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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: How Much Is How Much When It Comes To Teachers’ Salaries In Hungary
- 24 Jul 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As we know only too well, teachers’ salaries are extremely low in Hungary and teachers haven’t had a raise since the 2008 financial crisis. Given the fairly high inflation rate, at least until recently, the already very low living standards of teachers have further deteriorated in the last five years.
Hungary Now Fulfils Two Euro Zone Accession Criteria
- 16 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has already achieved compliance with two out of the three euro zone accession requirements: those on inflation and the government fiscal deficit, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the general assembly of the Hungarian Association of International Enterprises.
Restaurant Review: Oriental Dining Delights At Rickshaw Restaurant Budapest
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
For a unique Asian dining experience in Budapest, the Rickshaw ‘Far Eastern’ Restaurant serves dishes from around the Orient, cooked-up by expat chefs from both China and India. Mr Yang Zhi Jun is the Chinese chef with many specialties to offer, one of which is the mouthwatering Traditional Peking Duck with all the trimmings. I tried this dish recently, along with a bunch of other deliciously ...
Restaurant Review: Víghajós John Bull Pub - Traditional English Pub-Grub In Budapest
- 6 Jun 2013 10:45 AM
- food & drink
The authentic English Victorian style pub/restaurant offers a fabulous atmosphere in the 11th district of Budapest on Budaörsi street. The Víghajós has been welcoming guests since 1990, and every year in May the cosy beer-garden opens up, presenting a huge selection of English beers and barbecue specialities. The garden is also perfectly suitable to hold various events due to its size and the ...
St. Stephen's Basilica In Budapest From Lego Bricks
- 6 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The point of building a landmark from LEGO bricks is not necessarily to create an exact replica but to make the most of the available colours and shapes to build something that is pleasing to the eye in itself, and embodies the essence and the atmosphere of the original building.
Interview 2: Károly Gerendai, Founder Of Sziget Festival
- 4 Jun 2013 12:00 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Xpat Opinion: Marginal Opposition In Hungary Is Small But Heterogeneous
- 4 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative analyst suggests that the LMP is gathering people with surprisingly disparate opinions, but they have one thing in common: they all risk not making it into the new parliament next year.
Escape From Budapest To Samui: Bhundhari Chaweng Beach Resort
- 3 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Koh Samui, the picture-perfect island in the south of Thailand - with white sandy beaches, waterfalls and lush forests that cover its mountains - is the embodiment of holiday heaven on earth. Look no further for a truly enchanting vacation location, Samui is an idyllic destination with something to please everyone. In case you fancy a beach escape in paradise, a divine venue to relax and indulge ...
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: How Much Is How Much When It Comes To Teachers’ Salaries In Hungary
- 24 Jul 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As we know only too well, teachers’ salaries are extremely low in Hungary and teachers haven’t had a raise since the 2008 financial crisis. Given the fairly high inflation rate, at least until recently, the already very low living standards of teachers have further deteriorated in the last five years.
Hungary Now Fulfils Two Euro Zone Accession Criteria
- 16 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has already achieved compliance with two out of the three euro zone accession requirements: those on inflation and the government fiscal deficit, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the general assembly of the Hungarian Association of International Enterprises.
Restaurant Review: Oriental Dining Delights At Rickshaw Restaurant Budapest
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
For a unique Asian dining experience in Budapest, the Rickshaw ‘Far Eastern’ Restaurant serves dishes from around the Orient, cooked-up by expat chefs from both China and India. Mr Yang Zhi Jun is the Chinese chef with many specialties to offer, one of which is the mouthwatering Traditional Peking Duck with all the trimmings. I tried this dish recently, along with a bunch of other deliciously ...
Restaurant Review: Víghajós John Bull Pub - Traditional English Pub-Grub In Budapest
- 6 Jun 2013 10:45 AM
- food & drink
The authentic English Victorian style pub/restaurant offers a fabulous atmosphere in the 11th district of Budapest on Budaörsi street. The Víghajós has been welcoming guests since 1990, and every year in May the cosy beer-garden opens up, presenting a huge selection of English beers and barbecue specialities. The garden is also perfectly suitable to hold various events due to its size and the ...
St. Stephen's Basilica In Budapest From Lego Bricks
- 6 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The point of building a landmark from LEGO bricks is not necessarily to create an exact replica but to make the most of the available colours and shapes to build something that is pleasing to the eye in itself, and embodies the essence and the atmosphere of the original building.
Interview 2: Károly Gerendai, Founder Of Sziget Festival
- 4 Jun 2013 12:00 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Xpat Opinion: Marginal Opposition In Hungary Is Small But Heterogeneous
- 4 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative analyst suggests that the LMP is gathering people with surprisingly disparate opinions, but they have one thing in common: they all risk not making it into the new parliament next year.
Escape From Budapest To Samui: Bhundhari Chaweng Beach Resort
- 3 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Koh Samui, the picture-perfect island in the south of Thailand - with white sandy beaches, waterfalls and lush forests that cover its mountains - is the embodiment of holiday heaven on earth. Look no further for a truly enchanting vacation location, Samui is an idyllic destination with something to please everyone. In case you fancy a beach escape in paradise, a divine venue to relax and indulge ...