644 result(s) for the promise
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Young Entrepreneurs Shine At Venture Competition Final In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
It wasn’t presenting to an auditorium packed with influential players from the world of Hungarian entrepreneurship that made Marcell Szirtes nervous, it was “waiting to hear if we had won.” And win they did. Marcell is a member of the team behind MiniBrake, a safety device designed for children’s bicycles. MiniBrake took the top prize on November 30 at the finals of the Hungarian chapter of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Not Only The University Students Are Unhappy In Hungary
- 12 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Already yesterday news leaked out from government circles that taking on the university students might not have been the brightest idea. Even Zsolt Bayer warned the government that it must take the students seriously because otherwise “we might be swept away.” Orbán and his old college friends who run the country nowadays should know the strength of a student revolt, he warned. It’s enough to ...
Xpat Opinion: Left-Wing Criticism Of University Scholarship Allocation Plans
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left of centre columnists discuss the allocation of university scholarships for 2013, and accuse Fidesz of breaching its promise not to introduce tuition fees.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Hungary Will Be More Competitive By The Beginning Of 2014
- 3 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
At a public forum on Friday in the Hungarian town of Szolnok, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said that the Government hopes that by the beginning of 2014 the country will be stronger, cleaner and tidier. In this way it will be better able to withstand the ‘global storms’ and address challenges more competitively when economic growth ...
Restaurant Review: Indulging In Hooters Budapest
- 22 Nov 2012 9:35 AM
- food & drink
This week a small group of guys – a couple of expats (our Hungarian wives said we could go) and a local bloke – checked-out the Hooters restaurant at Liszt Ferenc tér. We weren't quite sure what to expect, as it turned out we had a very decent time. The place was packed on Wednesday night with a mostly male crowd, mainly respectable looking chaps in their 30's and 40's, watching football on all ...
Why Choose Eureka Telecom In Budapest For VOIP Phone Services?
- 21 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- specials
At Eureka Telecom, we offer the fastest, easiest way to connect to the world for less. Whether you are on your own, or a fast-growing business in multiple locations, we provide you with the calling features that big companies enjoy for a low monthly fee. Get auto attendant, "find me" call routing, music-on-hold, and ring groups to name a few-included!
BBC Entertainment Invites Viewers In Hungary To Vote For Their Favourite British Comedies
- 14 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Over the next month BBC Entertainment is handing over control to viewers across Europe and the Middle East and inviting them to vote for their favourite British comedies of all time. Viewers will be given the power to vote from a mix of 30 programmes, which can be found here. These range from classic shows such as critically acclaimed Fawlty Towers and Blackadder to more contemporary titles ...
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Young Entrepreneurs Shine At Venture Competition Final In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
It wasn’t presenting to an auditorium packed with influential players from the world of Hungarian entrepreneurship that made Marcell Szirtes nervous, it was “waiting to hear if we had won.” And win they did. Marcell is a member of the team behind MiniBrake, a safety device designed for children’s bicycles. MiniBrake took the top prize on November 30 at the finals of the Hungarian chapter of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Not Only The University Students Are Unhappy In Hungary
- 12 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Already yesterday news leaked out from government circles that taking on the university students might not have been the brightest idea. Even Zsolt Bayer warned the government that it must take the students seriously because otherwise “we might be swept away.” Orbán and his old college friends who run the country nowadays should know the strength of a student revolt, he warned. It’s enough to ...
Xpat Opinion: Left-Wing Criticism Of University Scholarship Allocation Plans
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left of centre columnists discuss the allocation of university scholarships for 2013, and accuse Fidesz of breaching its promise not to introduce tuition fees.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Hungary Will Be More Competitive By The Beginning Of 2014
- 3 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
At a public forum on Friday in the Hungarian town of Szolnok, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said that the Government hopes that by the beginning of 2014 the country will be stronger, cleaner and tidier. In this way it will be better able to withstand the ‘global storms’ and address challenges more competitively when economic growth ...
Restaurant Review: Indulging In Hooters Budapest
- 22 Nov 2012 9:35 AM
- food & drink
This week a small group of guys – a couple of expats (our Hungarian wives said we could go) and a local bloke – checked-out the Hooters restaurant at Liszt Ferenc tér. We weren't quite sure what to expect, as it turned out we had a very decent time. The place was packed on Wednesday night with a mostly male crowd, mainly respectable looking chaps in their 30's and 40's, watching football on all ...
Why Choose Eureka Telecom In Budapest For VOIP Phone Services?
- 21 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- specials
At Eureka Telecom, we offer the fastest, easiest way to connect to the world for less. Whether you are on your own, or a fast-growing business in multiple locations, we provide you with the calling features that big companies enjoy for a low monthly fee. Get auto attendant, "find me" call routing, music-on-hold, and ring groups to name a few-included!
BBC Entertainment Invites Viewers In Hungary To Vote For Their Favourite British Comedies
- 14 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Over the next month BBC Entertainment is handing over control to viewers across Europe and the Middle East and inviting them to vote for their favourite British comedies of all time. Viewers will be given the power to vote from a mix of 30 programmes, which can be found here. These range from classic shows such as critically acclaimed Fawlty Towers and Blackadder to more contemporary titles ...