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Xpat Opinion: Scandal Of The Year? Russian-Hungarian Nuclear Pact
- 30 Jan 2014 5:40 AM
- current affairs
The headlines in Hungarian weeklies illustrate a growing controversy over the planned addition of two Russian-made blocks to the existing Paks nuclear power station: “The scandal of the year” (168 óra); “Eastern Block” (Heti Világgazdaság); “The business of the year?” (Figyelő); “Hungary hooked by Putin” (Magyar Narancs); “Change of Roles in Kissidonia” (Demokrata); “Paks Vobiscum” (“Paks be with ...
New US Ambassador To Hungary Critical & Criticized
- 30 Jan 2014 5:35 AM
- current affairs
Remarks by the US ambassador designate to Hungary at a US Senate Committee hearing last week caused “justified and serious outrage in Hungary”, said Gergely Gulyás, a lawmaker of the ruling Fidesz party. The rise in Hungary of extremist parties is of particular concern, she told the committee.
Fidesz MP Proposes More Cuts To Banking Charges In Hungary
- 28 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz lawmaker Szilárd Németh has proposed further cuts to household banking fees. Németh told public radio that he had proposed to Fidesz MPs raising the monthly limit on the free withdrawals and increasing their number from two to four.
Invitation: Cocktail Festival @ Buddha Bar Budapest, 31 Jan - 1 Feb
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
For two nights, you will have the chance to taste some of the world’s finest and most exclusive cocktails by Mathias Giroud, Chief Bar Manager of Buddha-Bar Worldwide. Let us spoil you with an ultimate Buddha-Bar evening: Live DJ music, three supreme cocktails, Buddha-Bar Snacks and never ending laughter in the Buddha-Bar Lounge!
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Semitism In Hungary Declining But Still At Average European Level
- 24 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A Jewish website reports that anti-Semitism in Hungary has declined since 2010, but is still above the level measured eight years ago. Explaining why “many people have the impression that anti-Semitism is on the rise”, the sociologist who conducted the latest survey on the subject suggests that hard-core anti-Semites may feel encouraged by the presence of a far right party in Parliament and may ...
Xpat Opinion: Colleen Bell, US Amb Designate To Hungary, Before The Senate
- 24 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On September 26, 2013 I wrote about the likelihood that the next ambassador to Hungary will a political appointee, Colleen Bell, producer of the TV soap “The Bold and the Beautiful.” At the time I expressed my dismay over the appointment. Not because I had anything against Ms Bell but because I consider the political situation so serious in Hungary that I think it would behoove US interests to ...
Xpat Opinion: Democracy Devours Its Middle Class In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A sociologist believes that populism is on the rise in East Central Europe. In Hungary, he argues, the middle class was weakened during the years of transition to the market economy, and is therefore defenceless against the rising tide of anti-market populism.
US Ambassador To Hungary Nominee Plans To Maintain “Dialogue On Democracy”
- 20 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The US plans to maintain and open what is “at times difficult dialogue on the importance of upholding shared values and democracy,” ambassador nominee to Hungary Colleen Bradley Bell told the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in Washington, DC.
Invitation: Indian Film Festival, Budapest, 7 - 12 February
- 10 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
100 years of Indian cinema! In commemorate the centenary year of the Indian Cinema the the Embassy of India - Indian Cultural Centre organize an Indian Film Festival on 7-12 of February, 2014 at the Puskin Cinema, and on 13-16 of February, 2014 at the Indian Cultural Centre. During the Festival, you can be familiar not only with the best Hindi movies (Mirch Masala, 3 Idiots, Kahaani, Sholay etc.) ...
Xpat Opinion: Scandal Of The Year? Russian-Hungarian Nuclear Pact
- 30 Jan 2014 5:40 AM
- current affairs
The headlines in Hungarian weeklies illustrate a growing controversy over the planned addition of two Russian-made blocks to the existing Paks nuclear power station: “The scandal of the year” (168 óra); “Eastern Block” (Heti Világgazdaság); “The business of the year?” (Figyelő); “Hungary hooked by Putin” (Magyar Narancs); “Change of Roles in Kissidonia” (Demokrata); “Paks Vobiscum” (“Paks be with ...
New US Ambassador To Hungary Critical & Criticized
- 30 Jan 2014 5:35 AM
- current affairs
Remarks by the US ambassador designate to Hungary at a US Senate Committee hearing last week caused “justified and serious outrage in Hungary”, said Gergely Gulyás, a lawmaker of the ruling Fidesz party. The rise in Hungary of extremist parties is of particular concern, she told the committee.
Fidesz MP Proposes More Cuts To Banking Charges In Hungary
- 28 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz lawmaker Szilárd Németh has proposed further cuts to household banking fees. Németh told public radio that he had proposed to Fidesz MPs raising the monthly limit on the free withdrawals and increasing their number from two to four.
Invitation: Cocktail Festival @ Buddha Bar Budapest, 31 Jan - 1 Feb
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
For two nights, you will have the chance to taste some of the world’s finest and most exclusive cocktails by Mathias Giroud, Chief Bar Manager of Buddha-Bar Worldwide. Let us spoil you with an ultimate Buddha-Bar evening: Live DJ music, three supreme cocktails, Buddha-Bar Snacks and never ending laughter in the Buddha-Bar Lounge!
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Semitism In Hungary Declining But Still At Average European Level
- 24 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A Jewish website reports that anti-Semitism in Hungary has declined since 2010, but is still above the level measured eight years ago. Explaining why “many people have the impression that anti-Semitism is on the rise”, the sociologist who conducted the latest survey on the subject suggests that hard-core anti-Semites may feel encouraged by the presence of a far right party in Parliament and may ...
Xpat Opinion: Colleen Bell, US Amb Designate To Hungary, Before The Senate
- 24 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On September 26, 2013 I wrote about the likelihood that the next ambassador to Hungary will a political appointee, Colleen Bell, producer of the TV soap “The Bold and the Beautiful.” At the time I expressed my dismay over the appointment. Not because I had anything against Ms Bell but because I consider the political situation so serious in Hungary that I think it would behoove US interests to ...
Xpat Opinion: Democracy Devours Its Middle Class In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A sociologist believes that populism is on the rise in East Central Europe. In Hungary, he argues, the middle class was weakened during the years of transition to the market economy, and is therefore defenceless against the rising tide of anti-market populism.
US Ambassador To Hungary Nominee Plans To Maintain “Dialogue On Democracy”
- 20 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The US plans to maintain and open what is “at times difficult dialogue on the importance of upholding shared values and democracy,” ambassador nominee to Hungary Colleen Bradley Bell told the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in Washington, DC.
Invitation: Indian Film Festival, Budapest, 7 - 12 February
- 10 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
100 years of Indian cinema! In commemorate the centenary year of the Indian Cinema the the Embassy of India - Indian Cultural Centre organize an Indian Film Festival on 7-12 of February, 2014 at the Puskin Cinema, and on 13-16 of February, 2014 at the Indian Cultural Centre. During the Festival, you can be familiar not only with the best Hindi movies (Mirch Masala, 3 Idiots, Kahaani, Sholay etc.) ...