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New Concept Of Automated Fare Collection System In Budapest
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The foundation of the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK) and the introduction of a new approach in the organization of transport, the time has come for ultimate changing the present fare scheme in Budapest, which is one of the most outdated systems in Europe. According to three decisions passed at its 6 April 2011 session, the General Assembly of the Municipality of Budapest called upon BKK to ...
Commission Asks Hungary To Comply With EU Legislation On Environmental Impact Assessments
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is urging Hungary to bring its national legislation on assessing the effects of projects on the environment in line with EU rules. On the recommendation of Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik, the Commission is therefore sending a reasoned opinion. In the absence of a satisfactory response within two months, the Commission may refer the case to the EU Court of Justice.
Calvinist Hymns XI, National Concert Hall Budapest, 30 June
- 25 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The concert “Calvinist Hymns” has been organised every year since 2002 with the objective to make a concert recording of the hymns and psalms of the Reformed Song Book with the performance of professional artists. This event has become the greatest musical occasion of the Reformed Communities in the Carpathian Basin. Every year a live CD and DVD are published of the concert, so during the last 10 ...
Now On: European Travellers, Műcsarnok Budapest. Until 1 July
- 25 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Cluj’s contemporary art has for years been the subject of special international attention. The term Cluj School in reference to new figurative painting – which appeared in the mid 2000s and has been the topic of debate ever since – and the Paintbrush Factory – which houses studios and independent cultural institutions – quickly became widely known in Europe.
EU Objects To Tax Exemption For Pálinka In Hungary
- 22 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The European Commission yesterday asked Hungary to change its regulation that gives a full excise tax exemption to those who brew pálinka for personal use. EU legislation allows a 50% tax allowance, but Hungary grants a 100% exemption to distillers who produce no more than 50 litres of fruit brandy a year.
Károly Gerendai, Founder Of Sziget Festival
- 21 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
One of post-communist Hungary’s greatest success stories: from roadie to head of the company organising Hungary’s four biggest and Transylvania’s largest cultural festival, including one of Europe’s most popular cultural event, the SZIGET Festival.
Hungarian Sukoro Land Swap Contract Voided
- 21 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- property
The Capital's Court of Appeals on Wednesday voided the contract on a swap of land plots related to the planned Sukoro King's City tourist project, upholding the verdict handed down by the lower Fejer county court. The court rejected the defendant's procedural objections and ruled that the goal of the contract was to evade relevant legal regulations, notably to avoid open tendering.
Invitation: Art And Design For All, Museum of Applied Arts Until 16 September
- 20 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world’s leading museum of art and design and has been a near-inexhaustible source of inspiration, innovation and knowledge since its foundation in the mid-19th century. This major exhibition traces the history of this fascinating and hugely influential museum. Art and Design for All showcases some 320 spectacular items from the rich holdings of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán In His Own Words: An interview With Die Presse
- 19 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The English-speaking world, mostly because of the language barrier, doesn’t normally follow the German-language media, which is a pity especially for those who are interested in Hungarian affairs. The German and Austrian press spend a great deal more time on Hungary than do the English-language publications although lately, thanks to the Orbán government’s unorthodox economic and political ...
New Concept Of Automated Fare Collection System In Budapest
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The foundation of the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK) and the introduction of a new approach in the organization of transport, the time has come for ultimate changing the present fare scheme in Budapest, which is one of the most outdated systems in Europe. According to three decisions passed at its 6 April 2011 session, the General Assembly of the Municipality of Budapest called upon BKK to ...
Commission Asks Hungary To Comply With EU Legislation On Environmental Impact Assessments
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is urging Hungary to bring its national legislation on assessing the effects of projects on the environment in line with EU rules. On the recommendation of Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik, the Commission is therefore sending a reasoned opinion. In the absence of a satisfactory response within two months, the Commission may refer the case to the EU Court of Justice.
Calvinist Hymns XI, National Concert Hall Budapest, 30 June
- 25 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The concert “Calvinist Hymns” has been organised every year since 2002 with the objective to make a concert recording of the hymns and psalms of the Reformed Song Book with the performance of professional artists. This event has become the greatest musical occasion of the Reformed Communities in the Carpathian Basin. Every year a live CD and DVD are published of the concert, so during the last 10 ...
Now On: European Travellers, Műcsarnok Budapest. Until 1 July
- 25 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Cluj’s contemporary art has for years been the subject of special international attention. The term Cluj School in reference to new figurative painting – which appeared in the mid 2000s and has been the topic of debate ever since – and the Paintbrush Factory – which houses studios and independent cultural institutions – quickly became widely known in Europe.
EU Objects To Tax Exemption For Pálinka In Hungary
- 22 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The European Commission yesterday asked Hungary to change its regulation that gives a full excise tax exemption to those who brew pálinka for personal use. EU legislation allows a 50% tax allowance, but Hungary grants a 100% exemption to distillers who produce no more than 50 litres of fruit brandy a year.
Károly Gerendai, Founder Of Sziget Festival
- 21 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
One of post-communist Hungary’s greatest success stories: from roadie to head of the company organising Hungary’s four biggest and Transylvania’s largest cultural festival, including one of Europe’s most popular cultural event, the SZIGET Festival.
Hungarian Sukoro Land Swap Contract Voided
- 21 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- property
The Capital's Court of Appeals on Wednesday voided the contract on a swap of land plots related to the planned Sukoro King's City tourist project, upholding the verdict handed down by the lower Fejer county court. The court rejected the defendant's procedural objections and ruled that the goal of the contract was to evade relevant legal regulations, notably to avoid open tendering.
Invitation: Art And Design For All, Museum of Applied Arts Until 16 September
- 20 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world’s leading museum of art and design and has been a near-inexhaustible source of inspiration, innovation and knowledge since its foundation in the mid-19th century. This major exhibition traces the history of this fascinating and hugely influential museum. Art and Design for All showcases some 320 spectacular items from the rich holdings of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán In His Own Words: An interview With Die Presse
- 19 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The English-speaking world, mostly because of the language barrier, doesn’t normally follow the German-language media, which is a pity especially for those who are interested in Hungarian affairs. The German and Austrian press spend a great deal more time on Hungary than do the English-language publications although lately, thanks to the Orbán government’s unorthodox economic and political ...