196 result(s) for robin
Invitation: Special Movie Night, Corvinus University Budapest, 22 May
- 15 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Last Happy Day, a 37-minute film by Lynne Sachs. Screening followed by film discussion with visiting New York filmmake. The 2009 film by Lynne Sachs is a portrait of a doctor who saw the worst of society and ran. The Last Happy Day is an experimental documentary portrait of Sandor (Alexander) Lenard, a Hungarian medical doctor and a distant cousin of filmmaker Lynne Sachs.
Hungarian Government Approves Raft Of New Taxes
- 10 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has approved the financial transaction tax, telephone tax and unified insurance tax, while phasing out the crisis tax, as prescribed in the Széll Kálmán plan 2.0, Economy Minister György Matolcsy announced yesterday.
Cheap Eats in Budapest: Restaurant Week, Until 1 April
- 30 Mar 2012 11:40 AM
- food & drink
Dining in a high class restaurant can sometimes be an expensive matter, but not during 'Restaurant Week' from Monday 26th March until Sunday 1st April. Read on for a list of the participating places - including international themed restaurants like Bambuszliget 'Bamboo Grove' Japanese Restaurant, Mezcal Mexican - offering a 3-course 'exclusive menu' for HUF 3.000 (approx. Euro 10,50) with the ...
Another Super Scottish Supper In Budapest
- 2 Feb 2012 1:06 AM
- community & culture
The 15th 'Big' Burns Supper, held last Saturday at the Corinthia, raised almost HUF 5 million for children’s hospitals in Hungary. This traditional Caledonian event, held annually around the world, recalls the words and deeds of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Feedback from guest was positive, "This is a great example of how generous the Scots are, it's a top class evening," said Patrick ...
Tesco Named RBIF Sponsor Of The Year In Hungary By Robin Marshall
- 24 Jan 2012 8:06 AM
- community & culture
The name of the Robert Burns International Foundation Sponsor of the Year was revealed to a crowd of 75,000 on January 14, 2012, with Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United Football Club, and the RBIF’s Honorary President, presenting the trophy to David Wood, commercial director of Tesco Global Áruházak Zrt.
Budapest Burns Supper, 15th Anniversary Bonanza
- 19 Jan 2012 12:16 AM
- community & culture
28 January 2012 will be the 15th anniversary of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the leading expat charity fund raising events of the year. The organisers are promising a night to remember in honour of this landmark Scottish soiree. Read on for more details by Robin Marshall.
MOL To Lose Big From New Gas Price Rule In Hungary
- 9 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- business
"MOL is expected to be billions of forints out of pocket as a result of the bill on modifying gas prices that Parliament approved. The proposal would put price-setting authority on gas exploited in Hungary in the hands of National Development Minister Tamas Fellegi.
Hungarian Government To Extend Special Taxes Beyond 2012
- 16 Nov 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"The windfall taxes on the energy, telecoms and retail sectors will be in effect until 2014, two years later than indicated by official government announcements, Budget Council head Gyorgy Kopits revealed on MTV’s “Ma Reggel” programme early Wednesday.
Energy, Telco Tax Could Impact On Hungary's MOL
- 5 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"Analysts expect the rumoured windfall tax on energy and telecommunication firms to be levied for more than a year, Napi Gazdasag writes. The government intends to charge these sectors a supplementary tax, similar to the bank tax, according to market rumours, although the planned duration is unknown.
Invitation: Special Movie Night, Corvinus University Budapest, 22 May
- 15 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Last Happy Day, a 37-minute film by Lynne Sachs. Screening followed by film discussion with visiting New York filmmake. The 2009 film by Lynne Sachs is a portrait of a doctor who saw the worst of society and ran. The Last Happy Day is an experimental documentary portrait of Sandor (Alexander) Lenard, a Hungarian medical doctor and a distant cousin of filmmaker Lynne Sachs.
Hungarian Government Approves Raft Of New Taxes
- 10 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has approved the financial transaction tax, telephone tax and unified insurance tax, while phasing out the crisis tax, as prescribed in the Széll Kálmán plan 2.0, Economy Minister György Matolcsy announced yesterday.
Cheap Eats in Budapest: Restaurant Week, Until 1 April
- 30 Mar 2012 11:40 AM
- food & drink
Dining in a high class restaurant can sometimes be an expensive matter, but not during 'Restaurant Week' from Monday 26th March until Sunday 1st April. Read on for a list of the participating places - including international themed restaurants like Bambuszliget 'Bamboo Grove' Japanese Restaurant, Mezcal Mexican - offering a 3-course 'exclusive menu' for HUF 3.000 (approx. Euro 10,50) with the ...
Another Super Scottish Supper In Budapest
- 2 Feb 2012 1:06 AM
- community & culture
The 15th 'Big' Burns Supper, held last Saturday at the Corinthia, raised almost HUF 5 million for children’s hospitals in Hungary. This traditional Caledonian event, held annually around the world, recalls the words and deeds of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Feedback from guest was positive, "This is a great example of how generous the Scots are, it's a top class evening," said Patrick ...
Tesco Named RBIF Sponsor Of The Year In Hungary By Robin Marshall
- 24 Jan 2012 8:06 AM
- community & culture
The name of the Robert Burns International Foundation Sponsor of the Year was revealed to a crowd of 75,000 on January 14, 2012, with Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United Football Club, and the RBIF’s Honorary President, presenting the trophy to David Wood, commercial director of Tesco Global Áruházak Zrt.
Budapest Burns Supper, 15th Anniversary Bonanza
- 19 Jan 2012 12:16 AM
- community & culture
28 January 2012 will be the 15th anniversary of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the leading expat charity fund raising events of the year. The organisers are promising a night to remember in honour of this landmark Scottish soiree. Read on for more details by Robin Marshall.
MOL To Lose Big From New Gas Price Rule In Hungary
- 9 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- business
"MOL is expected to be billions of forints out of pocket as a result of the bill on modifying gas prices that Parliament approved. The proposal would put price-setting authority on gas exploited in Hungary in the hands of National Development Minister Tamas Fellegi.
Hungarian Government To Extend Special Taxes Beyond 2012
- 16 Nov 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"The windfall taxes on the energy, telecoms and retail sectors will be in effect until 2014, two years later than indicated by official government announcements, Budget Council head Gyorgy Kopits revealed on MTV’s “Ma Reggel” programme early Wednesday.
Energy, Telco Tax Could Impact On Hungary's MOL
- 5 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"Analysts expect the rumoured windfall tax on energy and telecommunication firms to be levied for more than a year, Napi Gazdasag writes. The government intends to charge these sectors a supplementary tax, similar to the bank tax, according to market rumours, although the planned duration is unknown.


















