81 result(s) for index affair
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Released In Azerbaijan After Being Transferred From Hungary
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Most commentators deplore the decision of the Hungarian government to transfer Ramil Shahib Safarov to Azerbaijan to serve his life sentence for the killing of an Armenian man in Budapest in 2004. Analysts believe Hungary should have suspected that despite Azeri assurances to the contrary, the man would be released upon his arrival in Baku.
New Canadian Ambassador For Hungary Takes Office In Budapest
- 4 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"On September 27, 2010, Canada's new Ambassador to Hungary Tamara Guttman presented her credentials to the President of Hungary Pál Schmitt at the Sándor Palace. Ms. Guttman is Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Hungarian MP Pension Loophole Sneaked Into Law
- 24 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"MPs can retire five years earlier than ordinary people and receive a pension equal to their salary due to an amendment that was buried in the 2010 Budget Act, index.hu reported Thursday.
Budapest's Oldest Synagogue To Be Reopened
- 6 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén, Foreign Minister János Martonyi, Cardinal Péter Erdő and Israeli Religious Affairs Minister Yakov Margi will be present when the nearly 190-year-old synagogue in Óbuda, the Third District, is reopened on Sunday after 50 years.
New Canadian Ambassador Appointed For Hungary
- 31 Aug 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the following diplomatic appointment: Tamara Guttman becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ms. Guttman succeeds Mr. Pierre Guimond.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Dual Citizenship Act
- 28 May 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Parliament passed an amendment motion enabling ethnic Hungarians abroad to apply for citizenship in Hungary more easily on Wednesday morning.
Hungarian Theme Park Opens In Baranya County
- 2 Apr 2010 12:04 PM
- getting around
"The world’s first historical Hungarian theme park opened in Bikal, Baranya county on Thursday. Construction of Élménybirtok cost close to Ft 2 billion.
Bajnai Orders Inquiry Into Israeli Planes
- 22 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai has ordered an immediate investigation into the appearance of two Israeli spy planes over Ferihegy airport on Wednesday.
Weekend Escape From Budapest To Copenhagen
- 10 Jul 2008 10:00 AM
- travel
The royal Danish capital has just been crowned the best city in the world for quality of life. Copenhagen grabbed top spot for its cutting-edge design credentials amongst other factors including the number of cinema screens and ease of getting a quality glass of wine at 1am.
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Released In Azerbaijan After Being Transferred From Hungary
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Most commentators deplore the decision of the Hungarian government to transfer Ramil Shahib Safarov to Azerbaijan to serve his life sentence for the killing of an Armenian man in Budapest in 2004. Analysts believe Hungary should have suspected that despite Azeri assurances to the contrary, the man would be released upon his arrival in Baku.
New Canadian Ambassador For Hungary Takes Office In Budapest
- 4 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"On September 27, 2010, Canada's new Ambassador to Hungary Tamara Guttman presented her credentials to the President of Hungary Pál Schmitt at the Sándor Palace. Ms. Guttman is Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Hungarian MP Pension Loophole Sneaked Into Law
- 24 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"MPs can retire five years earlier than ordinary people and receive a pension equal to their salary due to an amendment that was buried in the 2010 Budget Act, index.hu reported Thursday.
Budapest's Oldest Synagogue To Be Reopened
- 6 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén, Foreign Minister János Martonyi, Cardinal Péter Erdő and Israeli Religious Affairs Minister Yakov Margi will be present when the nearly 190-year-old synagogue in Óbuda, the Third District, is reopened on Sunday after 50 years.
New Canadian Ambassador Appointed For Hungary
- 31 Aug 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the following diplomatic appointment: Tamara Guttman becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ms. Guttman succeeds Mr. Pierre Guimond.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Dual Citizenship Act
- 28 May 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Parliament passed an amendment motion enabling ethnic Hungarians abroad to apply for citizenship in Hungary more easily on Wednesday morning.
Hungarian Theme Park Opens In Baranya County
- 2 Apr 2010 12:04 PM
- getting around
"The world’s first historical Hungarian theme park opened in Bikal, Baranya county on Thursday. Construction of Élménybirtok cost close to Ft 2 billion.
Bajnai Orders Inquiry Into Israeli Planes
- 22 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai has ordered an immediate investigation into the appearance of two Israeli spy planes over Ferihegy airport on Wednesday.
Weekend Escape From Budapest To Copenhagen
- 10 Jul 2008 10:00 AM
- travel
The royal Danish capital has just been crowned the best city in the world for quality of life. Copenhagen grabbed top spot for its cutting-edge design credentials amongst other factors including the number of cinema screens and ease of getting a quality glass of wine at 1am.