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Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
Brussels Notes High Growth, Rising Employment In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- business
A European Commission report containing a survey of Hungary’s economic performance notes high growth, rising employment and low inflation. The EU balance of payments assistance to Hungary sixth review said that high growth had been boosted by “several one-offs and stimulus measures”.
Xpat Opinion: First Reactions To Putin’s Visit To Hungary
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists accuse PM Orbán of assisting Russian President Putin in his geopolitical tricks. A pro-government pundit contends that Hungary, like Europe, needs to maintain good relations with Russia for pragmatic reasons.
Xpat Event Review: Paving Stones & A New Holy Trinity
- 19 Feb 2015 3:40 AM
- entertainment
The last qualifying round of the 2015 Gift of the Gab was one not to be missed and might well rank up there with the best of the best of the five-year quest to see who in Budapest has that innate ability to speak about anything to anyone, anytime. With the spirit of the Blitz invoked by the inimitable Jeremy Wheeler from the outset, our one-time venue at Mozsár Kávéhaz provided a new stage for ...
Early Bird Tickets Available To See Stars On Margaret Island Budapest
- 19 Feb 2015 3:30 AM
- community & culture
If you want to take advantage of the best prices for the best venues at the country's most beautiful summer theatre performances, you may want to be “an early bird". In February, tickets can be purchased at a 40% discount to the special productions at the Open-Air Theatre on Margaret Island and the first 400 tickets will include tickets to the Theatre Boat as a gift.
Xpat Opinion: Welcoming Putin In Budapest
- 18 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In welcoming Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary on Tuesday a pro-government columnist praises the Russian President for what he considers the restoration of Russia’s greatness. The leading left-wing daily contends that in the current geopolitical situation, Hungary should not try to strengthen ties with Russia.
Hungarian State Secretary Mikola Dispels Suspicion About Putin Visit
- 17 Feb 2015 2:40 AM
- current affairs
There is no basis to the suspicion surrounding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest, István Mikola, Hungarian state secretary of foreign affairs and trade, told central and eastern European diplomats in Lodz.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
Brussels Notes High Growth, Rising Employment In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- business
A European Commission report containing a survey of Hungary’s economic performance notes high growth, rising employment and low inflation. The EU balance of payments assistance to Hungary sixth review said that high growth had been boosted by “several one-offs and stimulus measures”.
Xpat Opinion: First Reactions To Putin’s Visit To Hungary
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists accuse PM Orbán of assisting Russian President Putin in his geopolitical tricks. A pro-government pundit contends that Hungary, like Europe, needs to maintain good relations with Russia for pragmatic reasons.
Xpat Event Review: Paving Stones & A New Holy Trinity
- 19 Feb 2015 3:40 AM
- entertainment
The last qualifying round of the 2015 Gift of the Gab was one not to be missed and might well rank up there with the best of the best of the five-year quest to see who in Budapest has that innate ability to speak about anything to anyone, anytime. With the spirit of the Blitz invoked by the inimitable Jeremy Wheeler from the outset, our one-time venue at Mozsár Kávéhaz provided a new stage for ...
Early Bird Tickets Available To See Stars On Margaret Island Budapest
- 19 Feb 2015 3:30 AM
- community & culture
If you want to take advantage of the best prices for the best venues at the country's most beautiful summer theatre performances, you may want to be “an early bird". In February, tickets can be purchased at a 40% discount to the special productions at the Open-Air Theatre on Margaret Island and the first 400 tickets will include tickets to the Theatre Boat as a gift.
Xpat Opinion: Welcoming Putin In Budapest
- 18 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In welcoming Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary on Tuesday a pro-government columnist praises the Russian President for what he considers the restoration of Russia’s greatness. The leading left-wing daily contends that in the current geopolitical situation, Hungary should not try to strengthen ties with Russia.
Hungarian State Secretary Mikola Dispels Suspicion About Putin Visit
- 17 Feb 2015 2:40 AM
- current affairs
There is no basis to the suspicion surrounding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest, István Mikola, Hungarian state secretary of foreign affairs and trade, told central and eastern European diplomats in Lodz.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.















