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Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Regional Survey: Why Do East European Expats Stay In The West?
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Many of the Hungarian expatriates in the West originally meant to work away from home just for a few years but eventually they never return. Most of them remit money to their relatives but, paradoxically, the remittances might have a negative effect on the Hungarian economy.
Budapest's Best Apartment Restaurants
- 22 May 2014 11:45 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Apartment restaurants aren't anything new here, it's been a few years since the appearance of these "underground" gastro sanctuaries. The genre can be led back to Cuba, where after the victory of the revolution, Fidel Castro shut down the "imperialist" restaurants. Locals started to cook for themselves, and with ...
Hungarians Do Like To Drink, Twice The Global Alcohol Average
- 15 May 2014 12:30 PM
- health & wellness
Alcohol consumption in Hungary is twice the global average but it's in line with the rest of Eastern Europe. A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that, like their eastern European neighbors, Hungarians like to drink, a lot! Hungary is thirsty - read on for more details, including related health issues.
Hungarian FM Calls Putin's Conduct “Historical Mistake”
- 25 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The French daily Le Monde has interviewed outgoing Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán government's policy of opening to the East.
Orange Chicken – Economic Relations Of Hungary & PR Of China – An In-Depth Analysis
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has signed several bilateral agreements with the PR of China, which it calls the main pillar of its “opening to the East”, but that seems to be a first step rather the much desired boost for the Hungarian economy.
Applicants For Hungarian Citizenship Have Various Motivations
- 4 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Over half a million persons have applied for Hungarian citizenship under the fast-lane procedure. “Always have a B plan!” – some of the members of the ethnic Hungarian communities beyond Hungary’s borders remind you if they speak about the fast-lane procedure to obtaining Hungarian citizenship. The fears so characteristic of the national minorities of Central Europe may be among the motivations ...
Xpat Opinion: Heavenly Hungarian Wine, Part 5: Tokaj & Gizella Pince
- 16 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I can easily name a few wine regions that without doubt deserves much more attention. Tokaj is one of those. Yes, it is a well-known region, world famous even, but still very much in need of an update amongst a majority of the wine consumers. You see, not only are there more than sweet stuff emerging from Tokaj, but the amber shimmering elixir now also comes in a style that too many are yet to ...
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Regional Survey: Why Do East European Expats Stay In The West?
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Many of the Hungarian expatriates in the West originally meant to work away from home just for a few years but eventually they never return. Most of them remit money to their relatives but, paradoxically, the remittances might have a negative effect on the Hungarian economy.
Budapest's Best Apartment Restaurants
- 22 May 2014 11:45 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Apartment restaurants aren't anything new here, it's been a few years since the appearance of these "underground" gastro sanctuaries. The genre can be led back to Cuba, where after the victory of the revolution, Fidel Castro shut down the "imperialist" restaurants. Locals started to cook for themselves, and with ...
Hungarians Do Like To Drink, Twice The Global Alcohol Average
- 15 May 2014 12:30 PM
- health & wellness
Alcohol consumption in Hungary is twice the global average but it's in line with the rest of Eastern Europe. A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that, like their eastern European neighbors, Hungarians like to drink, a lot! Hungary is thirsty - read on for more details, including related health issues.
Hungarian FM Calls Putin's Conduct “Historical Mistake”
- 25 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The French daily Le Monde has interviewed outgoing Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán government's policy of opening to the East.
Orange Chicken – Economic Relations Of Hungary & PR Of China – An In-Depth Analysis
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has signed several bilateral agreements with the PR of China, which it calls the main pillar of its “opening to the East”, but that seems to be a first step rather the much desired boost for the Hungarian economy.
Applicants For Hungarian Citizenship Have Various Motivations
- 4 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Over half a million persons have applied for Hungarian citizenship under the fast-lane procedure. “Always have a B plan!” – some of the members of the ethnic Hungarian communities beyond Hungary’s borders remind you if they speak about the fast-lane procedure to obtaining Hungarian citizenship. The fears so characteristic of the national minorities of Central Europe may be among the motivations ...
Xpat Opinion: Heavenly Hungarian Wine, Part 5: Tokaj & Gizella Pince
- 16 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I can easily name a few wine regions that without doubt deserves much more attention. Tokaj is one of those. Yes, it is a well-known region, world famous even, but still very much in need of an update amongst a majority of the wine consumers. You see, not only are there more than sweet stuff emerging from Tokaj, but the amber shimmering elixir now also comes in a style that too many are yet to ...