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Hungarain Socialist Leader: Politics Based On Hate “Dead End”
- 15 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the 10th congress of the Party of European Socialists (PES), the Hungarian Socialist Party’s leader, József Tóbiás, called the politics of hate a dead end. A migration policy based on “internal solidarity” and “shared responsibility” in the EU would lead to a good outcome, he insisted. The Socialists have a common belief that all men are created equal, and no one should be excluded on ...
International Headliners @ Essentials Festival, 25 - 28 June
- 14 Jun 2015 1:30 AM
- entertainment
Between 25 and 28 June 2015 the Hungarian capital has something special to offer festival people, as Budapest Essentials returns for the second time... Again it aims to turn the whole city into one urban festival, the programme, in summary, is a selection of everything captivating in Budapest: street food madness, vivid nightlife and cultural events on every corner in additional to the various ...
Hungarian Political Parties Comment On EP Resolution
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party labelled the resolution as a “second Tavares report”, but welcomed support from the European People’s Party. “The second Tavares report was passed only with the liberals, the left, the greens and the communists all joining forces,” Fidesz lawmaker Gergely Gulyás said, adding that his party has a clear antiimmigration stance.
Hungary Set To Adopt EU GMO Regulations First
- 11 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary could become the first EU member state to implement the union’s new directive on the possibility of restricting the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMO), a farm ministry official said. Speaking on the sidelines of the GMO-Free Europe conference in Berlin, deputy state secretary András Rácz said that aside from implementing the European Union’s directive on the possibility ...
Hungary’s Great Tokaj Wine Auction Tops € 100 000
- 8 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Bidders keen to procure their exclusive, limited Tokaji wine at the Confrérie de Tokaj’s third Great Tokaj Wine Auction on 25th April raised a final hammer price of € 100 415, continuing the upwards trend of the first two auctions (€ 67 500 in 2013, € 90 433 in 2014). An impressive three quarters of the lots were sold and several lots more than doubled. Lively bidding set Szepsy Winery’s Úrágya ...
New Rising Talents At WAMP, Erzsébet Square Budapest, 10 May
- 7 May 2015 12:00 PM
- shopping
WAMP at Erzsébet square belongs to the usual spring-summer cityscape for nearly a decade by now. Wamping can be a whole day thing to do, and it is a perfect free time activity, which is more than just simple shopping, it is also about gathering new impulses and inspiration, meeting designers, and connecting and chatting with others. WAMP is a thriving shopping and meeting point which provides an ...
Chain-Smoking On The Rise In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of chain-smokers in Hungary has increased, reports Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet. According to the data provided by the Central Statistical Office, while the number of cigarette smokers decreased from 31 percent in 2009 to 29 percent in 2014, the number of chain-smokers increased in 2014 to 28 percent of all smokers from 27 percent in 2009.
Limp Bizkit & More Big Names Just Joined Sziget Budapest Line-Up
- 16 Apr 2015 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Program announcements never stop when it comes to the Island of Freedom. The multicultural festival that is held in the middle of Budapest on an island, hosting more than 415.000 people for 7 days is a real festival holiday with non-stop parties and to-dos. This time Avicii, Limp Bizkit, Holywood Undead, The Gaslight Anthem and more acts have joined the line-up. Discounted 'Advance Round 1' ...
Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of Jobbik’s Advance In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator dismisses the interpretation that Jobbik’s success in Tapolca was an indication of the radicalisation of Hungarian voters. In unison with other left-wing and conservative columnists, he also calls on the Left to abandon liberal ideology for a social democratic vision in order to challenge Jobbik.
Hungarain Socialist Leader: Politics Based On Hate “Dead End”
- 15 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the 10th congress of the Party of European Socialists (PES), the Hungarian Socialist Party’s leader, József Tóbiás, called the politics of hate a dead end. A migration policy based on “internal solidarity” and “shared responsibility” in the EU would lead to a good outcome, he insisted. The Socialists have a common belief that all men are created equal, and no one should be excluded on ...
International Headliners @ Essentials Festival, 25 - 28 June
- 14 Jun 2015 1:30 AM
- entertainment
Between 25 and 28 June 2015 the Hungarian capital has something special to offer festival people, as Budapest Essentials returns for the second time... Again it aims to turn the whole city into one urban festival, the programme, in summary, is a selection of everything captivating in Budapest: street food madness, vivid nightlife and cultural events on every corner in additional to the various ...
Hungarian Political Parties Comment On EP Resolution
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party labelled the resolution as a “second Tavares report”, but welcomed support from the European People’s Party. “The second Tavares report was passed only with the liberals, the left, the greens and the communists all joining forces,” Fidesz lawmaker Gergely Gulyás said, adding that his party has a clear antiimmigration stance.
Hungary Set To Adopt EU GMO Regulations First
- 11 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary could become the first EU member state to implement the union’s new directive on the possibility of restricting the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMO), a farm ministry official said. Speaking on the sidelines of the GMO-Free Europe conference in Berlin, deputy state secretary András Rácz said that aside from implementing the European Union’s directive on the possibility ...
Hungary’s Great Tokaj Wine Auction Tops € 100 000
- 8 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Bidders keen to procure their exclusive, limited Tokaji wine at the Confrérie de Tokaj’s third Great Tokaj Wine Auction on 25th April raised a final hammer price of € 100 415, continuing the upwards trend of the first two auctions (€ 67 500 in 2013, € 90 433 in 2014). An impressive three quarters of the lots were sold and several lots more than doubled. Lively bidding set Szepsy Winery’s Úrágya ...
New Rising Talents At WAMP, Erzsébet Square Budapest, 10 May
- 7 May 2015 12:00 PM
- shopping
WAMP at Erzsébet square belongs to the usual spring-summer cityscape for nearly a decade by now. Wamping can be a whole day thing to do, and it is a perfect free time activity, which is more than just simple shopping, it is also about gathering new impulses and inspiration, meeting designers, and connecting and chatting with others. WAMP is a thriving shopping and meeting point which provides an ...
Chain-Smoking On The Rise In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of chain-smokers in Hungary has increased, reports Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet. According to the data provided by the Central Statistical Office, while the number of cigarette smokers decreased from 31 percent in 2009 to 29 percent in 2014, the number of chain-smokers increased in 2014 to 28 percent of all smokers from 27 percent in 2009.
Limp Bizkit & More Big Names Just Joined Sziget Budapest Line-Up
- 16 Apr 2015 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Program announcements never stop when it comes to the Island of Freedom. The multicultural festival that is held in the middle of Budapest on an island, hosting more than 415.000 people for 7 days is a real festival holiday with non-stop parties and to-dos. This time Avicii, Limp Bizkit, Holywood Undead, The Gaslight Anthem and more acts have joined the line-up. Discounted 'Advance Round 1' ...
Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of Jobbik’s Advance In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator dismisses the interpretation that Jobbik’s success in Tapolca was an indication of the radicalisation of Hungarian voters. In unison with other left-wing and conservative columnists, he also calls on the Left to abandon liberal ideology for a social democratic vision in order to challenge Jobbik.