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Xpat Interview: Julia von Strauss und Torney
- 25 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
I was born in a small town in the middle of Germany and after a short period when I was 16 in the far north of Germany, where I could not stand the weather and the flat land, I stayed pretty much put there (it was a nice place with lots of international students…) until I was 25 years old.
Hungary's Government Boosts Bank Tax In Effort To Meet EU Deficit Target
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy yesterday announced that the tax on banks will not be halved in 2013 and that the tax on financial transactions will be increased as part of a response to EU criticisms that he called “professionally faulty, unjustified and proof of double standards”.
Weekend Escape From Budapest To Milan
- 17 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Milan is a delightful meeting point of art, fashion, and design. It’s a tourist friendly destination, with fabulous architecture; museums; attractions, and of course a whole range of amazing shopping options. While Rome is Italy's political capital, Milan is the country's economic and financial heart, with a population of around 1.3 million. Its urban area is actually the largest in Italy - and ...
'We Care' Program At Hilton Budapest Hotel
- 26 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
What do we mean by "We care"? Exactly what we say! But the thinking behind it encapsulates the aims and endeavours of the Hilton hotels regarding environmental protection. Hilton launched its “we care” program worldwide in 2006. The directors understood that something really had to be done to prevent global warming, with its catastrophic consequences, and to protect the environment, especially in ...
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 ...
Hungarian Proposal To Ease Damage Caused By Drought
- 12 Sep 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Drought is affecting Central and Southern Europe on an unprecedented scale, causing widespread damage to crops. Hungary is therefore planning to raise the issue of assistance at the European Council meeting on 24 September.
Budapest Street Food Show, 7 - 9 September
- 6 Sep 2012 12:45 PM
- food & drink
Everyone can discover new things to appreciate in Budapest, even those living here for decades. Especially those who appreciate Hungarian street food culture, like the local sausages, kürtőskalács, lángos, and other yummy snacks you instantly fall in love with while walking the streets of Budapest. And walking a lot in Budapest is a must, there is so much to see, looking up the facades, looking ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
Xpat Report: 2012 Summer Olympics
- 25 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
With the Summer Olympics in London almost upon us, I have been trying to remember anything from past events. I would like to think that the first Olympics I remember was 1972 when swimmer Mark Spitz won 7 gold medals. However, I am probably confabulating this since I was about 5 years old and do not remember anything about the tragedy in Munich. Olga Korbut, who my dad had a massive crush on, ...
Xpat Interview: Julia von Strauss und Torney
- 25 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
I was born in a small town in the middle of Germany and after a short period when I was 16 in the far north of Germany, where I could not stand the weather and the flat land, I stayed pretty much put there (it was a nice place with lots of international students…) until I was 25 years old.
Hungary's Government Boosts Bank Tax In Effort To Meet EU Deficit Target
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy yesterday announced that the tax on banks will not be halved in 2013 and that the tax on financial transactions will be increased as part of a response to EU criticisms that he called “professionally faulty, unjustified and proof of double standards”.
Weekend Escape From Budapest To Milan
- 17 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Milan is a delightful meeting point of art, fashion, and design. It’s a tourist friendly destination, with fabulous architecture; museums; attractions, and of course a whole range of amazing shopping options. While Rome is Italy's political capital, Milan is the country's economic and financial heart, with a population of around 1.3 million. Its urban area is actually the largest in Italy - and ...
'We Care' Program At Hilton Budapest Hotel
- 26 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
What do we mean by "We care"? Exactly what we say! But the thinking behind it encapsulates the aims and endeavours of the Hilton hotels regarding environmental protection. Hilton launched its “we care” program worldwide in 2006. The directors understood that something really had to be done to prevent global warming, with its catastrophic consequences, and to protect the environment, especially in ...
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 ...
Hungarian Proposal To Ease Damage Caused By Drought
- 12 Sep 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Drought is affecting Central and Southern Europe on an unprecedented scale, causing widespread damage to crops. Hungary is therefore planning to raise the issue of assistance at the European Council meeting on 24 September.
Budapest Street Food Show, 7 - 9 September
- 6 Sep 2012 12:45 PM
- food & drink
Everyone can discover new things to appreciate in Budapest, even those living here for decades. Especially those who appreciate Hungarian street food culture, like the local sausages, kürtőskalács, lángos, and other yummy snacks you instantly fall in love with while walking the streets of Budapest. And walking a lot in Budapest is a must, there is so much to see, looking up the facades, looking ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
Xpat Report: 2012 Summer Olympics
- 25 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
With the Summer Olympics in London almost upon us, I have been trying to remember anything from past events. I would like to think that the first Olympics I remember was 1972 when swimmer Mark Spitz won 7 gold medals. However, I am probably confabulating this since I was about 5 years old and do not remember anything about the tragedy in Munich. Olga Korbut, who my dad had a massive crush on, ...