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Gyula Horn, Leader In Hungary’s Transition From Communism, Dies At 80
- 21 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Gyula Horn, a former Hungarian prime minister who helped trigger events that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall when he symbolically cut the Iron Curtain in 1989, died June 19 at a hospital in Budapest. He was 80. The government announced the death but did not disclose a cause."
Xpat Opinion: Reding Accused Of Plotting Against Hungary
- 20 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator dismisses a report in the leading pro-government daily about an alleged EU-scheme to question the legitimacy of the 2014 election, as a classical conspiracy theory. A conservative pundit, on the other hand, suggests that whatever was actually discussed, meetings of top European politicians and the business elite behind closed doors weaken the democratic image of Europe.
Hungarian Solidarity Overcoming Flood Of The Century
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Since my update last week, the Danube in northern Hungary and Budapest is receding and the high waters of the greatest flood ever recorded in Hungary are moving towards the southern borders of the country. Thanks to the hard work of more than 10 thousand emergency response unit members, policemen, firemen and army personnel, and most importantly, another 10 thousand volunteers, ...
Xpat Opinion: Days Of National Solidarity: Preparing For The Flood
- 6 Jun 2013 4:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: One of the wettest springs in a century, combined with a recent weather system that has dumped nearly a foot of rain on central Europe, is unleashing a record-breaking flood in the countries of the Danube River Basin. Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and, now, Hungary are battling the high waters.
Pálinka: The Hungarian Spirit
- 28 May 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Forget the flavored vodkas if coming to Hungary! You have to try the fruit based unique drink of the country, the pálinka, and get into the real Hungarian spirit. Let’s see what your international fellows said about pálinka last year at Sziget:
Emigration From Hungary Accelerates
- 24 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Emigration from Hungary to foreign countries accelerated in recent years, the Central Statistics Office reported in connection with a conference which began on Wednesday.
Designer Clothes For Rent In Budapest
- 23 May 2013 11:35 AM
- shopping
Renting a designer bag isn’t a striking action in a movie like Sex and the City, but to have the chance to do it Hungary, now that’s something new. The Changeroom has officially opened its doors on the 14th of May, bringing a new term into the public awareness. It is a special designer store, where you can not only buy, but rent the stylish clothes and accessories.
Hungary Must Be Taken Off The Name-And-Shame List
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Provided the European Union's decision on the EDP against Hungary is in line with its standard procedure, Hungary must be allowed to stand up from the dunce’s seat where it had been placed by former governments, Minister for National economy Mihály Varga said in an interview for political daily Magyar Hírlap.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán Apologise?
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In its first comment on the Prime Minister’s remark cautioning Germany “not to send the tanks in again”, the leading left-wing daily thinks Mr Orbán hurt Chancellor Merkel in her re-election-campaign, by providing the German Social-Democrats with arguments against her, for “cherishing such a snake in her bosom”.
Gyula Horn, Leader In Hungary’s Transition From Communism, Dies At 80
- 21 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Gyula Horn, a former Hungarian prime minister who helped trigger events that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall when he symbolically cut the Iron Curtain in 1989, died June 19 at a hospital in Budapest. He was 80. The government announced the death but did not disclose a cause."
Xpat Opinion: Reding Accused Of Plotting Against Hungary
- 20 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator dismisses a report in the leading pro-government daily about an alleged EU-scheme to question the legitimacy of the 2014 election, as a classical conspiracy theory. A conservative pundit, on the other hand, suggests that whatever was actually discussed, meetings of top European politicians and the business elite behind closed doors weaken the democratic image of Europe.
Hungarian Solidarity Overcoming Flood Of The Century
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Since my update last week, the Danube in northern Hungary and Budapest is receding and the high waters of the greatest flood ever recorded in Hungary are moving towards the southern borders of the country. Thanks to the hard work of more than 10 thousand emergency response unit members, policemen, firemen and army personnel, and most importantly, another 10 thousand volunteers, ...
Xpat Opinion: Days Of National Solidarity: Preparing For The Flood
- 6 Jun 2013 4:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: One of the wettest springs in a century, combined with a recent weather system that has dumped nearly a foot of rain on central Europe, is unleashing a record-breaking flood in the countries of the Danube River Basin. Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and, now, Hungary are battling the high waters.
Pálinka: The Hungarian Spirit
- 28 May 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Forget the flavored vodkas if coming to Hungary! You have to try the fruit based unique drink of the country, the pálinka, and get into the real Hungarian spirit. Let’s see what your international fellows said about pálinka last year at Sziget:
Emigration From Hungary Accelerates
- 24 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Emigration from Hungary to foreign countries accelerated in recent years, the Central Statistics Office reported in connection with a conference which began on Wednesday.
Designer Clothes For Rent In Budapest
- 23 May 2013 11:35 AM
- shopping
Renting a designer bag isn’t a striking action in a movie like Sex and the City, but to have the chance to do it Hungary, now that’s something new. The Changeroom has officially opened its doors on the 14th of May, bringing a new term into the public awareness. It is a special designer store, where you can not only buy, but rent the stylish clothes and accessories.
Hungary Must Be Taken Off The Name-And-Shame List
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Provided the European Union's decision on the EDP against Hungary is in line with its standard procedure, Hungary must be allowed to stand up from the dunce’s seat where it had been placed by former governments, Minister for National economy Mihály Varga said in an interview for political daily Magyar Hírlap.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán Apologise?
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In its first comment on the Prime Minister’s remark cautioning Germany “not to send the tanks in again”, the leading left-wing daily thinks Mr Orbán hurt Chancellor Merkel in her re-election-campaign, by providing the German Social-Democrats with arguments against her, for “cherishing such a snake in her bosom”.