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Xpat Opinion: No, Secretary Hague Was Not Talking About Hungary
- 22 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered a speech on Tuesday in London at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Banquet, a traditional affair. A Financial Times reporter, Kiran Stacey, gave an account under the headline “William Hague Warns Against Creeping Oligarchisation of the Balkans.”
Hungarians Go To The Polls To Elect A New Parliament
- 6 Apr 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Hungarians vote in free, multi-party elections for the sixth time since the fall of Communism in 1989. They are doing so at the conclusion of an official six week campaign period during which time there has been virtually no public discussion or debate of issues other than which party or parties can best be relied upon to further reduce household utility bills.
'Orange And Walnut Salad', By FirstMed Budapest
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
With spring just around the corner, fresh produce is becoming more readily available, and certainly more desirable. While this meal can be prepared just as easily as any other salad, its pleasant color scheme, unique combinations of sweet and savory flavors, and contrasting textures make this a unique sensory treat.
Xpat Opinion: Homosexuality And Same-Sex Marriage In Hungary
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
György Bolgár’s Let’s Talk It Over is a liberal talk show with a huge fan club. I myself rarely miss it. Bolgár comes up with topics that he finds interesting or important and usually adds a comment with a question mark at the end. Today I learned that Ferenc Gyurcsány visited Viktor Orbán’s old dormitory, the István Bibó Kollégium, yesterday. Only students of the college could attend the ...
Passenger Test - Runs To Start On 4th Metro In Budapest
- 29 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The authorities have issued an operation permit for the last Metro 4 underground station, the Mayor’s Office said on Tuesday. Now that the Kelenföld station in the south of the city has received the all-clear, all stops are ready for a passenger test-run, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said in a statement.
Szigliget Castle Renewed & Reopened To Public From EU Funds
- 23 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
After a renovation amounting to HUF 302 million, the Castle of Szigliget was inaugurated on Thursday. At the ceremony, Tibor Navracsics, Deputy Prime Minister, said that the renovation of the castle was an excellent example of how a community living at one of the most beautiful spots of the Lake Balaton region is able to grasp an opportunity arising out of the historical past.
'The Notebook' Hungarian Film By János Szász Wins Hearts At AFI Screening
- 28 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A sellout theater and applause received The Notebook (A nagy füzet) by Hungarian director János Szász at the Washington DC premises of the American Film Institute (AFI) on November 17. The Notebook is Hungary’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Academy Awards.
Xpat Opinion: Political Controversy Over The Role Of Regent Miklós Horthy (1920-1944)
- 5 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Sunday marked the unveiling of a bronze bust of Admiral Miklós Horthy. The bust is located on the property of a Hungarian Reformed Church in Budapest, but it is visible from the busy Szabadság tér. The minister of the church is Lóránt Hegedüs, whose wife is a Jobbik member of parliament. This is not the first time that Hegedüs has prompted controversy with his extremist political views and ...
Press Release: Nokia Brings New Innovations To Design & Imaging With Six New Devices
- 24 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- tech
Nokia's latest family of products builds upon industry leading design, advanced camera features and unique applications and experiences to make life easier and more fun
Xpat Opinion: No, Secretary Hague Was Not Talking About Hungary
- 22 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered a speech on Tuesday in London at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Banquet, a traditional affair. A Financial Times reporter, Kiran Stacey, gave an account under the headline “William Hague Warns Against Creeping Oligarchisation of the Balkans.”
Hungarians Go To The Polls To Elect A New Parliament
- 6 Apr 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Hungarians vote in free, multi-party elections for the sixth time since the fall of Communism in 1989. They are doing so at the conclusion of an official six week campaign period during which time there has been virtually no public discussion or debate of issues other than which party or parties can best be relied upon to further reduce household utility bills.
'Orange And Walnut Salad', By FirstMed Budapest
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
With spring just around the corner, fresh produce is becoming more readily available, and certainly more desirable. While this meal can be prepared just as easily as any other salad, its pleasant color scheme, unique combinations of sweet and savory flavors, and contrasting textures make this a unique sensory treat.
Xpat Opinion: Homosexuality And Same-Sex Marriage In Hungary
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
György Bolgár’s Let’s Talk It Over is a liberal talk show with a huge fan club. I myself rarely miss it. Bolgár comes up with topics that he finds interesting or important and usually adds a comment with a question mark at the end. Today I learned that Ferenc Gyurcsány visited Viktor Orbán’s old dormitory, the István Bibó Kollégium, yesterday. Only students of the college could attend the ...
Passenger Test - Runs To Start On 4th Metro In Budapest
- 29 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The authorities have issued an operation permit for the last Metro 4 underground station, the Mayor’s Office said on Tuesday. Now that the Kelenföld station in the south of the city has received the all-clear, all stops are ready for a passenger test-run, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said in a statement.
Szigliget Castle Renewed & Reopened To Public From EU Funds
- 23 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
After a renovation amounting to HUF 302 million, the Castle of Szigliget was inaugurated on Thursday. At the ceremony, Tibor Navracsics, Deputy Prime Minister, said that the renovation of the castle was an excellent example of how a community living at one of the most beautiful spots of the Lake Balaton region is able to grasp an opportunity arising out of the historical past.
'The Notebook' Hungarian Film By János Szász Wins Hearts At AFI Screening
- 28 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A sellout theater and applause received The Notebook (A nagy füzet) by Hungarian director János Szász at the Washington DC premises of the American Film Institute (AFI) on November 17. The Notebook is Hungary’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Academy Awards.
Xpat Opinion: Political Controversy Over The Role Of Regent Miklós Horthy (1920-1944)
- 5 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Sunday marked the unveiling of a bronze bust of Admiral Miklós Horthy. The bust is located on the property of a Hungarian Reformed Church in Budapest, but it is visible from the busy Szabadság tér. The minister of the church is Lóránt Hegedüs, whose wife is a Jobbik member of parliament. This is not the first time that Hegedüs has prompted controversy with his extremist political views and ...
Press Release: Nokia Brings New Innovations To Design & Imaging With Six New Devices
- 24 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- tech
Nokia's latest family of products builds upon industry leading design, advanced camera features and unique applications and experiences to make life easier and more fun