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Photo Article: Budapest's Most Pleasant Gardens
- 28 Aug 2014 6:55 AM
- food & drink
To urban dwellers - who are constantly surrounded by noise, and sometimes smog - a good garden is practically paradise. Being close to nature is refreshing for us all, so here we explore the hidden gardens of Budapest: from art cafés to top restaurants.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Welfare State Thing Of Past
- 28 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The welfare state system has exhausted its reserves and is doomed to failure, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at the Bálványos summer university on Saturday. In his address, Orbán insisted that the welfare state, with its amassed debt, is no longer a sustainable model for Western European societies.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Hungary’s MEP Kovács Rejects Espionage Charges
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács on Monday repeatedly said that he had not worked for any domestic or foreign secret services and had not got any assignment or remuneration from any of them. Giving a press conference in Budapest, he called it evident that as a member of the joint committee of the EP and the Russian Parliament he had met Russian citizens, officials and diplomats.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - United States Of Europe?
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 25 Hungary will hold its election for the European Parliament. The government party opted to hold the national election on April 6 and a separate EP election seven weeks later. There was nothing that would have prevented the authorities from holding both elections on May 25, but such an arrangement wasn’t deemed advantageous to the governing party.
Spy Claim Attempt To Weaken Hungary’s Jobbik, Says Vona
- 20 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament held a hearing on espionage allegations targeting radical nationalist Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács. Jobbik leader Gábor Vona said there was a “base and all-too-obvious” smear campaign to bring down Jobbik.
Investigation Under Way Against Hungarian Jobbik MEP For Spying Against EU
- 16 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s chief prosecutor said he had asked the president of the European Parliament to remove the immunity rights of a Jobbik MEP who has been suspected of spying, daily Magyar Nemzet reported in its Thursday issue.
Hungary Takes Middle Path On Ukraine
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság has gained the impression in conversing with diplomats from the Visegrád Four countries that Hungary is not among the EU “hawks” calling for firm action against Russia, nor does it appear to be impeding sanctions because of the Paks nuclear agreement.
“Orient Express” – Lessons Of Hungary’s Opening To The East
- 5 Mar 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Having visited India, Japan, Turkey and Russia, Viktor Orbán will soon go to Beijing. Witnessing this foreign policy offensive, observers wonder whether or not the government is preparing Hungary’s adieu to the West or does it simply mean that Hungary has also entered the global race for markets. The other question addressed in this article is what place does the Budapest–Belgrade railroad line ...
Photo Article: Budapest's Most Pleasant Gardens
- 28 Aug 2014 6:55 AM
- food & drink
To urban dwellers - who are constantly surrounded by noise, and sometimes smog - a good garden is practically paradise. Being close to nature is refreshing for us all, so here we explore the hidden gardens of Budapest: from art cafés to top restaurants.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Welfare State Thing Of Past
- 28 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The welfare state system has exhausted its reserves and is doomed to failure, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at the Bálványos summer university on Saturday. In his address, Orbán insisted that the welfare state, with its amassed debt, is no longer a sustainable model for Western European societies.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Hungary’s MEP Kovács Rejects Espionage Charges
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács on Monday repeatedly said that he had not worked for any domestic or foreign secret services and had not got any assignment or remuneration from any of them. Giving a press conference in Budapest, he called it evident that as a member of the joint committee of the EP and the Russian Parliament he had met Russian citizens, officials and diplomats.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - United States Of Europe?
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 25 Hungary will hold its election for the European Parliament. The government party opted to hold the national election on April 6 and a separate EP election seven weeks later. There was nothing that would have prevented the authorities from holding both elections on May 25, but such an arrangement wasn’t deemed advantageous to the governing party.
Spy Claim Attempt To Weaken Hungary’s Jobbik, Says Vona
- 20 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament held a hearing on espionage allegations targeting radical nationalist Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács. Jobbik leader Gábor Vona said there was a “base and all-too-obvious” smear campaign to bring down Jobbik.
Investigation Under Way Against Hungarian Jobbik MEP For Spying Against EU
- 16 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s chief prosecutor said he had asked the president of the European Parliament to remove the immunity rights of a Jobbik MEP who has been suspected of spying, daily Magyar Nemzet reported in its Thursday issue.
Hungary Takes Middle Path On Ukraine
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság has gained the impression in conversing with diplomats from the Visegrád Four countries that Hungary is not among the EU “hawks” calling for firm action against Russia, nor does it appear to be impeding sanctions because of the Paks nuclear agreement.
“Orient Express” – Lessons Of Hungary’s Opening To The East
- 5 Mar 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Having visited India, Japan, Turkey and Russia, Viktor Orbán will soon go to Beijing. Witnessing this foreign policy offensive, observers wonder whether or not the government is preparing Hungary’s adieu to the West or does it simply mean that Hungary has also entered the global race for markets. The other question addressed in this article is what place does the Budapest–Belgrade railroad line ...