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Govt: Brussels Refuses To Help Hungary On Migrants Where It Counts
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has rejected Hungary’s plea for financial assistance for an orphanage which caters to child migrants, a government official told Monday’s Magyar Hírlap newspaper. Bence Rétvári, parliamentary state secretary at the ministry of human resources, told the paper that Brussels “speaks of solidarity in vain” when it comes to actually contributing humanitarian aid.
Xpat Opinion: Hunvald Elected Local MSZP Chairman
- 8 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A former district mayor who is on trial for corruption has been elected chairman of the Socialist Party organisation in the neighbouring district. Commentators wonder if this is what the Socialist Party means by renewal.
Mayor: Budapest Not Ready To Set Start Date For Metro Revamp
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s municipal council has yet to set a start date for upgrading the third metro line, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. The planned duration of the project has not changed, Tarlós told a press conference, adding that delays may be avoidable.
'Bull's Blood Festival', Eger, 7 - 10 July
- 7 Jul 2016 11:50 AM
- food & drink
Egri Bikavér Festival is a celebration of the city’s famous son, it is not just an occasion for oenophiles, far from it, there are programs to keep all ages up to no good for the four days the festival lasts. Egri Bikavér or Bull’s Blood is, of course, the main attraction, almost 40 cellars will have stands at the festival serving Bikavér, and alongside them will be more than 20 local chefs ...
Hungary Opening Defence Attaché Offices In 4 European Capitals
- 7 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will open a defence attaché office in Zagreb later this year and in Bratislava, Prague and Skopje in 2017 as a way of boosting its military diplomacy, the defence minister announced. Addressing an annual meeting of defence attachés in Budapest, István Simicskó said Europe’s security environment had changed considerably in recent years.
WWF Big Jump 2016: Let’s Jump Together For The Living Rivers On 10 July
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
This Sunday, on the 10th of July, at 3pm Hungary joins the celebrations of Big Jump with the biggest splash in the region. 15 municipalities, 8 counties and 8 rivers and creeks participate in this year’s Big Jump, dedicated to the Amazon of Europe. Apart from Danube, Drava and Tisza, Szamos, Sajó, Túr and Séd creek are participating as well, while Gyermely is dedicating its Big Jump event to give ...
Interactive Tasting Games: Introducing The Taste & Play 'Wine Casino'
- 5 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- specials
"What Is Wine Casino®? To some people it is an interactive tasting. To others it is the best adult game ever! Whichever statement is true should be decided by participants after trying the games for themselves!"
Christian Democrat Scorns Soros’s Migrant Proposals
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Recent pro-migration proposals made by “currency speculator” George Soros at a hearing in Brussels would be bad for Hungarians, a co-ruling Christian Democrat lawmaker said. If Soros’s ideas were put into practice, a massive flow of migrants into the European Union and Hungary would result, István Hollik said.
Bomb Disposal Squad Killed In Action
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Four bomb disposal experts died and another sustained severe injuries when a World War II bomb exploded in the Hortobágy National Park on Friday. The four were attempting to defuse two 250kg bombs on a military shooting range near Nádudvar when one of them went off for unknown reasons.
Govt: Brussels Refuses To Help Hungary On Migrants Where It Counts
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has rejected Hungary’s plea for financial assistance for an orphanage which caters to child migrants, a government official told Monday’s Magyar Hírlap newspaper. Bence Rétvári, parliamentary state secretary at the ministry of human resources, told the paper that Brussels “speaks of solidarity in vain” when it comes to actually contributing humanitarian aid.
Xpat Opinion: Hunvald Elected Local MSZP Chairman
- 8 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A former district mayor who is on trial for corruption has been elected chairman of the Socialist Party organisation in the neighbouring district. Commentators wonder if this is what the Socialist Party means by renewal.
Mayor: Budapest Not Ready To Set Start Date For Metro Revamp
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s municipal council has yet to set a start date for upgrading the third metro line, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. The planned duration of the project has not changed, Tarlós told a press conference, adding that delays may be avoidable.
'Bull's Blood Festival', Eger, 7 - 10 July
- 7 Jul 2016 11:50 AM
- food & drink
Egri Bikavér Festival is a celebration of the city’s famous son, it is not just an occasion for oenophiles, far from it, there are programs to keep all ages up to no good for the four days the festival lasts. Egri Bikavér or Bull’s Blood is, of course, the main attraction, almost 40 cellars will have stands at the festival serving Bikavér, and alongside them will be more than 20 local chefs ...
Hungary Opening Defence Attaché Offices In 4 European Capitals
- 7 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will open a defence attaché office in Zagreb later this year and in Bratislava, Prague and Skopje in 2017 as a way of boosting its military diplomacy, the defence minister announced. Addressing an annual meeting of defence attachés in Budapest, István Simicskó said Europe’s security environment had changed considerably in recent years.
WWF Big Jump 2016: Let’s Jump Together For The Living Rivers On 10 July
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
This Sunday, on the 10th of July, at 3pm Hungary joins the celebrations of Big Jump with the biggest splash in the region. 15 municipalities, 8 counties and 8 rivers and creeks participate in this year’s Big Jump, dedicated to the Amazon of Europe. Apart from Danube, Drava and Tisza, Szamos, Sajó, Túr and Séd creek are participating as well, while Gyermely is dedicating its Big Jump event to give ...
Interactive Tasting Games: Introducing The Taste & Play 'Wine Casino'
- 5 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- specials
"What Is Wine Casino®? To some people it is an interactive tasting. To others it is the best adult game ever! Whichever statement is true should be decided by participants after trying the games for themselves!"
Christian Democrat Scorns Soros’s Migrant Proposals
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Recent pro-migration proposals made by “currency speculator” George Soros at a hearing in Brussels would be bad for Hungarians, a co-ruling Christian Democrat lawmaker said. If Soros’s ideas were put into practice, a massive flow of migrants into the European Union and Hungary would result, István Hollik said.
Bomb Disposal Squad Killed In Action
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Four bomb disposal experts died and another sustained severe injuries when a World War II bomb exploded in the Hortobágy National Park on Friday. The four were attempting to defuse two 250kg bombs on a military shooting range near Nádudvar when one of them went off for unknown reasons.