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Tourism Sector In Hungary Still On The Rise
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
The number of guest nights spent in Hungarian hotels and guesthouses went up by an annual 3.8% to 2,247,000 in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Tourism has proven successful as one of the driving forces of the national economy: between 1 January and 31 May, 3.4 million tourists spent a total of 7.9 million guest nights at commercial accommodation establishments.
Hungarian Minister Lázár Sceptical Of Refugee Claims
- 10 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Nine out of ten migrants arriving in Hungary are abusing refugee rights and only 10% are genuine refugees, Prime Minister’s Office chief János Lázár asserted at his weekly press briefing on Thursday. The vast majority are “economic immigrants and illegal border entrants,” he said, adding that as many as 200,000 people could arrive in Hungary.
Balaton Sound Successfully Entertaining Many Foreigners Again
- 9 Jul 2015 10:35 AM
- entertainment
Organisers expect a total of 140-150,000 visitors to attend this year’s Balaton Sound music festival in western Hungary, they said on Wednesday, the event’s first day of five. The festival is highly popular among foreigners, 60-70% of whom come from Belgium and the Netherlands, followed by festival-goers from Austria, Slovakia, Germany, Britain and Italy.
Catulli Carmina & Carmina Burana @ Margaret Island Open-Air Stage, 10 & 12 July
- 9 Jul 2015 9:06 AM
- community & culture
Performed by the Szeged Contemporary Ballet and the Dohnányi Orchestra of Budafok. Carl Orff, German composer, music teacher, and director is one of the most extraordinary figures of 20th-century music history. Dance and music are inseparable in his pedagogical work, his on-stage creations and his compositions. A large part of his work is complex, multidisciplinary creations, in which rhythm and ...
Photo Article: Heavenly Sunday Brunch @ Corso Restaurant Budapest
- 9 Jul 2015 8:16 AM
- specials
For a sumptuous Sunday afternoon, with a backdrop of amazing views over Budapest’s riverside encompassing the Chain Bridge and Royal Palace, there aren’t too many places on the banks of the Danube where you can enjoy such a fabulous experience. With a new chef and greatly enhanced range of dishes, the InterContinental Hotel's restaurant is fast becoming the first choice for brunch in Budapest.
Majority Of Foreigners In Hungary From Europe
- 7 Jul 2015 5:04 AM
- current affairs
There are currently 146,000 foreign nationals living in Hungary, over 100,000 of whom are European, the daily Napi Gazdaság reported. The peak of 206,000 foreign nationals was registered in 2011. Many have since obtained Hungarian citizenship, the paper said, citing data by the Central Statistical Office. There are far fewer Romanian, Ukrainian or Serbian passport holders thanks to Hungary’s ...
Civil Activists Thwart Attempts To Exploit Refugees In Hungary
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A glass of milk, a pair of new shoes, a couple of good words. A small group of volunteers are trying to make the situation of refugees stranded in Szeged’s train station more tolerable. Hungarian immigration authorities routinely transport registered border jumpers to the station right after the departure of the last Budapest-bound train. They were supposed to catch a train to their open refugee ...
“Europe & Hungary Are Experiencing A Refugee Crisis”
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a very real refugee crisis unfolding in Hungary, and nobody knows how long it will last. The government provides funding for everything except essentials: billions of forints squandered on billboard campaigns and a 175-kilometre border fence, while the migrant servicing system is overwhelmed. The answer has yet to be found on a European level, as well.
Embassies In Hungary Support 20th Budapest Pride
- 3 Jul 2015 10:00 AM
- community & culture
Twenty-five embassies in Hungary have expressed their support for the 20th Budapest Pride Festival in a joint statement. The embassies of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, The United Kingdom and the United States ...
Tourism Sector In Hungary Still On The Rise
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
The number of guest nights spent in Hungarian hotels and guesthouses went up by an annual 3.8% to 2,247,000 in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Tourism has proven successful as one of the driving forces of the national economy: between 1 January and 31 May, 3.4 million tourists spent a total of 7.9 million guest nights at commercial accommodation establishments.
Hungarian Minister Lázár Sceptical Of Refugee Claims
- 10 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Nine out of ten migrants arriving in Hungary are abusing refugee rights and only 10% are genuine refugees, Prime Minister’s Office chief János Lázár asserted at his weekly press briefing on Thursday. The vast majority are “economic immigrants and illegal border entrants,” he said, adding that as many as 200,000 people could arrive in Hungary.
Balaton Sound Successfully Entertaining Many Foreigners Again
- 9 Jul 2015 10:35 AM
- entertainment
Organisers expect a total of 140-150,000 visitors to attend this year’s Balaton Sound music festival in western Hungary, they said on Wednesday, the event’s first day of five. The festival is highly popular among foreigners, 60-70% of whom come from Belgium and the Netherlands, followed by festival-goers from Austria, Slovakia, Germany, Britain and Italy.
Catulli Carmina & Carmina Burana @ Margaret Island Open-Air Stage, 10 & 12 July
- 9 Jul 2015 9:06 AM
- community & culture
Performed by the Szeged Contemporary Ballet and the Dohnányi Orchestra of Budafok. Carl Orff, German composer, music teacher, and director is one of the most extraordinary figures of 20th-century music history. Dance and music are inseparable in his pedagogical work, his on-stage creations and his compositions. A large part of his work is complex, multidisciplinary creations, in which rhythm and ...
Photo Article: Heavenly Sunday Brunch @ Corso Restaurant Budapest
- 9 Jul 2015 8:16 AM
- specials
For a sumptuous Sunday afternoon, with a backdrop of amazing views over Budapest’s riverside encompassing the Chain Bridge and Royal Palace, there aren’t too many places on the banks of the Danube where you can enjoy such a fabulous experience. With a new chef and greatly enhanced range of dishes, the InterContinental Hotel's restaurant is fast becoming the first choice for brunch in Budapest.
Majority Of Foreigners In Hungary From Europe
- 7 Jul 2015 5:04 AM
- current affairs
There are currently 146,000 foreign nationals living in Hungary, over 100,000 of whom are European, the daily Napi Gazdaság reported. The peak of 206,000 foreign nationals was registered in 2011. Many have since obtained Hungarian citizenship, the paper said, citing data by the Central Statistical Office. There are far fewer Romanian, Ukrainian or Serbian passport holders thanks to Hungary’s ...
Civil Activists Thwart Attempts To Exploit Refugees In Hungary
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A glass of milk, a pair of new shoes, a couple of good words. A small group of volunteers are trying to make the situation of refugees stranded in Szeged’s train station more tolerable. Hungarian immigration authorities routinely transport registered border jumpers to the station right after the departure of the last Budapest-bound train. They were supposed to catch a train to their open refugee ...
“Europe & Hungary Are Experiencing A Refugee Crisis”
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a very real refugee crisis unfolding in Hungary, and nobody knows how long it will last. The government provides funding for everything except essentials: billions of forints squandered on billboard campaigns and a 175-kilometre border fence, while the migrant servicing system is overwhelmed. The answer has yet to be found on a European level, as well.
Embassies In Hungary Support 20th Budapest Pride
- 3 Jul 2015 10:00 AM
- community & culture
Twenty-five embassies in Hungary have expressed their support for the 20th Budapest Pride Festival in a joint statement. The embassies of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, The United Kingdom and the United States ...