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Fungarian: God’s Leg
- 16 Jan 2017 8:41 AM
- community & culture
The word ISTEN – that is ‘God’ – is frequently used outside religious context in Hungarian. A graphic example is the saying MEGFOGTA AZ ISTEN LÁBÁT, meaning ‘He/she has caught God by the leg.’ The phrase is used in situations when someone is lucky. He/she has found the way to succeed. E.g. someone got a good job or met a person who will support him/her.
The British International School: Unveiling An Innovative Approach To Teaching Science & Technology
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- specials
The British International School, Budapest has announced that it will be part of a new collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The British International School, Budapest will implement a unique science, technology, engineering, visual arts and mathematics (STEAM) programme based on the multi-disciplinary approach pioneered by MIT.
Opinion: One Of Donald Trump’s First Victims May Be The Hungarian NGOs
- 11 Jan 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
An article appeared today in The Guardian predicting a new crackdown on Hungarian NGOs. The timing is no coincidence. Viktor Orbán’s illiberal government has been emboldened by the election of Donald Trump, who will not raise his voice in defense of critics of the Hungarian government in the name of democracy.
Video: Local US Ambassador To Leave Her Post
- 9 Jan 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
US Ambassador to Hungary Colleen Bell will leave her post after completing her assignment on January 20. “I will be departing Budapest on January 20 after completing my assignment here as the U.S. Ambassador to Hungary,” she said in a post in English and Hungarian on the US Embassy’s Facebook page.
Hungarians Divided Over What 2017 Holds For Their Country
- 5 Jan 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
Hungarian President Commemorates 1867 Compromise In New Year Address
- 2 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder noted the upcoming 150th anniversary of Hungary’s historic Compromise with its Habsburg rulers in his address broadcast on public television in the first minutes of 2017.
Former Intelligence Officials Promoting Russian Disinformation To Hungarian Public
- 29 Dec 2016 10:32 AM
- current affairs
Independent online daily 444.hu reported last week that Hungarian state media has been uncritically reporting Russian state propaganda, particularly events in Syria. In addition to Hungarian state media, former high-ranking Hungarian intelligence officials also appear to be directly promoting Russian disinformation to the Hungarian public.
Budgetary Discipline Key To Restoring EU Competitiveness
- 29 Dec 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary and Germany agree that restoring the European Union’s competitiveness is of key importance, and this can only be achieved if all member states go back to respecting budgetary discipline, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told German conservative daily Die Welt in an interview published on Wednesday.
Peter Jones, General Manager, The Chava, Surin Beach Phuket
- 22 Dec 2016 11:00 AM
A third generation career Hotelier, Peter was born in the western Victorian (Australia) town of Hamilton where his grandfather was a Publican after the Second World War. His father Bruce was the youngest Council member of the Australian Hotels Association, whilst managing a large Hotel operation in Portland also in western Victoria, before moving his young family to Melbourne.
Fungarian: God’s Leg
- 16 Jan 2017 8:41 AM
- community & culture
The word ISTEN – that is ‘God’ – is frequently used outside religious context in Hungarian. A graphic example is the saying MEGFOGTA AZ ISTEN LÁBÁT, meaning ‘He/she has caught God by the leg.’ The phrase is used in situations when someone is lucky. He/she has found the way to succeed. E.g. someone got a good job or met a person who will support him/her.
The British International School: Unveiling An Innovative Approach To Teaching Science & Technology
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- specials
The British International School, Budapest has announced that it will be part of a new collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The British International School, Budapest will implement a unique science, technology, engineering, visual arts and mathematics (STEAM) programme based on the multi-disciplinary approach pioneered by MIT.
Opinion: One Of Donald Trump’s First Victims May Be The Hungarian NGOs
- 11 Jan 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
An article appeared today in The Guardian predicting a new crackdown on Hungarian NGOs. The timing is no coincidence. Viktor Orbán’s illiberal government has been emboldened by the election of Donald Trump, who will not raise his voice in defense of critics of the Hungarian government in the name of democracy.
Video: Local US Ambassador To Leave Her Post
- 9 Jan 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
US Ambassador to Hungary Colleen Bell will leave her post after completing her assignment on January 20. “I will be departing Budapest on January 20 after completing my assignment here as the U.S. Ambassador to Hungary,” she said in a post in English and Hungarian on the US Embassy’s Facebook page.
Hungarians Divided Over What 2017 Holds For Their Country
- 5 Jan 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
Hungarian President Commemorates 1867 Compromise In New Year Address
- 2 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder noted the upcoming 150th anniversary of Hungary’s historic Compromise with its Habsburg rulers in his address broadcast on public television in the first minutes of 2017.
Former Intelligence Officials Promoting Russian Disinformation To Hungarian Public
- 29 Dec 2016 10:32 AM
- current affairs
Independent online daily 444.hu reported last week that Hungarian state media has been uncritically reporting Russian state propaganda, particularly events in Syria. In addition to Hungarian state media, former high-ranking Hungarian intelligence officials also appear to be directly promoting Russian disinformation to the Hungarian public.
Budgetary Discipline Key To Restoring EU Competitiveness
- 29 Dec 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary and Germany agree that restoring the European Union’s competitiveness is of key importance, and this can only be achieved if all member states go back to respecting budgetary discipline, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told German conservative daily Die Welt in an interview published on Wednesday.
Peter Jones, General Manager, The Chava, Surin Beach Phuket
- 22 Dec 2016 11:00 AM
A third generation career Hotelier, Peter was born in the western Victorian (Australia) town of Hamilton where his grandfather was a Publican after the Second World War. His father Bruce was the youngest Council member of the Australian Hotels Association, whilst managing a large Hotel operation in Portland also in western Victoria, before moving his young family to Melbourne.