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Hungary Beset By Growing Regional Differences
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The gap between the fast-growing and sluggish regions of Hungary is widening, we learn from a new study on the status of the country's various districts. Budapest and the northwest regions are head and shoulders above the rest, in particular the northeast and the disadvantaged areas along the Dráva River in the southwest corner of the country.
Xpat Interview: Dr. Jennifer Walker, Freelance Writer & Journalist
- 10 Sep 2014 12:00 PM
Jennifer is an ex-nuclear physicist turned freelance travel writer and cultural journalist. Originally from the UK, Jennifer comes from a mixed background of British and Hungarian heritage. Born in Epsom, Surrey, to an English father and Hungarian mother, Jennifer grew up between East Sussex and Budapest, infusing her with a wanderlust and a fascination for other cultures.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Meets Gazprom Chief Miller
- 15 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Gazprom President Aleksei Miller talked about speeding up the construction of the South Stream gas pipeline at a Wednesday meeting. Gazprom said in a statement that the two discussed ways of re-working the proposed route of the pipeline after Austria decided in April to join the $16 billion project.
Xpat Opinion: Orban Addresses Supporters At Political Rally IIn Budapest
- 1 Apr 2014 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Together we have transformed and renewed the country. Together we have modernized and streamlined the country. We have turned our broken down, stalling, flat-tired vehicle into a fool-proof, fast, and valiant race car. Teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, with no self-respect and no confidence, our country in decline was transformed into a nation that grows stronger day by day, transformed into ...
Invitation: 9th BuSho International Short Film Festival, Budapest, 3 - 8 September
- 7 Sep 2013 6:00 AM
- entertainment
It’s almost unbelievable and even more shocking when written: 9th BuSho International Short Film Festival again in Budapest and many more cities within and beyond the border, with plenty of entries, side events and international spin. For real, on the evening of 3-September this year’s short film harvest will kick off at the Vörösmarty Cinema and will go along all week only to reveal 2013 BuSho’s ...
Hungarian Solidarity Overcoming Flood Of The Century
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Since my update last week, the Danube in northern Hungary and Budapest is receding and the high waters of the greatest flood ever recorded in Hungary are moving towards the southern borders of the country. Thanks to the hard work of more than 10 thousand emergency response unit members, policemen, firemen and army personnel, and most importantly, another 10 thousand volunteers, ...
Christopher Laska, Former CEO, Telenor Hungary
- 28 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
Professional experience: 2011 – Telenor Hungary, CEO
2009-2011 Telenor Montenegro, CEO
2006-2009 Telenor Serbia, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
2005-2006 Telenor International Mobile, Project Director M&A
2004-2005 Country Manager for Telenor in Pakistan
2003-2004 Pannon GSM, Business Development & Strategy Director
2000-2003 Country Manager for Telenor in Hungary
1998-2000 Telenor ...
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 Beset By Growing Regional Differences
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The gap between the fast-growing and sluggish regions of Hungary is widening, we learn from a new study on the status of the country's various districts. Budapest and the northwest regions are head and shoulders above the rest, in particular the northeast and the disadvantaged areas along the Dráva River in the southwest corner of the country.
Xpat Interview: Dr. Jennifer Walker, Freelance Writer & Journalist
- 10 Sep 2014 12:00 PM
Jennifer is an ex-nuclear physicist turned freelance travel writer and cultural journalist. Originally from the UK, Jennifer comes from a mixed background of British and Hungarian heritage. Born in Epsom, Surrey, to an English father and Hungarian mother, Jennifer grew up between East Sussex and Budapest, infusing her with a wanderlust and a fascination for other cultures.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Meets Gazprom Chief Miller
- 15 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Gazprom President Aleksei Miller talked about speeding up the construction of the South Stream gas pipeline at a Wednesday meeting. Gazprom said in a statement that the two discussed ways of re-working the proposed route of the pipeline after Austria decided in April to join the $16 billion project.
Xpat Opinion: Orban Addresses Supporters At Political Rally IIn Budapest
- 1 Apr 2014 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Together we have transformed and renewed the country. Together we have modernized and streamlined the country. We have turned our broken down, stalling, flat-tired vehicle into a fool-proof, fast, and valiant race car. Teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, with no self-respect and no confidence, our country in decline was transformed into a nation that grows stronger day by day, transformed into ...
Invitation: 9th BuSho International Short Film Festival, Budapest, 3 - 8 September
- 7 Sep 2013 6:00 AM
- entertainment
It’s almost unbelievable and even more shocking when written: 9th BuSho International Short Film Festival again in Budapest and many more cities within and beyond the border, with plenty of entries, side events and international spin. For real, on the evening of 3-September this year’s short film harvest will kick off at the Vörösmarty Cinema and will go along all week only to reveal 2013 BuSho’s ...
Hungarian Solidarity Overcoming Flood Of The Century
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Since my update last week, the Danube in northern Hungary and Budapest is receding and the high waters of the greatest flood ever recorded in Hungary are moving towards the southern borders of the country. Thanks to the hard work of more than 10 thousand emergency response unit members, policemen, firemen and army personnel, and most importantly, another 10 thousand volunteers, ...
Christopher Laska, Former CEO, Telenor Hungary
- 28 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
Professional experience: 2011 – Telenor Hungary, CEO
2009-2011 Telenor Montenegro, CEO
2006-2009 Telenor Serbia, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
2005-2006 Telenor International Mobile, Project Director M&A
2004-2005 Country Manager for Telenor in Pakistan
2003-2004 Pannon GSM, Business Development & Strategy Director
2000-2003 Country Manager for Telenor in Hungary
1998-2000 Telenor ...
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 ...