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Video Report: National Holiday Celebrated Across Hungary
- 23 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
On 20 August, celebrations across Hungary have marked the national holiday in honour of the first Christian king of Hungary and the foundation of the Hungarian state. In the morning, the national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament in Budapest, in a ceremony attended by President Janos Áder, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and other government members, as well as diplomats, representatives ...
Xpat Opinion: Slumping Money Supply (Not Austerity) Plunges Hungary Into Recession
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Posted by Steve H. Hanke: Hungary is in a recession, again. According to the chattering classes, as well as many analysts and financial reporters, fiscal austerity is the cause of Hungary’s slump.
Road Traffic Restrictions In Budapest In The Area Of Sziget Festival
- 6 Aug 2012 9:07 AM
- getting around
For security reasons, please note that traffic restrictions will be in place again during the Sziget Festival in the area of Óbuda Island. From 8:00 p.m. on Friday, 3 August the section between Mozaik utca and the new road to Gázgyári lakótelep of Jégtörő utca will be closed, also the section between Mozaik utca 16. and Jégtörő utca will be closed. As the Sziget ticket offices will be located in ...
Xpat Report: Opposition Politicians Accused Of Misleading IMF Mission In Hungary
- 3 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist berates the IMF for consulting with people affiliated to opposition parties. In Magyar Nemzet, Anna Szabo wonders how the IMF delegation could find time for people whose opinions are “markedly anti-government”, while ordinary citizens such as herself did not have access to the delegation. Is this not in contradiction with the IMF charter? – she asks.
Xpat Opinion: Why Is Hungary's Lake Balaton Still Popular?
- 12 Jul 2012 12:55 PM
- getting around
In Hungary summer isn't complete without a trip to Lake Balaton. The beaches come alive as soon as the weather gets warm and people from all over the country flock here to enjoy the ‘Hungarian Sea’. Lake Balaton is the largest and one of the shallowest lakes in Europe. It’s a favorite holiday destination with many resort areas to choose from, although it seems like most people have one beloved ...
Xpat Opinion: Why I Hate The Poosta Ramblers By Treehugger Dan
- 5 Jul 2012 10:50 AM
- entertainment
I hate the Poosta Ramblers because they are so damned good that I do not want to risk going to the toilet and missing anything. It becomes painful, but it is all for a good cause. Saturday's concert at Gondozo was no different. Following the departure from Budapest of Sugar Rae Hammond, Fiona Stewart stepped in with some lead vocals and her fiddle.
Qatar Airways Celebrates Launch Of Flights To Western Australia
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
Qatar Airways today launched scheduled flights to the Western Australian city of Perth, officially marking the start of thrice-weekly services to the country’s mining and exploration hub. Perth becomes Qatar Airways’ second gateway in Australia after Melbourne – and the carrier’s 117th destination worldwide. It is also the latest of several route launches by the rapidly-growing global airline ...
Qatar Airways Celebrates Launch Of 30th European Destination
- 9 May 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
"Qatar Airways today celebrated the launch of its 30th European destination with daily scheduled flights to the Croatian capital Zagreb.
Report: St George's Day Event At The British Embassy In Budapest
- 7 May 2012 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The British Embassy in Budapest together with the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary hosted a joint St George's Day event on 25 April 2012. St George is the patron saint of England. His Saint's Day is 23 April which is the national day of England.
Video Report: National Holiday Celebrated Across Hungary
- 23 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
On 20 August, celebrations across Hungary have marked the national holiday in honour of the first Christian king of Hungary and the foundation of the Hungarian state. In the morning, the national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament in Budapest, in a ceremony attended by President Janos Áder, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and other government members, as well as diplomats, representatives ...
Xpat Opinion: Slumping Money Supply (Not Austerity) Plunges Hungary Into Recession
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Posted by Steve H. Hanke: Hungary is in a recession, again. According to the chattering classes, as well as many analysts and financial reporters, fiscal austerity is the cause of Hungary’s slump.
Road Traffic Restrictions In Budapest In The Area Of Sziget Festival
- 6 Aug 2012 9:07 AM
- getting around
For security reasons, please note that traffic restrictions will be in place again during the Sziget Festival in the area of Óbuda Island. From 8:00 p.m. on Friday, 3 August the section between Mozaik utca and the new road to Gázgyári lakótelep of Jégtörő utca will be closed, also the section between Mozaik utca 16. and Jégtörő utca will be closed. As the Sziget ticket offices will be located in ...
Xpat Report: Opposition Politicians Accused Of Misleading IMF Mission In Hungary
- 3 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist berates the IMF for consulting with people affiliated to opposition parties. In Magyar Nemzet, Anna Szabo wonders how the IMF delegation could find time for people whose opinions are “markedly anti-government”, while ordinary citizens such as herself did not have access to the delegation. Is this not in contradiction with the IMF charter? – she asks.
Xpat Opinion: Why Is Hungary's Lake Balaton Still Popular?
- 12 Jul 2012 12:55 PM
- getting around
In Hungary summer isn't complete without a trip to Lake Balaton. The beaches come alive as soon as the weather gets warm and people from all over the country flock here to enjoy the ‘Hungarian Sea’. Lake Balaton is the largest and one of the shallowest lakes in Europe. It’s a favorite holiday destination with many resort areas to choose from, although it seems like most people have one beloved ...
Xpat Opinion: Why I Hate The Poosta Ramblers By Treehugger Dan
- 5 Jul 2012 10:50 AM
- entertainment
I hate the Poosta Ramblers because they are so damned good that I do not want to risk going to the toilet and missing anything. It becomes painful, but it is all for a good cause. Saturday's concert at Gondozo was no different. Following the departure from Budapest of Sugar Rae Hammond, Fiona Stewart stepped in with some lead vocals and her fiddle.
Qatar Airways Celebrates Launch Of Flights To Western Australia
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
Qatar Airways today launched scheduled flights to the Western Australian city of Perth, officially marking the start of thrice-weekly services to the country’s mining and exploration hub. Perth becomes Qatar Airways’ second gateway in Australia after Melbourne – and the carrier’s 117th destination worldwide. It is also the latest of several route launches by the rapidly-growing global airline ...
Qatar Airways Celebrates Launch Of 30th European Destination
- 9 May 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
"Qatar Airways today celebrated the launch of its 30th European destination with daily scheduled flights to the Croatian capital Zagreb.
Report: St George's Day Event At The British Embassy In Budapest
- 7 May 2012 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The British Embassy in Budapest together with the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary hosted a joint St George's Day event on 25 April 2012. St George is the patron saint of England. His Saint's Day is 23 April which is the national day of England.