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Xpat Opinion: Hungary Takes The Blame Amidst Migrant Emergency
- 3 Sep 2015 10:14 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist contends that Hungary should do more to care for migrants trapped in Budapest. Right-wing commentators, on the other hand, find it absurd that Hungary is called on to stop migrants from proceeding to western Europe but at the same time is criticised for erecting a fence in an effort to stop migrants.
3D Map Of The Underground World Of Budapest
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
After several years of research, the 3D interactive map of the underground world of Budapest has been done. Katalin Zsoldi, doctoral student at ELTE Cartography and Geoinformatics Department published, according to Falanszter blog, the 1:10 000 scale map, her huge accomplishment, “about the real situation of natural and man-made facilities in Budapest, their relationship and about the subsurface ...
ISKCON Hungary Sends Aid To The Flood Affected Bosnia
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On May 23rd, ISKCON Hungary has sent a group of volunteers to the flood and landslide affected Bosnia. The group will assist ISKCON Bosnia’s humanitarian work and will deliver emergency funds collected by the Hungarian community. The floods in the Balkans have hit tens of thousands in Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia, affecting Krishna-believers, too. The local ISKCON devotees responded immediately, ...
Szeged, The Place To Hear “Summertime” This Summer In Hungary
- 15 May 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
This August, the Szeged Open-Air Festival will be offering up a real treat to fans of opera, jazz and gospel music: the city’s Dóm Square will be the one venue in Europe to hear the classic melodies from Porgy and Bess – including the popular “Summertime”, which has inspired revision and reworking by countless jazz, pop and classical musicians over the years. George Gershwin’s opus, which has not ...
Hungary's Hunted Homeless, A Conservative Approach To Pleasant Place
- 3 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- video
Hungary has been cracking down on its homeless people. Cities now have a law saying they can define areas where they aren't allowed to stay, such as parks, playgrounds, or underpasses. Those who refuse to move on can be sentenced to public service work, fined or put in prison. Civil society groups say the government is criminalising vagrancy and not dealing with the root causes.
Escape From Budapest To Koh Samui: Lamai Wanta Beach Resort
- 15 Jul 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Well known as a former ‘hippie / backpacker’ destination, Koh Samui is the third-largest island in Thailand. Water-sports and wellness enthusiasts can find paradise here, for Samui is a well-known hub for fun beach life, inexpensive massages and alternative therapies. Typical tourist spots like Chaweng Beach have 100's of restaurants and bars, but are busy and so are well counterbalanced by ...
Rescue Operations In Hungary Under Way
- 15 Mar 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Severe weather conditions including snowstorms and gale-force winds affecting most of Europe have reached Hungary. Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér put the police force and disaster management forces, including ambulance services and on high alert on Thursday afternoon in order to ensure a maximum response to the increasingly serious situation.
Escape From Budapest To Mimpi Resort Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
- 19 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Set on the shore of the pebble beach at Tulamben; looking onto sacred Mount Agung; right in front of the world’s most accessible dives sites, this resort recreates the feeling of a traditional fishing residence - in a uniquely first class way. High-ceiling rooms complete with marble and thatched-roofs, a sea-front restaurant and pool, the spa, and a dive center are all linked by limestone ...
Malév Grounded, Hungarian Airline Crisis Advice
- 3 Feb 2012 10:11 AM
- current affairs
Malév stopped operations after 66 years of flying this morning at 6am CET, Friday 3 February. A company announcement explained the shutdown was due to the airline being unable to finance advance payments to its service partners who had “lost trust” in the Hungarian national carrier. XpatLoop.com was invited to a special event in Budapest today where
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Takes The Blame Amidst Migrant Emergency
- 3 Sep 2015 10:14 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist contends that Hungary should do more to care for migrants trapped in Budapest. Right-wing commentators, on the other hand, find it absurd that Hungary is called on to stop migrants from proceeding to western Europe but at the same time is criticised for erecting a fence in an effort to stop migrants.
3D Map Of The Underground World Of Budapest
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
After several years of research, the 3D interactive map of the underground world of Budapest has been done. Katalin Zsoldi, doctoral student at ELTE Cartography and Geoinformatics Department published, according to Falanszter blog, the 1:10 000 scale map, her huge accomplishment, “about the real situation of natural and man-made facilities in Budapest, their relationship and about the subsurface ...
ISKCON Hungary Sends Aid To The Flood Affected Bosnia
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On May 23rd, ISKCON Hungary has sent a group of volunteers to the flood and landslide affected Bosnia. The group will assist ISKCON Bosnia’s humanitarian work and will deliver emergency funds collected by the Hungarian community. The floods in the Balkans have hit tens of thousands in Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia, affecting Krishna-believers, too. The local ISKCON devotees responded immediately, ...
Szeged, The Place To Hear “Summertime” This Summer In Hungary
- 15 May 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
This August, the Szeged Open-Air Festival will be offering up a real treat to fans of opera, jazz and gospel music: the city’s Dóm Square will be the one venue in Europe to hear the classic melodies from Porgy and Bess – including the popular “Summertime”, which has inspired revision and reworking by countless jazz, pop and classical musicians over the years. George Gershwin’s opus, which has not ...
Hungary's Hunted Homeless, A Conservative Approach To Pleasant Place
- 3 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- video
Hungary has been cracking down on its homeless people. Cities now have a law saying they can define areas where they aren't allowed to stay, such as parks, playgrounds, or underpasses. Those who refuse to move on can be sentenced to public service work, fined or put in prison. Civil society groups say the government is criminalising vagrancy and not dealing with the root causes.
Escape From Budapest To Koh Samui: Lamai Wanta Beach Resort
- 15 Jul 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Well known as a former ‘hippie / backpacker’ destination, Koh Samui is the third-largest island in Thailand. Water-sports and wellness enthusiasts can find paradise here, for Samui is a well-known hub for fun beach life, inexpensive massages and alternative therapies. Typical tourist spots like Chaweng Beach have 100's of restaurants and bars, but are busy and so are well counterbalanced by ...
Rescue Operations In Hungary Under Way
- 15 Mar 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Severe weather conditions including snowstorms and gale-force winds affecting most of Europe have reached Hungary. Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér put the police force and disaster management forces, including ambulance services and on high alert on Thursday afternoon in order to ensure a maximum response to the increasingly serious situation.
Escape From Budapest To Mimpi Resort Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
- 19 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Set on the shore of the pebble beach at Tulamben; looking onto sacred Mount Agung; right in front of the world’s most accessible dives sites, this resort recreates the feeling of a traditional fishing residence - in a uniquely first class way. High-ceiling rooms complete with marble and thatched-roofs, a sea-front restaurant and pool, the spa, and a dive center are all linked by limestone ...
Malév Grounded, Hungarian Airline Crisis Advice
- 3 Feb 2012 10:11 AM
- current affairs
Malév stopped operations after 66 years of flying this morning at 6am CET, Friday 3 February. A company announcement explained the shutdown was due to the airline being unable to finance advance payments to its service partners who had “lost trust” in the Hungarian national carrier. XpatLoop.com was invited to a special event in Budapest today where