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TI Hungary Holds Intl Conference On Fighting Corruption
- 8 May 2017 6:52 AM
- current affairs
Transparency International Hungary organised an international conference on fighting corruption in Budapest. TI Hungary CEO József Péter Martin said European Union member states should play leading roles in protecting the EU’s financial interests, but authorities are often slow to handle corruption cases and are not effective enough in cracking down on abuses of EU funds.
Gyurcsány: DK Believes In United States Of Europe
- 8 May 2017 6:48 AM
- current affairs
The leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) is committed to the idea of the United States of Europe and closer cooperation within a stronger European Union this entails, the party’s leader, Ferenc Gyurcsány, told the press.
Four Hungarian Spas Receive Europespa Med Certificate
- 8 May 2017 6:42 AM
- health & wellness
Representatives of four Hungarian spa towns received the EuropeSpa MED certificate from the European Spas Association (ESPA).
Danube Regatta On Saturday, 6 May
- 5 May 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
The annual Danube Regatta, this year held on 6 May, is Hungary’s biggest cultural and sporting event on teh riverfront, featuring international rowing and a dragon boat competition. For the fifth time in 2017 the Regatta will take place at Műegyetem rakpart, and 17 Hungarian university teams will test their strength on a course stretching from the Hungarian Parliament and the Vigadó to the main ...
Invitation: Britannica International School Spring Fayre, 6 May
- 5 May 2017 9:00 AM
- specials
Britannica International School is organising its annual Spring Fayre this Saturday between 10am and 1pm - entry is free! Join in for fun and entertainment, featuring kids' games, face-painting, bouncy castle, art & crafts, BBQ and refreshments. Plus there will be a raffle with great prizes.
Budapest Coffee Festival, 6 – 7 May
- 4 May 2017 10:50 AM
- food & drink
The first Budapest Coffee Festival, held at the Museum of Applied Arts, aims to reflect the recent surge in interest and development of the local and international coffee industry. Organisers say, "We want to create an opportunity to grant a platform for professionals dedicated to quality coffee and everybody interested in coffee culture to get closer to each other in a fantastic atmosphere."
FINA 2017 To Cost Hungarian Taxpayers At Least HUF 130 Billion
- 4 May 2017 9:40 AM
- sport
Everything is on track seventy-three days ahead of the biggest sporting event ever hosted in Hungary, Minister of National Development Miklós Seszták said Tuesday during a press conference hosted by the 2017 FINA organizing committee, despite projected costs exceeding five times original estimates.
Commissioner Calls On Lawmakers To Reject Law On Foreign-Funded NGOS
- 4 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks has called on members of Hungary’s parliament to reject a proposed draft law on the transparency of foreign-funded NGOs. In the letter addressed to House Speaker László Kövér, Muižnieks said “the draft law carries a clear risk of stigmatising a large number of organisations pursuing lawful activities in the field of human rights, ...
Olympic Committee Head Voted Out
- 3 May 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
Krisztián Kulcsár, a banker, was elected chairman of the Hungarian Olympic Committee yesterday, unseating Zsolt Borkai, who has run the organisation since 2010.
TI Hungary Holds Intl Conference On Fighting Corruption
- 8 May 2017 6:52 AM
- current affairs
Transparency International Hungary organised an international conference on fighting corruption in Budapest. TI Hungary CEO József Péter Martin said European Union member states should play leading roles in protecting the EU’s financial interests, but authorities are often slow to handle corruption cases and are not effective enough in cracking down on abuses of EU funds.
Gyurcsány: DK Believes In United States Of Europe
- 8 May 2017 6:48 AM
- current affairs
The leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) is committed to the idea of the United States of Europe and closer cooperation within a stronger European Union this entails, the party’s leader, Ferenc Gyurcsány, told the press.
Four Hungarian Spas Receive Europespa Med Certificate
- 8 May 2017 6:42 AM
- health & wellness
Representatives of four Hungarian spa towns received the EuropeSpa MED certificate from the European Spas Association (ESPA).
Danube Regatta On Saturday, 6 May
- 5 May 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
The annual Danube Regatta, this year held on 6 May, is Hungary’s biggest cultural and sporting event on teh riverfront, featuring international rowing and a dragon boat competition. For the fifth time in 2017 the Regatta will take place at Műegyetem rakpart, and 17 Hungarian university teams will test their strength on a course stretching from the Hungarian Parliament and the Vigadó to the main ...
Invitation: Britannica International School Spring Fayre, 6 May
- 5 May 2017 9:00 AM
- specials
Britannica International School is organising its annual Spring Fayre this Saturday between 10am and 1pm - entry is free! Join in for fun and entertainment, featuring kids' games, face-painting, bouncy castle, art & crafts, BBQ and refreshments. Plus there will be a raffle with great prizes.
Budapest Coffee Festival, 6 – 7 May
- 4 May 2017 10:50 AM
- food & drink
The first Budapest Coffee Festival, held at the Museum of Applied Arts, aims to reflect the recent surge in interest and development of the local and international coffee industry. Organisers say, "We want to create an opportunity to grant a platform for professionals dedicated to quality coffee and everybody interested in coffee culture to get closer to each other in a fantastic atmosphere."
FINA 2017 To Cost Hungarian Taxpayers At Least HUF 130 Billion
- 4 May 2017 9:40 AM
- sport
Everything is on track seventy-three days ahead of the biggest sporting event ever hosted in Hungary, Minister of National Development Miklós Seszták said Tuesday during a press conference hosted by the 2017 FINA organizing committee, despite projected costs exceeding five times original estimates.
Commissioner Calls On Lawmakers To Reject Law On Foreign-Funded NGOS
- 4 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižnieks has called on members of Hungary’s parliament to reject a proposed draft law on the transparency of foreign-funded NGOs. In the letter addressed to House Speaker László Kövér, Muižnieks said “the draft law carries a clear risk of stigmatising a large number of organisations pursuing lawful activities in the field of human rights, ...
Olympic Committee Head Voted Out
- 3 May 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
Krisztián Kulcsár, a banker, was elected chairman of the Hungarian Olympic Committee yesterday, unseating Zsolt Borkai, who has run the organisation since 2010.