298 result(s) for four weeks
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 24 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 21 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary: First Acts Confirmed For 2013
- 10 Jan 2013 11:45 AM
- entertainment
Steve Aoki, Justice, Dada Life, Hardwell and Bloody Beetroots are definitely coming to this year’s Balaton Sound in Zamárdi, Lake Balaton, Hungary, between 11-14 July 2013.
Strike Likely At State-Run Media In Hungary
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A strike could develop in the state-run media by early January, as the Media Services and Asset Manager MTVA has failed to reach agreement with the central employee council on details of staff dismissals. In-house trade unions have formed a strike committee and are preparing to strike.
Cabinet Approves E.ON Deal & Cuts In District Heating Fees In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet confirmed plans to impose a 10% cut on district heating prices from January 1 and approved the purchase of E.ON's Hungarian gas operations, spokesman Andras Giro-Szasz announced. The cabinet last week announced a 10% reduction in rates charged to household by gas and electricity distributors.
Thirty Seconds To Mars & Queens Of The Stone Age At Volt Festival 2013 In Hungary
- 3 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Still 7 month to go before opening the gates of the 2013 VOLT Festival in Sopron but the organizers have already confirmed 5 all-star acts as an advent gift. The Telekom Main Stage will host both Thirty Seconds to Mars and Queens of the Stone Age on 3rd July! To add: great acts as Example, Jamie Woon and the Parov Stelar Band are also performing! A limited number of special Christmas tickets with ...
Keane Concert, Petőfi Hall Budapest, 30 October
- 30 Oct 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Tickets are available know we're told, and they say it may well be a sell-out gig... Following huge worldwide success with their fifth number one album 'Strangeland', Keane announced a European tour. Good news is that Budapest is among the tour stops, with Brit band Keane will play live here on October 30th, in the good old Petofi Hall.
Budapest Airport: Terminal 1 Converted Into An Event Center
- 16 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Terminal 1 at Budapest Airport has reopened, four months after its closure, after an event center has been established in the empty passenger terminal. As previously envisaged, Budapest Airport decided to maintain the condition of the valuable building, which will thus be put to use once again. The Terminal 1 Airport Event Center will host corporate and private events as of 1 October.
Qatar Airways To Start Flying To Serbia And Poland By The End Of 2012
- 17 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
Qatar Airways today announced further expansion to its European network with the launch of scheduled flights to Serbia and Poland by the end of the year taking the airline’s coverage across the Continent to 32 destinations. Services to the previously announced destination of Belgrade, capital of Serbia, have been confirmed for a November 20 start with a thrice-weekly schedule via Ankara.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 24 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 21 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary: First Acts Confirmed For 2013
- 10 Jan 2013 11:45 AM
- entertainment
Steve Aoki, Justice, Dada Life, Hardwell and Bloody Beetroots are definitely coming to this year’s Balaton Sound in Zamárdi, Lake Balaton, Hungary, between 11-14 July 2013.
Strike Likely At State-Run Media In Hungary
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A strike could develop in the state-run media by early January, as the Media Services and Asset Manager MTVA has failed to reach agreement with the central employee council on details of staff dismissals. In-house trade unions have formed a strike committee and are preparing to strike.
Cabinet Approves E.ON Deal & Cuts In District Heating Fees In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet confirmed plans to impose a 10% cut on district heating prices from January 1 and approved the purchase of E.ON's Hungarian gas operations, spokesman Andras Giro-Szasz announced. The cabinet last week announced a 10% reduction in rates charged to household by gas and electricity distributors.
Thirty Seconds To Mars & Queens Of The Stone Age At Volt Festival 2013 In Hungary
- 3 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Still 7 month to go before opening the gates of the 2013 VOLT Festival in Sopron but the organizers have already confirmed 5 all-star acts as an advent gift. The Telekom Main Stage will host both Thirty Seconds to Mars and Queens of the Stone Age on 3rd July! To add: great acts as Example, Jamie Woon and the Parov Stelar Band are also performing! A limited number of special Christmas tickets with ...
Keane Concert, Petőfi Hall Budapest, 30 October
- 30 Oct 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Tickets are available know we're told, and they say it may well be a sell-out gig... Following huge worldwide success with their fifth number one album 'Strangeland', Keane announced a European tour. Good news is that Budapest is among the tour stops, with Brit band Keane will play live here on October 30th, in the good old Petofi Hall.
Budapest Airport: Terminal 1 Converted Into An Event Center
- 16 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Terminal 1 at Budapest Airport has reopened, four months after its closure, after an event center has been established in the empty passenger terminal. As previously envisaged, Budapest Airport decided to maintain the condition of the valuable building, which will thus be put to use once again. The Terminal 1 Airport Event Center will host corporate and private events as of 1 October.
Qatar Airways To Start Flying To Serbia And Poland By The End Of 2012
- 17 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
Qatar Airways today announced further expansion to its European network with the launch of scheduled flights to Serbia and Poland by the end of the year taking the airline’s coverage across the Continent to 32 destinations. Services to the previously announced destination of Belgrade, capital of Serbia, have been confirmed for a November 20 start with a thrice-weekly schedule via Ankara.