306 result(s) for top eu court
Xpat Opinion: Ukraine And Hungary: The Tymoshenko Affair
- 3 May 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Orbán have more in common than their first name. In February 2010, only a couple of months before Orbán's political triumph, Yanukovych staged a remarkable comeback, recovering from the humiliation and disgrace he suffered in Ukraine's election of 2004. According to yesterday's Economist, since his election to the presidency Yanukovych "has mauled his country's ...
Expat To Expand Hooters In Hungary, Europe
- 19 Apr 2012 11:40 AM
- food & drink
Hooters, the U.S. restaurant chain which prides itself on its scantily clad waitresses, is coming to Budapest. The franchise is known worldwide for its female-only staff who serve chicken wings; burgers and beer while wearing tight shorts and low-cut tops. Budapest expat Alex Hemingway will oversee the hands-on operations and enlargement of Hooters here. He's excited about bringing Hooters to ...
Escape From Budapest To Karma Jimbaran, Bali
- 24 Mar 2012 6:54 AM
- travel
The luxurious boutique resort of Karma Jimbaran in Bali is located at one of the most exclusive addresses on the island. 40 expansive luxury pool villas are elegantly arranged on a gentle slope just foot steps away from the white sands and tranquil waters of Jimbaran Bay. Famed for its spectacular sunsets and beachfront seafood restaurants, Jimbaran has established itself as one of the most ...
Parliamentary Debate On Amendment Of Data Protection Law Is About To Begin In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The parliamentary debate on the amendment of the data protection law is to begin on Tuesday. The proposed amendments which serve to address and rectify the concerns raised by the European Commission were presented to Parliament by Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics on 9 March. The parliamentary debate on these proposed amendments commenced today, 20 March.
Letter To The Editor: Bring Back The Hungary This Hungarian Loved
- 12 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
By Kathy Megyeri: In 2007, my husband was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit of the Republic of Hungary for his outstanding actions during the 1956 Revolution, his promotion of Hungary's membership to NATO, and his achievements among Hungarian Americans. He proudly wore his medal each day to signal his pride as a Hungarian-American.
Updated: Jolie Children Start Expat School in Budapest
- 7 Oct 2010 10:30 AM
- community & culture
Just like other expat kids in Hungary, on Monday morning this week Shiloh, Pax and Maddox all attended class in Budapest. Unlike most expat children though the Jolie-Pitt kids had former-SAS bodyguards, as well as police and paparazzi, around them at the start of school. Some local mothers were apparently disappointed that Angelina didn't bother taking the kids to school herself, Brad wasn't ...
Top Tastes At International Wine Festival In Budapest
- 10 Sep 2010 6:00 AM
- community & culture
The stunning UNESCO-listed Buda Castle is special any day of the week, but when it hosts the Budapest International Wine Fair, it really is the place to be. The festival, running now until September 12th, features a who’s who of Hungarian winemaking. This easy to read guide lets you know where to walk, drink, and eat. Where to get your glass filled by György Lőrincz, the local reigning ‘Winemaker ...
Vodafone Is Turning Sziget Into A Communications Paradise
- 21 Jul 2010 3:00 AM
- tech
"Szigetfone from punk to hip hop – Sziget InfoSMS for festival-goers – tickets by the minute for day trippers – payment by card for a comfortable and safe festival experience.
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the
Xpat Opinion: Ukraine And Hungary: The Tymoshenko Affair
- 3 May 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Orbán have more in common than their first name. In February 2010, only a couple of months before Orbán's political triumph, Yanukovych staged a remarkable comeback, recovering from the humiliation and disgrace he suffered in Ukraine's election of 2004. According to yesterday's Economist, since his election to the presidency Yanukovych "has mauled his country's ...
Expat To Expand Hooters In Hungary, Europe
- 19 Apr 2012 11:40 AM
- food & drink
Hooters, the U.S. restaurant chain which prides itself on its scantily clad waitresses, is coming to Budapest. The franchise is known worldwide for its female-only staff who serve chicken wings; burgers and beer while wearing tight shorts and low-cut tops. Budapest expat Alex Hemingway will oversee the hands-on operations and enlargement of Hooters here. He's excited about bringing Hooters to ...
Escape From Budapest To Karma Jimbaran, Bali
- 24 Mar 2012 6:54 AM
- travel
The luxurious boutique resort of Karma Jimbaran in Bali is located at one of the most exclusive addresses on the island. 40 expansive luxury pool villas are elegantly arranged on a gentle slope just foot steps away from the white sands and tranquil waters of Jimbaran Bay. Famed for its spectacular sunsets and beachfront seafood restaurants, Jimbaran has established itself as one of the most ...
Parliamentary Debate On Amendment Of Data Protection Law Is About To Begin In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The parliamentary debate on the amendment of the data protection law is to begin on Tuesday. The proposed amendments which serve to address and rectify the concerns raised by the European Commission were presented to Parliament by Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics on 9 March. The parliamentary debate on these proposed amendments commenced today, 20 March.
Letter To The Editor: Bring Back The Hungary This Hungarian Loved
- 12 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
By Kathy Megyeri: In 2007, my husband was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit of the Republic of Hungary for his outstanding actions during the 1956 Revolution, his promotion of Hungary's membership to NATO, and his achievements among Hungarian Americans. He proudly wore his medal each day to signal his pride as a Hungarian-American.
Updated: Jolie Children Start Expat School in Budapest
- 7 Oct 2010 10:30 AM
- community & culture
Just like other expat kids in Hungary, on Monday morning this week Shiloh, Pax and Maddox all attended class in Budapest. Unlike most expat children though the Jolie-Pitt kids had former-SAS bodyguards, as well as police and paparazzi, around them at the start of school. Some local mothers were apparently disappointed that Angelina didn't bother taking the kids to school herself, Brad wasn't ...
Top Tastes At International Wine Festival In Budapest
- 10 Sep 2010 6:00 AM
- community & culture
The stunning UNESCO-listed Buda Castle is special any day of the week, but when it hosts the Budapest International Wine Fair, it really is the place to be. The festival, running now until September 12th, features a who’s who of Hungarian winemaking. This easy to read guide lets you know where to walk, drink, and eat. Where to get your glass filled by György Lőrincz, the local reigning ‘Winemaker ...
Vodafone Is Turning Sziget Into A Communications Paradise
- 21 Jul 2010 3:00 AM
- tech
"Szigetfone from punk to hip hop – Sziget InfoSMS for festival-goers – tickets by the minute for day trippers – payment by card for a comfortable and safe festival experience.
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the