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Xpat Opinion: How Women Are Being Treated In Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Feb 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
In September of 2012 there was an uproar in the Hungarian parliament over the issue of domestic violence; I spent at least two posts on the issue. By popular demand, the House had to consider including domestic violence in the criminal code. It was clear from the beginning that the Fidesz-KDMP caucus was planning to vote against the measure. One member of the government party after the other got ...
Xpat Opinion: Living In The Hungarian Countryside
- 21 Feb 2013 10:35 AM
- getting around
Once upon a time, László and Linda Kondor would have been greatly entertained by the idea that urbanites such as themselves would be happy retiring in Kapolcs Village on a vineyard estate in the Hungarian countryside. Both had lived, and worked for decades in both the city of Chicago and Budapest, but late 2007 found them doing just that - walking away from all they owned and retiring to the ...
Xpat Opinion: 7 Reasons To Skate In Budapest
- 14 Feb 2013 8:02 AM
- sport
By We Love Budapest : Those who love cold and get excited about snowstorms are either crazy or just simply love skating. As winter slowly turns Budapest into a freezer, some people decide to go out and find joy while everyone else hides under thick layers of blankets. Hot chocholate, romance and a triple Rittberger; we have collected the ...
Almost 20,000 Votes For Cities Abroad As Guests Of Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Based on the festival fans’ votes, besides Hungary’s Kecskemét, residents of Slovakia’s Dunajska Streda, Ukraine’s Berehove, Serbia’s Subotica and Romania’s Odorheiu Secuiesc can enter Hegyalja Festival 2013 in Tokaj, Hungary for free between 25 and June, 2013.
Free Entrance For Five Cities At Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Continuing last year’s invitation program, this year the dwellers of another Hungarian city and four towns abroad can enter Hungarian Hegyalja Festival for free. The ticket for the concerts of Down, Scooter, Asking Alexandria, Ensiferum, Skindred, The Devil Wears Prada and more other bands will be the address cards of the lucky cities. It is for sure that from Hungary the citizens of Kecskemét ...
Hungary's Football Association To Sue Hooligans For Damages
- 17 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
The Football Association (MLSZ) will file a complaint against those who caused problems at the national team’s friendly football match against Israel last August, president Sándor Csányi announced on Wednesday.
Together Alleges Fidesz Vote Fraud In Hungary
- 16 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Together 2014 movement is filing a report with the authorities over a sound recording in which the county’s Roma council leader Tibor Ajtai and a member of the Fidesz county chapter discuss election fraud for the benefit of Fidesz-Christian Democrat mayoral candidate in Kiskunfélegyháza, Krisztián Kapus.
Suspended Jail Term For Far-Right Activist In Hungary
- 10 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An unspecified court has given far-right activist Tamás Polgár, also known as Tomcat, a 14-month jail sentence, suspended for five years, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee announced Wednesday. Tomcat wrote “collect 20 people, go down and beat them up without a word,” in a 2009 blog.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's LMP Leader Accused Of ’Double Talk’ On Roma
- 10 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An independent blogger defends LMP leader András Schiffer from liberal critics who accuse him of double talk in connection with anti-Roma racism.
Xpat Opinion: How Women Are Being Treated In Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Feb 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
In September of 2012 there was an uproar in the Hungarian parliament over the issue of domestic violence; I spent at least two posts on the issue. By popular demand, the House had to consider including domestic violence in the criminal code. It was clear from the beginning that the Fidesz-KDMP caucus was planning to vote against the measure. One member of the government party after the other got ...
Xpat Opinion: Living In The Hungarian Countryside
- 21 Feb 2013 10:35 AM
- getting around
Once upon a time, László and Linda Kondor would have been greatly entertained by the idea that urbanites such as themselves would be happy retiring in Kapolcs Village on a vineyard estate in the Hungarian countryside. Both had lived, and worked for decades in both the city of Chicago and Budapest, but late 2007 found them doing just that - walking away from all they owned and retiring to the ...
Xpat Opinion: 7 Reasons To Skate In Budapest
- 14 Feb 2013 8:02 AM
- sport
By We Love Budapest : Those who love cold and get excited about snowstorms are either crazy or just simply love skating. As winter slowly turns Budapest into a freezer, some people decide to go out and find joy while everyone else hides under thick layers of blankets. Hot chocholate, romance and a triple Rittberger; we have collected the ...
Almost 20,000 Votes For Cities Abroad As Guests Of Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Based on the festival fans’ votes, besides Hungary’s Kecskemét, residents of Slovakia’s Dunajska Streda, Ukraine’s Berehove, Serbia’s Subotica and Romania’s Odorheiu Secuiesc can enter Hegyalja Festival 2013 in Tokaj, Hungary for free between 25 and June, 2013.
Free Entrance For Five Cities At Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Continuing last year’s invitation program, this year the dwellers of another Hungarian city and four towns abroad can enter Hungarian Hegyalja Festival for free. The ticket for the concerts of Down, Scooter, Asking Alexandria, Ensiferum, Skindred, The Devil Wears Prada and more other bands will be the address cards of the lucky cities. It is for sure that from Hungary the citizens of Kecskemét ...
Hungary's Football Association To Sue Hooligans For Damages
- 17 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
The Football Association (MLSZ) will file a complaint against those who caused problems at the national team’s friendly football match against Israel last August, president Sándor Csányi announced on Wednesday.
Together Alleges Fidesz Vote Fraud In Hungary
- 16 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Together 2014 movement is filing a report with the authorities over a sound recording in which the county’s Roma council leader Tibor Ajtai and a member of the Fidesz county chapter discuss election fraud for the benefit of Fidesz-Christian Democrat mayoral candidate in Kiskunfélegyháza, Krisztián Kapus.
Suspended Jail Term For Far-Right Activist In Hungary
- 10 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An unspecified court has given far-right activist Tamás Polgár, also known as Tomcat, a 14-month jail sentence, suspended for five years, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee announced Wednesday. Tomcat wrote “collect 20 people, go down and beat them up without a word,” in a 2009 blog.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's LMP Leader Accused Of ’Double Talk’ On Roma
- 10 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An independent blogger defends LMP leader András Schiffer from liberal critics who accuse him of double talk in connection with anti-Roma racism.