2,540 result(s) for hungarian opinion
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Link Between Prince Charles, Dracula?
- 29 Nov 2012 10:30 AM
- entertainment
If you thought the only Hungarian connection to vampires is Bela Lugosi, and the only vampire connection to Prince Charles is Dracula – think again. Geneologists claim the connection comes from Princess Marie of Edinburgh (cousin of Charles’ great-grandfather) who married I Ferdinand of Romania. In a video clip recently presented by Romania at the World Travel Market exhibition in London, Prince ...
Xpat Opinion: Culture War Around The Hungarian National Theatre
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A centre-right columnist welcomes the endorsement of the left-leaning director of the National Theater by a prominent right-leaning rock musician as a rare example of how to ease tensions between opposing camps.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest’s Top 5 Skating Rinks
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
By local expat Adri Bruckner: The holidays and winter wouldn’t be complete with a few rounds around a scenic skating rink, and warming up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine! Budapest has some great places for a skate, all with skate rental, lessons, opportunities to rent rinks for parties, and a good time to be had by all. I think I’ve been to every rink in the city, since I ...
Xpat Opinion: Downgrading By Standard & Poor’s Criticised In Hungary
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator calls the downgrading of Hungary’s sovereign debt by S&P “low grade entertainment”, unsubstantiated by the actual state of Hungarian public finances.
Xpat Opinion: Guessing Hungary's PM Orbán’s Strategy In Negotiations With The EU
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading pro-government daily welcomes the failure of the EU summit as a sign of democracy and good news for Hungary, while its left-wing counterpart accuses PM Orbán of selfishness. An influential economist says that although the EU’s growth forecasts are biased against Hungary, the government has to make efforts to convince Brussels anyway. An independent centrist outlet suspects that once ...
Xpat Opinion: Dürer Kert Budapest, Teenage Concert Kicks
- 27 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
More often than not, Budapest seems to slip off the radar of renowned touring acts. It’s an up-and-coming city confronted with a new found sense of capitalism. Inevitably, touring bands looking to stop where there’s an audience are starting to give Budapest the time of day and Dürer is proving to be the go-to venue.
Xpat Opinion: Latest Property Market Developments In Hungary
- 26 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- property
1% of households surveyed by the Hungarian Economic Research Institute (GKI) definitely intend to buy or build a new home in the next 12 months. This is good news because this number was merely 0.3% in the spring of 2010. The record year was early 2008 when 3% of households had such optimistic plans.
Restaurant Review: Indulging In Hooters Budapest
- 22 Nov 2012 9:35 AM
- food & drink
This week a small group of guys – a couple of expats (our Hungarian wives said we could go) and a local bloke – checked-out the Hooters restaurant at Liszt Ferenc tér. We weren't quite sure what to expect, as it turned out we had a very decent time. The place was packed on Wednesday night with a mostly male crowd, mainly respectable looking chaps in their 30's and 40's, watching football on all ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - IMF Agreement Delayed Again
- 22 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro-government columnist says that while Hungary does not need an IMF loan, negotiations should continue next year.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Link Between Prince Charles, Dracula?
- 29 Nov 2012 10:30 AM
- entertainment
If you thought the only Hungarian connection to vampires is Bela Lugosi, and the only vampire connection to Prince Charles is Dracula – think again. Geneologists claim the connection comes from Princess Marie of Edinburgh (cousin of Charles’ great-grandfather) who married I Ferdinand of Romania. In a video clip recently presented by Romania at the World Travel Market exhibition in London, Prince ...
Xpat Opinion: Culture War Around The Hungarian National Theatre
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A centre-right columnist welcomes the endorsement of the left-leaning director of the National Theater by a prominent right-leaning rock musician as a rare example of how to ease tensions between opposing camps.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest’s Top 5 Skating Rinks
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
By local expat Adri Bruckner: The holidays and winter wouldn’t be complete with a few rounds around a scenic skating rink, and warming up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine! Budapest has some great places for a skate, all with skate rental, lessons, opportunities to rent rinks for parties, and a good time to be had by all. I think I’ve been to every rink in the city, since I ...
Xpat Opinion: Downgrading By Standard & Poor’s Criticised In Hungary
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator calls the downgrading of Hungary’s sovereign debt by S&P “low grade entertainment”, unsubstantiated by the actual state of Hungarian public finances.
Xpat Opinion: Guessing Hungary's PM Orbán’s Strategy In Negotiations With The EU
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading pro-government daily welcomes the failure of the EU summit as a sign of democracy and good news for Hungary, while its left-wing counterpart accuses PM Orbán of selfishness. An influential economist says that although the EU’s growth forecasts are biased against Hungary, the government has to make efforts to convince Brussels anyway. An independent centrist outlet suspects that once ...
Xpat Opinion: Dürer Kert Budapest, Teenage Concert Kicks
- 27 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
More often than not, Budapest seems to slip off the radar of renowned touring acts. It’s an up-and-coming city confronted with a new found sense of capitalism. Inevitably, touring bands looking to stop where there’s an audience are starting to give Budapest the time of day and Dürer is proving to be the go-to venue.
Xpat Opinion: Latest Property Market Developments In Hungary
- 26 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- property
1% of households surveyed by the Hungarian Economic Research Institute (GKI) definitely intend to buy or build a new home in the next 12 months. This is good news because this number was merely 0.3% in the spring of 2010. The record year was early 2008 when 3% of households had such optimistic plans.
Restaurant Review: Indulging In Hooters Budapest
- 22 Nov 2012 9:35 AM
- food & drink
This week a small group of guys – a couple of expats (our Hungarian wives said we could go) and a local bloke – checked-out the Hooters restaurant at Liszt Ferenc tér. We weren't quite sure what to expect, as it turned out we had a very decent time. The place was packed on Wednesday night with a mostly male crowd, mainly respectable looking chaps in their 30's and 40's, watching football on all ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - IMF Agreement Delayed Again
- 22 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro-government columnist says that while Hungary does not need an IMF loan, negotiations should continue next year.