374 result(s) for middle class
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest In 2012
- 21 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- shopping
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Advent Fair by the Basilica creates a place where people can spend some time together in the holiday spirit and enjoy a wide range of cultural, ...
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Xpat Opinion: Experts Forecast Mass Poverty, Civil Unrest In Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Experts predict civil insurgance in Hungary, according to media reports, after even the remnants of the middle class are sliding into poverty. As much as 31 percent of Hungarian society was considered poor in 2011, Eurostat reported, making it the 5th poorest country in the EU.
Xpat Opinion: Concert Review: The Vibe Debut Concert In Budapest
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Saturday, November 10th saw the long-awaited debut of Budapest's newest cover band super-group, The Vibe. Shameless, consisting of two of the members of The Vibe, Michael Kentish and Jon Spinks, opened the show with a grooving mix of old classics and more contemporary tunes. The song selection was well targeted to get people to start singing along almost immediately with "Smile Like You Mean It" ...
Xpat Interview: John Griffin, Former Australian Ambassador To Hungary
- 29 Nov 2012 11:00 AM
Mr Griffin’s appointment as Ambassador to Hungary was announced by the Foreign Minister the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, on 12 May 2011. Mr Griffin presented his Credentials to HE Mr Pál Schmidt on 18 August 2011. Since 19 January 2012, Mr Griffin has been Ambassador (non-resident) to Romania.
Now On: Murder - The Exhibition, Vörösmarty Square Budapest
- 18 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Introducing, for the first time in Hungary, Murder - The Exhibition, which retells the stories of history’s most infamous serial killers. With unprecedented professionalism, this 1000 m2 exhibition will guide you through 23 different scenes, animated by an amazing technical background, containing unique presentation methods and world-class props.
Update: Lionel Richie Forced To Cancel Budapest Show
- 15 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
It is with sincerest regret that Lionel Richie’s European live show producer has been forced to cancel his show at the Budapest Arena on November 21st. Due to unforeseen logistical issues beyond Lionel’s control, this date has become impossible to fulfil. Lionel is grateful for all his fans’ enthusiastic support for the show. He would like to apologise to all purchasers of tickets for the show ...
BBC Entertainment Invites Viewers In Hungary To Vote For Their Favourite British Comedies
- 14 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Over the next month BBC Entertainment is handing over control to viewers across Europe and the Middle East and inviting them to vote for their favourite British comedies of all time. Viewers will be given the power to vote from a mix of 30 programmes, which can be found here. These range from classic shows such as critically acclaimed Fawlty Towers and Blackadder to more contemporary titles ...
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest In 2012
- 21 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- shopping
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Advent Fair by the Basilica creates a place where people can spend some time together in the holiday spirit and enjoy a wide range of cultural, ...
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Xpat Opinion: Experts Forecast Mass Poverty, Civil Unrest In Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Experts predict civil insurgance in Hungary, according to media reports, after even the remnants of the middle class are sliding into poverty. As much as 31 percent of Hungarian society was considered poor in 2011, Eurostat reported, making it the 5th poorest country in the EU.
Xpat Opinion: Concert Review: The Vibe Debut Concert In Budapest
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Saturday, November 10th saw the long-awaited debut of Budapest's newest cover band super-group, The Vibe. Shameless, consisting of two of the members of The Vibe, Michael Kentish and Jon Spinks, opened the show with a grooving mix of old classics and more contemporary tunes. The song selection was well targeted to get people to start singing along almost immediately with "Smile Like You Mean It" ...
Xpat Interview: John Griffin, Former Australian Ambassador To Hungary
- 29 Nov 2012 11:00 AM
Mr Griffin’s appointment as Ambassador to Hungary was announced by the Foreign Minister the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, on 12 May 2011. Mr Griffin presented his Credentials to HE Mr Pál Schmidt on 18 August 2011. Since 19 January 2012, Mr Griffin has been Ambassador (non-resident) to Romania.
Now On: Murder - The Exhibition, Vörösmarty Square Budapest
- 18 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Introducing, for the first time in Hungary, Murder - The Exhibition, which retells the stories of history’s most infamous serial killers. With unprecedented professionalism, this 1000 m2 exhibition will guide you through 23 different scenes, animated by an amazing technical background, containing unique presentation methods and world-class props.
Update: Lionel Richie Forced To Cancel Budapest Show
- 15 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
It is with sincerest regret that Lionel Richie’s European live show producer has been forced to cancel his show at the Budapest Arena on November 21st. Due to unforeseen logistical issues beyond Lionel’s control, this date has become impossible to fulfil. Lionel is grateful for all his fans’ enthusiastic support for the show. He would like to apologise to all purchasers of tickets for the show ...
BBC Entertainment Invites Viewers In Hungary To Vote For Their Favourite British Comedies
- 14 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Over the next month BBC Entertainment is handing over control to viewers across Europe and the Middle East and inviting them to vote for their favourite British comedies of all time. Viewers will be given the power to vote from a mix of 30 programmes, which can be found here. These range from classic shows such as critically acclaimed Fawlty Towers and Blackadder to more contemporary titles ...