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Solutions For English Native Speaking Children At Budapest Schools
- 25 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
The Williamsons had the great idea to give their two primary aged boys an extra language and so decided to send them to the French school. But the plan seemed to go off the rails when they realised that their children were not going to be able to continue their English language at the level they expected. Paul, father of the boys, said that “ we asked around other parents as to how they handled ...
Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) For Special Operations Forces (SOF) In Hungary
- 25 Sep 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In August, a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) for U.S. and Hungarian special operations forces (SOF) was held at the Táborfalva training range in central Hungary. As the commanders of the two NATO Ally SOF teams stressed, such joint training is essential in ensuring successful cooperation during joint missions in multinational environments. The commander of the American SOF team from ...
Invitation: 1st Chimney Cake Festival, Budapest, 11 - 13 October
- 24 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
This fall, celebrating the forthcoming 10th birthday of Vitéz Kürtős, we’ve decided to host the 1st Chimney Cake Festival, which would be an event in every respect perfect for establishing a tradition. Nowadays the chimney cake is an indispensable element of every festival and culinary event, so now it’s high time to organize a festival where the main role is played by the chimney cake.
Sauska Winery’s International Recognition Dramatizes Need For State Support To Winemaking In Hungary
- 24 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
At the Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 contest Krisztián Sauska and his winery of Villány, Baranya county, has won a gold medal. In the category of Bordeaux wines, in the subcategory of wines costing more than 5 pounds, a blended wine called Sauska Cuvée 5 2009 received the highest possible award – the first time such an honor is conferred on a Hungarian winemaker.
Hungarian Women’s Accessories Designer Wins International Accolade
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Products of the Masamod brand, designed by Virág Ildikó ERDEI have finished first in the “Oldhands” accessories category in this year’s Central European contest, entitled Gombold újra! (Rebutton!). Sponsored by the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency (HITA), next spring she can display her products in the Zip Zone Showroom of the Paris Fashion Week. Her traditional bags, hats and gloves are ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Ethics” Of A Car Accident In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today’s topic, a car accident, is not the usual fare of this blog. Admittedly, one of the people injured in the accident was the Hungarian minister of defense, Csaba Hende, but that wouldn’t be sufficient reason to blog about it. (Fortunately no one died and the minister’s Audi wasn’t even a total loss.) I decided to write about it because I think it reveals more about Hungary and Hungarians than ...
Hungarians Are Unmotivated To Study Foreign Languages
- 20 Sep 2013 7:00 AM
- community & culture
A certificate of proficiency in a foreign language can earn you a rise of HUF 40 000 in the civil service and a comparable rise in the corporate sector – we have learned from the Hungarian Professional Association of Language Schools. That having said, Hungary fares very poorly in foreign language proficiency by comparison to other countries of the European Union. A third of the population ...
Xpat Opinion: The Troubled Tobacco Shop Concessions In Hungary
- 19 Sep 2013 12:35 PM
- shopping
We haven’t talked about the tobacconist shops lately, although there is quite a bit to be said about them. First and foremost, that as the result of the newly restricted availability and the price hikes black market sales of cigarettes have soared in the last couple of months. Fewer and fewer people are buying cigarettes at the designated stores.
XpatLoop Interview: Mr. Nigel Jones, Former CEO, Tesco-Global Stores Plc.
- 19 Sep 2013 12:00 PM
Nigel Jones was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Hungary in January 2013.
Solutions For English Native Speaking Children At Budapest Schools
- 25 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
The Williamsons had the great idea to give their two primary aged boys an extra language and so decided to send them to the French school. But the plan seemed to go off the rails when they realised that their children were not going to be able to continue their English language at the level they expected. Paul, father of the boys, said that “ we asked around other parents as to how they handled ...
Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) For Special Operations Forces (SOF) In Hungary
- 25 Sep 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In August, a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) for U.S. and Hungarian special operations forces (SOF) was held at the Táborfalva training range in central Hungary. As the commanders of the two NATO Ally SOF teams stressed, such joint training is essential in ensuring successful cooperation during joint missions in multinational environments. The commander of the American SOF team from ...
Invitation: 1st Chimney Cake Festival, Budapest, 11 - 13 October
- 24 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
This fall, celebrating the forthcoming 10th birthday of Vitéz Kürtős, we’ve decided to host the 1st Chimney Cake Festival, which would be an event in every respect perfect for establishing a tradition. Nowadays the chimney cake is an indispensable element of every festival and culinary event, so now it’s high time to organize a festival where the main role is played by the chimney cake.
Sauska Winery’s International Recognition Dramatizes Need For State Support To Winemaking In Hungary
- 24 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
At the Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 contest Krisztián Sauska and his winery of Villány, Baranya county, has won a gold medal. In the category of Bordeaux wines, in the subcategory of wines costing more than 5 pounds, a blended wine called Sauska Cuvée 5 2009 received the highest possible award – the first time such an honor is conferred on a Hungarian winemaker.
Hungarian Women’s Accessories Designer Wins International Accolade
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Products of the Masamod brand, designed by Virág Ildikó ERDEI have finished first in the “Oldhands” accessories category in this year’s Central European contest, entitled Gombold újra! (Rebutton!). Sponsored by the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency (HITA), next spring she can display her products in the Zip Zone Showroom of the Paris Fashion Week. Her traditional bags, hats and gloves are ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Ethics” Of A Car Accident In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today’s topic, a car accident, is not the usual fare of this blog. Admittedly, one of the people injured in the accident was the Hungarian minister of defense, Csaba Hende, but that wouldn’t be sufficient reason to blog about it. (Fortunately no one died and the minister’s Audi wasn’t even a total loss.) I decided to write about it because I think it reveals more about Hungary and Hungarians than ...
Hungarians Are Unmotivated To Study Foreign Languages
- 20 Sep 2013 7:00 AM
- community & culture
A certificate of proficiency in a foreign language can earn you a rise of HUF 40 000 in the civil service and a comparable rise in the corporate sector – we have learned from the Hungarian Professional Association of Language Schools. That having said, Hungary fares very poorly in foreign language proficiency by comparison to other countries of the European Union. A third of the population ...
Xpat Opinion: The Troubled Tobacco Shop Concessions In Hungary
- 19 Sep 2013 12:35 PM
- shopping
We haven’t talked about the tobacconist shops lately, although there is quite a bit to be said about them. First and foremost, that as the result of the newly restricted availability and the price hikes black market sales of cigarettes have soared in the last couple of months. Fewer and fewer people are buying cigarettes at the designated stores.
XpatLoop Interview: Mr. Nigel Jones, Former CEO, Tesco-Global Stores Plc.
- 19 Sep 2013 12:00 PM
Nigel Jones was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Hungary in January 2013.