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Xpat Opinion: The Current Hungarian Political Scene: Three Polls Full Of Question Marks
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It just happened that the three most important polling companies–Ipsos, Medián, and Tárki–released their findings on the popularity of the parties only a few hours from each other. Ipsos and Tárki are pretty much in sync; Medián’s findings diverge from the other two.
Xpat Opinion: Remembering PM József Antall: A Hero Of Hungary’s Democracy
- 18 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the burial of József Antall, the first democratically elected prime minister of Hungary after the fall of communism. I remember well the day of his funeral, arriving as it did just a few days before Christmas. Hungary was a nation in mourning.
Smartphones To Conquer Online Shopping in Hungary, Too?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
In Hungary too, some consumers now use nothing but their mobile phones to buy goods online. Although their share is a meager 2%, the figure is expected to grow in the near future as smartphones gain ground. These devices offer varied functions and a pleasant user experience. The majority (70%) prefers computers for shopping but more and more people (7%) use both devices at an equal degree. The ...
A WWF Restoration Project In Hungary Brings Life Back To A Danube Island
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
WWF has successfully concluded its largest conservation project in Hungary which revitalised a 3 km long side arm and brought back the natural floodplain forest of Liberty Island on the Danube River. The project also contributes to securing drinking water for the citizens of Pecs and Mohacs and enhances opportunities for eco-friendly tourism and recreation in the area.
Holiday Do’s & Don’ts By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The holiday season is upon us! As our schedules and minds fill with plans for various dinner parties, family gatherings, and celebrations there’s plenty to look forward to, but the intense stress that often accompanies the holiday season is lurking around the corner. Many of us suffer from the pressure of these hectic, overscheduled, and expensive times.
A Quarter Of Hungarians Never Go To Polls
- 5 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Around 2 million people, or abound 20% of Hungarian voting-age adults, never cast their ballots and another 5-20 % stay away from one or two elections, a paper by Policy Solutions, a think-tank, shows. The most important motivation for casting ballots is ideological commitment, Tamás Boros of Policy Solutions said, commenting on the European Social Survey research conducted in 2012.
Police Arrest Suspected Menorah Vandals In Budapest
- 3 Dec 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The police have detained three young people who are believed to have vandalised menorahs set up to celebrate the Jewish holiday Chanukah chief, Péter Szijjártó, is based on mutually advantageous cooperation, Egis’s chief executive, István Hodász, said.
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: 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 ...
Xpat Opinion: The Current Hungarian Political Scene: Three Polls Full Of Question Marks
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It just happened that the three most important polling companies–Ipsos, Medián, and Tárki–released their findings on the popularity of the parties only a few hours from each other. Ipsos and Tárki are pretty much in sync; Medián’s findings diverge from the other two.
Xpat Opinion: Remembering PM József Antall: A Hero Of Hungary’s Democracy
- 18 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the burial of József Antall, the first democratically elected prime minister of Hungary after the fall of communism. I remember well the day of his funeral, arriving as it did just a few days before Christmas. Hungary was a nation in mourning.
Smartphones To Conquer Online Shopping in Hungary, Too?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
In Hungary too, some consumers now use nothing but their mobile phones to buy goods online. Although their share is a meager 2%, the figure is expected to grow in the near future as smartphones gain ground. These devices offer varied functions and a pleasant user experience. The majority (70%) prefers computers for shopping but more and more people (7%) use both devices at an equal degree. The ...
A WWF Restoration Project In Hungary Brings Life Back To A Danube Island
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
WWF has successfully concluded its largest conservation project in Hungary which revitalised a 3 km long side arm and brought back the natural floodplain forest of Liberty Island on the Danube River. The project also contributes to securing drinking water for the citizens of Pecs and Mohacs and enhances opportunities for eco-friendly tourism and recreation in the area.
Holiday Do’s & Don’ts By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The holiday season is upon us! As our schedules and minds fill with plans for various dinner parties, family gatherings, and celebrations there’s plenty to look forward to, but the intense stress that often accompanies the holiday season is lurking around the corner. Many of us suffer from the pressure of these hectic, overscheduled, and expensive times.
A Quarter Of Hungarians Never Go To Polls
- 5 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Around 2 million people, or abound 20% of Hungarian voting-age adults, never cast their ballots and another 5-20 % stay away from one or two elections, a paper by Policy Solutions, a think-tank, shows. The most important motivation for casting ballots is ideological commitment, Tamás Boros of Policy Solutions said, commenting on the European Social Survey research conducted in 2012.
Police Arrest Suspected Menorah Vandals In Budapest
- 3 Dec 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The police have detained three young people who are believed to have vandalised menorahs set up to celebrate the Jewish holiday Chanukah chief, Péter Szijjártó, is based on mutually advantageous cooperation, Egis’s chief executive, István Hodász, said.
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: 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 ...