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Hungarian Nation Celebrates The Anniversary Of The 1848 Revolution
- 17 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament on Saturday morning, as the start of state celebrations marking the anniversary of Hungary's revolution that broke out on 15 March 1848. President János Áder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér, as well as members of the Government, representatives of political parties and diplomats attended the ceremony.
Hungary On Threshold Of Becoming Proud Nation, Says PM
- 17 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary could become a country which stands on its own feet, joining the ranks of proud and successful nations, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a commemoration of the March 15 national holiday in Budapest. Hungary is on the threshold of a new era, which could make it free and strong, he said. This will help stop the demographic decline of the Hungarian population, added.
Paradise Found, In Pattaya, At Sheraton
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Update: This former Sheraton property is now called InterContinental Pattaya Resort.
You’re a busy expat, in need of some sea; sand; sun and fun. You feel like going somewhere exotic, but can only get away from work for around 10 days max. So where to go? A good answer is the Sheraton Pattaya Resort, it ticks all those boxes, and many more!
Hurts, Nero And Modestep Coming To VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2014 8:10 AM
- entertainment
With new names added to the line-up there are more than twenty international stars playing at the 22nd VOLT Festival this summer. Due to a huge demand Hurts will return this year to Sopron, while thousands are eagerly waiting for the live shows of Nero and Modestep as well. Karnivool, the chart topping Milky Chance and The Strypes – opening for the Arctic Monkeys - are also part of the program.
120th Anniversary Of New York Palace Budapest
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
The history of the New York Palace dates back to the 70s of the 19th century when a talented young man from Upper Hungary called Max Aufricht arrived to Budapest with a teacher’s diploma and a silver forint in his pocket. But his poverty was paired with immense ambition; he obtained a doctoral degree in law and learned French.
Xpat Opinion: Zuschlag Accuses Hungary’s Socialists And Gyurcsány
- 11 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the revelations of a former Socialist MP ,who served six years in prison for corruption, are extremely painful for the Left. Left-wing authors add however, that they believe the claims have been fabricated for propaganda purposes.
Russian Gas Supplies To Hungary Undisturbed
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Uninterrupted natural gas supplies to Hungary are guaranteed by effective international agreements, Hungarian energy company MVM said. Earlier in the day, Russia’s gas company Gazprom threatened to stop gas exports to Ukraine unless that country settled its gas payments.
Xpat Opinion: What’s Going On Here? About The New Hungarian Electoral System
- 4 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The media monitors at a Hungarian-language news site called Galamus have stumbled across something truly extraordinary. On 27 February, Galamus published an article allegedly written by Kim Lane Scheppele about the new Hungarian electoral system. (It’s full of the usual slanted information, but more on the content another time.) More precisely, the Galamus article is supposedly the ...
New Names In The Sziget In Budapest Festival Line-Up
- 28 Feb 2014 1:00 AM
- entertainment
The organizers of Sziget have announced a new list of names, already confirmed for the 2014 event. At the ‘Island of Freedom’ The Prodigy, Lily Allen, Ska-P and La Roux will also perform. Sziget Festival is held between 11-18 August.
Hungarian Nation Celebrates The Anniversary Of The 1848 Revolution
- 17 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament on Saturday morning, as the start of state celebrations marking the anniversary of Hungary's revolution that broke out on 15 March 1848. President János Áder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér, as well as members of the Government, representatives of political parties and diplomats attended the ceremony.
Hungary On Threshold Of Becoming Proud Nation, Says PM
- 17 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary could become a country which stands on its own feet, joining the ranks of proud and successful nations, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a commemoration of the March 15 national holiday in Budapest. Hungary is on the threshold of a new era, which could make it free and strong, he said. This will help stop the demographic decline of the Hungarian population, added.
Paradise Found, In Pattaya, At Sheraton
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Update: This former Sheraton property is now called InterContinental Pattaya Resort.
You’re a busy expat, in need of some sea; sand; sun and fun. You feel like going somewhere exotic, but can only get away from work for around 10 days max. So where to go? A good answer is the Sheraton Pattaya Resort, it ticks all those boxes, and many more!
Hurts, Nero And Modestep Coming To VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2014 8:10 AM
- entertainment
With new names added to the line-up there are more than twenty international stars playing at the 22nd VOLT Festival this summer. Due to a huge demand Hurts will return this year to Sopron, while thousands are eagerly waiting for the live shows of Nero and Modestep as well. Karnivool, the chart topping Milky Chance and The Strypes – opening for the Arctic Monkeys - are also part of the program.
120th Anniversary Of New York Palace Budapest
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
The history of the New York Palace dates back to the 70s of the 19th century when a talented young man from Upper Hungary called Max Aufricht arrived to Budapest with a teacher’s diploma and a silver forint in his pocket. But his poverty was paired with immense ambition; he obtained a doctoral degree in law and learned French.
Xpat Opinion: Zuschlag Accuses Hungary’s Socialists And Gyurcsány
- 11 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the revelations of a former Socialist MP ,who served six years in prison for corruption, are extremely painful for the Left. Left-wing authors add however, that they believe the claims have been fabricated for propaganda purposes.
Russian Gas Supplies To Hungary Undisturbed
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Uninterrupted natural gas supplies to Hungary are guaranteed by effective international agreements, Hungarian energy company MVM said. Earlier in the day, Russia’s gas company Gazprom threatened to stop gas exports to Ukraine unless that country settled its gas payments.
Xpat Opinion: What’s Going On Here? About The New Hungarian Electoral System
- 4 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The media monitors at a Hungarian-language news site called Galamus have stumbled across something truly extraordinary. On 27 February, Galamus published an article allegedly written by Kim Lane Scheppele about the new Hungarian electoral system. (It’s full of the usual slanted information, but more on the content another time.) More precisely, the Galamus article is supposedly the ...
New Names In The Sziget In Budapest Festival Line-Up
- 28 Feb 2014 1:00 AM
- entertainment
The organizers of Sziget have announced a new list of names, already confirmed for the 2014 event. At the ‘Island of Freedom’ The Prodigy, Lily Allen, Ska-P and La Roux will also perform. Sziget Festival is held between 11-18 August.