545 result(s) for special report
Solutions For English Native Speaking Children At Budapest Schools
- 25 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
The Williamsons had the great idea to give their two primary aged boys an extra language and so decided to send them to the French school. But the plan seemed to go off the rails when they realised that their children were not going to be able to continue their English language at the level they expected. Paul, father of the boys, said that “ we asked around other parents as to how they handled ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Ethics” Of A Car Accident In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today’s topic, a car accident, is not the usual fare of this blog. Admittedly, one of the people injured in the accident was the Hungarian minister of defense, Csaba Hende, but that wouldn’t be sufficient reason to blog about it. (Fortunately no one died and the minister’s Audi wasn’t even a total loss.) I decided to write about it because I think it reveals more about Hungary and Hungarians than ...
Event Report: LurdyV8 - 5th International US Car Meeting
- 19 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
I drove onto the parking lot of the Lurdy shopping center and walked to the rear fenced off area where a lot of visitors and exhibitors were. The deep gurgling and babbling sound announced the coming of a large and elegant limosine, followed by the bass-heavy humming of a 'Hot Rod' car. The limo glided majestically past me and the Hot Rod car followed, in impatience to demonstrate its power.
Hungary Expects Record Breaking Summer Tourist Season
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
According to the flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) published earlier today, in July 2013 the number of tourist nights spent in Hungary by non-residents and residents was up by 4.7 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively, and thus turnover at accommodation establishments increased by a total of 6.2 percent. Gross revenues at accommodation facilities – at current prices – ...
Event Report: Street Food Show, Budapest
- 9 Sep 2013 9:02 AM
- food & drink
I was intrigued to find out exactly what street food was on offer this weekend, in downtown Pest, at the historic Hold Street covered market hall. To my surprise, so were many more, who gravitated to this very popular occasion. Held in the elevated part of the market, you could meander around and take your pick at the many different foods and drinks on offer.
Hungarian Gov Pays Compensation To Families Of 2008-2009 Roma Murders
- 22 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In 2008 and 2009, under the previous socialist Government, a series of nine attacks was committed against people of Roma origin in which six people were murdered, generating deep shock throughout the whole of society and leading to accusations that police had failed to protect a minority group.
Event Report: Evening Concerts At Budapest Zoo
- 8 Aug 2013 1:40 AM
- community & culture
An evening of jazz in the zoo, why not? If anything is possible, it is possible in Budapest. Well actually, as I found out, the zoo has been putting on concerts for over 100 years. Set in this exotic paradise, Judit Hernádi, with guest Gábor Heilig and the “Good Afternoon zenekar” (orchestra) performed “ Mesék rólam, rólad…” with a special appearance of one of the zoo’s animals on stage, ...
Challenging Disability & Ethnicity Discrimination In Education Across C.E. Europe
- 26 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Today, the New York Times published a letter by Dezideriu Gergely (Executive Director of the European Roma Rights Centre) and myself. It concerns the discrimination in education faced by Roma children and children with disabilities in central and eastern Europe." By Oliver Lewis, Executive Director, Mental Disability Advocacy Center, Budapest. Oliver tweets @olewis75. This article was first ...
Xpat Opinion: A New Chapter In The Tobacco Shop Debate In Hungary
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Left-wing and liberal commentators fulminate about the exemption of tobacco shops from the municipal ban on the sale of alcohol after 10 pm. A critical conservative blogger warns against overregulation. A pro-government columnist likens the Democratic Coalition’s initiative to paint the pavement in front of tobacco shops to Nazi practices.
Solutions For English Native Speaking Children At Budapest Schools
- 25 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
The Williamsons had the great idea to give their two primary aged boys an extra language and so decided to send them to the French school. But the plan seemed to go off the rails when they realised that their children were not going to be able to continue their English language at the level they expected. Paul, father of the boys, said that “ we asked around other parents as to how they handled ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Ethics” Of A Car Accident In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today’s topic, a car accident, is not the usual fare of this blog. Admittedly, one of the people injured in the accident was the Hungarian minister of defense, Csaba Hende, but that wouldn’t be sufficient reason to blog about it. (Fortunately no one died and the minister’s Audi wasn’t even a total loss.) I decided to write about it because I think it reveals more about Hungary and Hungarians than ...
Event Report: LurdyV8 - 5th International US Car Meeting
- 19 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
I drove onto the parking lot of the Lurdy shopping center and walked to the rear fenced off area where a lot of visitors and exhibitors were. The deep gurgling and babbling sound announced the coming of a large and elegant limosine, followed by the bass-heavy humming of a 'Hot Rod' car. The limo glided majestically past me and the Hot Rod car followed, in impatience to demonstrate its power.
Hungary Expects Record Breaking Summer Tourist Season
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
According to the flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) published earlier today, in July 2013 the number of tourist nights spent in Hungary by non-residents and residents was up by 4.7 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively, and thus turnover at accommodation establishments increased by a total of 6.2 percent. Gross revenues at accommodation facilities – at current prices – ...
Event Report: Street Food Show, Budapest
- 9 Sep 2013 9:02 AM
- food & drink
I was intrigued to find out exactly what street food was on offer this weekend, in downtown Pest, at the historic Hold Street covered market hall. To my surprise, so were many more, who gravitated to this very popular occasion. Held in the elevated part of the market, you could meander around and take your pick at the many different foods and drinks on offer.
Hungarian Gov Pays Compensation To Families Of 2008-2009 Roma Murders
- 22 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In 2008 and 2009, under the previous socialist Government, a series of nine attacks was committed against people of Roma origin in which six people were murdered, generating deep shock throughout the whole of society and leading to accusations that police had failed to protect a minority group.
Event Report: Evening Concerts At Budapest Zoo
- 8 Aug 2013 1:40 AM
- community & culture
An evening of jazz in the zoo, why not? If anything is possible, it is possible in Budapest. Well actually, as I found out, the zoo has been putting on concerts for over 100 years. Set in this exotic paradise, Judit Hernádi, with guest Gábor Heilig and the “Good Afternoon zenekar” (orchestra) performed “ Mesék rólam, rólad…” with a special appearance of one of the zoo’s animals on stage, ...
Challenging Disability & Ethnicity Discrimination In Education Across C.E. Europe
- 26 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Today, the New York Times published a letter by Dezideriu Gergely (Executive Director of the European Roma Rights Centre) and myself. It concerns the discrimination in education faced by Roma children and children with disabilities in central and eastern Europe." By Oliver Lewis, Executive Director, Mental Disability Advocacy Center, Budapest. Oliver tweets @olewis75. This article was first ...
Xpat Opinion: A New Chapter In The Tobacco Shop Debate In Hungary
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Left-wing and liberal commentators fulminate about the exemption of tobacco shops from the municipal ban on the sale of alcohol after 10 pm. A critical conservative blogger warns against overregulation. A pro-government columnist likens the Democratic Coalition’s initiative to paint the pavement in front of tobacco shops to Nazi practices.