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Civil Activists Thwart Attempts To Exploit Refugees In Hungary
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A glass of milk, a pair of new shoes, a couple of good words. A small group of volunteers are trying to make the situation of refugees stranded in Szeged’s train station more tolerable. Hungarian immigration authorities routinely transport registered border jumpers to the station right after the departure of the last Budapest-bound train. They were supposed to catch a train to their open refugee ...
“Europe & Hungary Are Experiencing A Refugee Crisis”
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a very real refugee crisis unfolding in Hungary, and nobody knows how long it will last. The government provides funding for everything except essentials: billions of forints squandered on billboard campaigns and a 175-kilometre border fence, while the migrant servicing system is overwhelmed. The answer has yet to be found on a European level, as well.
Hungary Asked By UNHCR Not To Rush Asylum Amendments
- 3 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The UNHCR has asked Hungary not to fast-track amendments to its asylum laws. The UN refugee agency told MTI it was “deeply concerned” by the proposed amendments to Hungary’s laws on asylum submitted to parliament earlier this week. The UNHCR asked Hungarian authorities to consult with civil organisations and the refugee agency on the proposed amendments before pushing them through.
Video: Red Bull's Air Race Back In Budapest, 4 - 5 July
- 2 Jul 2015 12:55 PM
- entertainment
The Air Race World Championship, sponsored by Red Bull, makes a welcome return to the Hungarian capital this year. Back in 2009, when the last such event took place in Budapest, over 650,000 spectators lined the banks of the Danube.
See What Happened @ Xpat Wine Club 3, Hilton Budapest
- 2 Jul 2015 12:50 PM
- community & culture
Words by Liz Frommer: The international community in Hungary came together again for a convivial evening of tasting and networking on June 30th.
Annual All American Independence Day Picnic City Park Budapest, 5 July
- 2 Jul 2015 12:45 PM
- community & culture
All Americans, friends, and families are invited to join our annual Republicans and Democrats Abroad joint: Independence Day Barbecue, Picnic, and Live Music celebration in City Park.
WWF Hungary Promotes Big Jump On 3 July
- 2 Jul 2015 5:04 AM
- current affairs
It has now been a tradition for ten years to celebrate European rivers and wetlands with a common big splash into water. This year, under the organisation of WWF Hungary, Hungary joins again the challenge and calls on the Hungarian municipalities to jump on 12 July at 3 pm.
Xpat Wine Club, Hilton Budapest, 30 June
- 1 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
- Xpatloop
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Hungarian Policeman Detained For Armed Robbery
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Budapest police sergeant has been arrested on suspicion of committing armed robbery with a civilian associate. The police sergeant is suspected of taking Ft 3,500 from a woman at gunpoint last weekend, Budapest Prosecutor Tibor Ibolya said on Tuesday. The sergeant and his associate appeared at a 16th District house early Sunday morning and, feigning official proceedings, ordered the woman to ...
Civil Activists Thwart Attempts To Exploit Refugees In Hungary
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A glass of milk, a pair of new shoes, a couple of good words. A small group of volunteers are trying to make the situation of refugees stranded in Szeged’s train station more tolerable. Hungarian immigration authorities routinely transport registered border jumpers to the station right after the departure of the last Budapest-bound train. They were supposed to catch a train to their open refugee ...
“Europe & Hungary Are Experiencing A Refugee Crisis”
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a very real refugee crisis unfolding in Hungary, and nobody knows how long it will last. The government provides funding for everything except essentials: billions of forints squandered on billboard campaigns and a 175-kilometre border fence, while the migrant servicing system is overwhelmed. The answer has yet to be found on a European level, as well.
Hungary Asked By UNHCR Not To Rush Asylum Amendments
- 3 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The UNHCR has asked Hungary not to fast-track amendments to its asylum laws. The UN refugee agency told MTI it was “deeply concerned” by the proposed amendments to Hungary’s laws on asylum submitted to parliament earlier this week. The UNHCR asked Hungarian authorities to consult with civil organisations and the refugee agency on the proposed amendments before pushing them through.
Video: Red Bull's Air Race Back In Budapest, 4 - 5 July
- 2 Jul 2015 12:55 PM
- entertainment
The Air Race World Championship, sponsored by Red Bull, makes a welcome return to the Hungarian capital this year. Back in 2009, when the last such event took place in Budapest, over 650,000 spectators lined the banks of the Danube.
See What Happened @ Xpat Wine Club 3, Hilton Budapest
- 2 Jul 2015 12:50 PM
- community & culture
Words by Liz Frommer: The international community in Hungary came together again for a convivial evening of tasting and networking on June 30th.
Annual All American Independence Day Picnic City Park Budapest, 5 July
- 2 Jul 2015 12:45 PM
- community & culture
All Americans, friends, and families are invited to join our annual Republicans and Democrats Abroad joint: Independence Day Barbecue, Picnic, and Live Music celebration in City Park.
WWF Hungary Promotes Big Jump On 3 July
- 2 Jul 2015 5:04 AM
- current affairs
It has now been a tradition for ten years to celebrate European rivers and wetlands with a common big splash into water. This year, under the organisation of WWF Hungary, Hungary joins again the challenge and calls on the Hungarian municipalities to jump on 12 July at 3 pm.
Xpat Wine Club, Hilton Budapest, 30 June
- 1 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
- Xpatloop
org.hippoecm.hst.content.beans.standard.HippoHtml@ac1def7d
Hungarian Policeman Detained For Armed Robbery
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Budapest police sergeant has been arrested on suspicion of committing armed robbery with a civilian associate. The police sergeant is suspected of taking Ft 3,500 from a woman at gunpoint last weekend, Budapest Prosecutor Tibor Ibolya said on Tuesday. The sergeant and his associate appeared at a 16th District house early Sunday morning and, feigning official proceedings, ordered the woman to ...