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Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
Sziget Festival Opens Weds With Rihanna, Muse, Manu Chao In Lineup
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget Festival, held on a Danube island in Budapest, opens on Wednesday with Rihanna, the Muse and Manu Chao featuring in its line-up, the organisers said. Besides Rihanna, whose concert on Thursday has been sold out, David Guetta, the Chemical Brothers, Sia and Noel Gallagher will also bring their acts during the week-long festival.
Alexandre Huet, Hotel Manager at Novotel Phuket Surin
- 1 Aug 2016 12:00 PM
Alexandre Huet is a passionate hotelier with a 12-year experience within the hospitality industry in Thailand. Before joining Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort, he held several positions such as Operation Manager, Hotel Manager, and General Manager in Huahin, Bangkok, Samui and Phuket Island.
Hungarian Kayak Champion Kovács Retires
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Three-time Olympic and 31-time world kayak champion Katalin Kovács announced her retirement from competitive sport on Friday. Fighting back tears, Kovács told a press conference that, as she had failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics, she made it clear to herself and her daughter that her family is now the top priority in her heart.
Xpat Opinion: Terrorism In Europe – A Clash Of Civilizations?
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conservative papers interpret the recent terror attacks as harbingers of a clash of civilizations in Europe. Left-wing commentators, on the other hand, fear that the civilizational war rhetoric is used by authoritarian governments to justify their methods.
Szijjártó: Terrorists ‘Crossed Another Line’ With France Church Attack
- 27 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó expressed his condolences to the family of the elderly priest who was killed in a French church on Tuesday by assailants linked to the Islamic State terrorist group. Szijjártó said the ministry was Szijjártó said the ministry was shocked to hear the news of “another barbaric attack” in France after the four attacks carried out in Germany last week.
Open-Air Opera In Budapest, Giuseppe Verdi: Otello, 31 July
- 21 Jul 2016 12:35 PM
- community & culture
Many agree that Verdi’s most magnificent creation is Otello, an opera based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. Xpats can check it out at the open-air stage in the heart of Budapest on Margaret Island, as world famous soprano Andrea Rost and American tenor Marc Heller playing the leading roles at the end of this month.
We Are Scientists (US), Gustave Tiger, A38 Ship, 24 July
- 21 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The very special and chilling funk-punk indie-rock to britpop of the We Are Scientists formation will be presented at the A38 along with their fifth album on a great night!
Xpat Opinion: A Pantheon “In The Heart Of The Nation” In The Spirit Of Imre Makovecz
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Although Imre Makovecz, the favorite architect of Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian political right in general, died in 2011, his name still appears in the Hungarian media. The last time was only a few days ago, when it was discovered that the readers of an English-language internet site, Daily Dot, considered Makovecz’s Catholic church in Paks the most “evil-looking church” anywhere.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
Sziget Festival Opens Weds With Rihanna, Muse, Manu Chao In Lineup
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget Festival, held on a Danube island in Budapest, opens on Wednesday with Rihanna, the Muse and Manu Chao featuring in its line-up, the organisers said. Besides Rihanna, whose concert on Thursday has been sold out, David Guetta, the Chemical Brothers, Sia and Noel Gallagher will also bring their acts during the week-long festival.
Alexandre Huet, Hotel Manager at Novotel Phuket Surin
- 1 Aug 2016 12:00 PM
Alexandre Huet is a passionate hotelier with a 12-year experience within the hospitality industry in Thailand. Before joining Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort, he held several positions such as Operation Manager, Hotel Manager, and General Manager in Huahin, Bangkok, Samui and Phuket Island.
Hungarian Kayak Champion Kovács Retires
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Three-time Olympic and 31-time world kayak champion Katalin Kovács announced her retirement from competitive sport on Friday. Fighting back tears, Kovács told a press conference that, as she had failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics, she made it clear to herself and her daughter that her family is now the top priority in her heart.
Xpat Opinion: Terrorism In Europe – A Clash Of Civilizations?
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conservative papers interpret the recent terror attacks as harbingers of a clash of civilizations in Europe. Left-wing commentators, on the other hand, fear that the civilizational war rhetoric is used by authoritarian governments to justify their methods.
Szijjártó: Terrorists ‘Crossed Another Line’ With France Church Attack
- 27 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó expressed his condolences to the family of the elderly priest who was killed in a French church on Tuesday by assailants linked to the Islamic State terrorist group. Szijjártó said the ministry was Szijjártó said the ministry was shocked to hear the news of “another barbaric attack” in France after the four attacks carried out in Germany last week.
Open-Air Opera In Budapest, Giuseppe Verdi: Otello, 31 July
- 21 Jul 2016 12:35 PM
- community & culture
Many agree that Verdi’s most magnificent creation is Otello, an opera based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. Xpats can check it out at the open-air stage in the heart of Budapest on Margaret Island, as world famous soprano Andrea Rost and American tenor Marc Heller playing the leading roles at the end of this month.
We Are Scientists (US), Gustave Tiger, A38 Ship, 24 July
- 21 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The very special and chilling funk-punk indie-rock to britpop of the We Are Scientists formation will be presented at the A38 along with their fifth album on a great night!
Xpat Opinion: A Pantheon “In The Heart Of The Nation” In The Spirit Of Imre Makovecz
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Although Imre Makovecz, the favorite architect of Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian political right in general, died in 2011, his name still appears in the Hungarian media. The last time was only a few days ago, when it was discovered that the readers of an English-language internet site, Daily Dot, considered Makovecz’s Catholic church in Paks the most “evil-looking church” anywhere.