises of the American Film Institute (AFI) on November 17. The Notebook is Hungary’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Academy Awards.
Euronews Opens Budapest Office
- 28 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Euronews officially opened its office in Budapest yesterday, declaring that its aim is to present the world to Hungary. Bureau chief Attila Kert told reporters on Wednesday that Euronews will bring a new quality to Hungarian television news as the channel is very different to what Hungarian viewers may be used to.