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Xpat Opinion: Conservative Commentators On The EU & Sovereignty
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist believes that Hungary has gained a unique opportunity to increase economic output through access to EU funds, while her sovereignty has also increased through EU membership. Another conservative analyst, however, accuses the European Commission of serving business interests rather than EU citizens.
Jazz Boxing Day, Budapest Jazz Club, 26 December
- 23 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Boxing Day, Friday, 26th December 2014 proudly presents the Bolla Quartet.
Hungarian Prosecutors Ask Ministry To Lift Goodfriend’s Immunity
- 23 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Like a bad episode from the Twilight Zone, Hungarian prosecutors today asked the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade to lift US Embassy Chargé d’affaires André Goodfriend’s immunity from prosecution so that he can be tried in Hungary for defamation. Thanks to changes made to the criminal code under the current Fidesz-KDNP government, defamation is now a felony punishable with up to three years ...
Commissioner For Human Rights Criticizes Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižneks submitted the findings of his visit to Hungary over the summer. The 43-page report discusses issues concerning media freedom, the fight against intolerance and discrimination, and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. (The full report can be accessed here.)
Hungary Seeks To Restore Domestic Ownership Of Major Enterprises
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is attempting to restore large enterprises to Hungarian state ownership. It is working hard to convince foreign owners to sell their assets to Hungarian investors. Heti Válasz offers a wrap-up of the four-year process, which includes, among other sectors, electricity generation and the media.
Wishing Xpats A Wonderful Xmas*
- 19 Dec 2014 10:00 AM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop.com wish you and yours a Merry Xmas*. We really hope you’ve enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year. We’re grateful to every reader, partner and sponsor for all the positive support. Here's wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous 2015.
Football Remembers – Christmas Truce 1914
- 19 Dec 2014 9:50 AM
- sport
The WWI Christmas Truce in 1914 was commemorated with a friendly football match between the British Embassy and the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Lázár: Hungary’s Govt In Talks With Erste, Raiffeisen
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government is in talks with Austria’s Erste Bank and Raiffeisen Bank on forming a strategic partnership and expanding the state’s portfolio of banks, cabinet chief János Lázár said in an interview published in weekly Figyelő. “Erste has strategic goals in Hungary.
Raiffeisen, Erste Confirm Talks With Hungarian Govt
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Spokesmen for Austria’s Erste Group and Raiffeisen Bank International confirmed that the lenders are in talks with the Hungarian government, though Raiffeisen stressed that for the time being there were no “negotiations”. An official from Raiffeisen Bank International said the sides had established contact, but this was far from negotiations or taking decisions.
Xpat Opinion: Conservative Commentators On The EU & Sovereignty
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist believes that Hungary has gained a unique opportunity to increase economic output through access to EU funds, while her sovereignty has also increased through EU membership. Another conservative analyst, however, accuses the European Commission of serving business interests rather than EU citizens.
Jazz Boxing Day, Budapest Jazz Club, 26 December
- 23 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Boxing Day, Friday, 26th December 2014 proudly presents the Bolla Quartet.
Hungarian Prosecutors Ask Ministry To Lift Goodfriend’s Immunity
- 23 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Like a bad episode from the Twilight Zone, Hungarian prosecutors today asked the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade to lift US Embassy Chargé d’affaires André Goodfriend’s immunity from prosecution so that he can be tried in Hungary for defamation. Thanks to changes made to the criminal code under the current Fidesz-KDNP government, defamation is now a felony punishable with up to three years ...
Commissioner For Human Rights Criticizes Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižneks submitted the findings of his visit to Hungary over the summer. The 43-page report discusses issues concerning media freedom, the fight against intolerance and discrimination, and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. (The full report can be accessed here.)
Hungary Seeks To Restore Domestic Ownership Of Major Enterprises
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is attempting to restore large enterprises to Hungarian state ownership. It is working hard to convince foreign owners to sell their assets to Hungarian investors. Heti Válasz offers a wrap-up of the four-year process, which includes, among other sectors, electricity generation and the media.
Wishing Xpats A Wonderful Xmas*
- 19 Dec 2014 10:00 AM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop.com wish you and yours a Merry Xmas*. We really hope you’ve enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year. We’re grateful to every reader, partner and sponsor for all the positive support. Here's wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous 2015.
Football Remembers – Christmas Truce 1914
- 19 Dec 2014 9:50 AM
- sport
The WWI Christmas Truce in 1914 was commemorated with a friendly football match between the British Embassy and the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Lázár: Hungary’s Govt In Talks With Erste, Raiffeisen
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government is in talks with Austria’s Erste Bank and Raiffeisen Bank on forming a strategic partnership and expanding the state’s portfolio of banks, cabinet chief János Lázár said in an interview published in weekly Figyelő. “Erste has strategic goals in Hungary.
Raiffeisen, Erste Confirm Talks With Hungarian Govt
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Spokesmen for Austria’s Erste Group and Raiffeisen Bank International confirmed that the lenders are in talks with the Hungarian government, though Raiffeisen stressed that for the time being there were no “negotiations”. An official from Raiffeisen Bank International said the sides had established contact, but this was far from negotiations or taking decisions.