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MPs Vote Down Planned "Congestion" Fee For Budapest
- 9 Jul 2012 9:06 AM
- getting around
Parliament on Friday rejected an amendment motion under which a congestion fee could be collected from drivers in Budapest. The motion was submitted by two deputy mayors who are also MPs, of whom Gábor Bagdy abstained from voting while István György voted against his own proposal. It was soundly rejected by 305 votes to 14.
EU - IMF - Hungary Talks May Already Begin In July
- 9 Jul 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
90% of Hungarian Parliament voted in favour of modifying the Central Bank Act, announced Mihály Varga, the Minister in charge of IMF Talks on Friday. The minister explained that the most important elements of the proposal were retained.
Hungary Becomes 106th Member Of International Cricket Council
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian Cricket Association (HCA) is proud to announce that Hungary has been accepted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) as a new Affiliate Member, the ICC is the international governing body of cricket.
Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Lead Grows In New Poll
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Support for Fidesz among decided party voters rose from 32% to 36% from May to June, while that for the Socialists fell from 31% to 27%, according to the latest Tarki poll. Jobbik’s popularity went up from 21% to 22%, LMP’s dropped from 11% to 10%, and the Democratic Coalition’s from 4% to 3%.
U.S. Independence Day Celebrations, Budapest City Park, 1 July
- 21 Jun 2012 3:55 AM
- community & culture
The local committees of Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad will jointly host an Independence Day summer barbecue at the Kertem beer garden in City Park on Sunday, 1 July. All Americans and friends are invited to join in and celebrate American Independence Day with an afternoon of live music, grilled burgers, and sausage. Voter registration support will also be available for all US citizens. ...
Xpat Women's Photo Contest Announced In Hungary
- 19 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Six years ago Expatclic Italia launched a photo contest on the theme: "Citizens of the World – how women see expatriation". We wanted to provide a space where expatriate women could let loose their creativity on a topic that is rarely expressed in images.
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán In His Own Words: An interview With Die Presse
- 19 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The English-speaking world, mostly because of the language barrier, doesn’t normally follow the German-language media, which is a pity especially for those who are interested in Hungarian affairs. The German and Austrian press spend a great deal more time on Hungary than do the English-language publications although lately, thanks to the Orbán government’s unorthodox economic and political ...
Mayor Tarlós: Charge To Use “Budapest” Name
- 15 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Budapest mayor István Tarlós has proposed that individual entrepreneurs and partnerships pay in future for using the name “Budapest” or any of its variants. The city council will vote next Wednesday on the measure.
Hungarian Socialists Propose Mandatory Voting
- 14 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party has proposed a social and professional debate on making it compulsory for eligible citizens to turn out at parliamentary, local and European Parliament elections, said Népszabadság.Mandatory voting, as shown by international examples, enhances the legitimacy of governments, faith in the democratic system of institutions and voter awareness, MP Zsolt Molnár told reporters on ...
MPs Vote Down Planned "Congestion" Fee For Budapest
- 9 Jul 2012 9:06 AM
- getting around
Parliament on Friday rejected an amendment motion under which a congestion fee could be collected from drivers in Budapest. The motion was submitted by two deputy mayors who are also MPs, of whom Gábor Bagdy abstained from voting while István György voted against his own proposal. It was soundly rejected by 305 votes to 14.
EU - IMF - Hungary Talks May Already Begin In July
- 9 Jul 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
90% of Hungarian Parliament voted in favour of modifying the Central Bank Act, announced Mihály Varga, the Minister in charge of IMF Talks on Friday. The minister explained that the most important elements of the proposal were retained.
Hungary Becomes 106th Member Of International Cricket Council
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian Cricket Association (HCA) is proud to announce that Hungary has been accepted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) as a new Affiliate Member, the ICC is the international governing body of cricket.
Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Lead Grows In New Poll
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Support for Fidesz among decided party voters rose from 32% to 36% from May to June, while that for the Socialists fell from 31% to 27%, according to the latest Tarki poll. Jobbik’s popularity went up from 21% to 22%, LMP’s dropped from 11% to 10%, and the Democratic Coalition’s from 4% to 3%.
U.S. Independence Day Celebrations, Budapest City Park, 1 July
- 21 Jun 2012 3:55 AM
- community & culture
The local committees of Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad will jointly host an Independence Day summer barbecue at the Kertem beer garden in City Park on Sunday, 1 July. All Americans and friends are invited to join in and celebrate American Independence Day with an afternoon of live music, grilled burgers, and sausage. Voter registration support will also be available for all US citizens. ...
Xpat Women's Photo Contest Announced In Hungary
- 19 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Six years ago Expatclic Italia launched a photo contest on the theme: "Citizens of the World – how women see expatriation". We wanted to provide a space where expatriate women could let loose their creativity on a topic that is rarely expressed in images.
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán In His Own Words: An interview With Die Presse
- 19 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The English-speaking world, mostly because of the language barrier, doesn’t normally follow the German-language media, which is a pity especially for those who are interested in Hungarian affairs. The German and Austrian press spend a great deal more time on Hungary than do the English-language publications although lately, thanks to the Orbán government’s unorthodox economic and political ...
Mayor Tarlós: Charge To Use “Budapest” Name
- 15 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Budapest mayor István Tarlós has proposed that individual entrepreneurs and partnerships pay in future for using the name “Budapest” or any of its variants. The city council will vote next Wednesday on the measure.
Hungarian Socialists Propose Mandatory Voting
- 14 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party has proposed a social and professional debate on making it compulsory for eligible citizens to turn out at parliamentary, local and European Parliament elections, said Népszabadság.Mandatory voting, as shown by international examples, enhances the legitimacy of governments, faith in the democratic system of institutions and voter awareness, MP Zsolt Molnár told reporters on ...