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Hungarian Police Step Up ‘Sober Easter’ Checks
- 3 Apr 2015 9:01 AM
- getting around
Police will carry out a nationwide operation called ‘Sober Easter’ from Thursday to Monday to monitor the roads for drunk and erratic driving. National Police head of department József Óberling said during a similar operation last year, some 26,000 checks found 600 drunk drivers, a rate of 2.2%. Alcohol consumption played a part in 10% of the accidents last year, he said.
Elodie Frégé (FR), A38 Ship, 27 March
- 17 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A charming singer-songwriter, an outstanding talent, Élodie Frégé will swing the boat on this night, the shiniest star of contemporary French chanson, singer of the Nouvelle Vague band, while great melacholic pop will be performed by the Hungarian Voler Mouche, and the great party finish will come by the Acid Arab.
Sick Kids From Vác Are Healing Through Happiness
- 19 Feb 2015 3:50 AM
- community & culture
"Soap bubbles, glitter tattoos, origami, dominos and music are not the first things that come to mind when one thinks about hospitals. We associate hospitals with pain, strange smells, weird equipment and fear – but why could not fun and relief also be part of it? Everyone needs time to relax and we all need support from others in difficult times – so do sick children in hospital who don’t ...
Coming Up: Spring 'Restaurant Week' Around Hungary
- 18 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
This spring sees the continuation of the Nationwide Restaurant Week event. For the pocket-friendly price of 3,300 HUF, participants will again be offering their 3-course lunch and dinner menus across the country in middle and upper-class restaurants, between 16th and 22nd March.
Eat For 50% Less This Thursday
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
"A day of great feasting is almost upon us. You can eat and drink to your heart's content (and your stomach's delight) as a great many of Hungary's restaurants will be offering a special 50% discount. This is a special event for one day only, so it pays to be well-prepared.
500 000 More Visitors To Museums Managed By Ministry Last Year
- 11 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
Museums around the country managed by the Ministry of Human Resources had a total of almost 2.2 million visitors in 2014 – 500 000 more than in the previous year -, with Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts being the most popular.
Xpat Opinion: Trade Union Road Blocks In Budapest
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator argues that the nationwide demonstration proved the presence of vibrant democracy in Hungary. Meanwhile she criticises the government for imposing toll on the Budapest highway belt as well as MPs for wanting to exempt themselves of highway tolls.
Hungary’s Govt Measures To Help Needy Through Winter
- 2 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is planning to take several measures to help the poor and homeless in the winter time, government spokeswoman Éva Kurucz told a press conference on Monday. Speaking at northern Hungary’s Sóshartyán, Kurucz said that the government would spend some 9 billion forints (EUR 29.4m) on services for the homeless, and would provide free firewood for poor families.
Freezing Rain Causes Traffic Disruptions Nationwide
- 2 Dec 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Sleet and freezing rain have left streets in western Budapest’s hills and many roads across the country impassable, while disaster management staff have been busy removing fallen trees in many places. Several streets in Budapest’s 2nd and 12th districts were closed for traffic on Tuesday morning, the disaster management authority reported on its website.
Hungarian Police Step Up ‘Sober Easter’ Checks
- 3 Apr 2015 9:01 AM
- getting around
Police will carry out a nationwide operation called ‘Sober Easter’ from Thursday to Monday to monitor the roads for drunk and erratic driving. National Police head of department József Óberling said during a similar operation last year, some 26,000 checks found 600 drunk drivers, a rate of 2.2%. Alcohol consumption played a part in 10% of the accidents last year, he said.
Elodie Frégé (FR), A38 Ship, 27 March
- 17 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A charming singer-songwriter, an outstanding talent, Élodie Frégé will swing the boat on this night, the shiniest star of contemporary French chanson, singer of the Nouvelle Vague band, while great melacholic pop will be performed by the Hungarian Voler Mouche, and the great party finish will come by the Acid Arab.
Sick Kids From Vác Are Healing Through Happiness
- 19 Feb 2015 3:50 AM
- community & culture
"Soap bubbles, glitter tattoos, origami, dominos and music are not the first things that come to mind when one thinks about hospitals. We associate hospitals with pain, strange smells, weird equipment and fear – but why could not fun and relief also be part of it? Everyone needs time to relax and we all need support from others in difficult times – so do sick children in hospital who don’t ...
Coming Up: Spring 'Restaurant Week' Around Hungary
- 18 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
This spring sees the continuation of the Nationwide Restaurant Week event. For the pocket-friendly price of 3,300 HUF, participants will again be offering their 3-course lunch and dinner menus across the country in middle and upper-class restaurants, between 16th and 22nd March.
Eat For 50% Less This Thursday
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
"A day of great feasting is almost upon us. You can eat and drink to your heart's content (and your stomach's delight) as a great many of Hungary's restaurants will be offering a special 50% discount. This is a special event for one day only, so it pays to be well-prepared.
500 000 More Visitors To Museums Managed By Ministry Last Year
- 11 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
Museums around the country managed by the Ministry of Human Resources had a total of almost 2.2 million visitors in 2014 – 500 000 more than in the previous year -, with Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts being the most popular.
Xpat Opinion: Trade Union Road Blocks In Budapest
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator argues that the nationwide demonstration proved the presence of vibrant democracy in Hungary. Meanwhile she criticises the government for imposing toll on the Budapest highway belt as well as MPs for wanting to exempt themselves of highway tolls.
Hungary’s Govt Measures To Help Needy Through Winter
- 2 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is planning to take several measures to help the poor and homeless in the winter time, government spokeswoman Éva Kurucz told a press conference on Monday. Speaking at northern Hungary’s Sóshartyán, Kurucz said that the government would spend some 9 billion forints (EUR 29.4m) on services for the homeless, and would provide free firewood for poor families.
Freezing Rain Causes Traffic Disruptions Nationwide
- 2 Dec 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Sleet and freezing rain have left streets in western Budapest’s hills and many roads across the country impassable, while disaster management staff have been busy removing fallen trees in many places. Several streets in Budapest’s 2nd and 12th districts were closed for traffic on Tuesday morning, the disaster management authority reported on its website.