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Hungary Has An Official 'Depressing Day' Held On October 6
- 7 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, 6 October is officially the national day to be sad in Hungary. That's according to the central legislation that officially announced that the day be declared the “Day of National Mourning” since 2001. On this day in Budapest the national flag was lowered to half-mast accompanied by a military display of honours in front of the Parliament.
Gun Laws Tighten In Hungary
- 7 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government, a decree tightened regulations concerning the possession of firearms in Hungary. The move comes as a reaction to a deadly school-shooting last November, and the arrest of a university student planning a murder spree with a legally-owned handgun. Now would-be firearm owners will be compelled to undergo extensive psychological testing and spend at least three years in a ‘sport ...
Secrets Of The Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:28 AM
- getting around
According to Budapest folklore you can hear many different variations on what is hidden by the iron gates in the side of the Buda Tunnel. There is some truth in the stories about the caves in the Buda Castle: tunnels were really used by the military during the period of the Cold War. However, while the origin of the labyrinths is less dramatic, they were shaped by forces of nature.
1 In 4 Has Literacy, Numeracy Problems In Hungary
- 5 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"More than a quarter of Hungarians are unable to count or read at a reasonable level, according to a joint survey carried out by the OECD and the Canadian statistics office.
Hungarian Language Museum To Preserve The Magyar Identity
- 5 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian Language Museum, located in the tiny village of Szephalom (NE Hungary) has recently opened a permanent exhibition to showcase what it calls the “Secrets of secrets – The past, present and future of the Hungarian language.”
'Hello I Must Be Going' By Matt Ellis In Budapest
- 30 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Ten people in Hungary ranked from most to least likely to acknowledge you - 1) People in an elevator: In Hungary, very busy, business-minded people take the time to greet you in the elevator, whether you are a colleague or not. It can be confusing, especially as Hungarians say ‘hello’ when leaving.
World Music Day In Budapest & Pécs On 1 October
- 29 Sep 2010 9:35 AM
- community & culture
"Continuing the traditions of past years on October 1, the organisers of World Music Day invite the people of Budapest to take part in spontaneous music-making for pleasure. This year the European Cultural Capital has joined the initiative: at a major event they are presenting music and dance culture based on Hungarian folk music that links folks across national borders, ages and musical styles.
Palinka Is Now Tax Free In Hungary
- 29 Sep 2010 9:30 AM
- shopping
"Hungary will most likely enter the Guinness Book of Records for making the most moonshine (better known as Palinka in Hungary) after the Smallholdings and private homes have been given the green light to distill their own non-commercial amount of home palinka tax-free, as of Sept 27, 2010.
U.S. Embassy Volunteers Join Habitat For Humanity In Hungary
- 29 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Do something for others!" – Repairing Flood Damage in Miskolc with Habitat for Humanity
Hungary Has An Official 'Depressing Day' Held On October 6
- 7 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, 6 October is officially the national day to be sad in Hungary. That's according to the central legislation that officially announced that the day be declared the “Day of National Mourning” since 2001. On this day in Budapest the national flag was lowered to half-mast accompanied by a military display of honours in front of the Parliament.
Gun Laws Tighten In Hungary
- 7 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government, a decree tightened regulations concerning the possession of firearms in Hungary. The move comes as a reaction to a deadly school-shooting last November, and the arrest of a university student planning a murder spree with a legally-owned handgun. Now would-be firearm owners will be compelled to undergo extensive psychological testing and spend at least three years in a ‘sport ...
Secrets Of The Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:28 AM
- getting around
According to Budapest folklore you can hear many different variations on what is hidden by the iron gates in the side of the Buda Tunnel. There is some truth in the stories about the caves in the Buda Castle: tunnels were really used by the military during the period of the Cold War. However, while the origin of the labyrinths is less dramatic, they were shaped by forces of nature.
1 In 4 Has Literacy, Numeracy Problems In Hungary
- 5 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"More than a quarter of Hungarians are unable to count or read at a reasonable level, according to a joint survey carried out by the OECD and the Canadian statistics office.
Hungarian Language Museum To Preserve The Magyar Identity
- 5 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian Language Museum, located in the tiny village of Szephalom (NE Hungary) has recently opened a permanent exhibition to showcase what it calls the “Secrets of secrets – The past, present and future of the Hungarian language.”
'Hello I Must Be Going' By Matt Ellis In Budapest
- 30 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Ten people in Hungary ranked from most to least likely to acknowledge you - 1) People in an elevator: In Hungary, very busy, business-minded people take the time to greet you in the elevator, whether you are a colleague or not. It can be confusing, especially as Hungarians say ‘hello’ when leaving.
World Music Day In Budapest & Pécs On 1 October
- 29 Sep 2010 9:35 AM
- community & culture
"Continuing the traditions of past years on October 1, the organisers of World Music Day invite the people of Budapest to take part in spontaneous music-making for pleasure. This year the European Cultural Capital has joined the initiative: at a major event they are presenting music and dance culture based on Hungarian folk music that links folks across national borders, ages and musical styles.
Palinka Is Now Tax Free In Hungary
- 29 Sep 2010 9:30 AM
- shopping
"Hungary will most likely enter the Guinness Book of Records for making the most moonshine (better known as Palinka in Hungary) after the Smallholdings and private homes have been given the green light to distill their own non-commercial amount of home palinka tax-free, as of Sept 27, 2010.
U.S. Embassy Volunteers Join Habitat For Humanity In Hungary
- 29 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Do something for others!" – Repairing Flood Damage in Miskolc with Habitat for Humanity