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Fulbright Commission In Hungary Celebrated Its Twentieth Anniversary
- 15 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Fulbright Commission in Hungary celebrated its twentieth anniversary on Friday, May 11th with a conference focused on its vision for the future. The “Fulbright: committed to the Future” event was attended by more than 200 Fulbright Alumni, government officials and private sector supporters of the Fulbright program. The many distinguished speakers included Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos ...
New Order At Exit Festival 2012
- 11 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
EXIT Festival’s 2012 Main Stage will once again become a place where music history is made as New Order, one of the most critically acclaimed and highly influential bands of our time, will perform on Friday 13 July at the Petrovaradin Fortress which overlooks the Danube in Novi Sad - not too far from Budapest to drive. The band, which still holds the record for best-selling 12-inch single of all ...
Change Of Ministers At The Ministry Of National Resources In Hungary
- 7 May 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Orbán requested Zoltán Balog, Minister of State for Social Inclusion to head the Ministry of National Resources, after Minister for National Resources Miklós Réthelyi tendered his resignation.
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Xpat Opinion: Ukraine And Hungary: The Tymoshenko Affair
- 3 May 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Orbán have more in common than their first name. In February 2010, only a couple of months before Orbán's political triumph, Yanukovych staged a remarkable comeback, recovering from the humiliation and disgrace he suffered in Ukraine's election of 2004. According to yesterday's Economist, since his election to the presidency Yanukovych "has mauled his country's ...
Afghan Civil Society Leaders Visit Hungary
- 2 May 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
From April 18-21 Embassy Budapest hosted four Afghan civil society leaders who are experts in judicial reform, health sector reform, education policy and the rights of women and the disabled. The Afghan visitors shared their successes and explained the challenges they still face moving forward.
International Women Are Having A Ball In Budapest
- 27 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- community & culture
Tickets are now on sale for 'Saturday Night Fever' on 5 May, this year's International Women's Club of Budapest Charity Ball. Funds raised at this event will go their “Lift a Life” project which helps destitute Hungarian Families. IWC intends to help these families restart their lives in a small way, for example by providing the children with staple foods so they do not go hungry every day.
Hungarian Chief Negotiator: Talks With IMF To Last Weeks, Size Of Aid Undecided
- 26 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on financial assistance are likely to last for weeks, under the current international financial climate, Tamas Fellegi, chief negotiator for talks, told a press conference on Wednesday.
Expat To Expand Hooters In Hungary, Europe
- 19 Apr 2012 11:40 AM
- food & drink
Hooters, the U.S. restaurant chain which prides itself on its scantily clad waitresses, is coming to Budapest. The franchise is known worldwide for its female-only staff who serve chicken wings; burgers and beer while wearing tight shorts and low-cut tops. Budapest expat Alex Hemingway will oversee the hands-on operations and enlargement of Hooters here. He's excited about bringing Hooters to ...
Fulbright Commission In Hungary Celebrated Its Twentieth Anniversary
- 15 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Fulbright Commission in Hungary celebrated its twentieth anniversary on Friday, May 11th with a conference focused on its vision for the future. The “Fulbright: committed to the Future” event was attended by more than 200 Fulbright Alumni, government officials and private sector supporters of the Fulbright program. The many distinguished speakers included Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos ...
New Order At Exit Festival 2012
- 11 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
EXIT Festival’s 2012 Main Stage will once again become a place where music history is made as New Order, one of the most critically acclaimed and highly influential bands of our time, will perform on Friday 13 July at the Petrovaradin Fortress which overlooks the Danube in Novi Sad - not too far from Budapest to drive. The band, which still holds the record for best-selling 12-inch single of all ...
Change Of Ministers At The Ministry Of National Resources In Hungary
- 7 May 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Orbán requested Zoltán Balog, Minister of State for Social Inclusion to head the Ministry of National Resources, after Minister for National Resources Miklós Réthelyi tendered his resignation.
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Xpat Opinion: Ukraine And Hungary: The Tymoshenko Affair
- 3 May 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Orbán have more in common than their first name. In February 2010, only a couple of months before Orbán's political triumph, Yanukovych staged a remarkable comeback, recovering from the humiliation and disgrace he suffered in Ukraine's election of 2004. According to yesterday's Economist, since his election to the presidency Yanukovych "has mauled his country's ...
Afghan Civil Society Leaders Visit Hungary
- 2 May 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
From April 18-21 Embassy Budapest hosted four Afghan civil society leaders who are experts in judicial reform, health sector reform, education policy and the rights of women and the disabled. The Afghan visitors shared their successes and explained the challenges they still face moving forward.
International Women Are Having A Ball In Budapest
- 27 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- community & culture
Tickets are now on sale for 'Saturday Night Fever' on 5 May, this year's International Women's Club of Budapest Charity Ball. Funds raised at this event will go their “Lift a Life” project which helps destitute Hungarian Families. IWC intends to help these families restart their lives in a small way, for example by providing the children with staple foods so they do not go hungry every day.
Hungarian Chief Negotiator: Talks With IMF To Last Weeks, Size Of Aid Undecided
- 26 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on financial assistance are likely to last for weeks, under the current international financial climate, Tamas Fellegi, chief negotiator for talks, told a press conference on Wednesday.
Expat To Expand Hooters In Hungary, Europe
- 19 Apr 2012 11:40 AM
- food & drink
Hooters, the U.S. restaurant chain which prides itself on its scantily clad waitresses, is coming to Budapest. The franchise is known worldwide for its female-only staff who serve chicken wings; burgers and beer while wearing tight shorts and low-cut tops. Budapest expat Alex Hemingway will oversee the hands-on operations and enlargement of Hooters here. He's excited about bringing Hooters to ...