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Xpat Opinion: Snowstorm Reveals Hungary’s Weaknesses & Strengths
- 21 Mar 2013 7:55 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government daily accuses the opposition of launching an irresponsible attack on the government after a snowstorm blocked major roads for several days, but also calls for the Prime Minister to explain what caused the delay in clearing the roads.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Government Accused Of Paralysis While PM Under Fire In Brussels
- 18 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The authorities were at least one day late in reacting to the exceptional snowstorm and a left-wing commentator thinks the reason was that PM Viktor Orbán was busy fending off growing discontent with Hungary’s constitutional amendments among European allies.
Two Die, Thousands Stranded In Snow In Hungary
- 18 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Two people died, more than 40 people sustained injuries and nearly 6,000 cars were stranded on public roads due to the snowstorm on Friday. The two were killed when over 50 vehicles collided in a snarl-up at Szabadbattyán near Lake Balaton on the M7 motorway.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
The International Court Of Arbitration In Washington Again Ruled In Favour Of Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
In its ruling of 30 November 2012, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) rejected a significant part of the claims of the lawsuit filed by Electrabel SA against Hungary.
Now On: 'Nero In Budapest Exhibition', Museum Of Fine Arts
- 24 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Already in antiquity educated people collected portraits of well-known historical persons, of kings and politicians as well as of poets; in private villas and in public libraries one would see those historical personalities as bronze or marble images. Later, since the Renaissance (at the latest) rulers, both political and religious, were interested in the Roman emperors, since they – at least the ...
Invitation: 12th Exhibition Of ARC, Budapest, Until 23 September
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The omission of the first line from our slogan is intentional. Our purpose is to investigate whether or not this incomplete plea to God includes the key message: the fundamental ambitions, rights and dignity of the human individual. If our exhibits do reflect on this subject then we have certainly reached our purpose.
Xpat Opinion: 2 Weekends At Balatonalmadi in Hungary
- 25 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
by Trehhuger Dan: Akos and Nori were kind enough to invite me down again to Balaton for the weekend. I have been waiting all year for the seasonal opening of the langos place at the old Budatava Beach in Balatonalmadi. Laliba's langos is the best at Balaton, and second best in Hungary only to the Hunyadi ter langos. We are now recognised as regulars and get special service, not having to wait in ...
Amphibious Budapest Bus Stranded In Danube
- 24 May 2012 10:45 AM
- getting around
Fire-fighters rescued 33 people from an amphibious sightseeing water bus in Budapest Tuesday night after it ran adrift in the Danube. János Sági, captain of the fire-fighting ship Szent Flórián, said the bus was adrift in the water at the foot of Chain Bridge after spinning out of control. Nobody was injured in the incident.
Xpat Opinion: Snowstorm Reveals Hungary’s Weaknesses & Strengths
- 21 Mar 2013 7:55 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government daily accuses the opposition of launching an irresponsible attack on the government after a snowstorm blocked major roads for several days, but also calls for the Prime Minister to explain what caused the delay in clearing the roads.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Government Accused Of Paralysis While PM Under Fire In Brussels
- 18 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The authorities were at least one day late in reacting to the exceptional snowstorm and a left-wing commentator thinks the reason was that PM Viktor Orbán was busy fending off growing discontent with Hungary’s constitutional amendments among European allies.
Two Die, Thousands Stranded In Snow In Hungary
- 18 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Two people died, more than 40 people sustained injuries and nearly 6,000 cars were stranded on public roads due to the snowstorm on Friday. The two were killed when over 50 vehicles collided in a snarl-up at Szabadbattyán near Lake Balaton on the M7 motorway.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
The International Court Of Arbitration In Washington Again Ruled In Favour Of Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
In its ruling of 30 November 2012, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) rejected a significant part of the claims of the lawsuit filed by Electrabel SA against Hungary.
Now On: 'Nero In Budapest Exhibition', Museum Of Fine Arts
- 24 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Already in antiquity educated people collected portraits of well-known historical persons, of kings and politicians as well as of poets; in private villas and in public libraries one would see those historical personalities as bronze or marble images. Later, since the Renaissance (at the latest) rulers, both political and religious, were interested in the Roman emperors, since they – at least the ...
Invitation: 12th Exhibition Of ARC, Budapest, Until 23 September
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The omission of the first line from our slogan is intentional. Our purpose is to investigate whether or not this incomplete plea to God includes the key message: the fundamental ambitions, rights and dignity of the human individual. If our exhibits do reflect on this subject then we have certainly reached our purpose.
Xpat Opinion: 2 Weekends At Balatonalmadi in Hungary
- 25 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
by Trehhuger Dan: Akos and Nori were kind enough to invite me down again to Balaton for the weekend. I have been waiting all year for the seasonal opening of the langos place at the old Budatava Beach in Balatonalmadi. Laliba's langos is the best at Balaton, and second best in Hungary only to the Hunyadi ter langos. We are now recognised as regulars and get special service, not having to wait in ...
Amphibious Budapest Bus Stranded In Danube
- 24 May 2012 10:45 AM
- getting around
Fire-fighters rescued 33 people from an amphibious sightseeing water bus in Budapest Tuesday night after it ran adrift in the Danube. János Sági, captain of the fire-fighting ship Szent Flórián, said the bus was adrift in the water at the foot of Chain Bridge after spinning out of control. Nobody was injured in the incident.