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Economist Péter Róna On Hungary’s Post Election Austerity Plans
- 26 Sep 2014 5:00 AM
- business
“They need the austerity so that there is something to steal. This is the basic mechanism.” – Péter Róna, Oxford professor of economics and policy advisor to opposition party Politics Can Be Different (LMP)
Is There A Passport Mafia In Hungary? A 'Citizenship Dealer' Speaks Out
- 26 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén defended the Hungarian citizenship process yesterday after Index published a two-part exposé of Hungary’s “passport mafia” that appeared in the wake of Fidesz’s fast-tracked dual-citizenship law of 2010.
Hungarian Film Fund: Support For Depardieu Film Open Issue
- 12 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian National Film Fund said that no decision had been made yet on granting support to an international co-production starring French actor Gerard Depardieu. The Fund denied information reported by Hollywood Reporter, according to which the Hungarianscripted WW1 drama entitled It’s Showtime, Siberia! is expecting 2 million dollars from Hungary’s Film Fund.
Xpat Interview: Dr. Jennifer Walker, Freelance Writer & Journalist
- 10 Sep 2014 12:00 PM
Jennifer is an ex-nuclear physicist turned freelance travel writer and cultural journalist. Originally from the UK, Jennifer comes from a mixed background of British and Hungarian heritage. Born in Epsom, Surrey, to an English father and Hungarian mother, Jennifer grew up between East Sussex and Budapest, infusing her with a wanderlust and a fascination for other cultures.
Updated: Hungarian State Opera's New Season
- 4 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian State Opera proudly presents its new (2014/15) season. It exceeds all expectations and is worthy of any opera house or cultural institute in the world. Together with our recently reopened second venue, the Erkel Theatre, the Opera offers more programmes than ever.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...
Hungarian National Theatre Ticket Sales Off By A Third
- 25 Aug 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Ticket sales at the National Theatre (Nemzeti Szinház) fell one third in the first year of the artistic stewardship of Attila Vidnyánszky, who succeeded Róbert Alföldi in August 2013 as part of the ongoing “culture wars” waged by ruling party Fidesz against left-wing and liberal establishment figures and cultural institutions.
Xpat Opinion: St. Stephen’s Day Ruminations In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators from both right and left use the occasion of the national holiday to impose their political messages on St. Stephen’s historical contribution.
Hungary’s Defense Minister, New Gov’t Office To Oversee National Holidays
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Considering Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent pledge to create a workfare state, it may seem odd that Hungarians are to get a slew of new national holidays. However, the 11 new days “of elevated importance” will mean state-coordinated celebrations, but no extra days off work.
Economist Péter Róna On Hungary’s Post Election Austerity Plans
- 26 Sep 2014 5:00 AM
- business
“They need the austerity so that there is something to steal. This is the basic mechanism.” – Péter Róna, Oxford professor of economics and policy advisor to opposition party Politics Can Be Different (LMP)
Is There A Passport Mafia In Hungary? A 'Citizenship Dealer' Speaks Out
- 26 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén defended the Hungarian citizenship process yesterday after Index published a two-part exposé of Hungary’s “passport mafia” that appeared in the wake of Fidesz’s fast-tracked dual-citizenship law of 2010.
Hungarian Film Fund: Support For Depardieu Film Open Issue
- 12 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian National Film Fund said that no decision had been made yet on granting support to an international co-production starring French actor Gerard Depardieu. The Fund denied information reported by Hollywood Reporter, according to which the Hungarianscripted WW1 drama entitled It’s Showtime, Siberia! is expecting 2 million dollars from Hungary’s Film Fund.
Xpat Interview: Dr. Jennifer Walker, Freelance Writer & Journalist
- 10 Sep 2014 12:00 PM
Jennifer is an ex-nuclear physicist turned freelance travel writer and cultural journalist. Originally from the UK, Jennifer comes from a mixed background of British and Hungarian heritage. Born in Epsom, Surrey, to an English father and Hungarian mother, Jennifer grew up between East Sussex and Budapest, infusing her with a wanderlust and a fascination for other cultures.
Updated: Hungarian State Opera's New Season
- 4 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian State Opera proudly presents its new (2014/15) season. It exceeds all expectations and is worthy of any opera house or cultural institute in the world. Together with our recently reopened second venue, the Erkel Theatre, the Opera offers more programmes than ever.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...
Hungarian National Theatre Ticket Sales Off By A Third
- 25 Aug 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Ticket sales at the National Theatre (Nemzeti Szinház) fell one third in the first year of the artistic stewardship of Attila Vidnyánszky, who succeeded Róbert Alföldi in August 2013 as part of the ongoing “culture wars” waged by ruling party Fidesz against left-wing and liberal establishment figures and cultural institutions.
Xpat Opinion: St. Stephen’s Day Ruminations In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators from both right and left use the occasion of the national holiday to impose their political messages on St. Stephen’s historical contribution.
Hungary’s Defense Minister, New Gov’t Office To Oversee National Holidays
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Considering Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent pledge to create a workfare state, it may seem odd that Hungarians are to get a slew of new national holidays. However, the 11 new days “of elevated importance” will mean state-coordinated celebrations, but no extra days off work.