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Jobbik Backs Protest Of Planned Reception Centre In Hungary
- 3 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party backs protests against plans to build a temporary reception centre for migrants near Sormás, southwest Hungary, Krisztián Berta, the deputy leader of the party’s regional chapter said. Under a decree published in the government’s official gazette Magyar Közlöny, two reception centres are planned, one near Mártonfa, in southern Hungary, and one in Sormás.
Émile: Gerbeaud's Venture In Buda Exhibits Great Taste
- 31 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The newest addition to gastronomy group Gerbeaud, one of Europe’s oldest coffee houses aged 150+, is Émile: a restaurant, café, bar, as well as a gallery, located in the Buda hills. A couple of us from XpatLoop.com were invited to the first exhibition on 22 July 2015, here’s a quick review. Émile, the name of which by the way was inspired by the first name of Mr. Émile Gerbeaud, has selected Art ...
Injured Syrian Border Crosser Taken To Hungarian Hospital
- 28 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Syrian man was taken to hospital with injuries near Ásotthalom at the Hungarian-Serbian border early on Monday after a brawl on the Serbian side of the border that had claimed one life. A spokesman from the Csongrád County police said that Hungarian police caught the man while he was crossing the border illegally.
Residents Of Budapest Seek Refuge From Heat Wave In Baths
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Visitor numbers at six baths and water parks in Budapest were up by 23% in June compared to the same month last year, sales and marketing director of baths operator Budapest Gyógyfürdői és Hévizei Szilvia Czinege said. Since June, visitor numbers at baths and water parks in Budapest topped 60,000 on two separate weekends because of an early summer heat wave.
David Böhm & Jiří Franta @ Budapest Art Factory
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Budapest Art Factory (BAF) is delighted to introduce the project of its July 2015 artist residents. The Czech artist duo, David Böhm and Jiří Franta, have spent a month at the premises of BAF which period ends with a solo exhibition. The show is open to the public until 19th of August, 2015 and can be visited by appointment.
Roma Stopped From Flying From Budapest To Canada
- 13 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Roma are being prevented from boarding flights from Budapest to Canada since direct connections were re-established two weeks ago, according to president Mihály Dancs of the Roma Civil Rights Movement. The would-be travellers have valid tickets, and most also have letters of invitation, although Canada does not impose a visa requirement on Hungarians, Dancs pointed out.
Synthetic Drugs: Hungary Is Sitting On A Ticking Time Bomb
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The recent disturbing rise in the consumption of cheap and unregulated substances known as “designer drugs”, which have recetly resulted in several deaths across the country, could mean that Hungary is sitting on a ticking time bomb and the country is on the edge of a new type of public health crisis, journalist Csaba Lukács writes in the daily newspaper Magyar Nemzet.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Bill In Asylum Law
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved a decree which mandates the government to identify “safe” countries from where asylum requests would be rejected. The ruling Fidesz decree passed with 140 MPs in favour and 14 against and 27 abstentions. Governing parties and radical nationalist Jobbik party voted in favour, LMP and independents against and Socialist lawmakers abstained.
Top Tips For Flat Hunting In Budapest
- 15 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- property
If you’re new to Budapest - or if you are planning to come here to live - one of the first things you need to get sorted is a place to live. Luckily the rental market has boomed in recent years and it’s not difficult to find places available to rent on a 1 year or more basis, or on a per semester (for exchange students). In case you’ve just started searching, or are planning to move soon, here’s ...
Jobbik Backs Protest Of Planned Reception Centre In Hungary
- 3 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party backs protests against plans to build a temporary reception centre for migrants near Sormás, southwest Hungary, Krisztián Berta, the deputy leader of the party’s regional chapter said. Under a decree published in the government’s official gazette Magyar Közlöny, two reception centres are planned, one near Mártonfa, in southern Hungary, and one in Sormás.
Émile: Gerbeaud's Venture In Buda Exhibits Great Taste
- 31 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The newest addition to gastronomy group Gerbeaud, one of Europe’s oldest coffee houses aged 150+, is Émile: a restaurant, café, bar, as well as a gallery, located in the Buda hills. A couple of us from XpatLoop.com were invited to the first exhibition on 22 July 2015, here’s a quick review. Émile, the name of which by the way was inspired by the first name of Mr. Émile Gerbeaud, has selected Art ...
Injured Syrian Border Crosser Taken To Hungarian Hospital
- 28 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Syrian man was taken to hospital with injuries near Ásotthalom at the Hungarian-Serbian border early on Monday after a brawl on the Serbian side of the border that had claimed one life. A spokesman from the Csongrád County police said that Hungarian police caught the man while he was crossing the border illegally.
Residents Of Budapest Seek Refuge From Heat Wave In Baths
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Visitor numbers at six baths and water parks in Budapest were up by 23% in June compared to the same month last year, sales and marketing director of baths operator Budapest Gyógyfürdői és Hévizei Szilvia Czinege said. Since June, visitor numbers at baths and water parks in Budapest topped 60,000 on two separate weekends because of an early summer heat wave.
David Böhm & Jiří Franta @ Budapest Art Factory
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Budapest Art Factory (BAF) is delighted to introduce the project of its July 2015 artist residents. The Czech artist duo, David Böhm and Jiří Franta, have spent a month at the premises of BAF which period ends with a solo exhibition. The show is open to the public until 19th of August, 2015 and can be visited by appointment.
Roma Stopped From Flying From Budapest To Canada
- 13 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Roma are being prevented from boarding flights from Budapest to Canada since direct connections were re-established two weeks ago, according to president Mihály Dancs of the Roma Civil Rights Movement. The would-be travellers have valid tickets, and most also have letters of invitation, although Canada does not impose a visa requirement on Hungarians, Dancs pointed out.
Synthetic Drugs: Hungary Is Sitting On A Ticking Time Bomb
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The recent disturbing rise in the consumption of cheap and unregulated substances known as “designer drugs”, which have recetly resulted in several deaths across the country, could mean that Hungary is sitting on a ticking time bomb and the country is on the edge of a new type of public health crisis, journalist Csaba Lukács writes in the daily newspaper Magyar Nemzet.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Bill In Asylum Law
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved a decree which mandates the government to identify “safe” countries from where asylum requests would be rejected. The ruling Fidesz decree passed with 140 MPs in favour and 14 against and 27 abstentions. Governing parties and radical nationalist Jobbik party voted in favour, LMP and independents against and Socialist lawmakers abstained.
Top Tips For Flat Hunting In Budapest
- 15 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- property
If you’re new to Budapest - or if you are planning to come here to live - one of the first things you need to get sorted is a place to live. Luckily the rental market has boomed in recent years and it’s not difficult to find places available to rent on a 1 year or more basis, or on a per semester (for exchange students). In case you’ve just started searching, or are planning to move soon, here’s ...