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Hungary's Balaton Swim Set For 4 July
- 3 Jul 2015 12:40 PM
- sport
The annual swim across Lake Balaton between Révfülöp and Balatonboglár will be staged on Saturday, for the 33rd time. Organisers said that they expect thousands again to cover the 5.2km distance. Good weather is forecast, but organisers will make a final decision at noon on Thursday.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Receives Special Status In EU Migrant Quota System
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The EU summit shifted from mandatory to voluntary migrant quotas, and granted Hungary special treatment. Commentators disagree on whether or not the Prime Minister managed to convince the European Union of Hungary’s migration needs.
Hungary Will Protect Europe’s External Borders From Illegal Migrants
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian government: Illegal immigration is a crime, and Hungary will not allow crimes to be committed on its borders. It will therefore protect its own, and thereby Europe’s external borders, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated at a press conference held in Bratislava after the summit of Prime Ministers of the Visegrád Four. Mr Orbán pointed out: from among European countries, the greatest ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán Advocates Death Penalty
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Capital punishment must again be put on the agenda in the wake of the Kaposvár tobacco store murder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told reporters during a visit to Pécs on Tuesday. Stating that existing punishments such as mandatory life sentences have not proved to be a sufficient deterrent, he said “it must be made clear to criminals that Hungary will not shy away from anything when it comes to ...
Sunday Shop Closure Studies Show Budget Shortfall In Hungary
- 24 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
According to one of what may have been several impact studies on Sunday closures commissioned by the Ministry of National Economy, nearly 63 percent of respondents strongly opposed the forced closing of retail stores. However, the same study found that the results of the poll could be significantly influenced by employing convincing communication tactics.
Budapest’s Top 10 Gastro Pubs
- 5 Feb 2015 10:55 AM
- entertainment
Budapest Dining Guide staff has once again gone on a mission to find the best places to eat in town, only this time, their focus was (taking a heavy cue from British tradition) on finding the best gastropubs. The restaurant guide picked the top 10 hot-spots, which all have two things in common: great food and beers to match.
Ruling In Decade-Old Embezzlement Case Expected This Year In Hungary
- 13 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
A ruling in a retrial involving the alleged embezzlement of tens of billions of forints more than a decade ago at the former brokerage of K&H Bank is expected in about six months, the Municipal Court of Budapest said.
Orbán: Drug Tests To Help Curb Drug Gangs In Hungary
- 13 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
A proposal to introduce mandatory drug tests in schools and elsewhere is aimed at curbing drug gangs, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said. Drug gangs are growing in Hungary and concerns have been raised over the use of new synthetic drugs, he told public radio.
Hungary's Ruling Party Leader Rogán Presses Case For Drug Tests
- 11 Dec 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
A bill on drug tests for teenagers, journalists and politicians is expected to be drafted by late January, Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán told reporters on Wednesday. However, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács told reporters that the cabinet has no official position yet on the drug tests.
Hungary's Balaton Swim Set For 4 July
- 3 Jul 2015 12:40 PM
- sport
The annual swim across Lake Balaton between Révfülöp and Balatonboglár will be staged on Saturday, for the 33rd time. Organisers said that they expect thousands again to cover the 5.2km distance. Good weather is forecast, but organisers will make a final decision at noon on Thursday.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Receives Special Status In EU Migrant Quota System
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The EU summit shifted from mandatory to voluntary migrant quotas, and granted Hungary special treatment. Commentators disagree on whether or not the Prime Minister managed to convince the European Union of Hungary’s migration needs.
Hungary Will Protect Europe’s External Borders From Illegal Migrants
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian government: Illegal immigration is a crime, and Hungary will not allow crimes to be committed on its borders. It will therefore protect its own, and thereby Europe’s external borders, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated at a press conference held in Bratislava after the summit of Prime Ministers of the Visegrád Four. Mr Orbán pointed out: from among European countries, the greatest ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán Advocates Death Penalty
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Capital punishment must again be put on the agenda in the wake of the Kaposvár tobacco store murder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told reporters during a visit to Pécs on Tuesday. Stating that existing punishments such as mandatory life sentences have not proved to be a sufficient deterrent, he said “it must be made clear to criminals that Hungary will not shy away from anything when it comes to ...
Sunday Shop Closure Studies Show Budget Shortfall In Hungary
- 24 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
According to one of what may have been several impact studies on Sunday closures commissioned by the Ministry of National Economy, nearly 63 percent of respondents strongly opposed the forced closing of retail stores. However, the same study found that the results of the poll could be significantly influenced by employing convincing communication tactics.
Budapest’s Top 10 Gastro Pubs
- 5 Feb 2015 10:55 AM
- entertainment
Budapest Dining Guide staff has once again gone on a mission to find the best places to eat in town, only this time, their focus was (taking a heavy cue from British tradition) on finding the best gastropubs. The restaurant guide picked the top 10 hot-spots, which all have two things in common: great food and beers to match.
Ruling In Decade-Old Embezzlement Case Expected This Year In Hungary
- 13 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
A ruling in a retrial involving the alleged embezzlement of tens of billions of forints more than a decade ago at the former brokerage of K&H Bank is expected in about six months, the Municipal Court of Budapest said.
Orbán: Drug Tests To Help Curb Drug Gangs In Hungary
- 13 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
A proposal to introduce mandatory drug tests in schools and elsewhere is aimed at curbing drug gangs, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said. Drug gangs are growing in Hungary and concerns have been raised over the use of new synthetic drugs, he told public radio.
Hungary's Ruling Party Leader Rogán Presses Case For Drug Tests
- 11 Dec 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
A bill on drug tests for teenagers, journalists and politicians is expected to be drafted by late January, Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán told reporters on Wednesday. However, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács told reporters that the cabinet has no official position yet on the drug tests.