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Xpat Opinion: IMF Leaves Hungary
- 17 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator thinks it is unreasonable to replace a cheap loan with more expensive ones, therefore the government’s decision must be based on political calculations. A business news site suggests that getting rid of the IMF may prove politically profitable for the governing right wing.
Xpat Opinion: A New Chapter In The Tobacco Shop Debate In Hungary
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Left-wing and liberal commentators fulminate about the exemption of tobacco shops from the municipal ban on the sale of alcohol after 10 pm. A critical conservative blogger warns against overregulation. A pro-government columnist likens the Democratic Coalition’s initiative to paint the pavement in front of tobacco shops to Nazi practices.
Formula 1, Budapest Hungaroring, 26 - 28 July
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
The first thing to say about the Hungaroring, is that it can be phenomenally dull; at least it could be up until last year. For most of its 25+ year history on the F1 calendar, the tight and twisting bowl-shaped track on the outskirts of Budapest came with the reputation of regularly hosting complete snoozefests. As for the circuit itself, it’s more like a go-kart track than anything else. ...
Space Training Base At Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
In the framework of an international space program, the Axe Apollo Space Academy (AASA), a real Central European space academy center will be built at Sziget Festival. Here, one contestant per country will be chosen out of the 51 AXEtronaut-candidates by the end of Sziget. The best candidates will take part in the Axe Apollo global space camp in Orlando, FL, USA. 23 of those taking part in the ...
Xpat Opinion: The ‘Magyar Gárda’ Remains Illegal In Hungary
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Earlier this week, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg upheld a ruling that outlaws a civic organization called the Magyar Gárda (Hungarian Guard), a paramilitary organization of the extreme right.
A New Hungarian Badacsony-Style Dish Is Born
- 5 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The “fish-filled pasta Badacsony style” has been selected to represent the gastronomy of the Badacsony region, so the fine wines of Badacsony may finally be served with a genuine Badacsony-style dish.
Xpat Opinion: Kim Lane Scheppele: In Praise Of The Tavares Report About Hungary
- 5 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Europe acted to hold the Hungarian government to the constitutional values that it eagerly endorsed when it joined the European Union nearly a decade ago.
Tobacco Retail Awards Political In Hungary
- 28 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
The majority of Hungarians, 68%, believe that the award of tobacco retail licences was primarily based on political considerations, and that most of the winners are people linked to Fidesz, according to a Medián survey. Only 18% of respondents agreed that the best prepared people were granted the right to open tobacco retail outlets.
Fewer Employees Going On Sick Leave In Hungary
- 25 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Austerity measures introduced in recent years and rising fears for job security have lowered the amount paid to employees on sick leave by the Health Fund from Ft 97 billion in 2005 to Ft 56 billion in 2012, Világgazdaság reports.
Xpat Opinion: IMF Leaves Hungary
- 17 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator thinks it is unreasonable to replace a cheap loan with more expensive ones, therefore the government’s decision must be based on political calculations. A business news site suggests that getting rid of the IMF may prove politically profitable for the governing right wing.
Xpat Opinion: A New Chapter In The Tobacco Shop Debate In Hungary
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Left-wing and liberal commentators fulminate about the exemption of tobacco shops from the municipal ban on the sale of alcohol after 10 pm. A critical conservative blogger warns against overregulation. A pro-government columnist likens the Democratic Coalition’s initiative to paint the pavement in front of tobacco shops to Nazi practices.
Formula 1, Budapest Hungaroring, 26 - 28 July
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
The first thing to say about the Hungaroring, is that it can be phenomenally dull; at least it could be up until last year. For most of its 25+ year history on the F1 calendar, the tight and twisting bowl-shaped track on the outskirts of Budapest came with the reputation of regularly hosting complete snoozefests. As for the circuit itself, it’s more like a go-kart track than anything else. ...
Space Training Base At Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
In the framework of an international space program, the Axe Apollo Space Academy (AASA), a real Central European space academy center will be built at Sziget Festival. Here, one contestant per country will be chosen out of the 51 AXEtronaut-candidates by the end of Sziget. The best candidates will take part in the Axe Apollo global space camp in Orlando, FL, USA. 23 of those taking part in the ...
Xpat Opinion: The ‘Magyar Gárda’ Remains Illegal In Hungary
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Earlier this week, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg upheld a ruling that outlaws a civic organization called the Magyar Gárda (Hungarian Guard), a paramilitary organization of the extreme right.
A New Hungarian Badacsony-Style Dish Is Born
- 5 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The “fish-filled pasta Badacsony style” has been selected to represent the gastronomy of the Badacsony region, so the fine wines of Badacsony may finally be served with a genuine Badacsony-style dish.
Xpat Opinion: Kim Lane Scheppele: In Praise Of The Tavares Report About Hungary
- 5 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Europe acted to hold the Hungarian government to the constitutional values that it eagerly endorsed when it joined the European Union nearly a decade ago.
Tobacco Retail Awards Political In Hungary
- 28 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
The majority of Hungarians, 68%, believe that the award of tobacco retail licences was primarily based on political considerations, and that most of the winners are people linked to Fidesz, according to a Medián survey. Only 18% of respondents agreed that the best prepared people were granted the right to open tobacco retail outlets.
Fewer Employees Going On Sick Leave In Hungary
- 25 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Austerity measures introduced in recent years and rising fears for job security have lowered the amount paid to employees on sick leave by the Health Fund from Ft 97 billion in 2005 to Ft 56 billion in 2012, Világgazdaság reports.