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Hungary’s PM Orbán: No Austerity Planned
- 7 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is no place in the government’s economic policymaking for austerity, Viktor Orbán, the prime minister, told a local paper in an interview. “We are preparing for an era in which people earn more, retirees preserve the value of their pensions, the burdens of parenthood are eased, schools will be better and our hospitals are going to work well,” he told Vas Népe. “We’re at the gates of a great ...
Xpat Opinion: The Train Park In Budapest
- 2 Oct 2014 5:35 AM
- getting around
A few weeks ago we visited Vasut Torteneti Park, aka The Train Park. In retrospect, I cannot comprehend how did we not go there earlier, after all we have heard about the place since our year one in Budapest. It has everything we can ask for: it’s a well kept park, with a variety of old trains, plus showrooms of model trains, plus food stands, plus a mini train. I mean, really, if I had to design ...
No Irregularities Found By Hungary’s Ombudsman In Needle-Exchange Programme
- 1 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ombudsman for fundamental rights has committed no irregularities in connection with a report on a needle exchange programme in Budapest, parliament’s justice committee has concluded. Head of the committee György Rubovszky, of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, told the press after the closed-door meeting that ombudsman László Székely had been asked to pay increased attention to the ...
Red Bull Air Race Returning To Hungary
- 25 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The government has agreed to finance the Red Bull Air Race with Ft 5.4 billion over the next three years, according to the official public gazette Magyar Közlöny. The Budapest race, held on August 20 during 2003-09, was scrapped in 2010.
Tisza Cipő – Footwear Made In Hungary
- 18 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
If you start paying attention to what the 18-something-and-over Hungarians have on their feet, you’ll notice that they wear some fashion leather sport shoes with a logo shaped as a ‘T’. These shoes are called Tisza cipő and you can find them only in Hungary!
Hungarians In Ukraine Concerned About Call-Up
- 1 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Democratic Federation of Ukraine (UMDSZ) has voiced concern over partial army mobilisation and urged efforts for a peaceful resolution of the situation in Ukraine. UMDSZ in a statement called on Ukrainian authorities to draft employees of law-enforcement bodies and only recruit others on a voluntary basis.
Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary Is Ready To Kick-Off
- 9 Jul 2014 12:00 PM
- entertainment
150.000 visitors are expected to Zamárdi at Lake Balaton, Hungary for the 8th edition of MasterCard Balaton Sound. The festival is starting on Wednesday night and presents colorful and quality acts for 4 days and 5 nights. The unique and visually stipulating venues will host headliners like Wiz Khalifa, David Guetta, Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Clean Bandit, Martin Solveig, Richie Hawtin and ...
Hungary’s VOLT Festival Kicks Off On Tuesday
- 2 Jul 2014 1:00 AM
- entertainment
Starting from Tuesday through 5 days and 6 nights, 30 international all-stars and 150 Hungarian performers will step on the stages of the 22nd VOLT Festival. More than hundred thousand fans are awaited to the event in Sopron, Hungary. Tickets are available on-site and the organizers strongly advise everyone to only buy tickets from the official retailers.
Advertising Tax Angers Hungarian Media
- 25 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Its advocates call it a remedy to rectify the harm done by commercial television stations but its opponents see it as yet another move to narrow the freedom of the press.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: No Austerity Planned
- 7 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is no place in the government’s economic policymaking for austerity, Viktor Orbán, the prime minister, told a local paper in an interview. “We are preparing for an era in which people earn more, retirees preserve the value of their pensions, the burdens of parenthood are eased, schools will be better and our hospitals are going to work well,” he told Vas Népe. “We’re at the gates of a great ...
Xpat Opinion: The Train Park In Budapest
- 2 Oct 2014 5:35 AM
- getting around
A few weeks ago we visited Vasut Torteneti Park, aka The Train Park. In retrospect, I cannot comprehend how did we not go there earlier, after all we have heard about the place since our year one in Budapest. It has everything we can ask for: it’s a well kept park, with a variety of old trains, plus showrooms of model trains, plus food stands, plus a mini train. I mean, really, if I had to design ...
No Irregularities Found By Hungary’s Ombudsman In Needle-Exchange Programme
- 1 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ombudsman for fundamental rights has committed no irregularities in connection with a report on a needle exchange programme in Budapest, parliament’s justice committee has concluded. Head of the committee György Rubovszky, of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, told the press after the closed-door meeting that ombudsman László Székely had been asked to pay increased attention to the ...
Red Bull Air Race Returning To Hungary
- 25 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The government has agreed to finance the Red Bull Air Race with Ft 5.4 billion over the next three years, according to the official public gazette Magyar Közlöny. The Budapest race, held on August 20 during 2003-09, was scrapped in 2010.
Tisza Cipő – Footwear Made In Hungary
- 18 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
If you start paying attention to what the 18-something-and-over Hungarians have on their feet, you’ll notice that they wear some fashion leather sport shoes with a logo shaped as a ‘T’. These shoes are called Tisza cipő and you can find them only in Hungary!
Hungarians In Ukraine Concerned About Call-Up
- 1 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Democratic Federation of Ukraine (UMDSZ) has voiced concern over partial army mobilisation and urged efforts for a peaceful resolution of the situation in Ukraine. UMDSZ in a statement called on Ukrainian authorities to draft employees of law-enforcement bodies and only recruit others on a voluntary basis.
Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary Is Ready To Kick-Off
- 9 Jul 2014 12:00 PM
- entertainment
150.000 visitors are expected to Zamárdi at Lake Balaton, Hungary for the 8th edition of MasterCard Balaton Sound. The festival is starting on Wednesday night and presents colorful and quality acts for 4 days and 5 nights. The unique and visually stipulating venues will host headliners like Wiz Khalifa, David Guetta, Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Clean Bandit, Martin Solveig, Richie Hawtin and ...
Hungary’s VOLT Festival Kicks Off On Tuesday
- 2 Jul 2014 1:00 AM
- entertainment
Starting from Tuesday through 5 days and 6 nights, 30 international all-stars and 150 Hungarian performers will step on the stages of the 22nd VOLT Festival. More than hundred thousand fans are awaited to the event in Sopron, Hungary. Tickets are available on-site and the organizers strongly advise everyone to only buy tickets from the official retailers.
Advertising Tax Angers Hungarian Media
- 25 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Its advocates call it a remedy to rectify the harm done by commercial television stations but its opponents see it as yet another move to narrow the freedom of the press.