3,246 result(s) for opinion
Xpat Opinion: Meat On Mester Street In Budapest
- 6 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I’d heard rumours that there was a … not a butchers in the Irish definition of the word and not a meat market in the US definition of the word … but a place that sold meat to take home and cook and to eat right there and then. And yes, there are loads of them in Budapest (hús hentesáru), but this one is the only one to my knowledge decorated completely in Zsolnay tiles – those world-famous ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Innovation For A Cleaner Danube
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It now seems like ages ago, but once upon a time, believe it or not, it was safe to go for a swim in the Danube in downtown Budapest. But the river fell victim to poor communist urban planning, and the “Blue Danube” pre-1990 became nothing more than a terribly polluted north-south highway.
Hungary’s Judicial Ethics Body: Citing “Gypsy Crime” Unethical
- 3 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Citing “Gypsy crime” is unethical, the National Council of Judicial Ethics said, condemning a judge on Monday. Erika Mucsi, a judge in Gyula, summed up a recent case, saying “it cannot be denied that a relatively high proportion of criminals are of Gypsy origin.Although the circle of Gypsies and criminals is not identical ... the overlap between the two justifies the use of ‘Gypsy crime’ for ...
Hungarian Job Seekers Finding Work Through Social Networks
- 29 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
If you are an expat living in Hungary, searching for employment can seem like a difficult prospect. However, with the advent of the Internet and the growth of social networking sites, there are a wealth of new possibilities wherein you can obtain employment.
Xpat Opinion: Legal Aid In Hungary
- 29 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If you live in Hungary and do not have sufficient financial resources to meet the costs of a court case, you can apply for legal aid. These resources extend to any expats living in Hungary, who may be entitled to financial support with regards to legal services.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM’s Remark About Death Penalty
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist comments on PM Orbán’s remark about the death penalty points out that taking someone’s life is contrary to Christian values, even if such measures would help to save other lives through discouraging criminals from violent acts.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - United States Of Europe?
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 25 Hungary will hold its election for the European Parliament. The government party opted to hold the national election on April 6 and a separate EP election seven weeks later. There was nothing that would have prevented the authorities from holding both elections on May 25, but such an arrangement wasn’t deemed advantageous to the governing party.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Boasts Biggest GDP Growth In Eight Years
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
In the first quarter of 2014, Hungary’s economy grew at the highest rate we have seen in eight years, 3.5 percent, drubbing analyst forecasts predicting 2.7 percent. Industrial output is at a three-year high.
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 ...
Xpat Opinion: Meat On Mester Street In Budapest
- 6 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I’d heard rumours that there was a … not a butchers in the Irish definition of the word and not a meat market in the US definition of the word … but a place that sold meat to take home and cook and to eat right there and then. And yes, there are loads of them in Budapest (hús hentesáru), but this one is the only one to my knowledge decorated completely in Zsolnay tiles – those world-famous ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Innovation For A Cleaner Danube
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It now seems like ages ago, but once upon a time, believe it or not, it was safe to go for a swim in the Danube in downtown Budapest. But the river fell victim to poor communist urban planning, and the “Blue Danube” pre-1990 became nothing more than a terribly polluted north-south highway.
Hungary’s Judicial Ethics Body: Citing “Gypsy Crime” Unethical
- 3 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Citing “Gypsy crime” is unethical, the National Council of Judicial Ethics said, condemning a judge on Monday. Erika Mucsi, a judge in Gyula, summed up a recent case, saying “it cannot be denied that a relatively high proportion of criminals are of Gypsy origin.Although the circle of Gypsies and criminals is not identical ... the overlap between the two justifies the use of ‘Gypsy crime’ for ...
Hungarian Job Seekers Finding Work Through Social Networks
- 29 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
If you are an expat living in Hungary, searching for employment can seem like a difficult prospect. However, with the advent of the Internet and the growth of social networking sites, there are a wealth of new possibilities wherein you can obtain employment.
Xpat Opinion: Legal Aid In Hungary
- 29 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If you live in Hungary and do not have sufficient financial resources to meet the costs of a court case, you can apply for legal aid. These resources extend to any expats living in Hungary, who may be entitled to financial support with regards to legal services.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM’s Remark About Death Penalty
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist comments on PM Orbán’s remark about the death penalty points out that taking someone’s life is contrary to Christian values, even if such measures would help to save other lives through discouraging criminals from violent acts.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - United States Of Europe?
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 25 Hungary will hold its election for the European Parliament. The government party opted to hold the national election on April 6 and a separate EP election seven weeks later. There was nothing that would have prevented the authorities from holding both elections on May 25, but such an arrangement wasn’t deemed advantageous to the governing party.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Boasts Biggest GDP Growth In Eight Years
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
In the first quarter of 2014, Hungary’s economy grew at the highest rate we have seen in eight years, 3.5 percent, drubbing analyst forecasts predicting 2.7 percent. Industrial output is at a three-year high.
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 ...