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Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Former PM Bajnai Opens His Campaign To Mixed Reviews
- 12 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing and a centrist pundit say Bajnai has finally put an end to the speculation and acknowledged his intention to lead his new party in the next elections. But they find his messages confused and off-putting for potential voters.
Xpat Opinion: EU Budget Deal: A Hungarian Perspective
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Commentators from across the political spectrum agree that the government has managed to increase the sum originally allocated to Hungary in the 2014-2020 EU budget. They also agree however that more effective EU integration would require far more money.
Working Together To Make The Dreams Of Sick Children In Hungary Come True
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
For one whole year Corinthia Hotel Budapest, currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, is sponsoring – with a series of programs – the activities of the Csodalámpa (Magic Lantern) Wish Fulfilling Foundation, a charity also in its tenth year and dedicated to making the hopes and dreams of seriously ill children a reality.
Bike Sharing Coming To Hungary In March
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
In March, Szeged expects to beat out Budapest to become the first city in Hungary to roll out a bike-sharing system, according to Szeged Cafe. The system, now getting its final touches, would naturally be much smaller than the one planned for Budapest, Bubi. It would comprise 70-80 bikes at up to 12 docking points spread around the centre of the city. Another 20-30 bikes would be kept at a ...
Congestion Charge In Budapest By 2015?
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Tuesday this week Budapest Mayor Tarlós announced that motorists will have to pay to enter Budapest by 2015. Speaking on Hungarian HírTV he justified the action by blaming the Socialists, claiming they signed an undertaking to this effect when negotiating EU subsidies for the forthcoming M4 metro line - which is due for completion in 2014 at earliest.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead As Campaign Starts One Year Early In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the next election is scheduled for the spring of 2014, most observers believe the campaign is already underway. PM Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance leads the polls, but analysts do not rule out an opposition victory.Analysing the latest opinion poll statistics in his blog, political scientist Gábor Török argues that Fidesz has managed to halt the sliding trend of the past two years. By ...
Hungarian PM's Statement On International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- 29 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
68 years ago today, the concentration camps at Auschwitz and Birkenau were liberated. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Hungarian Government pays its respects to the victims. The painful anniversary compels every good-hearted Hungarian to pay their tributes
Hungary Fulfilled Its Prepayment Obligation To The IMF Before Deadline
- 26 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Friday Hungary has transferred 607 million EUR as loan prepayment to the International Monetary Fund due on 12 February 2013. By paying more than two weeks prior to maturity, market risks associated with repaying the IMF loan are eliminated.
Invitation: Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 25 January
- 25 Jan 2013 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers to this special workshop which kicks-off at 8pm on Friday, 25th January, presented by the Szabolcs Olah Quintet. Szabolcs was named best soloist in 2000 at the National Youth Jazz Festival, and four years later he won first prize in a national jazz competition. Go along to enjoy jazz and a well stocked bar, including cocktails made to order at ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Former PM Bajnai Opens His Campaign To Mixed Reviews
- 12 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing and a centrist pundit say Bajnai has finally put an end to the speculation and acknowledged his intention to lead his new party in the next elections. But they find his messages confused and off-putting for potential voters.
Xpat Opinion: EU Budget Deal: A Hungarian Perspective
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Commentators from across the political spectrum agree that the government has managed to increase the sum originally allocated to Hungary in the 2014-2020 EU budget. They also agree however that more effective EU integration would require far more money.
Working Together To Make The Dreams Of Sick Children In Hungary Come True
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
For one whole year Corinthia Hotel Budapest, currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, is sponsoring – with a series of programs – the activities of the Csodalámpa (Magic Lantern) Wish Fulfilling Foundation, a charity also in its tenth year and dedicated to making the hopes and dreams of seriously ill children a reality.
Bike Sharing Coming To Hungary In March
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
In March, Szeged expects to beat out Budapest to become the first city in Hungary to roll out a bike-sharing system, according to Szeged Cafe. The system, now getting its final touches, would naturally be much smaller than the one planned for Budapest, Bubi. It would comprise 70-80 bikes at up to 12 docking points spread around the centre of the city. Another 20-30 bikes would be kept at a ...
Congestion Charge In Budapest By 2015?
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Tuesday this week Budapest Mayor Tarlós announced that motorists will have to pay to enter Budapest by 2015. Speaking on Hungarian HírTV he justified the action by blaming the Socialists, claiming they signed an undertaking to this effect when negotiating EU subsidies for the forthcoming M4 metro line - which is due for completion in 2014 at earliest.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead As Campaign Starts One Year Early In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the next election is scheduled for the spring of 2014, most observers believe the campaign is already underway. PM Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance leads the polls, but analysts do not rule out an opposition victory.Analysing the latest opinion poll statistics in his blog, political scientist Gábor Török argues that Fidesz has managed to halt the sliding trend of the past two years. By ...
Hungarian PM's Statement On International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- 29 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
68 years ago today, the concentration camps at Auschwitz and Birkenau were liberated. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Hungarian Government pays its respects to the victims. The painful anniversary compels every good-hearted Hungarian to pay their tributes
Hungary Fulfilled Its Prepayment Obligation To The IMF Before Deadline
- 26 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Friday Hungary has transferred 607 million EUR as loan prepayment to the International Monetary Fund due on 12 February 2013. By paying more than two weeks prior to maturity, market risks associated with repaying the IMF loan are eliminated.
Invitation: Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 25 January
- 25 Jan 2013 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers to this special workshop which kicks-off at 8pm on Friday, 25th January, presented by the Szabolcs Olah Quintet. Szabolcs was named best soloist in 2000 at the National Youth Jazz Festival, and four years later he won first prize in a national jazz competition. Go along to enjoy jazz and a well stocked bar, including cocktails made to order at ...