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Xpat Opinion: The Invisible Exhibition In Budapest
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Having first heard about a museum for the blind in the UK over 20 years ago, I was intrigued by the Invisible Exhibition (Lathatatlan Kiallitas) that has been touring Hungary for some time, and is now hosted in Building B at the Millenaris Park. We first met Misi (our guide), who showed us how to write braille on a peg board and then on a typewriter-type machine... Braille letters are constructed ...
Congestion Charge In Budapest By 2015?
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Tuesday this week Budapest Mayor Tarlós announced that motorists will have to pay to enter Budapest by 2015. Speaking on Hungarian HírTV he justified the action by blaming the Socialists, claiming they signed an undertaking to this effect when negotiating EU subsidies for the forthcoming M4 metro line - which is due for completion in 2014 at earliest.
Hungary's PM Orban: IMF Story Is Over
- 5 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The story of an IMF-EU loan is drawing to a close, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said last week in Brussels. In a group discussion following his lecture at the Bruegel institute, Orban recalled that Hungary had asked for a flexible credit line, but the IMF ultimately said “no”.
Invitation: 'Arthur The King Part Two', Átrium Budapest, 8 & 15 February
- 24 Jan 2013 10:30 AM
- entertainment
'Arthur the King Part Two – The Round Table' is the first project of the Budapest Expatriate Atrium Theatre (BEAT). The play is in English, with Hungarian surtitles, providing a great opportunity for language learners and foreigners alike to enjoy theatre in English in the heart of Buda. King Arthur Part Two tells the story of how Arthur began his journey to becoming the Once and Future King of ...
Getronics Granted New Extension To Sign Contract For Road Toll System In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Development Ministry has given Getronics, winner of the electronic road toll system tender, an extra 30 days to sign the contract with state motorway manager AAK, state secretary Vilmos Valyi-Nagy announced last week.
Snow Creates Temporary Chaos In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Western Hungary was hit with 15-30cm of snow on Sunday and early Monday, while Budapest was blanketed in 6-10cm. Despite the heavy snow, no villages were cut off, Development Ministry state secretary for infrastructure Pál Völner confirmed to reporters in Budapest.
More New Cars Sold In Hungary Last Year
- 9 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
New car sales were up 55%, year-on-year in December, as 5,091 new vehicles hit the roads in Hungary, market researcher Jato Dynamics announced. Sales rose 18% in 2012, when 53,431 new cars were sold.
Road Toll Tender In Hungary - Getronics Asks For More Time
- 9 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
IT firm Getronics asked state motorway manager AAK for more time instead of signing the contract on creating an electronic road toll system as scheduled, Nepszabadsag reports. Getronics, winner of the relevant tender last month, suggested an end of January date for the signing ceremony.
New Waste Management Regulations In Hungary
- 4 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some of the implementation regulations of the new Waste Management Act that came into force on January 1 have been issued. Among others, the new regulations concern the distribution of packaging materials, the returning and recycling of packaging materials, the receipt of electric and electronic equipment that has become waste, and the handling of cars that have been removed from circulation.
Xpat Opinion: The Invisible Exhibition In Budapest
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Having first heard about a museum for the blind in the UK over 20 years ago, I was intrigued by the Invisible Exhibition (Lathatatlan Kiallitas) that has been touring Hungary for some time, and is now hosted in Building B at the Millenaris Park. We first met Misi (our guide), who showed us how to write braille on a peg board and then on a typewriter-type machine... Braille letters are constructed ...
Congestion Charge In Budapest By 2015?
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Tuesday this week Budapest Mayor Tarlós announced that motorists will have to pay to enter Budapest by 2015. Speaking on Hungarian HírTV he justified the action by blaming the Socialists, claiming they signed an undertaking to this effect when negotiating EU subsidies for the forthcoming M4 metro line - which is due for completion in 2014 at earliest.
Hungary's PM Orban: IMF Story Is Over
- 5 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The story of an IMF-EU loan is drawing to a close, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said last week in Brussels. In a group discussion following his lecture at the Bruegel institute, Orban recalled that Hungary had asked for a flexible credit line, but the IMF ultimately said “no”.
Invitation: 'Arthur The King Part Two', Átrium Budapest, 8 & 15 February
- 24 Jan 2013 10:30 AM
- entertainment
'Arthur the King Part Two – The Round Table' is the first project of the Budapest Expatriate Atrium Theatre (BEAT). The play is in English, with Hungarian surtitles, providing a great opportunity for language learners and foreigners alike to enjoy theatre in English in the heart of Buda. King Arthur Part Two tells the story of how Arthur began his journey to becoming the Once and Future King of ...
Getronics Granted New Extension To Sign Contract For Road Toll System In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Development Ministry has given Getronics, winner of the electronic road toll system tender, an extra 30 days to sign the contract with state motorway manager AAK, state secretary Vilmos Valyi-Nagy announced last week.
Snow Creates Temporary Chaos In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Western Hungary was hit with 15-30cm of snow on Sunday and early Monday, while Budapest was blanketed in 6-10cm. Despite the heavy snow, no villages were cut off, Development Ministry state secretary for infrastructure Pál Völner confirmed to reporters in Budapest.
More New Cars Sold In Hungary Last Year
- 9 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
New car sales were up 55%, year-on-year in December, as 5,091 new vehicles hit the roads in Hungary, market researcher Jato Dynamics announced. Sales rose 18% in 2012, when 53,431 new cars were sold.
Road Toll Tender In Hungary - Getronics Asks For More Time
- 9 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
IT firm Getronics asked state motorway manager AAK for more time instead of signing the contract on creating an electronic road toll system as scheduled, Nepszabadsag reports. Getronics, winner of the relevant tender last month, suggested an end of January date for the signing ceremony.
New Waste Management Regulations In Hungary
- 4 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some of the implementation regulations of the new Waste Management Act that came into force on January 1 have been issued. Among others, the new regulations concern the distribution of packaging materials, the returning and recycling of packaging materials, the receipt of electric and electronic equipment that has become waste, and the handling of cars that have been removed from circulation.