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Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Hungarian Cabinet Decides To Cut Utility Rates By 10%
- 7 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has asked the Development Ministry to produce ways and means of reducing gas and electricity fees by 10%, spokesman András Giró-Szász announced during a recess in yesterday’s cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his radio interview last Friday that the cabinet is looking to reduce utility costs to consumers by reducing the profits of gas and electricity distributors.
Invitation: International Geek-Together 2.0, Budapest, 13 December
- 6 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- tech
"Did you know that there are tons of foreign geeks living in Hungary? What are they doing here? Are you one of them?
Did you enjoy the first international geek-together in October? Then you should definitely join us on 13 Dec. Come and meet others and perhaps make some Hungarian friends, too."
Hungary The Guest Of Honour At The 31st Sofia International Book Fair
- 5 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The 31st Sofia International Book Fair has opened, with Hungary as the guest of honour. Tibor Navracsics, Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Administration and Justice, opened Bulgaria’s most prestigious review of the publishing and bookselling industry.
PM Meets President Of Federation Of Hungarian Jewish Religious Communities
- 4 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On Monday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received Péter Feldmájer, President of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Religious Communities (MAZSIHISZ) in his office and they discussed the situation of the Hungarian Jewish community.
Xpat Opinion: One Day Of Unity Against Anti-Semitism In Hungary
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Columnists commenting on Sunday’s anti-Nazi demonstration wonder if the presence of both left and rightwing politicians is a harbinger of a new consensus to reject anti-Semitism. Both pro-government and left-wing pundits are skeptical about the possibility and the desirability of finding such common ground.
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: 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 ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Holds Meeting With President Of The European Council
- 23 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has completed the first round of budget talks with Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, in Brussels.
Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Hungarian Cabinet Decides To Cut Utility Rates By 10%
- 7 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has asked the Development Ministry to produce ways and means of reducing gas and electricity fees by 10%, spokesman András Giró-Szász announced during a recess in yesterday’s cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his radio interview last Friday that the cabinet is looking to reduce utility costs to consumers by reducing the profits of gas and electricity distributors.
Invitation: International Geek-Together 2.0, Budapest, 13 December
- 6 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- tech
"Did you know that there are tons of foreign geeks living in Hungary? What are they doing here? Are you one of them?
Did you enjoy the first international geek-together in October? Then you should definitely join us on 13 Dec. Come and meet others and perhaps make some Hungarian friends, too."
Hungary The Guest Of Honour At The 31st Sofia International Book Fair
- 5 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The 31st Sofia International Book Fair has opened, with Hungary as the guest of honour. Tibor Navracsics, Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Administration and Justice, opened Bulgaria’s most prestigious review of the publishing and bookselling industry.
PM Meets President Of Federation Of Hungarian Jewish Religious Communities
- 4 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On Monday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received Péter Feldmájer, President of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Religious Communities (MAZSIHISZ) in his office and they discussed the situation of the Hungarian Jewish community.
Xpat Opinion: One Day Of Unity Against Anti-Semitism In Hungary
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Columnists commenting on Sunday’s anti-Nazi demonstration wonder if the presence of both left and rightwing politicians is a harbinger of a new consensus to reject anti-Semitism. Both pro-government and left-wing pundits are skeptical about the possibility and the desirability of finding such common ground.
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: 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 ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Holds Meeting With President Of The European Council
- 23 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has completed the first round of budget talks with Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, in Brussels.