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Tom Hanks To Become An Expat In Budapest
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Budapest will again host the shooting of a top-notch Hollywood movie, this time 'Inferno', a sequel to 'The Da Vinci Code'. Two-times Oscar winner Tom Hanks, who is to star in the film, is moving to Budapest for the period of shooting, tabloid news website Borsonline has reported. The movie is expected to be as action-packed and exciting as its precedessors, The Da Vinci Code and Angels and ...
Sir Ridley Scott To Give Free Lecture In Budapest
- 15 Jan 2015 2:30 AM
- community & culture
World-famous Hollywood movie director Sir Ridley Scott, who is currently shooting his latest film in Hungary, is to deliver a free lecture as a star guest at the Hungarian National Film Fund’s Master’s Course held in Budapest’s Millenáris Teátrum events hall.
Tarlós To Introduce Congestion Charge In Budapest From End-2016
- 13 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- getting around
A realistic deadline for introducing a traffic congestion charge in Budapest is the end of next year, István Tarlós, the city’s mayor, told Népszabadság in an interview. Tarlós noted that his predecessor, Gábor Demszky, had undertaken to launch a congestion charge as a condition for EU financing for the construction of the city’s fourth metro line.
Xpat Opinion: Best Bars & Clubs In Budapest
- 8 Jan 2015 10:55 AM
- entertainment
Budapest has a increasingly legendary nightlife scene. Keep in mind I do not use the word legendary lightly. This nightlife enthusiast has ransacked most of the globe in search of the best fiesta spots. The clubs/bars listed below are ones every expat and traveler alike should experience during their stay in this charming; yep sexy city.
Xpat Opinion: Waiting For Merkel
- 8 Jan 2015 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany is expected to pay a short visit to Hungary next month at a time when Hungarian-American relations are strained and when government circles consider Germany to be Hungary’s main reference point in international politics.
Ukraine Crisis Hits Tourism In Hungary
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Since the outbreak of the Russian- Ukrainian conflict earlier this year, fewer Russian tourists have visited Hungary, business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Hungary’s Jobbik Demands Govt Action On All Entry Bans
- 23 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Jobbik demands resolute action from the government in response to all cases of an entry ban by foreign countries affecting Hungarians, the radical nationalist party’s deputy leader said. István Szávay noted that several politicians of Jobbik had recently been banned from entering Romania and Ukraine without explanation.
Mayor Tarlós Proposes Trial Run For Controversial Road Toll
- 19 Dec 2014 9:35 AM
- current affairs
Budapest mayor István Tarlós and the Fidesz mayors of most districts proposed a one-year trial period for tolls on the M0 ring road at a meeting on Monday. During that period traffic should be measured on roads, and the impact of the toll should be examined, Tarlós told reporters.
Hungary’s Union Chief “Trusts In Agreement” With Govt
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A partial road-block demonstration organised by the Liga trade union umbrella organisation around the country went according to plans, István Gaskó, the union’s chief, said on Monday afternoon. Joined by several unions, Liga held the partial road blockade at altogether 54 points between 7am and 4pm in protest against government measures which the unions say are disadvantageous to employees.
Tom Hanks To Become An Expat In Budapest
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Budapest will again host the shooting of a top-notch Hollywood movie, this time 'Inferno', a sequel to 'The Da Vinci Code'. Two-times Oscar winner Tom Hanks, who is to star in the film, is moving to Budapest for the period of shooting, tabloid news website Borsonline has reported. The movie is expected to be as action-packed and exciting as its precedessors, The Da Vinci Code and Angels and ...
Sir Ridley Scott To Give Free Lecture In Budapest
- 15 Jan 2015 2:30 AM
- community & culture
World-famous Hollywood movie director Sir Ridley Scott, who is currently shooting his latest film in Hungary, is to deliver a free lecture as a star guest at the Hungarian National Film Fund’s Master’s Course held in Budapest’s Millenáris Teátrum events hall.
Tarlós To Introduce Congestion Charge In Budapest From End-2016
- 13 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- getting around
A realistic deadline for introducing a traffic congestion charge in Budapest is the end of next year, István Tarlós, the city’s mayor, told Népszabadság in an interview. Tarlós noted that his predecessor, Gábor Demszky, had undertaken to launch a congestion charge as a condition for EU financing for the construction of the city’s fourth metro line.
Xpat Opinion: Best Bars & Clubs In Budapest
- 8 Jan 2015 10:55 AM
- entertainment
Budapest has a increasingly legendary nightlife scene. Keep in mind I do not use the word legendary lightly. This nightlife enthusiast has ransacked most of the globe in search of the best fiesta spots. The clubs/bars listed below are ones every expat and traveler alike should experience during their stay in this charming; yep sexy city.
Xpat Opinion: Waiting For Merkel
- 8 Jan 2015 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany is expected to pay a short visit to Hungary next month at a time when Hungarian-American relations are strained and when government circles consider Germany to be Hungary’s main reference point in international politics.
Ukraine Crisis Hits Tourism In Hungary
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Since the outbreak of the Russian- Ukrainian conflict earlier this year, fewer Russian tourists have visited Hungary, business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Hungary’s Jobbik Demands Govt Action On All Entry Bans
- 23 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Jobbik demands resolute action from the government in response to all cases of an entry ban by foreign countries affecting Hungarians, the radical nationalist party’s deputy leader said. István Szávay noted that several politicians of Jobbik had recently been banned from entering Romania and Ukraine without explanation.
Mayor Tarlós Proposes Trial Run For Controversial Road Toll
- 19 Dec 2014 9:35 AM
- current affairs
Budapest mayor István Tarlós and the Fidesz mayors of most districts proposed a one-year trial period for tolls on the M0 ring road at a meeting on Monday. During that period traffic should be measured on roads, and the impact of the toll should be examined, Tarlós told reporters.
Hungary’s Union Chief “Trusts In Agreement” With Govt
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A partial road-block demonstration organised by the Liga trade union umbrella organisation around the country went according to plans, István Gaskó, the union’s chief, said on Monday afternoon. Joined by several unions, Liga held the partial road blockade at altogether 54 points between 7am and 4pm in protest against government measures which the unions say are disadvantageous to employees.