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Xpat Opinion: How Is The Internet In Hungary Any Less Free This Year?
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- tech
The 2013 edition of Freedom on the Net, an assessment of internet and digital media published by Freedom House, ranked internet in Hungary as “free,” but to the astonishment of many, it also downgraded Hungary’s score. Why?
Xpat Opinion: The So-Called ‘Criminalization’ Of Homelessness In Hungary
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The international media is abuzz again. This time it’s about the parliament’s new legislation on homelessness. The new law follows through on a provision in the Fundamental Law allowing local governments to prohibit habitual living in certain public areas on the basis of clear and justified criteria such as public order, public security, public health and protection of cultural heritage.
Britannica International School In Budapest To Host World Scholar’s Cup Regional Round
- 9 Oct 2013 12:10 PM
- specials
Britannica International School is hosting the regional round - the first ever held in Budapest - of the World Scholar’s Cup academic tournament this coming Saturday, 12 October. This premier international academic event attracts students from all over the world, resulting in what it calls "a global community of future scholars and leaders.
Official Report On PM Orban’s Visit To London
- 9 Oct 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary is operating like a real laboratory, trying to give responses based on traditional values to modern challenges," Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Wednesday when addressing a forum of 200 guests in Chatham House, in London. He also added that political radicalism however cannot be mentioned among European values. Afterwards, in the afternoon, he meet with British PM David Cameron at 10 ...
Controversy Between Croatia And Hungarian Oil Group MOL Drags On
- 3 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- business
It has yet to be seen whether the Hungarian government is ready to drop MOL’s executive chairman in its ongoing standoff with Croatia. It is too early to say if we are witnessing Croatia's efforts to find its feet or is it hardcore payola.
Sauska Winery’s International Recognition Dramatizes Need For State Support To Winemaking In Hungary
- 24 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
At the Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 contest Krisztián Sauska and his winery of Villány, Baranya county, has won a gold medal. In the category of Bordeaux wines, in the subcategory of wines costing more than 5 pounds, a blended wine called Sauska Cuvée 5 2009 received the highest possible award – the first time such an honor is conferred on a Hungarian winemaker.
Hungary's Minister Enikő Győri Discusses Current EU Affairs In London
- 16 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Current EU issues including the institutional framework of the planned bank resolution mechanism and the situation of EU employers were in the focus of talks between Hungary's Minister of State in charge of EU affairs, Enikő Győri, and her British counterpart David Lidington on September 12, 2013.
Interested In Singing Sacred Music In Hungary?
- 16 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Gabrieli Choir is the only choir in Hungary to specialize in the study and performance of Anglican cathedral music. This international group rehearses weekly (Sunday evenings, from 5 to 8 pm) in Budapest’s 5th district, and gives concerts in some of Budapest’s finest churches. The choir’s Musical Director is Richárd Sólyom
Goodfriend Attends Annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive In Budapest
- 12 Sep 2013 12:50 PM
- community & culture
We extend a warm welcome to Charge d'affaires a.i. M. André Goodfriend, who made his first public appearance yesterday at the Hungarian Red Cross to honor those participating in the Annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive. André, who hails from Arizona, says he enjoys speaking Hungarian - which is one of the 10 languages he has studied.
Xpat Opinion: How Is The Internet In Hungary Any Less Free This Year?
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- tech
The 2013 edition of Freedom on the Net, an assessment of internet and digital media published by Freedom House, ranked internet in Hungary as “free,” but to the astonishment of many, it also downgraded Hungary’s score. Why?
Xpat Opinion: The So-Called ‘Criminalization’ Of Homelessness In Hungary
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The international media is abuzz again. This time it’s about the parliament’s new legislation on homelessness. The new law follows through on a provision in the Fundamental Law allowing local governments to prohibit habitual living in certain public areas on the basis of clear and justified criteria such as public order, public security, public health and protection of cultural heritage.
Britannica International School In Budapest To Host World Scholar’s Cup Regional Round
- 9 Oct 2013 12:10 PM
- specials
Britannica International School is hosting the regional round - the first ever held in Budapest - of the World Scholar’s Cup academic tournament this coming Saturday, 12 October. This premier international academic event attracts students from all over the world, resulting in what it calls "a global community of future scholars and leaders.
Official Report On PM Orban’s Visit To London
- 9 Oct 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary is operating like a real laboratory, trying to give responses based on traditional values to modern challenges," Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Wednesday when addressing a forum of 200 guests in Chatham House, in London. He also added that political radicalism however cannot be mentioned among European values. Afterwards, in the afternoon, he meet with British PM David Cameron at 10 ...
Controversy Between Croatia And Hungarian Oil Group MOL Drags On
- 3 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- business
It has yet to be seen whether the Hungarian government is ready to drop MOL’s executive chairman in its ongoing standoff with Croatia. It is too early to say if we are witnessing Croatia's efforts to find its feet or is it hardcore payola.
Sauska Winery’s International Recognition Dramatizes Need For State Support To Winemaking In Hungary
- 24 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
At the Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 contest Krisztián Sauska and his winery of Villány, Baranya county, has won a gold medal. In the category of Bordeaux wines, in the subcategory of wines costing more than 5 pounds, a blended wine called Sauska Cuvée 5 2009 received the highest possible award – the first time such an honor is conferred on a Hungarian winemaker.
Hungary's Minister Enikő Győri Discusses Current EU Affairs In London
- 16 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Current EU issues including the institutional framework of the planned bank resolution mechanism and the situation of EU employers were in the focus of talks between Hungary's Minister of State in charge of EU affairs, Enikő Győri, and her British counterpart David Lidington on September 12, 2013.
Interested In Singing Sacred Music In Hungary?
- 16 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Gabrieli Choir is the only choir in Hungary to specialize in the study and performance of Anglican cathedral music. This international group rehearses weekly (Sunday evenings, from 5 to 8 pm) in Budapest’s 5th district, and gives concerts in some of Budapest’s finest churches. The choir’s Musical Director is Richárd Sólyom
Goodfriend Attends Annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive In Budapest
- 12 Sep 2013 12:50 PM
- community & culture
We extend a warm welcome to Charge d'affaires a.i. M. André Goodfriend, who made his first public appearance yesterday at the Hungarian Red Cross to honor those participating in the Annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive. André, who hails from Arizona, says he enjoys speaking Hungarian - which is one of the 10 languages he has studied.