1,887 result(s) for state media
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Prime Minister On The Danube Banks
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator accuses PM Orbán of using the flood to present himself as Hungary’s saviour, while his right-wing colleague deplores what he describes as another outpouring of hatred by the left wing, at home and abroad.
The Hungarian State Has Been Doing Well In Handling The State Of Emergency
- 9 Jun 2013 5:00 AM
- current affairs
This weekend public dignitaries and high-ranking officials have been closely following up flood protection operations along the flooding Danube.
Emergency Message For U.S. Citizens: Rising Levels Of The Danube River
- 9 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- community & culture
U.S. Embassy Budapest informs U.S. citizens that the Hungarian Government has declared a State of Emergency due to anticipated flooding of the Danube River. The Danube is expected to reach near-record levels and could create disruptions in low-lying areas of Budapest-- especially areas in District III. On June 4 Margaret Island closed until further notice; water traffic is also suspended. Expect ...
Weekend Escape To Malta From Budapest
- 28 May 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
As WizzAir now provides expats in Hungary with flights timed for a weekend away in Malta, here's an insightful report about the ways locals suggest to enjoy this new 'Wizz destination'. "Two days isn’t enough!” my Maltese friends Michael and Jennifer exclaim when I tell them I’m coming to Malta to experience the island like a local. Their email recommends I stay at least four days, especially ...
Amnesty International Fears For Hungarian Roma & Media
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Basic Law is discriminatory, Roma are exposed to extremist, racist attacks and the media are subject to manipulation, Amnesty International declares in its latest report on Hungary released on Wednesday.
Budapest Summer Festival 2013, Margaret Island
- 22 May 2013 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This year’s Budapest Summer Festival starts 14 June and offers exceptional programs and gifts to you, so that artist and guest can celebrate together.
Hungary's PM’s Office Chief Says Philip Morris Is Behind Tobacco Retail Outrage
- 21 May 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Prime Minister’s Office chief Janos Lazar has accused Philip Morris of being behind the outrage over the award of tobacco retail licences.
Closing Of Australian Embassy In Budapest Will Not Impact Excellent Bilateral Relations
- 15 May 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Australia will close its embassy in Budapest as part of budget cuts for foreign affairs, Australian media reported on Monday, citing the AAP news agency. The reaction of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was that bilateral relations would be maintained at the currently excellent level. The Australian Government is expected to announce austerity measures worth billions of dollars to reduce ...
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Prime Minister On The Danube Banks
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator accuses PM Orbán of using the flood to present himself as Hungary’s saviour, while his right-wing colleague deplores what he describes as another outpouring of hatred by the left wing, at home and abroad.
The Hungarian State Has Been Doing Well In Handling The State Of Emergency
- 9 Jun 2013 5:00 AM
- current affairs
This weekend public dignitaries and high-ranking officials have been closely following up flood protection operations along the flooding Danube.
Emergency Message For U.S. Citizens: Rising Levels Of The Danube River
- 9 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- community & culture
U.S. Embassy Budapest informs U.S. citizens that the Hungarian Government has declared a State of Emergency due to anticipated flooding of the Danube River. The Danube is expected to reach near-record levels and could create disruptions in low-lying areas of Budapest-- especially areas in District III. On June 4 Margaret Island closed until further notice; water traffic is also suspended. Expect ...
Weekend Escape To Malta From Budapest
- 28 May 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
As WizzAir now provides expats in Hungary with flights timed for a weekend away in Malta, here's an insightful report about the ways locals suggest to enjoy this new 'Wizz destination'. "Two days isn’t enough!” my Maltese friends Michael and Jennifer exclaim when I tell them I’m coming to Malta to experience the island like a local. Their email recommends I stay at least four days, especially ...
Amnesty International Fears For Hungarian Roma & Media
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Basic Law is discriminatory, Roma are exposed to extremist, racist attacks and the media are subject to manipulation, Amnesty International declares in its latest report on Hungary released on Wednesday.
Budapest Summer Festival 2013, Margaret Island
- 22 May 2013 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This year’s Budapest Summer Festival starts 14 June and offers exceptional programs and gifts to you, so that artist and guest can celebrate together.
Hungary's PM’s Office Chief Says Philip Morris Is Behind Tobacco Retail Outrage
- 21 May 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Prime Minister’s Office chief Janos Lazar has accused Philip Morris of being behind the outrage over the award of tobacco retail licences.
Closing Of Australian Embassy In Budapest Will Not Impact Excellent Bilateral Relations
- 15 May 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Australia will close its embassy in Budapest as part of budget cuts for foreign affairs, Australian media reported on Monday, citing the AAP news agency. The reaction of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was that bilateral relations would be maintained at the currently excellent level. The Australian Government is expected to announce austerity measures worth billions of dollars to reduce ...