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Xpat Opinion: Was The Tavares Report Authored By Hungarian Socialists?
- 9 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Magyar Nemzet accuses leading Socialist politicians of lying, when they deny their role in the preparation of the European Parliament resolution condemning the constitutional changes enacted by the right-wing government since 2010.In his Magyar Nemzet editorial, deputy editor Szabolcs Szerető argues that Edit Herczog, a Socialist MEP sharply contradicts her party leader by admitting that she and ...
Xpat Opinion: Police Excess In Hungary: Two Recent Stories
- 9 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I said a couple of days ago that I had gained the impression that members of the Hungarian police force have been emboldened in the last three years. They feel that the government believes in strict rules and often opts for punishment as an answer to social ills. Since most of the police force are Jobbik and Fidesz supporters, they believe that Sándor Pintér’s ministry of the interior as well as ...
Xpat Opinion: New Hungarian “Language Strategies”
- 28 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to talk again about one of my hobby horses, foreign language teaching in Hungary. Faithful readers of this blog will undoubtedly recall how often we talked about the shortcomings of the system. Everybody has horror stories about learning a foreign language in Hungary. Although there are some schools that excel in teaching foreign languages, most students leave grade 12 without a working ...
Hungarian Thermal Springs – More Efforts Needed To Popularize Them Internationally
- 19 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
I suppose all Hungarians have heard the fable that Hungary is really at the head of the line when it comes to thermal springs, that our medicinal springs are famed throughout Europe and that they attract foreign and domestic tourists like a magnet. Fact: there really are thermal springs beneath four-fifths of the country and we really are world leaders when it comes to the number and variety of ...
Xpat Opinion: Will Sólyom Hungarian Airways Really Take Off?
- 1 Aug 2013 1:00 AM
- travel
Sólyom Airways, a start-up that was initially treated as a joke, is actually recruiting employees, including pilots. Considering that it currently has but one plane, it is looking to hire only 35 employees. But it took out a full-page ad to recruit them.
Xpat Opinion: Unity Against The Floods In Hungary (Except Esztergom)
- 11 Jun 2013 9:02 AM
- current affairs
As the record high floods were reaching their apex in Budapest, the dailies praised professionals and volunteers who fought the waters in exemplary unity. The Prime Minister was criticised for ignoring the Mayor of Esztergom during his presence in her city.
Advice For Foreign Citizens In Hungary During Flood Emergency Situation
- 8 Jun 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
You should know, that the Hungarian Government declared emergency situation in three counties (Győr-Moson-Sopron, Komárom-Esztergom and Pest County) and in Budapest as of 12.00 hours on 4 June 2013 due to flood risk. Inform yourself before going to these areas about traffic and other restrictions. Do not forget to inform the consular services of your Embassy about your presence in these areas.
Xpat Opinion: Mesterházy & Bajnai: A First Step Towards Unity In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An opposition paper reacts with cautious optimism to the MSZP-Together 2014 negotiations, while a pro-government daily finds efforts to patch together an alliance unconvincing.
VOLT: It Is Good Everywhere, But The Best In Sopron, Hungary
- 10 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
It is now confirmed that VOLT Festival will take place at the well-known Lővér Camping at Sopron, Hungary. At todays press conference many more have been revealed, especially about the visuals of the event, new venues and programs and also a special focus on environmental protection. Telekom will stay the main sponsor of the event with a line-up of 30 all-stars. VOLT Festival takes place between ...
Xpat Opinion: Was The Tavares Report Authored By Hungarian Socialists?
- 9 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Magyar Nemzet accuses leading Socialist politicians of lying, when they deny their role in the preparation of the European Parliament resolution condemning the constitutional changes enacted by the right-wing government since 2010.In his Magyar Nemzet editorial, deputy editor Szabolcs Szerető argues that Edit Herczog, a Socialist MEP sharply contradicts her party leader by admitting that she and ...
Xpat Opinion: Police Excess In Hungary: Two Recent Stories
- 9 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I said a couple of days ago that I had gained the impression that members of the Hungarian police force have been emboldened in the last three years. They feel that the government believes in strict rules and often opts for punishment as an answer to social ills. Since most of the police force are Jobbik and Fidesz supporters, they believe that Sándor Pintér’s ministry of the interior as well as ...
Xpat Opinion: New Hungarian “Language Strategies”
- 28 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to talk again about one of my hobby horses, foreign language teaching in Hungary. Faithful readers of this blog will undoubtedly recall how often we talked about the shortcomings of the system. Everybody has horror stories about learning a foreign language in Hungary. Although there are some schools that excel in teaching foreign languages, most students leave grade 12 without a working ...
Hungarian Thermal Springs – More Efforts Needed To Popularize Them Internationally
- 19 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
I suppose all Hungarians have heard the fable that Hungary is really at the head of the line when it comes to thermal springs, that our medicinal springs are famed throughout Europe and that they attract foreign and domestic tourists like a magnet. Fact: there really are thermal springs beneath four-fifths of the country and we really are world leaders when it comes to the number and variety of ...
Xpat Opinion: Will Sólyom Hungarian Airways Really Take Off?
- 1 Aug 2013 1:00 AM
- travel
Sólyom Airways, a start-up that was initially treated as a joke, is actually recruiting employees, including pilots. Considering that it currently has but one plane, it is looking to hire only 35 employees. But it took out a full-page ad to recruit them.
Xpat Opinion: Unity Against The Floods In Hungary (Except Esztergom)
- 11 Jun 2013 9:02 AM
- current affairs
As the record high floods were reaching their apex in Budapest, the dailies praised professionals and volunteers who fought the waters in exemplary unity. The Prime Minister was criticised for ignoring the Mayor of Esztergom during his presence in her city.
Advice For Foreign Citizens In Hungary During Flood Emergency Situation
- 8 Jun 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
You should know, that the Hungarian Government declared emergency situation in three counties (Győr-Moson-Sopron, Komárom-Esztergom and Pest County) and in Budapest as of 12.00 hours on 4 June 2013 due to flood risk. Inform yourself before going to these areas about traffic and other restrictions. Do not forget to inform the consular services of your Embassy about your presence in these areas.
Xpat Opinion: Mesterházy & Bajnai: A First Step Towards Unity In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An opposition paper reacts with cautious optimism to the MSZP-Together 2014 negotiations, while a pro-government daily finds efforts to patch together an alliance unconvincing.
VOLT: It Is Good Everywhere, But The Best In Sopron, Hungary
- 10 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
It is now confirmed that VOLT Festival will take place at the well-known Lővér Camping at Sopron, Hungary. At todays press conference many more have been revealed, especially about the visuals of the event, new venues and programs and also a special focus on environmental protection. Telekom will stay the main sponsor of the event with a line-up of 30 all-stars. VOLT Festival takes place between ...