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Xpat Opinion: Laughable Hungarian Legislation Is Not Funny
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The appearance of corruption has long been a problem for this government, but in the first week of December, officials were so blatant in their efforts to circumvent scrutiny that it was almost humorous. In truth, the way these maneuvers destroy trust in our leadership is not very funny.
Hungarian Lawmakers Pass Law On VAT Cut For New Home Building
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- property
Lawmakers approved a bill to reduce value added tax (VAT) on new-build homes from 27% to 5% between 2016 and 2019. Submitted by Economy Minister Mihály Varga and cabinet chief Antal Rogán, the law states that a 5% VAT rate applies to homes built between 2016 and 2019, mainly applying to blocks of flats built in housing parks with an area of less than 150 square meters each or to standalone homes ...
Hungarian Christmas Menu (With Recipes)
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends. The families congregate around the decorated Christmas tree late in the afternoon, candles are lit and traditional Christmas carols sung, while everyone looks at the decorated presents beneath the tree, eager to locate their own. And when the joy and excitement of ...
Szaloncukor, The Hungarian Christmas Candy
- 15 Dec 2015 8:06 AM
- food & drink
From the end of November or beginning of December the Hungarian postal services send innumerable packages to addresses all over the world, because not a single Hungarian family living in the diaspora should have to miss out on the typical candy Christmas tree decoration or Hungarian szaloncukor.
Christmas Concerts At The Hungarian State Opera
- 14 Dec 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
In the final week of advent, Messiah by Händel is performed on two nights under the baton of conductor Paul Goodwin at the Opera House: on 21 December, 2015, as part of the series by the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, on 22 December as the Opera Christmas concert.
Center Of Scientific Wonders In Budapest
- 12 Dec 2015 8:03 AM
- entertainment
The Center of Scientific Wonders is not simply an exhibition, but a 1300 square-meter physics „play-house”, where over 100 exhibited games help children learn about the laws of physics in a fun and exciting way. All exhibited games are interactive installations, so you are not only allowed, but encouraged to touch, feel and try all of them.
‘Festival Of Nine Lessons @ Carols’, Budapest, 18 December
- 11 Dec 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
On Friday, 18th December, at Seven O’clock in the Evening at the Fasori Evangélikus Templom, Városligeti fasor 17. Bring Friends, Family, Neighbours. Children are most welcome. The service lasts just over one hour. A free-will offering is asked.
Help Put The Joy Into Christmas For A Hungarian Child In Need This Season
- 10 Dec 2015 8:13 AM
- community & culture
We have 140 letters from Hungarian kids in need. These kids won’t have a Christmas at all, unless we are able to help. Don’t disappoint them. They come from East-Hungary, a region where people can hardly find jobs, let along afford even the simplest of gifts for their family.
Third Of Hungarians Spend Savings On Christmas Gifts, Survey Reveals
- 10 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Technical devices are still the most popular Christmas gifts in Hungary, economic news portal vg.hu said in its latest market roundup. According to a recent survey conducted by K&H Bank, Hungarians spend 43 thousand forints (approx. €140) on average during Christmas shopping season, including 29 thousand forints spent on gifts and presents.
Xpat Opinion: Laughable Hungarian Legislation Is Not Funny
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The appearance of corruption has long been a problem for this government, but in the first week of December, officials were so blatant in their efforts to circumvent scrutiny that it was almost humorous. In truth, the way these maneuvers destroy trust in our leadership is not very funny.
Hungarian Lawmakers Pass Law On VAT Cut For New Home Building
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- property
Lawmakers approved a bill to reduce value added tax (VAT) on new-build homes from 27% to 5% between 2016 and 2019. Submitted by Economy Minister Mihály Varga and cabinet chief Antal Rogán, the law states that a 5% VAT rate applies to homes built between 2016 and 2019, mainly applying to blocks of flats built in housing parks with an area of less than 150 square meters each or to standalone homes ...
Hungarian Christmas Menu (With Recipes)
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends. The families congregate around the decorated Christmas tree late in the afternoon, candles are lit and traditional Christmas carols sung, while everyone looks at the decorated presents beneath the tree, eager to locate their own. And when the joy and excitement of ...
Szaloncukor, The Hungarian Christmas Candy
- 15 Dec 2015 8:06 AM
- food & drink
From the end of November or beginning of December the Hungarian postal services send innumerable packages to addresses all over the world, because not a single Hungarian family living in the diaspora should have to miss out on the typical candy Christmas tree decoration or Hungarian szaloncukor.
Christmas Concerts At The Hungarian State Opera
- 14 Dec 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
In the final week of advent, Messiah by Händel is performed on two nights under the baton of conductor Paul Goodwin at the Opera House: on 21 December, 2015, as part of the series by the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, on 22 December as the Opera Christmas concert.
Center Of Scientific Wonders In Budapest
- 12 Dec 2015 8:03 AM
- entertainment
The Center of Scientific Wonders is not simply an exhibition, but a 1300 square-meter physics „play-house”, where over 100 exhibited games help children learn about the laws of physics in a fun and exciting way. All exhibited games are interactive installations, so you are not only allowed, but encouraged to touch, feel and try all of them.
‘Festival Of Nine Lessons @ Carols’, Budapest, 18 December
- 11 Dec 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
On Friday, 18th December, at Seven O’clock in the Evening at the Fasori Evangélikus Templom, Városligeti fasor 17. Bring Friends, Family, Neighbours. Children are most welcome. The service lasts just over one hour. A free-will offering is asked.
Help Put The Joy Into Christmas For A Hungarian Child In Need This Season
- 10 Dec 2015 8:13 AM
- community & culture
We have 140 letters from Hungarian kids in need. These kids won’t have a Christmas at all, unless we are able to help. Don’t disappoint them. They come from East-Hungary, a region where people can hardly find jobs, let along afford even the simplest of gifts for their family.
Third Of Hungarians Spend Savings On Christmas Gifts, Survey Reveals
- 10 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Technical devices are still the most popular Christmas gifts in Hungary, economic news portal vg.hu said in its latest market roundup. According to a recent survey conducted by K&H Bank, Hungarians spend 43 thousand forints (approx. €140) on average during Christmas shopping season, including 29 thousand forints spent on gifts and presents.