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Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Women And Politics
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Since we seem to be in the swing of things, why don’t we continue with the topic of women? This time women in politics. I’m sure that you’ve all heard complaints about the number of women in the Hungarian parliament. Alas, the numbers haven’t changed in any statistically significant way in the last twenty-two years. In the first freely elected parliament, out of 386 members of the House only 28 ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Immigrants In Great Britain
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
You may recall György Matolcsy’s infamous CNN interview in which he extolled the economic achievements of the Orbán government, which adopted his “unorthodox” policies. Matolcsy’s English is somewhat halting and while he was madly looking for words to describe the glorious Hungarian situation, he stumbled upon the phrase “fairy tale.” Well, the description of Hungary as a country that lives in ...
Xpat Report: Authorities Allegedly Bribed BKV Suspect
- 24 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ernő Mesterházy, one of the main suspects in the high-profile BKV case and the former senior advisor to Gábor Demszky, said in his written statement during Thursday's hearing that the investigation authority had committed crimes during a previous hearing.
Car-Free Weekend Ahead In Budapest
- 20 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- getting around
Budapest holds its annual car-free weekend this Saturday and Sunday, banning vehicular traffic from the entire length of Andrássy út, the Chain Bridge and other major roads. Napfény utca in the Ninth District and Ferihegyi út in the 17th District will also be closed to traffic.
Orban, Varga Optimistic On IMF Loan For Hungary
- 17 Sep 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Consultations are proceeding right on schedule with negotiators of the EU and the IMF and the cabinet expects to conclude negotiations quickly, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told foreign journalists last week. Although some controversial issues remain, negotiations are going well and a precautionary loan of about €15 billion is expected, he said. A transaction tax imposed on the National Bank could ...
Xpat Opinion: Former PM Gyurcsány Begins 7-Day Hunger Strike In Budapest
- 13 Sep 2012 11:56 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the right and the left agree that former Premier Gyurcsány’s decision to start a hunger strike in protest against the government’s electoral reform is a piece of theatre which cannot be taken seriously, and will do little to mobilize the masses.
Invitation: Mahler: Inspiration & Creation Exhibition, Palace Of Arts
- 13 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The work of great artists is fed by a cornucopia of diverse sources and influences. The ouevre of Gustav Mahler is no different, imprinted as it is with with inherent influences that have been built into the fabric of his music, lending his work a unique and distinct sound.
Hindus Laud Hungary For Selecting Gypsy Maltreatment Film For Oscars
- 12 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Hindus have applauded Hungary for selecting “Csak a szél (Just The Wind)”, a disturbing film about Roma (Gypsy) killings, as country’s entry in Foreign Language Film category of next Academy Awards.
Invitation: 12th Exhibition Of ARC, Budapest, Until 23 September
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The omission of the first line from our slogan is intentional. Our purpose is to investigate whether or not this incomplete plea to God includes the key message: the fundamental ambitions, rights and dignity of the human individual. If our exhibits do reflect on this subject then we have certainly reached our purpose.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Women And Politics
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Since we seem to be in the swing of things, why don’t we continue with the topic of women? This time women in politics. I’m sure that you’ve all heard complaints about the number of women in the Hungarian parliament. Alas, the numbers haven’t changed in any statistically significant way in the last twenty-two years. In the first freely elected parliament, out of 386 members of the House only 28 ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Immigrants In Great Britain
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
You may recall György Matolcsy’s infamous CNN interview in which he extolled the economic achievements of the Orbán government, which adopted his “unorthodox” policies. Matolcsy’s English is somewhat halting and while he was madly looking for words to describe the glorious Hungarian situation, he stumbled upon the phrase “fairy tale.” Well, the description of Hungary as a country that lives in ...
Xpat Report: Authorities Allegedly Bribed BKV Suspect
- 24 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ernő Mesterházy, one of the main suspects in the high-profile BKV case and the former senior advisor to Gábor Demszky, said in his written statement during Thursday's hearing that the investigation authority had committed crimes during a previous hearing.
Car-Free Weekend Ahead In Budapest
- 20 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- getting around
Budapest holds its annual car-free weekend this Saturday and Sunday, banning vehicular traffic from the entire length of Andrássy út, the Chain Bridge and other major roads. Napfény utca in the Ninth District and Ferihegyi út in the 17th District will also be closed to traffic.
Orban, Varga Optimistic On IMF Loan For Hungary
- 17 Sep 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Consultations are proceeding right on schedule with negotiators of the EU and the IMF and the cabinet expects to conclude negotiations quickly, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told foreign journalists last week. Although some controversial issues remain, negotiations are going well and a precautionary loan of about €15 billion is expected, he said. A transaction tax imposed on the National Bank could ...
Xpat Opinion: Former PM Gyurcsány Begins 7-Day Hunger Strike In Budapest
- 13 Sep 2012 11:56 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the right and the left agree that former Premier Gyurcsány’s decision to start a hunger strike in protest against the government’s electoral reform is a piece of theatre which cannot be taken seriously, and will do little to mobilize the masses.
Invitation: Mahler: Inspiration & Creation Exhibition, Palace Of Arts
- 13 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The work of great artists is fed by a cornucopia of diverse sources and influences. The ouevre of Gustav Mahler is no different, imprinted as it is with with inherent influences that have been built into the fabric of his music, lending his work a unique and distinct sound.
Hindus Laud Hungary For Selecting Gypsy Maltreatment Film For Oscars
- 12 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Hindus have applauded Hungary for selecting “Csak a szél (Just The Wind)”, a disturbing film about Roma (Gypsy) killings, as country’s entry in Foreign Language Film category of next Academy Awards.
Invitation: 12th Exhibition Of ARC, Budapest, Until 23 September
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The omission of the first line from our slogan is intentional. Our purpose is to investigate whether or not this incomplete plea to God includes the key message: the fundamental ambitions, rights and dignity of the human individual. If our exhibits do reflect on this subject then we have certainly reached our purpose.