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Police To Be More Sensitive To Homeless People
- 19 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest police and the Helsinki Committee concluded an accord under which police will reduce harassment of homeless people on the streets. The NGO outlined the agreement at a press conference in the Blaha Lujza tér underpass on Thursday.
Invitation: 'Flashback', By Éva Duda Dance Company, 19 February
- 11 Feb 2016 10:40 AM
- entertainment
This is a cooperation between the National Dance Theatre and the Eva Duda Dance Company, and we have an exclusive offer for readers of Xpatloop: for a special price of 1500 Ft you can watch Flashback at Marczibányi Cultural Center on the 19th of February. This is a retrospection intertwined with our present. The performance is based on Mussorgsky’ s Pictures of an Exchibition. The past gets ...
Teacher Demonstrations In 10 Hungarian Cities Oppose Centralization
- 6 Feb 2016 5:10 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of Hungarian teachers, and supporters of their cause, rallied simultaneously in ten Hungarian cities yesterday, to demand the closure of the governmentʼs central education body and to call for better financial support of schools and teachers, according to reports.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers’ Revolt Brewing In Hungary?
- 21 Jan 2016 7:00 AM
- community & culture
I have the distinct feeling that something is afoot in Hungary, something the self-satisfied Orbán government is not prepared for. I see the beginnings of a movement that may well overcome the current apathy and resignation of Hungarian society and produce active resistance to the Orbán regime.
Xpat Opinion: 2015 – Hungary’s PM Viktor Orbán’s Year
- 5 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In their assessment of last year’s developments, commentators focus on Prime Minister Orbán’s performance – for better or for worse. They recall that the Prime Minister was identified by more than one international outlet as the ‘man of the year’.
Hungary’s PM: Corruption Of Any Kind Not Tolerated
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
No corruption of any kind is tolerated, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told parliament in response to a question by radical nationalist Jobbik leader Gábor Vona. Orbán said it was inadvisable for Hungarian politicians or parliament to assume the job of the prosecutor’s office and the police. Referring to the case of Victor Ponta, who was forced to step down after outcry over graft, Orbán said, “I ...
Most Hungarians Support Olympic Bid
- 10 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- sport
Most Hungarians, including 66% of Budapest residents, would be pleased to see the city host the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, according to a new Ipsos poll. Across the country, twice as many people, 60%, favour the Olympic bid, while 29% do not. Only 11% are undecided. Supporters are in the majority in all sections of society, but especially among degree holders and those in their 20s and ...
DK Vows To Investigate Hungarian Tobacconists
- 2 Dec 2015 11:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) will investigate the increasing wealth of tobacconists who have benefited from ruling “Fidesz’s tobacconist fraud”. As a result of a successful lawsuit filed against the development ministry, DK has the details of companies that won concessions after the ruling Fidesz party came into power, deputy party leader László Varju said.
The Budapest Times: Charities Benefit By HUF 2.7 Million From Expatriates
- 15 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Exactly HUF 2.7 million was raised by 250-plus expatriates and locals at XpatLoop.com’s Annual Party for Charity last week, held in the Corinthia Hotel Budapest’s historic ballroom. The Bonfire Night event featured plenty of refreshments, live music, exotic dancers, a laser show, virtual bonfire and fireworks. It was the 15th birthday celebration of Hungary’s most popular portal for Xpats, and ...
Police To Be More Sensitive To Homeless People
- 19 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest police and the Helsinki Committee concluded an accord under which police will reduce harassment of homeless people on the streets. The NGO outlined the agreement at a press conference in the Blaha Lujza tér underpass on Thursday.
Invitation: 'Flashback', By Éva Duda Dance Company, 19 February
- 11 Feb 2016 10:40 AM
- entertainment
This is a cooperation between the National Dance Theatre and the Eva Duda Dance Company, and we have an exclusive offer for readers of Xpatloop: for a special price of 1500 Ft you can watch Flashback at Marczibányi Cultural Center on the 19th of February. This is a retrospection intertwined with our present. The performance is based on Mussorgsky’ s Pictures of an Exchibition. The past gets ...
Teacher Demonstrations In 10 Hungarian Cities Oppose Centralization
- 6 Feb 2016 5:10 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of Hungarian teachers, and supporters of their cause, rallied simultaneously in ten Hungarian cities yesterday, to demand the closure of the governmentʼs central education body and to call for better financial support of schools and teachers, according to reports.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers’ Revolt Brewing In Hungary?
- 21 Jan 2016 7:00 AM
- community & culture
I have the distinct feeling that something is afoot in Hungary, something the self-satisfied Orbán government is not prepared for. I see the beginnings of a movement that may well overcome the current apathy and resignation of Hungarian society and produce active resistance to the Orbán regime.
Xpat Opinion: 2015 – Hungary’s PM Viktor Orbán’s Year
- 5 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In their assessment of last year’s developments, commentators focus on Prime Minister Orbán’s performance – for better or for worse. They recall that the Prime Minister was identified by more than one international outlet as the ‘man of the year’.
Hungary’s PM: Corruption Of Any Kind Not Tolerated
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
No corruption of any kind is tolerated, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told parliament in response to a question by radical nationalist Jobbik leader Gábor Vona. Orbán said it was inadvisable for Hungarian politicians or parliament to assume the job of the prosecutor’s office and the police. Referring to the case of Victor Ponta, who was forced to step down after outcry over graft, Orbán said, “I ...
Most Hungarians Support Olympic Bid
- 10 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- sport
Most Hungarians, including 66% of Budapest residents, would be pleased to see the city host the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, according to a new Ipsos poll. Across the country, twice as many people, 60%, favour the Olympic bid, while 29% do not. Only 11% are undecided. Supporters are in the majority in all sections of society, but especially among degree holders and those in their 20s and ...
DK Vows To Investigate Hungarian Tobacconists
- 2 Dec 2015 11:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) will investigate the increasing wealth of tobacconists who have benefited from ruling “Fidesz’s tobacconist fraud”. As a result of a successful lawsuit filed against the development ministry, DK has the details of companies that won concessions after the ruling Fidesz party came into power, deputy party leader László Varju said.
The Budapest Times: Charities Benefit By HUF 2.7 Million From Expatriates
- 15 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Exactly HUF 2.7 million was raised by 250-plus expatriates and locals at XpatLoop.com’s Annual Party for Charity last week, held in the Corinthia Hotel Budapest’s historic ballroom. The Bonfire Night event featured plenty of refreshments, live music, exotic dancers, a laser show, virtual bonfire and fireworks. It was the 15th birthday celebration of Hungary’s most popular portal for Xpats, and ...