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Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Xpat Opinion: Former Socialist-Liberal Government Spent 17 Billion On Advisers
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist suggests that the Socialist-Liberal coalition clearly channeled billions in public funds to friendly research firms.
New Racetrack In The Works In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- sport
A car and motor sport complex for hosting international races will be built in Borsod county, Magyar Hírlap reports. The 2.6 kilometre racing track will meet International Autosport Federation (FIA) and International Motorsport Federation standards, meaning that Formula One races could be held there.
Minimum Wage Hike In Hungary May Be Gradual
- 4 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
It is possible that the minimum wage will be increased only in the middle of next year in certain sectors, state news agency MTI reported from the Monday meeting of employer, employee and government representatives. The later increase would apply in low-wage industries such as textiles, agriculture and retail.
Xpat Opinion: One Day Of Unity Against Anti-Semitism In Hungary
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Columnists commenting on Sunday’s anti-Nazi demonstration wonder if the presence of both left and rightwing politicians is a harbinger of a new consensus to reject anti-Semitism. Both pro-government and left-wing pundits are skeptical about the possibility and the desirability of finding such common ground.
Hungarian Cabinet Establishes US Foundation
- 3 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet is establishing an American foundation entitled Friends of Hungary in a bid to enhance the identity of diaspora Hungarians and strengthen bonds of national unity, according to a government resolution published in official Magyar Kozlony.
Xpat Opinion: Magyar Nemzet Urges Swifter Action Against Anti-Semitism In Hungary
- 30 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The main pro-government daily castigates right-wing politicians for their mild reaction to an anti-Semitic speech by a Jobbik MP and calls on the government and the right wing in general “to wake up.”
Xpat Opinion: Café Ponyvaregény Budapest, Cosy Winter Retreat
- 29 Nov 2012 10:35 AM
- food & drink
While the maxim "There's nothing much in Buda" holds some water, it usually pours out of the mouths of Pest-dwellers who get queezy every time they get too close to the river. This is a result of budaphobia, which sets in as soon as you start renting a flat in the fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth district. The budaphobe deletes all knowledge of Buda from the memory. They don’t know where Batthyány ...
Erdei To Help Head Boxing Federation In Hungary
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
Former light-heavyweight and cruiserweight boxing champion Zsolt Erdei will work as a director at the Hungarian Boxing Federation, Magyar Hírlap reports. Erdei has a contract with promoter Lou di Bella until August with two bouts to fight before starting, federation president Sándor Csötönyi told the daily.
Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Xpat Opinion: Former Socialist-Liberal Government Spent 17 Billion On Advisers
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist suggests that the Socialist-Liberal coalition clearly channeled billions in public funds to friendly research firms.
New Racetrack In The Works In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- sport
A car and motor sport complex for hosting international races will be built in Borsod county, Magyar Hírlap reports. The 2.6 kilometre racing track will meet International Autosport Federation (FIA) and International Motorsport Federation standards, meaning that Formula One races could be held there.
Minimum Wage Hike In Hungary May Be Gradual
- 4 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
It is possible that the minimum wage will be increased only in the middle of next year in certain sectors, state news agency MTI reported from the Monday meeting of employer, employee and government representatives. The later increase would apply in low-wage industries such as textiles, agriculture and retail.
Xpat Opinion: One Day Of Unity Against Anti-Semitism In Hungary
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Columnists commenting on Sunday’s anti-Nazi demonstration wonder if the presence of both left and rightwing politicians is a harbinger of a new consensus to reject anti-Semitism. Both pro-government and left-wing pundits are skeptical about the possibility and the desirability of finding such common ground.
Hungarian Cabinet Establishes US Foundation
- 3 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet is establishing an American foundation entitled Friends of Hungary in a bid to enhance the identity of diaspora Hungarians and strengthen bonds of national unity, according to a government resolution published in official Magyar Kozlony.
Xpat Opinion: Magyar Nemzet Urges Swifter Action Against Anti-Semitism In Hungary
- 30 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The main pro-government daily castigates right-wing politicians for their mild reaction to an anti-Semitic speech by a Jobbik MP and calls on the government and the right wing in general “to wake up.”
Xpat Opinion: Café Ponyvaregény Budapest, Cosy Winter Retreat
- 29 Nov 2012 10:35 AM
- food & drink
While the maxim "There's nothing much in Buda" holds some water, it usually pours out of the mouths of Pest-dwellers who get queezy every time they get too close to the river. This is a result of budaphobia, which sets in as soon as you start renting a flat in the fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth district. The budaphobe deletes all knowledge of Buda from the memory. They don’t know where Batthyány ...
Erdei To Help Head Boxing Federation In Hungary
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
Former light-heavyweight and cruiserweight boxing champion Zsolt Erdei will work as a director at the Hungarian Boxing Federation, Magyar Hírlap reports. Erdei has a contract with promoter Lou di Bella until August with two bouts to fight before starting, federation president Sándor Csötönyi told the daily.