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Xpat Opinion: Council Of Europe: Close Attention Rather Than Monitoring Hungary
- 27 Jun 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator finds it ironic that in the pan-European institution the Hungarian government should have been saved from humiliation by Moscow. According to his pro-government counterpart, the match ended in a draw, but the tug of war continues.
'We Love Free Budapest' - How To Enjoy Hungarian Capital For (Nearly) Nothing?
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
With temperatures in Budapest about to peak, now’s the time to enjoy the natural splendour of the city. But what if you’re a bit short on cash? No worries. Be it picnics in city parks, panoramic views, relaxing bike rides or market stalls with free nibbles, Wizz Air’s Facebook friends and Budapest’s residents show us all the best things in the city are free.
New Bills Passed On Bars, Courts & TV Switch In Hungary
- 24 Jun 2013 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Parliament voted for a tax on “ruin bars” and lowered the fees charged for removing sewage by 10% among a number of bills passed on Friday. The bill on “ruin pubs”, submitted by Fifth District mayor Antal Rogán, states that local councils may charge Ft 20 per day per customer from August 1 to businesses selling alcoholic beverages in World Heritage sites. Local councils must devote those revenues ...
Budapest Flood Damage Estimated At Ft 3bn
- 20 Jun 2013 12:45 PM
- current affairs
The lower riverside road in Buda has been re-opened to traffic, but work on cleaning the riverside road outside Parliament will continue for a few more days, Budapest mayor István Tarlós told Inforádió on Sunday. The Chain Bridge underpass on the Pest side is still under water, covering the tracks of the No. 2 tram.
Soviet Bomb Removed From Kossuth Tér In Budapest
- 20 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Part of the Parliament building had to be evacuated yesterday when a World War II Soviet bomb was discovered in Kossuth tér by construction workers.
Hungarian Government Measures To Safeguard Achievements
- 18 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian people have made tremendous efforts to end the Excessive Deficit procedure against the country, but the result “shall be upheld and protected”, and that is the reason the Government has submitted new measures in Parliament, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said, and Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga announced the concrete measures.
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Warned Would-Be Thieves
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Anyone who commits burglary during the flood could be sentenced to three to ten years in prison, Mate Kocsis, chairman of Parliament's law enforcement committee, reminded reporters. The Fidesz MP said theft in an extraordinary situation is now treated as a serious crime under tighter provisions in the criminal code that went into force last May.
Hungarian Gov Responds To Objections Of European Commission
- 10 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On 7 June at noon the Hungarian Government handed over a letter to the European Commission, in which it responded to the three questions raised by the EU body concerning the possibility to impose extraordinary taxes, the transfer of court cases and the restrictions on political advertisements – Foreign Minister János Martonyi announced on 7th June 2013.
Xpat Opinion: Council Of Europe: Close Attention Rather Than Monitoring Hungary
- 27 Jun 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator finds it ironic that in the pan-European institution the Hungarian government should have been saved from humiliation by Moscow. According to his pro-government counterpart, the match ended in a draw, but the tug of war continues.
'We Love Free Budapest' - How To Enjoy Hungarian Capital For (Nearly) Nothing?
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
With temperatures in Budapest about to peak, now’s the time to enjoy the natural splendour of the city. But what if you’re a bit short on cash? No worries. Be it picnics in city parks, panoramic views, relaxing bike rides or market stalls with free nibbles, Wizz Air’s Facebook friends and Budapest’s residents show us all the best things in the city are free.
New Bills Passed On Bars, Courts & TV Switch In Hungary
- 24 Jun 2013 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Parliament voted for a tax on “ruin bars” and lowered the fees charged for removing sewage by 10% among a number of bills passed on Friday. The bill on “ruin pubs”, submitted by Fifth District mayor Antal Rogán, states that local councils may charge Ft 20 per day per customer from August 1 to businesses selling alcoholic beverages in World Heritage sites. Local councils must devote those revenues ...
Budapest Flood Damage Estimated At Ft 3bn
- 20 Jun 2013 12:45 PM
- current affairs
The lower riverside road in Buda has been re-opened to traffic, but work on cleaning the riverside road outside Parliament will continue for a few more days, Budapest mayor István Tarlós told Inforádió on Sunday. The Chain Bridge underpass on the Pest side is still under water, covering the tracks of the No. 2 tram.
Soviet Bomb Removed From Kossuth Tér In Budapest
- 20 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Part of the Parliament building had to be evacuated yesterday when a World War II Soviet bomb was discovered in Kossuth tér by construction workers.
Hungarian Government Measures To Safeguard Achievements
- 18 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian people have made tremendous efforts to end the Excessive Deficit procedure against the country, but the result “shall be upheld and protected”, and that is the reason the Government has submitted new measures in Parliament, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said, and Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga announced the concrete measures.
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Warned Would-Be Thieves
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Anyone who commits burglary during the flood could be sentenced to three to ten years in prison, Mate Kocsis, chairman of Parliament's law enforcement committee, reminded reporters. The Fidesz MP said theft in an extraordinary situation is now treated as a serious crime under tighter provisions in the criminal code that went into force last May.
Hungarian Gov Responds To Objections Of European Commission
- 10 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On 7 June at noon the Hungarian Government handed over a letter to the European Commission, in which it responded to the three questions raised by the EU body concerning the possibility to impose extraordinary taxes, the transfer of court cases and the restrictions on political advertisements – Foreign Minister János Martonyi announced on 7th June 2013.


















