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Xpat Report: 2012 Summer Olympics
- 25 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
With the Summer Olympics in London almost upon us, I have been trying to remember anything from past events. I would like to think that the first Olympics I remember was 1972 when swimmer Mark Spitz won 7 gold medals. However, I am probably confabulating this since I was about 5 years old and do not remember anything about the tragedy in Munich. Olga Korbut, who my dad had a massive crush on, ...
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And The National Security Forces: The Case Of Zoltán Bosnyák
- 22 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago I received a letter from a fellow Hungarian-American who regularly publishes in Hungarian newspapers. He is an excellent researcher who was struck by the ease with which László Csatáry and, before him, Sándor Képíró, another war criminal, managed to settle in Hungary. Both men, it turned out, were assured that no criminal proceedings would be brought against them. Képíró returned ...
Xpat Opinion: Charles Gati On The Orbán Government And Conspiracy Theories
- 16 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
This interview with Charles Gati was conducted by Gábor Horváth, deputy editor-in-chief of Népszabadság and appeared in the July 15th issue of the paper.
Hungary Destroys 1,500 Hectare GMO Corn Crop
- 13 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In June 1,500 hectares of GMO corn crop were destroyed by orders of authorities, Népszabadság has learnt. The Montoni type corn imported from Romania by German company Saaten Union was GMO infected. The Rural development Ministry informed all farmers concerned to destroy the crops within three days, by July 1.
Hybris & Talking heArts Concert, Toldi Club Budapest, 16 July
- 10 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The "Hybris" was recently born with the collaboration of international artists, putting together a show based on improvisation. It is an open invitation to a journey full of surprises. Their music is a blend of classical, digital, experimental and many more other genres. Jerome Li Thiao Te had the basic idea and he invites new and new artists: musicians, video artists, contemporary dancers, ...
Report: World Meeting Of Hungarian Schools In Budapest
- 10 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The World Meeting of Weekend Hungarian Schools concerned with the language teaching of Hungarians living beyond the borders and the preservation of their cultural identity began in Budapest. Some 100 Hungarian teachers are coming to the one-week event from 4 continents.
Hungarian Parliament Insists Red Star Is A Totalitarian Symbol
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament adopted a decision on Monday in which it expresses its disagreement with the Strasbourg verdict passed in the red star lawsuit, and insists on sanctioning the use of symbols of totalitarian regimes.
Hungary Is Fourth Cheapest Country In EU
- 28 Jun 2012 3:10 AM
- current affairs
The cost of living in Hungary is lower than in all but three other EU countries, according to the EU statistics office Eurostat. Prices of goods and services in Hungary were 64% of the EU average in 2011, Eurostat found. Alcohol and tobacco were cheaper in Hungary than in any other EU country, at 63% of the average.
Károly Gerendai, Founder Of Sziget Festival
- 21 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
One of post-communist Hungary’s greatest success stories: from roadie to head of the company organising Hungary’s four biggest and Transylvania’s largest cultural festival, including one of Europe’s most popular cultural event, the SZIGET Festival.
Xpat Report: 2012 Summer Olympics
- 25 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
With the Summer Olympics in London almost upon us, I have been trying to remember anything from past events. I would like to think that the first Olympics I remember was 1972 when swimmer Mark Spitz won 7 gold medals. However, I am probably confabulating this since I was about 5 years old and do not remember anything about the tragedy in Munich. Olga Korbut, who my dad had a massive crush on, ...
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And The National Security Forces: The Case Of Zoltán Bosnyák
- 22 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago I received a letter from a fellow Hungarian-American who regularly publishes in Hungarian newspapers. He is an excellent researcher who was struck by the ease with which László Csatáry and, before him, Sándor Képíró, another war criminal, managed to settle in Hungary. Both men, it turned out, were assured that no criminal proceedings would be brought against them. Képíró returned ...
Xpat Opinion: Charles Gati On The Orbán Government And Conspiracy Theories
- 16 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
This interview with Charles Gati was conducted by Gábor Horváth, deputy editor-in-chief of Népszabadság and appeared in the July 15th issue of the paper.
Hungary Destroys 1,500 Hectare GMO Corn Crop
- 13 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In June 1,500 hectares of GMO corn crop were destroyed by orders of authorities, Népszabadság has learnt. The Montoni type corn imported from Romania by German company Saaten Union was GMO infected. The Rural development Ministry informed all farmers concerned to destroy the crops within three days, by July 1.
Hybris & Talking heArts Concert, Toldi Club Budapest, 16 July
- 10 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The "Hybris" was recently born with the collaboration of international artists, putting together a show based on improvisation. It is an open invitation to a journey full of surprises. Their music is a blend of classical, digital, experimental and many more other genres. Jerome Li Thiao Te had the basic idea and he invites new and new artists: musicians, video artists, contemporary dancers, ...
Report: World Meeting Of Hungarian Schools In Budapest
- 10 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The World Meeting of Weekend Hungarian Schools concerned with the language teaching of Hungarians living beyond the borders and the preservation of their cultural identity began in Budapest. Some 100 Hungarian teachers are coming to the one-week event from 4 continents.
Hungarian Parliament Insists Red Star Is A Totalitarian Symbol
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament adopted a decision on Monday in which it expresses its disagreement with the Strasbourg verdict passed in the red star lawsuit, and insists on sanctioning the use of symbols of totalitarian regimes.
Hungary Is Fourth Cheapest Country In EU
- 28 Jun 2012 3:10 AM
- current affairs
The cost of living in Hungary is lower than in all but three other EU countries, according to the EU statistics office Eurostat. Prices of goods and services in Hungary were 64% of the EU average in 2011, Eurostat found. Alcohol and tobacco were cheaper in Hungary than in any other EU country, at 63% of the average.
Károly Gerendai, Founder Of Sziget Festival
- 21 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
One of post-communist Hungary’s greatest success stories: from roadie to head of the company organising Hungary’s four biggest and Transylvania’s largest cultural festival, including one of Europe’s most popular cultural event, the SZIGET Festival.