1,187 result(s) for national days
Hungary’s Metropolitan Court Rejects Referendum On WWII Memorial
- 21 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Metropolitan Court has rejected in a final ruling a local referendum initiated by the Socialists on the construction of a contested memorial to the victims of Hungary’s 1944 German occupation in central Budapest, a lawmaker of the party said on Saturday. The ruling disallows any further possibility of legal remedy and has thwarted stopping the construction of the memorial in the 5th ...
Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary Is Ready To Kick-Off
- 9 Jul 2014 12:00 PM
- entertainment
150.000 visitors are expected to Zamárdi at Lake Balaton, Hungary for the 8th edition of MasterCard Balaton Sound. The festival is starting on Wednesday night and presents colorful and quality acts for 4 days and 5 nights. The unique and visually stipulating venues will host headliners like Wiz Khalifa, David Guetta, Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Clean Bandit, Martin Solveig, Richie Hawtin and ...
Hungarian Forint Slides To Two-Month Low On Inter Bank Market
- 27 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The forint was trading at 308.41 to the euro late Thursday on the interbank forex market, down from 307.02 late Wednesday. Also at 307.02 to the euro early Thursday, the forint moved between 306.62 and 309.26, a two-month low, during the day.
Hungary: Loving It, Leaving It
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By David Landry: When I first came here, local folks mostly asked me “Why Hungary?” Now when I tell them I’m leaving, they say “It’s a good time.” So what has happened in the past 19 years?
Hungarian Water Polo Team Starts Well In Fina Water Polo World League’s Superfinals
- 18 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian national water polo team is participating in Fina Water Polo World League’s superfinals being organised in Dubai. Hungary is in the same group with Canada, the USA and Australia. Following the first two days Hungary has bagged two victories.
Polish Days In The Central Market Hall Budapest, 12-14 June
- 12 Jun 2014 9:02 AM
- shopping
The next country in National Days series In Central Market Hall in Budapest is Poland. Similar to previous events, there will be folk art and brochures. Visitors will find information on Polish meat products and could also buy them at the permanent booth.
Hungarian National Tobacco Stores Closed For 60 Days To Lose Concessions
- 11 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
National tobacco stores in Hungary are not allowed to operate in hypermarkets and at petrol stores anymore, as new regulations have been introduced.
Iron Maiden, Budapest Sportaréna, 3 June
- 30 May 2014 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Iron Maiden, will bring their hugely successful MAIDEN ENGLAND Tour to Hungary on June 3rd for a show at the Budapest Arena.
Xpat Opinion: Jobbik’s Béla Kovács & His Alleged Russian Ties
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media have been all over the Béla Kovács story over the last few days. Hungarian press and even some international have reported the story about the member of the European Parliament from Hungary’s far-right Jobbik who faces allegations of using his mandate in the service of Russia’s interests vis-à-vis EU institutions. He has even earned a nickname in the Hungarian media: “K.G. Béla,” a play on ...
Hungary’s Metropolitan Court Rejects Referendum On WWII Memorial
- 21 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Metropolitan Court has rejected in a final ruling a local referendum initiated by the Socialists on the construction of a contested memorial to the victims of Hungary’s 1944 German occupation in central Budapest, a lawmaker of the party said on Saturday. The ruling disallows any further possibility of legal remedy and has thwarted stopping the construction of the memorial in the 5th ...
Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary Is Ready To Kick-Off
- 9 Jul 2014 12:00 PM
- entertainment
150.000 visitors are expected to Zamárdi at Lake Balaton, Hungary for the 8th edition of MasterCard Balaton Sound. The festival is starting on Wednesday night and presents colorful and quality acts for 4 days and 5 nights. The unique and visually stipulating venues will host headliners like Wiz Khalifa, David Guetta, Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Clean Bandit, Martin Solveig, Richie Hawtin and ...
Hungarian Forint Slides To Two-Month Low On Inter Bank Market
- 27 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The forint was trading at 308.41 to the euro late Thursday on the interbank forex market, down from 307.02 late Wednesday. Also at 307.02 to the euro early Thursday, the forint moved between 306.62 and 309.26, a two-month low, during the day.
Hungary: Loving It, Leaving It
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By David Landry: When I first came here, local folks mostly asked me “Why Hungary?” Now when I tell them I’m leaving, they say “It’s a good time.” So what has happened in the past 19 years?
Hungarian Water Polo Team Starts Well In Fina Water Polo World League’s Superfinals
- 18 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian national water polo team is participating in Fina Water Polo World League’s superfinals being organised in Dubai. Hungary is in the same group with Canada, the USA and Australia. Following the first two days Hungary has bagged two victories.
Polish Days In The Central Market Hall Budapest, 12-14 June
- 12 Jun 2014 9:02 AM
- shopping
The next country in National Days series In Central Market Hall in Budapest is Poland. Similar to previous events, there will be folk art and brochures. Visitors will find information on Polish meat products and could also buy them at the permanent booth.
Hungarian National Tobacco Stores Closed For 60 Days To Lose Concessions
- 11 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
National tobacco stores in Hungary are not allowed to operate in hypermarkets and at petrol stores anymore, as new regulations have been introduced.
Iron Maiden, Budapest Sportaréna, 3 June
- 30 May 2014 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Iron Maiden, will bring their hugely successful MAIDEN ENGLAND Tour to Hungary on June 3rd for a show at the Budapest Arena.
Xpat Opinion: Jobbik’s Béla Kovács & His Alleged Russian Ties
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media have been all over the Béla Kovács story over the last few days. Hungarian press and even some international have reported the story about the member of the European Parliament from Hungary’s far-right Jobbik who faces allegations of using his mandate in the service of Russia’s interests vis-à-vis EU institutions. He has even earned a nickname in the Hungarian media: “K.G. Béla,” a play on ...