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Obama Officially Announces Bell As New U.S. Ambassador To Hungary
- 8 Nov 2013 11:40 AM
- community & culture
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Colleen Bradley Bell – Ambassador to Hungary, Department of State, which the White House describes as a key Administration post. XpatLoop reported at the end of September that Bell’s vetting process had apparently been concluded, and only formal Hungarian approval was required before her appointment. "She raised more than $500,000 for the Obama ...
Madrid Pays Tribute To Magic Hungarian Soccer Player Puskás
- 8 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
Entitled “Puskás Homage”, weeks of remembrance have started in Madrid. A bust of Ferenc Puskás, perhaps the best known Hungarian in history, has been unveiled, erstwhile companions reminisced about him during a forum and an exhibition of objects related to his life has been opened. The show is expected to draw over a hundred thousand visitors.
Xpat Opinion: “Unless Blood Flows”: Human Rights Watch’s Report On Hungary
- 7 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Lately I have been struck by the high number of incidents, often resulting in death, involving relatives or people living in the same household. A daughter kills her mother, an 85-year-old former high-ranking police officer kills his 79-year-old wife, a professional soccer player kills his partner and her son in a family dispute. These are only three cases I remember from the last two weeks or so.
EESC Chief Examines Hungary’s Crisis Management Measures
- 6 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Henri Malosse held talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday. Mr. Malosse is in Hungary to study the innovative steps that have enabled the country to recover from the economic crisis.
Hungary's PM Orbán Sets Manufacturing Target
- 5 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary must continue its policy of re-industrialisation to boost the ratio of manufacturing output to GDP, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared yesterday.
Hungary’s Former PM Gyurcsány Favours Mystery Candidate
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Democratic Coalition president Ferenc Gyurcsány said yesterday that he has found a prime ministerial candidate who may inspire broader left-wing unity.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Utility Price Regulation: ‘Strong But Not Uncommon’
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government of Hungary has introduced price cuts in utility costs, and we had an interesting reaction last week from a major player in the energy market. "What you see in Hungary, the regulatory impact on the market … it is very strong but is not uncommon. Everywhere in Europe the state intervenes in tariffs, in the way a business is structured," said Willem Coppoolse, head of illiquid gas ...
“Enterpreneurial Skill Can Be Learned” Interview With CEU Rector John Shattuck
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The President and Rector of Central European University (CEU) considers his current post the most important stage of his career. As he told us, CEU has been successful in attracting back to Budapest leading Hungarian academics who had earlier left the country to pursue their careers abroad. Interview published by Figyelő, the Hungarian business and news weekly, with a circulation of 11.200.
MP Reveals April 6 Election Date In Hungary
- 30 Oct 2013 12:40 AM
- current affairs
Christian Democrat MP Miklós Seszták appeared to accidentally give away the date of the national election as April 6 in the general debate on next year’s budget in Parliament on Friday.
Obama Officially Announces Bell As New U.S. Ambassador To Hungary
- 8 Nov 2013 11:40 AM
- community & culture
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Colleen Bradley Bell – Ambassador to Hungary, Department of State, which the White House describes as a key Administration post. XpatLoop reported at the end of September that Bell’s vetting process had apparently been concluded, and only formal Hungarian approval was required before her appointment. "She raised more than $500,000 for the Obama ...
Madrid Pays Tribute To Magic Hungarian Soccer Player Puskás
- 8 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
Entitled “Puskás Homage”, weeks of remembrance have started in Madrid. A bust of Ferenc Puskás, perhaps the best known Hungarian in history, has been unveiled, erstwhile companions reminisced about him during a forum and an exhibition of objects related to his life has been opened. The show is expected to draw over a hundred thousand visitors.
Xpat Opinion: “Unless Blood Flows”: Human Rights Watch’s Report On Hungary
- 7 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Lately I have been struck by the high number of incidents, often resulting in death, involving relatives or people living in the same household. A daughter kills her mother, an 85-year-old former high-ranking police officer kills his 79-year-old wife, a professional soccer player kills his partner and her son in a family dispute. These are only three cases I remember from the last two weeks or so.
EESC Chief Examines Hungary’s Crisis Management Measures
- 6 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Henri Malosse held talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday. Mr. Malosse is in Hungary to study the innovative steps that have enabled the country to recover from the economic crisis.
Hungary's PM Orbán Sets Manufacturing Target
- 5 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary must continue its policy of re-industrialisation to boost the ratio of manufacturing output to GDP, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared yesterday.
Hungary’s Former PM Gyurcsány Favours Mystery Candidate
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Democratic Coalition president Ferenc Gyurcsány said yesterday that he has found a prime ministerial candidate who may inspire broader left-wing unity.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Utility Price Regulation: ‘Strong But Not Uncommon’
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government of Hungary has introduced price cuts in utility costs, and we had an interesting reaction last week from a major player in the energy market. "What you see in Hungary, the regulatory impact on the market … it is very strong but is not uncommon. Everywhere in Europe the state intervenes in tariffs, in the way a business is structured," said Willem Coppoolse, head of illiquid gas ...
“Enterpreneurial Skill Can Be Learned” Interview With CEU Rector John Shattuck
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The President and Rector of Central European University (CEU) considers his current post the most important stage of his career. As he told us, CEU has been successful in attracting back to Budapest leading Hungarian academics who had earlier left the country to pursue their careers abroad. Interview published by Figyelő, the Hungarian business and news weekly, with a circulation of 11.200.
MP Reveals April 6 Election Date In Hungary
- 30 Oct 2013 12:40 AM
- current affairs
Christian Democrat MP Miklós Seszták appeared to accidentally give away the date of the national election as April 6 in the general debate on next year’s budget in Parliament on Friday.