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Liget Project Vows To Save Some Trees After Protests
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Liget project, a reconstruction of the City Park, will heed to protesters demands and leave all healthy trees in the park untouched, the technical director of project manager Városliget Zrt told free-distribution daily Lokál. The project affects about 150-200 trees out of altogether 7,000 found in the park, Attila Sághi said.
Writer Esterházy Dies At 66
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Internationally renowned novelist Péter Esterházy died of pancreatic cancer on Thursday afternoon at the age of 66, publisher Magvetõ and his family announced yesterday.
More Than 9,000 Bicycles Stolen In Hungary Last Year
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Last year, 9,056 bicycles were stolen in Hungary, daily Magyar Idok said on Thursday, citing data from the National Police Headquarters (ORFK). The number includes only those bicycles with a value over 50,000 forints (EUR 159), as the police do not keep statistics on the theft of cheaper bicycles, the paper said.
Uber Gives Up Fight, Quits Hungary
- 14 Jul 2016 12:35 PM
- getting around
U.S.-based ride-sharing service Uber said today it is leaving the Hungarian market after months of demonstrations by taxi drivers led the Hungarian government to make tough new laws regulating drivers for hire.
Reminder: XpatLoop Summer Social Event, Hilton Hotel, 14 July
- 14 Jul 2016 12:30 PM
- community & culture
You're invited to network and socialise with the international community, in the heart of the castle district - come rain or shine - whilst sipping a special selection of around 20 quality whites, rosés, and reds.
UAE To Open Embassy In Budapest Next Year
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The United Arab Emirates will open an embassy in Budapest next year, an important step in further strengthening bilateral relations, UAE’s foreign minister said in Budapest, after talks with his Hungarian counterpart. The governments of the UAE and Hungary hope to conclude several agreements this year, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan told a joint press conference with Péter Szijjártó.
Rio 2016: Hungarian Olympic Team’s Official “Anthem” Unveiled
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian team’s official song for the 2016 Rio Olympics has been officially introduced to the public on Tuesday.
“Hallhatatlanok” (“Immortals”), written by rapper Deniz – real name Dénes Rizner – is meant to relate to everyonbe who have ever done sport or merely rooted for a Hungarian Gold. The song was also played at Hungarian Olympians’ oath-taking ceremony held in the Palace of Arts, ...
Sziget Founder Opens Budapest Beach
- 14 Jul 2016 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
Károly Gerendai, founder of the Sziget Festivál, has revamped the area around Lake Lupa, a former quarry on Budapest’s northern outskirts, into a beach-like resort and watersports centre, set to officially open tonight.
EPAM Systems Plans HUF 3.6 bn Expansion, Signs Strategic Pact With Govt
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The Hungarian government signed a strategic cooperation agreement, its 69th such pact, with the US-based software developer EPAM Systems on Monday. The company will spend 3.6 billion forints (EUR 11.47m) to expand its capacity at bases in the Hungarian cities of Debrecen in the east and Szeged in the south, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced at a press conference after the signing in ...
Liget Project Vows To Save Some Trees After Protests
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Liget project, a reconstruction of the City Park, will heed to protesters demands and leave all healthy trees in the park untouched, the technical director of project manager Városliget Zrt told free-distribution daily Lokál. The project affects about 150-200 trees out of altogether 7,000 found in the park, Attila Sághi said.
Writer Esterházy Dies At 66
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Internationally renowned novelist Péter Esterházy died of pancreatic cancer on Thursday afternoon at the age of 66, publisher Magvetõ and his family announced yesterday.
More Than 9,000 Bicycles Stolen In Hungary Last Year
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Last year, 9,056 bicycles were stolen in Hungary, daily Magyar Idok said on Thursday, citing data from the National Police Headquarters (ORFK). The number includes only those bicycles with a value over 50,000 forints (EUR 159), as the police do not keep statistics on the theft of cheaper bicycles, the paper said.
Uber Gives Up Fight, Quits Hungary
- 14 Jul 2016 12:35 PM
- getting around
U.S.-based ride-sharing service Uber said today it is leaving the Hungarian market after months of demonstrations by taxi drivers led the Hungarian government to make tough new laws regulating drivers for hire.
Reminder: XpatLoop Summer Social Event, Hilton Hotel, 14 July
- 14 Jul 2016 12:30 PM
- community & culture
You're invited to network and socialise with the international community, in the heart of the castle district - come rain or shine - whilst sipping a special selection of around 20 quality whites, rosés, and reds.
UAE To Open Embassy In Budapest Next Year
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The United Arab Emirates will open an embassy in Budapest next year, an important step in further strengthening bilateral relations, UAE’s foreign minister said in Budapest, after talks with his Hungarian counterpart. The governments of the UAE and Hungary hope to conclude several agreements this year, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan told a joint press conference with Péter Szijjártó.
Rio 2016: Hungarian Olympic Team’s Official “Anthem” Unveiled
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian team’s official song for the 2016 Rio Olympics has been officially introduced to the public on Tuesday.
“Hallhatatlanok” (“Immortals”), written by rapper Deniz – real name Dénes Rizner – is meant to relate to everyonbe who have ever done sport or merely rooted for a Hungarian Gold. The song was also played at Hungarian Olympians’ oath-taking ceremony held in the Palace of Arts, ...
Sziget Founder Opens Budapest Beach
- 14 Jul 2016 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
Károly Gerendai, founder of the Sziget Festivál, has revamped the area around Lake Lupa, a former quarry on Budapest’s northern outskirts, into a beach-like resort and watersports centre, set to officially open tonight.
EPAM Systems Plans HUF 3.6 bn Expansion, Signs Strategic Pact With Govt
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The Hungarian government signed a strategic cooperation agreement, its 69th such pact, with the US-based software developer EPAM Systems on Monday. The company will spend 3.6 billion forints (EUR 11.47m) to expand its capacity at bases in the Hungarian cities of Debrecen in the east and Szeged in the south, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced at a press conference after the signing in ...