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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.
Budapest Taxi Drivers Protest Continues
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers continued to block traffic at the intersection of Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út and Andrássy út all through Monday night and throughout Tuesday in protest against the Uber ride-sharing service. Their numbers shrank from over 100 on Monday to around 30 overnight and 60 yesterday afternoon.
Hungarian Socialists Accuse Fidesz Of Wanting To Build ‘Loyal Armed Group’
- 18 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- current affairs
The sole aim of the government’s proposal to allow young people to take part in military training programmes would be to create an armed group loyal to the ruling Fidesz party, the Socialist Party said. Defence Minister István Simicskó told the daily Magyar Hírlap last week that he plans to establish a strictly nonideological organisation within the ministry whose objective would be to mobilise ...
Hungary’s Athletes Of The Year Elected
- 18 Jan 2016 8:02 AM
- sport
World and Olympic champion swimmer László Cseh and world champion swimmer Katinka Hosszú have been elected Hungary’s Athletes of the Year 2015 by the country’s sports journalists. Former manager of the Hungarian national team Pál Dárdai, who is currently the coach for Germany’s Hertha BSC, was elected the top coach of the year.
Tesco Hungary: Central Europe - The Region Of The Generous
- 18 Jan 2016 7:50 AM
- specials
In 2015, as in previous years, Tesco customers across Central Europe showed great kindness: 419 tonnes of food have been donated to the food bank collections hosted in the stores in Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia. Tesco has been organising these annual collections in partnership with food banks and their selfless volunteers have been helping them to feed people for several years.
Congratulations Pour In For Hungarian Film After Golden Globes Win
- 14 Jan 2016 10:25 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán congratulated the director and his team on Son of Saul’s success in a post on his Facebook page. “Wow! A unique Hungarian success! I convey my heartfelt congratulations to László Nemes Jeles and all the creators and actors of Son of Saul. I would like to express my appreciation to Andy Vajna, who has established a support system for the film industry that ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Vanishing Social Welfare System
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
2015 brought many changes to Hungary’s social welfare system. From March 2015 needy families now receive far less social assistance than before. A number of programs were eliminated. In their place, local governments can offer so-called “settlement assistance”, but who receives how much is now entirely left up to the local governments.
Xpat Opinion: Polish-Hungarian Friendship In Action
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The situation in Poland has become a serious concern not only for the politicians of the European Union but for the whole western world. The largest East European country among those that joined the European Union in 2004 is rapidly following Hungary on the road to becoming an “illiberal democracy” while the European Commission is trying to find proper answers to the emasculation of Poland’s ...
Baths Join New Hungarian National Rating System
- 13 Jan 2016 8:01 AM
- health & wellness
Twenty-one Hungarian baths have been rated since a national bath classification system was introduced last year. Baths may be rated with between one and five stars in five categories: spa, waterpark, open-air bath, swimming pool and medical wellness bath.
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.
Budapest Taxi Drivers Protest Continues
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers continued to block traffic at the intersection of Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út and Andrássy út all through Monday night and throughout Tuesday in protest against the Uber ride-sharing service. Their numbers shrank from over 100 on Monday to around 30 overnight and 60 yesterday afternoon.
Hungarian Socialists Accuse Fidesz Of Wanting To Build ‘Loyal Armed Group’
- 18 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- current affairs
The sole aim of the government’s proposal to allow young people to take part in military training programmes would be to create an armed group loyal to the ruling Fidesz party, the Socialist Party said. Defence Minister István Simicskó told the daily Magyar Hírlap last week that he plans to establish a strictly nonideological organisation within the ministry whose objective would be to mobilise ...
Hungary’s Athletes Of The Year Elected
- 18 Jan 2016 8:02 AM
- sport
World and Olympic champion swimmer László Cseh and world champion swimmer Katinka Hosszú have been elected Hungary’s Athletes of the Year 2015 by the country’s sports journalists. Former manager of the Hungarian national team Pál Dárdai, who is currently the coach for Germany’s Hertha BSC, was elected the top coach of the year.
Tesco Hungary: Central Europe - The Region Of The Generous
- 18 Jan 2016 7:50 AM
- specials
In 2015, as in previous years, Tesco customers across Central Europe showed great kindness: 419 tonnes of food have been donated to the food bank collections hosted in the stores in Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia. Tesco has been organising these annual collections in partnership with food banks and their selfless volunteers have been helping them to feed people for several years.
Congratulations Pour In For Hungarian Film After Golden Globes Win
- 14 Jan 2016 10:25 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán congratulated the director and his team on Son of Saul’s success in a post on his Facebook page. “Wow! A unique Hungarian success! I convey my heartfelt congratulations to László Nemes Jeles and all the creators and actors of Son of Saul. I would like to express my appreciation to Andy Vajna, who has established a support system for the film industry that ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Vanishing Social Welfare System
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
2015 brought many changes to Hungary’s social welfare system. From March 2015 needy families now receive far less social assistance than before. A number of programs were eliminated. In their place, local governments can offer so-called “settlement assistance”, but who receives how much is now entirely left up to the local governments.
Xpat Opinion: Polish-Hungarian Friendship In Action
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The situation in Poland has become a serious concern not only for the politicians of the European Union but for the whole western world. The largest East European country among those that joined the European Union in 2004 is rapidly following Hungary on the road to becoming an “illiberal democracy” while the European Commission is trying to find proper answers to the emasculation of Poland’s ...
Baths Join New Hungarian National Rating System
- 13 Jan 2016 8:01 AM
- health & wellness
Twenty-one Hungarian baths have been rated since a national bath classification system was introduced last year. Baths may be rated with between one and five stars in five categories: spa, waterpark, open-air bath, swimming pool and medical wellness bath.