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Jobbik Calls On Govt To Withdraw Planned Tax On Solar Panels
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has called on the government to withdraw solar panels from an environmental product fee, saying that the tax would be “yet another nail in the coffin” of Hungary’s economic and energy independence. Lawmaker Lajos Kepli said that the government had made needless “luxury investments” and pursued a reckless economic policy, and such taxes were desperate measures ...
Budapest Fifth District Examining Property Deals
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- property
The Fifth District council’s financial committee will begin investigating high-profile property cases today. The committee is chaired by Socialist Pál Steiner but all four other members are from Fidesz.
Brody Art Yard's Budapest Urban Survival & Pleasure Guide
- 12 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- specials
Budapest’s first bona fide bohemian arts hotel, and private members club, recently marked its 5th anniversary by launching a retro-cool city guide and map: Brody ArtYard's Urban Survival & Pleasure Guide.
Hungary's MTVA To Axe Another 177 Jobs
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
State media manager MTVA yesterday announced that 177 employees will be dismissed in the first half of 2015, citing economic rationalisation, cuts in payroll costs and a rationalisation of operations. Those affected will be 146 staff members in Budapest and 31 in Pécs and Szeged.
Xpat Opinion: The Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack In Hungarian Media
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing journalists contend that the Charlie Hebdo murders should be interpreted as an act against free speech. A conservative columnist suggests that journalists should show more caution and abstain from provoking radicals through publishing tasteless content that can be interpreted as blasphemy.
Invitation: Gift Of The Gab, 14 January
- 8 Jan 2015 11:04 AM
- entertainment
Picture it...A room packed full of young and not-so-young students and professionals, among them local and expat (future) policy-makers, budding entrepreneurs, successful and not-so-successful business men and women, yet-to-be-famous stars, each vying for the opportunity to win the coveted 2015 Gift of the Gab.
Introducing Unicum, Hungary's World Famous Drink
- 30 Dec 2014 8:01 AM
- food & drink
"That is unique," was supposedly the cry raised by Joseph II, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary in 1790, when he tasted the pleasant herb mixture prepared by his Court physician, Dr Zwack. The name of the Hungarian tonic bitters known as Zwack Unicum is allegedly derived from this remark.
Xpat Opinion: Conservative Commentators On The EU & Sovereignty
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist believes that Hungary has gained a unique opportunity to increase economic output through access to EU funds, while her sovereignty has also increased through EU membership. Another conservative analyst, however, accuses the European Commission of serving business interests rather than EU citizens.
The Show - A Tribute To ABBA, SYMA Events Hall, 27 December
- 24 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
You have seen the rest, now see the best!! There is no doubt that this is the most authentic ABBA show to date, featuring original band members including Ulf Andersson & Janne Schaffer (among others).
It's like ABBA never left?
Jobbik Calls On Govt To Withdraw Planned Tax On Solar Panels
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has called on the government to withdraw solar panels from an environmental product fee, saying that the tax would be “yet another nail in the coffin” of Hungary’s economic and energy independence. Lawmaker Lajos Kepli said that the government had made needless “luxury investments” and pursued a reckless economic policy, and such taxes were desperate measures ...
Budapest Fifth District Examining Property Deals
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- property
The Fifth District council’s financial committee will begin investigating high-profile property cases today. The committee is chaired by Socialist Pál Steiner but all four other members are from Fidesz.
Brody Art Yard's Budapest Urban Survival & Pleasure Guide
- 12 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- specials
Budapest’s first bona fide bohemian arts hotel, and private members club, recently marked its 5th anniversary by launching a retro-cool city guide and map: Brody ArtYard's Urban Survival & Pleasure Guide.
Hungary's MTVA To Axe Another 177 Jobs
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
State media manager MTVA yesterday announced that 177 employees will be dismissed in the first half of 2015, citing economic rationalisation, cuts in payroll costs and a rationalisation of operations. Those affected will be 146 staff members in Budapest and 31 in Pécs and Szeged.
Xpat Opinion: The Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack In Hungarian Media
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing journalists contend that the Charlie Hebdo murders should be interpreted as an act against free speech. A conservative columnist suggests that journalists should show more caution and abstain from provoking radicals through publishing tasteless content that can be interpreted as blasphemy.
Invitation: Gift Of The Gab, 14 January
- 8 Jan 2015 11:04 AM
- entertainment
Picture it...A room packed full of young and not-so-young students and professionals, among them local and expat (future) policy-makers, budding entrepreneurs, successful and not-so-successful business men and women, yet-to-be-famous stars, each vying for the opportunity to win the coveted 2015 Gift of the Gab.
Introducing Unicum, Hungary's World Famous Drink
- 30 Dec 2014 8:01 AM
- food & drink
"That is unique," was supposedly the cry raised by Joseph II, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary in 1790, when he tasted the pleasant herb mixture prepared by his Court physician, Dr Zwack. The name of the Hungarian tonic bitters known as Zwack Unicum is allegedly derived from this remark.
Xpat Opinion: Conservative Commentators On The EU & Sovereignty
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist believes that Hungary has gained a unique opportunity to increase economic output through access to EU funds, while her sovereignty has also increased through EU membership. Another conservative analyst, however, accuses the European Commission of serving business interests rather than EU citizens.
The Show - A Tribute To ABBA, SYMA Events Hall, 27 December
- 24 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
You have seen the rest, now see the best!! There is no doubt that this is the most authentic ABBA show to date, featuring original band members including Ulf Andersson & Janne Schaffer (among others).
It's like ABBA never left?