2,580 result(s) for review
Xpat Opinion: Russian FM Lavrov’s Visit To Budapest
- 27 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes Mr Lavrov came to Budapest as part of a Russian endeavour to divide the European Union and NATO, while his pro-government counterpart argues that Hungary has a vested interest in developing trade with Russia.
Xpat Opinion: Uproar Over First Statement By New Austrian Chancellor On Hungary
- 27 May 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist is outraged by a remark attributed to Mr Christian Kern who was quoted to have accused Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán of running a state built on Führerprinzip. Verbatim transcripts show that Mr Kern’s remark was milder than reported.
Xpat Review: A Café Conducive To Thought
- 26 May 2016 6:56 AM
- food & drink
By Mary Murphy: The first thing that strikes you about Café Toucan is the space. It is light, airy, and relaxing, so conducive to thought and chat. You might think that the last thing this city needs is another coffee shop, especially near one near Corvin Negyed, a part of the city which must have close to a dozen such establishments with more opening every day. But Café Toucan is a little ...
Xpat Opinion: Bill Clinton Accuses Hungarians Of Opting For Autocracy
- 24 May 2016 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators find Bill Clinton’s remarks on Hungary unfair, but for differing reasons. At a Hillary Clinton campaign rally in New Jersey last Friday, the former President said that although Poland and Hungary owed their freedom to the United States, “they want Putin-like leadership: Just give me an authoritarian dictatorship and keep the foreigners out.”
Xpat Opinion: Fitch Upgrades Hungary
- 24 May 2016 10:00 AM
- business
As Hungary regains its investment grade status from Fitch Ratings after four years in the junk category, commentators are divided over what comes next.
Xpat Opinion: Speculation About President Áder’s Future
- 24 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators give credence to rumours that the Prime Minister doesn’t want Mr Áder to be re-elected next year. Opinions diverge, however about the reasons and one source claims that the President took the job four years ago for a single term anyway.
Analysts: Hungary’s Upgrade Confirms Efforts Of 4-5 Years
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Raiffeisen bank chief analyst Zoltán Török said the upgrade confirms efforts to stabilise the economy over the past 4-5 years. He said a fiscal loosening this year and next was “not to serious” and that the effect would be countered, in part, by policy measures boosting demand and contributing to economic growth.
Restaurant Review: Studio-Restaurant ESCA
- 17 May 2016 9:02 AM
- food & drink
The tiny fine-dining restaurant at the edge of the Jewish Quarter has hardly been open for a year but is already very popular. The reason is not only the excellent food, taking its concept primarily from Nordic cuisine, but also owner and chef Gábor Fehér who was named “Young chef of the year” by Dining Guide in March. Recently attention was raised by the drastic transformation of the ...
Invitation: Budapest's International Women's Club General Meeting, 19 May
- 13 May 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
IWC will discuss the Annual Board Reports which have been mailed to our members ahead of the meeting. Members have the chance to listen to the Board's general review of the year and to ask questions. This is the most important meeting of the year for the association because the Annual Board reports will be presented to you for approval. Your vote is essential to the life of IWC as a Club.
Xpat Opinion: Russian FM Lavrov’s Visit To Budapest
- 27 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes Mr Lavrov came to Budapest as part of a Russian endeavour to divide the European Union and NATO, while his pro-government counterpart argues that Hungary has a vested interest in developing trade with Russia.
Xpat Opinion: Uproar Over First Statement By New Austrian Chancellor On Hungary
- 27 May 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist is outraged by a remark attributed to Mr Christian Kern who was quoted to have accused Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán of running a state built on Führerprinzip. Verbatim transcripts show that Mr Kern’s remark was milder than reported.
Xpat Review: A Café Conducive To Thought
- 26 May 2016 6:56 AM
- food & drink
By Mary Murphy: The first thing that strikes you about Café Toucan is the space. It is light, airy, and relaxing, so conducive to thought and chat. You might think that the last thing this city needs is another coffee shop, especially near one near Corvin Negyed, a part of the city which must have close to a dozen such establishments with more opening every day. But Café Toucan is a little ...
Xpat Opinion: Bill Clinton Accuses Hungarians Of Opting For Autocracy
- 24 May 2016 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators find Bill Clinton’s remarks on Hungary unfair, but for differing reasons. At a Hillary Clinton campaign rally in New Jersey last Friday, the former President said that although Poland and Hungary owed their freedom to the United States, “they want Putin-like leadership: Just give me an authoritarian dictatorship and keep the foreigners out.”
Xpat Opinion: Fitch Upgrades Hungary
- 24 May 2016 10:00 AM
- business
As Hungary regains its investment grade status from Fitch Ratings after four years in the junk category, commentators are divided over what comes next.
Xpat Opinion: Speculation About President Áder’s Future
- 24 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators give credence to rumours that the Prime Minister doesn’t want Mr Áder to be re-elected next year. Opinions diverge, however about the reasons and one source claims that the President took the job four years ago for a single term anyway.
Analysts: Hungary’s Upgrade Confirms Efforts Of 4-5 Years
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Raiffeisen bank chief analyst Zoltán Török said the upgrade confirms efforts to stabilise the economy over the past 4-5 years. He said a fiscal loosening this year and next was “not to serious” and that the effect would be countered, in part, by policy measures boosting demand and contributing to economic growth.
Restaurant Review: Studio-Restaurant ESCA
- 17 May 2016 9:02 AM
- food & drink
The tiny fine-dining restaurant at the edge of the Jewish Quarter has hardly been open for a year but is already very popular. The reason is not only the excellent food, taking its concept primarily from Nordic cuisine, but also owner and chef Gábor Fehér who was named “Young chef of the year” by Dining Guide in March. Recently attention was raised by the drastic transformation of the ...
Invitation: Budapest's International Women's Club General Meeting, 19 May
- 13 May 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
IWC will discuss the Annual Board Reports which have been mailed to our members ahead of the meeting. Members have the chance to listen to the Board's general review of the year and to ask questions. This is the most important meeting of the year for the association because the Annual Board reports will be presented to you for approval. Your vote is essential to the life of IWC as a Club.