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Xpat Opinion: Unintended Consequences Of Expanding Hungarian Citizenship
- 17 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has been actively recruiting new citizens from the neighboring countries, presumably to add to their vote total at the next national election. In order to be eligible for citizenship a person must have at least one ancestor who was a Hungarian citizen. He must also have some knowledge of the Hungarian language.
Xpat Opinion: Inflation Hits Record Low In Hungary
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
As the inflation rate slows to a 39 year low, a left-wing commentator warns of the dangers of prices kept artificially low. A conservative columnist, on the other hand, believes that price stability and the increase in disposable incomes adds up to good news for the economy.
Endless Eateries In Budapest
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
It is no joke when someone says there is food around every corner in Budapest. Anywhere and everywhere you turn there are endless smells, tastes, and sights to please your appetite. This could easily be classified as one of the many lures of the city of Budapest. Every traveler, no matter how far they’ve hiked can happily find a restaurant to suit their needs. The temptation to indulge in this ...
Invitation: North American Women’s Association Monthly Meeting, Budapest, 20 Nov
- 14 Nov 2013 8:03 AM
- community & culture
Enjoy this time to visit with all your NAWA friends and do a little Christmas shopping – all while helping your local community! This year, in the spirit of charity, we will use this time to prepare all the gifts that we will be distributing to the seniors and orphans at Mikulas time (December 4th, 5th and 6th).
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Erkel Theatre Budapest Is Officially Open Again
- 8 Nov 2013 11:59 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, on 7 November 2013 - the birthday of the great Hungarian composer Ferenc Erkel appointed as the Day of Hungarian Opera from now on - the Erkel Theatre officially reopened. Tomorrow on 9 November the venue’s first première night will take place with a performance of the one of the world’s most famous Hungarian operas, Béla Bartók’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, together on the same evening ...
Strategic Partnership Agreement Signed With Telenor In Hungary
- 8 Nov 2013 11:51 AM
- tech
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a strategic partnership agreement with Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor’s Executive Vice President Kjell-Morten Johnsen on Tuesday. The ceremony was also attended by Norwegian Ambassador to Hungary Tove Skarstein.
Hungary’s National Bank MNB Sees Bank Consolidation Ahead
- 8 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The three biggest risks facing the bank sector are the tight lending conditions for companies, high household debts and the continuing low profitability of the sector, the MNB writes in its latest Financial Stability Report.
Xpat Report: Budapest Bonfire Party For Charity
- 8 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Thank you so much for all the help! It was a fantastic evening, very well organized, with great people and a brilliant atmosphere." This feedback from the Csodalámpa Foundation is for everyone at the XpatLoop event on Monday 4 November. Together around 200 Xpats (expats + locals) united to help children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, raising nearly 1 million forints for this ‘Wish ...
Xpat Opinion: Unintended Consequences Of Expanding Hungarian Citizenship
- 17 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has been actively recruiting new citizens from the neighboring countries, presumably to add to their vote total at the next national election. In order to be eligible for citizenship a person must have at least one ancestor who was a Hungarian citizen. He must also have some knowledge of the Hungarian language.
Xpat Opinion: Inflation Hits Record Low In Hungary
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
As the inflation rate slows to a 39 year low, a left-wing commentator warns of the dangers of prices kept artificially low. A conservative columnist, on the other hand, believes that price stability and the increase in disposable incomes adds up to good news for the economy.
Endless Eateries In Budapest
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
It is no joke when someone says there is food around every corner in Budapest. Anywhere and everywhere you turn there are endless smells, tastes, and sights to please your appetite. This could easily be classified as one of the many lures of the city of Budapest. Every traveler, no matter how far they’ve hiked can happily find a restaurant to suit their needs. The temptation to indulge in this ...
Invitation: North American Women’s Association Monthly Meeting, Budapest, 20 Nov
- 14 Nov 2013 8:03 AM
- community & culture
Enjoy this time to visit with all your NAWA friends and do a little Christmas shopping – all while helping your local community! This year, in the spirit of charity, we will use this time to prepare all the gifts that we will be distributing to the seniors and orphans at Mikulas time (December 4th, 5th and 6th).
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Erkel Theatre Budapest Is Officially Open Again
- 8 Nov 2013 11:59 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, on 7 November 2013 - the birthday of the great Hungarian composer Ferenc Erkel appointed as the Day of Hungarian Opera from now on - the Erkel Theatre officially reopened. Tomorrow on 9 November the venue’s first première night will take place with a performance of the one of the world’s most famous Hungarian operas, Béla Bartók’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, together on the same evening ...
Strategic Partnership Agreement Signed With Telenor In Hungary
- 8 Nov 2013 11:51 AM
- tech
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a strategic partnership agreement with Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor’s Executive Vice President Kjell-Morten Johnsen on Tuesday. The ceremony was also attended by Norwegian Ambassador to Hungary Tove Skarstein.
Hungary’s National Bank MNB Sees Bank Consolidation Ahead
- 8 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The three biggest risks facing the bank sector are the tight lending conditions for companies, high household debts and the continuing low profitability of the sector, the MNB writes in its latest Financial Stability Report.
Xpat Report: Budapest Bonfire Party For Charity
- 8 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Thank you so much for all the help! It was a fantastic evening, very well organized, with great people and a brilliant atmosphere." This feedback from the Csodalámpa Foundation is for everyone at the XpatLoop event on Monday 4 November. Together around 200 Xpats (expats + locals) united to help children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, raising nearly 1 million forints for this ‘Wish ...