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Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of A Hungarian Whistleblower
- 20 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was a month ago that András Horváth, a former employee of NAV (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal/National Office of Taxation and Customs), turned to the prosecutor’s office to report a breach of fiduciary duties committed by the top management of this 23,000-employee office. He claimed that large-scale cheating goes on with fictitious VAT reimbursement payments, especially in the case of large ...
Introduction Of Hungary's National Flag
- 20 Dec 2013 7:00 AM
- community & culture
Our national flag had also gone through a long period of development before it acquired its present form. According to chronicles, the Magyars would fight under red flags adorned with a black turul (the mythical eagle of the ancient Hungarians).
Expats In Budapest: Alina, Irina And Maria
- 19 Dec 2013 11:35 AM
- community & culture
We'd like to introduce you to three young and beautiful Russian expats living in Budapest. Since these women moved here a long time ago, they are well acquainted with Hungarian language and culture. Plus, these three are good friends. Alina, Irina, and Maria tell about their lives in the city.
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.
Hungarian Fish Consumption 1/5th Of EU Average
- 19 Dec 2013 3:00 AM
- food & drink
Hungarians consume an average of 4.5kg of fish per year, less than a fifth of the European Union average of 23kg per year. Imported fish constitute 40% of Hungarian fish consumption, compared to an average of 60% in the European Union, Ferenc Lévai, of fishing company Aranyponty, told MTI.
Third Round Of Utility Cuts Announced In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2013 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Preparations are being made for another round of public utility price reductions, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday. Speaking at an award ceremony at which participants in flood defence operations were recognised with the For a Civic Hungary Award, the Prime Minister said it is worth taking a third step in the utility charge cut programme, following the success of the first two.
Budapest Airport Signs Historic Agreement With BKK
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The leaders of Budapest Airport and the Budapest Transport Center (BKK) have signed a historic cooperation agreement that aims to improve all areas of ground transportation services to and from the airport. The document brings ground transportation services in line with the changes that have taken place in recent months in the city of Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Hungary’s State Secretary: Autonomy Is Long – Term Solution For Ethnic Hungarians
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Gaining autonomy will be the only way for the Hungarian community in Romania to solve their problems in the long run, Hungary’s state secretary for Hungarian communities abroad said in Cluj (Kolozsvár). Zsuzsanna Hungary’s heightened involvement in guaranteeing peace between the Albanian and Serbian communities of Kosovo is expected to do benefit to the co-existence of Serbians and ethnic ...
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of A Hungarian Whistleblower
- 20 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was a month ago that András Horváth, a former employee of NAV (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal/National Office of Taxation and Customs), turned to the prosecutor’s office to report a breach of fiduciary duties committed by the top management of this 23,000-employee office. He claimed that large-scale cheating goes on with fictitious VAT reimbursement payments, especially in the case of large ...
Introduction Of Hungary's National Flag
- 20 Dec 2013 7:00 AM
- community & culture
Our national flag had also gone through a long period of development before it acquired its present form. According to chronicles, the Magyars would fight under red flags adorned with a black turul (the mythical eagle of the ancient Hungarians).
Expats In Budapest: Alina, Irina And Maria
- 19 Dec 2013 11:35 AM
- community & culture
We'd like to introduce you to three young and beautiful Russian expats living in Budapest. Since these women moved here a long time ago, they are well acquainted with Hungarian language and culture. Plus, these three are good friends. Alina, Irina, and Maria tell about their lives in the city.
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.
Hungarian Fish Consumption 1/5th Of EU Average
- 19 Dec 2013 3:00 AM
- food & drink
Hungarians consume an average of 4.5kg of fish per year, less than a fifth of the European Union average of 23kg per year. Imported fish constitute 40% of Hungarian fish consumption, compared to an average of 60% in the European Union, Ferenc Lévai, of fishing company Aranyponty, told MTI.
Third Round Of Utility Cuts Announced In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2013 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Preparations are being made for another round of public utility price reductions, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday. Speaking at an award ceremony at which participants in flood defence operations were recognised with the For a Civic Hungary Award, the Prime Minister said it is worth taking a third step in the utility charge cut programme, following the success of the first two.
Budapest Airport Signs Historic Agreement With BKK
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The leaders of Budapest Airport and the Budapest Transport Center (BKK) have signed a historic cooperation agreement that aims to improve all areas of ground transportation services to and from the airport. The document brings ground transportation services in line with the changes that have taken place in recent months in the city of Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Hungary’s State Secretary: Autonomy Is Long – Term Solution For Ethnic Hungarians
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Gaining autonomy will be the only way for the Hungarian community in Romania to solve their problems in the long run, Hungary’s state secretary for Hungarian communities abroad said in Cluj (Kolozsvár). Zsuzsanna Hungary’s heightened involvement in guaranteeing peace between the Albanian and Serbian communities of Kosovo is expected to do benefit to the co-existence of Serbians and ethnic ...