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“Pig Run” (Malac Futás) In Budapest, 2 January
- 31 Dec 2015 5:50 AM
- sport
“Pig run” is not an age-old Hungarian tradition, but a Facebook event spreading rapidly. Imre, the main organizer ran a pig-shaped lap alone in January, 2015. Now he also wants companions in the New Year. Thus the idea of the "pig run" was born. The 4,5 km-long jogging will start in front of the Erzsebet Square fountain at 9:30 am on Saturday, 2 January 2016.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: EU In Need Of Success
- 28 Dec 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If the European Union has more accomplishments than disagreements within the bloc then it has a future, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said. If, however, the community is unable to move past its disputes, the EU will require a rethink, the prime minister said in an interview to the Thursday issue of daily Magyar Idők.
Xpat Opinion: Infringement Procedure Against Hungary On Migration Laws
- 15 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist believes that if the European Union is serious about refugee rights, it should launch an infringement procedure against Germany rather than singling out Hungary. He is particularly outraged by what he describes as European Parliament Speaker Martin Schulz’s ‘diatribe against nation states.’
Hungary Puts Forward Reasons For Objection To Mandatory Quotas
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has put forward ten reasons for the abolishment of migrant resettlement quotas, the justice minister said. László Trócsányi noted that Hungary had submitted its objections to the EU quotas at the European Court on Thursday. He noted that parliament had approved a law obliging Hungary to take action against the quota system. In a 25- page document, the justice ministry advanced ten ...
Xpat Opinion: MAZSIHISZ Asks PM Orbán For Increased Protection For Hungarian Jews
- 30 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist accuses a leading Hungarian Jewish organization of helping PM Orbán’s anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim politics by requesting the Prime Minister to increase security measures aimed at protecting Hungarian Jews.
WAMP & NLCafé Winter Festival, Millenáris Budapest, 22 November
- 18 Nov 2015 8:02 AM
- shopping
At 22 November the most popular design fair of the town will be back again at Millenáris Hall B in Buda. The program on Sunday is based already on Advent, where the main partner of WAMP is the popular women portal, NLCafé. For many these few weeks before Christmas and the preparation for the holiday season are the most expected period of the year with infinite but yet joyful tasks and to do’s.
Quality Local Meat & Service 'Guaranteed' At Tesco In Hungary
- 12 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- specials
Tesco sells about 1 million kilograms of fresh meat per week in Hungary. 100% of the poultry, 90% of fish, and 60% of red meat sold nationwide are purchased from domestic suppliers. Also, a Tesco spokesperson told XpatLoop the company significantly contributes to Hungarian meat exports, providing Hungarian poultry in several of its European stores, especially in the Czech Republic and the UK. And ...
“What Do You Drink?”: Mitiszol Festival 2015, 14 November
- 12 Nov 2015 12:30 AM
- food & drink
Mitiszol? (“me-tea-sol”, meaning “what do you drink?”) is the country’s first drink festival themed around beverages made with the same philosophy: respecting nature (in many cases organic or even biodynamic farming), no additives, as little intervention and manipulation as possible during production. The result is a drink, let it be alcoholic or non-alcoholic, that not only tastes better, but is ...
US Freedom Of Religion Report Gives Mixed Assessment Of Hungary
- 15 Oct 2015 4:30 AM
- current affairs
The US Department of State’s latest report on religious freedom issued on Wednesday established that Hungary’s constitution guaranteed the freedom of religion. The report, however, made critical remarks on the deregistration of religious groups and other issues. It said that the constitution provides for freedom of religion, separates church and state, and stipulates that religious communities ...
“Pig Run” (Malac Futás) In Budapest, 2 January
- 31 Dec 2015 5:50 AM
- sport
“Pig run” is not an age-old Hungarian tradition, but a Facebook event spreading rapidly. Imre, the main organizer ran a pig-shaped lap alone in January, 2015. Now he also wants companions in the New Year. Thus the idea of the "pig run" was born. The 4,5 km-long jogging will start in front of the Erzsebet Square fountain at 9:30 am on Saturday, 2 January 2016.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: EU In Need Of Success
- 28 Dec 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If the European Union has more accomplishments than disagreements within the bloc then it has a future, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said. If, however, the community is unable to move past its disputes, the EU will require a rethink, the prime minister said in an interview to the Thursday issue of daily Magyar Idők.
Xpat Opinion: Infringement Procedure Against Hungary On Migration Laws
- 15 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist believes that if the European Union is serious about refugee rights, it should launch an infringement procedure against Germany rather than singling out Hungary. He is particularly outraged by what he describes as European Parliament Speaker Martin Schulz’s ‘diatribe against nation states.’
Hungary Puts Forward Reasons For Objection To Mandatory Quotas
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has put forward ten reasons for the abolishment of migrant resettlement quotas, the justice minister said. László Trócsányi noted that Hungary had submitted its objections to the EU quotas at the European Court on Thursday. He noted that parliament had approved a law obliging Hungary to take action against the quota system. In a 25- page document, the justice ministry advanced ten ...
Xpat Opinion: MAZSIHISZ Asks PM Orbán For Increased Protection For Hungarian Jews
- 30 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist accuses a leading Hungarian Jewish organization of helping PM Orbán’s anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim politics by requesting the Prime Minister to increase security measures aimed at protecting Hungarian Jews.
WAMP & NLCafé Winter Festival, Millenáris Budapest, 22 November
- 18 Nov 2015 8:02 AM
- shopping
At 22 November the most popular design fair of the town will be back again at Millenáris Hall B in Buda. The program on Sunday is based already on Advent, where the main partner of WAMP is the popular women portal, NLCafé. For many these few weeks before Christmas and the preparation for the holiday season are the most expected period of the year with infinite but yet joyful tasks and to do’s.
Quality Local Meat & Service 'Guaranteed' At Tesco In Hungary
- 12 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- specials
Tesco sells about 1 million kilograms of fresh meat per week in Hungary. 100% of the poultry, 90% of fish, and 60% of red meat sold nationwide are purchased from domestic suppliers. Also, a Tesco spokesperson told XpatLoop the company significantly contributes to Hungarian meat exports, providing Hungarian poultry in several of its European stores, especially in the Czech Republic and the UK. And ...
“What Do You Drink?”: Mitiszol Festival 2015, 14 November
- 12 Nov 2015 12:30 AM
- food & drink
Mitiszol? (“me-tea-sol”, meaning “what do you drink?”) is the country’s first drink festival themed around beverages made with the same philosophy: respecting nature (in many cases organic or even biodynamic farming), no additives, as little intervention and manipulation as possible during production. The result is a drink, let it be alcoholic or non-alcoholic, that not only tastes better, but is ...
US Freedom Of Religion Report Gives Mixed Assessment Of Hungary
- 15 Oct 2015 4:30 AM
- current affairs
The US Department of State’s latest report on religious freedom issued on Wednesday established that Hungary’s constitution guaranteed the freedom of religion. The report, however, made critical remarks on the deregistration of religious groups and other issues. It said that the constitution provides for freedom of religion, separates church and state, and stipulates that religious communities ...