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Xpat Opinion: “Unless Blood Flows”: Human Rights Watch’s Report On Hungary
- 7 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Lately I have been struck by the high number of incidents, often resulting in death, involving relatives or people living in the same household. A daughter kills her mother, an 85-year-old former high-ranking police officer kills his 79-year-old wife, a professional soccer player kills his partner and her son in a family dispute. These are only three cases I remember from the last two weeks or so.
Xpat Opinion: Rearrangement On The Hungarian Left? It Looks Like It
- 6 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Although there are many topics we could discuss today, I would like to return to party politics. I’m interested in the analysis of intra-party developments because of my fascination with personalities and their interactions. My other reason for taking up the topic is that in my opinion we will most likely witness major changes within the democratic opposition soon.
Xpat Opinion: Political Controversy Over The Role Of Regent Miklós Horthy (1920-1944)
- 5 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Sunday marked the unveiling of a bronze bust of Admiral Miklós Horthy. The bust is located on the property of a Hungarian Reformed Church in Budapest, but it is visible from the busy Szabadság tér. The minister of the church is Lóránt Hegedüs, whose wife is a Jobbik member of parliament. This is not the first time that Hegedüs has prompted controversy with his extremist political views and ...
Seasonal Offer From Budai Gesztenyés Restaurant, Bordering Budapest & Budakeszi
- 4 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- specials
Whilst taking a walk in the Buda hills, why not visit our 111 year old restaurant in Budakeszi under the shade of large maroon trees. As you enjoy the clean air and restful atmosphere of our Mediterranean garden, we will introduce you to the culinary delights of our recently modified Hungarian gastronomy.
Hungarian Pays Romanian Fine With Coins Weighing Over A Ton
- 30 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Romanian police fined an ethnic Hungarians woman for handing out bilingual price cards to vendors in a vegetable market. An unprecedented grassroots campaign followed in which the sum of the fine was collected in penny coins – weighing more than a ton.
Xpat Opinion: Growing Troubles In Opposition Circles In Hungary
- 29 Oct 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
It was only a few days ago that the democratic opposition’s mass rally ended with a protest from the crowd itself–a demand for unity and the resultant quasi demonstration against Attila Mesterházy, chairman of MSZP.
Invitation: 2nd Annual Hooters Halloween Party, Budapest, 31 October
- 28 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
You are invited to the 2nd Annual Hooters Halloween Party. Get dressed up as we will. Choose the best Hooters girl costume. Anyone with a costume gets a free shot. Drink up and get spooky at Hooters.
Visit Budai Gesztenyés Restaurant, Bordering Budapest & Budakeszi
- 24 Oct 2013 9:50 AM
- specials
Whilst taking a walk in the Buda hills, why not visit our 111 year old restaurant in Budakeszi under the shade of large maroon trees. As you enjoy the clean air and restful atmosphere of our Mediterranean garden, we will introduce you to the culinary delights of our recently modified Hungarian gastronomy.
Invitation: IMP: Special 1930s Edition With Free Raffle, VakEgér Budapest, 30 October
- 24 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
As usual this IMP will be free, informal and everybody's welcome for this biggest Budapest expat/Erasmus/CSs/locals meet-up event. No dress code. But those who want to celebrate this pre-halloween event, come dress up as in the 1930s or 40s! :)
Xpat Opinion: “Unless Blood Flows”: Human Rights Watch’s Report On Hungary
- 7 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Lately I have been struck by the high number of incidents, often resulting in death, involving relatives or people living in the same household. A daughter kills her mother, an 85-year-old former high-ranking police officer kills his 79-year-old wife, a professional soccer player kills his partner and her son in a family dispute. These are only three cases I remember from the last two weeks or so.
Xpat Opinion: Rearrangement On The Hungarian Left? It Looks Like It
- 6 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Although there are many topics we could discuss today, I would like to return to party politics. I’m interested in the analysis of intra-party developments because of my fascination with personalities and their interactions. My other reason for taking up the topic is that in my opinion we will most likely witness major changes within the democratic opposition soon.
Xpat Opinion: Political Controversy Over The Role Of Regent Miklós Horthy (1920-1944)
- 5 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Sunday marked the unveiling of a bronze bust of Admiral Miklós Horthy. The bust is located on the property of a Hungarian Reformed Church in Budapest, but it is visible from the busy Szabadság tér. The minister of the church is Lóránt Hegedüs, whose wife is a Jobbik member of parliament. This is not the first time that Hegedüs has prompted controversy with his extremist political views and ...
Seasonal Offer From Budai Gesztenyés Restaurant, Bordering Budapest & Budakeszi
- 4 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- specials
Whilst taking a walk in the Buda hills, why not visit our 111 year old restaurant in Budakeszi under the shade of large maroon trees. As you enjoy the clean air and restful atmosphere of our Mediterranean garden, we will introduce you to the culinary delights of our recently modified Hungarian gastronomy.
Hungarian Pays Romanian Fine With Coins Weighing Over A Ton
- 30 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Romanian police fined an ethnic Hungarians woman for handing out bilingual price cards to vendors in a vegetable market. An unprecedented grassroots campaign followed in which the sum of the fine was collected in penny coins – weighing more than a ton.
Xpat Opinion: Growing Troubles In Opposition Circles In Hungary
- 29 Oct 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
It was only a few days ago that the democratic opposition’s mass rally ended with a protest from the crowd itself–a demand for unity and the resultant quasi demonstration against Attila Mesterházy, chairman of MSZP.
Invitation: 2nd Annual Hooters Halloween Party, Budapest, 31 October
- 28 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
You are invited to the 2nd Annual Hooters Halloween Party. Get dressed up as we will. Choose the best Hooters girl costume. Anyone with a costume gets a free shot. Drink up and get spooky at Hooters.
Visit Budai Gesztenyés Restaurant, Bordering Budapest & Budakeszi
- 24 Oct 2013 9:50 AM
- specials
Whilst taking a walk in the Buda hills, why not visit our 111 year old restaurant in Budakeszi under the shade of large maroon trees. As you enjoy the clean air and restful atmosphere of our Mediterranean garden, we will introduce you to the culinary delights of our recently modified Hungarian gastronomy.
Invitation: IMP: Special 1930s Edition With Free Raffle, VakEgér Budapest, 30 October
- 24 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
As usual this IMP will be free, informal and everybody's welcome for this biggest Budapest expat/Erasmus/CSs/locals meet-up event. No dress code. But those who want to celebrate this pre-halloween event, come dress up as in the 1930s or 40s! :)