4,088 result(s) for war
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
Rights Orgs Warn Of Distortion Of Immigration Issue In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee and five civil organisations have warned of the dangers of "intentionally distorting" information on immigration ahead a parliamentary day of debate devoted to the topic. In an open letter sent to MTI, they said “the government practice” of using immigrants "to generate fear and create scapegoats" is dangerous.
Xpat Opinion: First Reactions To Putin’s Visit To Hungary
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists accuse PM Orbán of assisting Russian President Putin in his geopolitical tricks. A pro-government pundit contends that Hungary, like Europe, needs to maintain good relations with Russia for pragmatic reasons.
Sick Kids From Vác Are Healing Through Happiness
- 19 Feb 2015 3:50 AM
- community & culture
"Soap bubbles, glitter tattoos, origami, dominos and music are not the first things that come to mind when one thinks about hospitals. We associate hospitals with pain, strange smells, weird equipment and fear – but why could not fun and relief also be part of it? Everyone needs time to relax and we all need support from others in difficult times – so do sick children in hospital who don’t ...
See What Happened @ Becketts (Re)Opening Party 2015
- 16 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- entertainment
It’s back…it’s black…it’s Becketts. Back in business and serving lots and lots of the black stuff! It was Friday 13th, an ominous day to have an opening party, but with the four leaf clover behind you, nothing deters the folk who love this piece of the Emerald Isle.
Grandhouse Gala Event , Basilica, 28 February
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Dear Members and Guests of the Grandhouse International Club,
With much pleasure the Board of Trustees invites you and your guests for a very special Gala Dinner event on Saturday, February 28, to celebrate three years of Grandhouse activities.
With much pleasure the Board of Trustees invites you and your guests for a very special Gala Dinner event on Saturday, February 28, to celebrate three years of Grandhouse activities.
Around The World In 8 Budapest Bars
- 12 Feb 2015 11:35 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Drink in the spirit of several planet-spanning nations at these nightspots that recreate the feeling of exotic destinations with authentic cultural decorations and libations, all found right here in Hungary’s capital.
Bank Levy Reduction Could Benefit Hungary Rating
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The government’s plan to reduce the bank levy could have a positive impact on Hungary’s sovereign rating, Reuters quoted an analyst for Fitch Ratings as saying. “One key policy would be to reduce this tax on the banking sector and that I think would be positive for our assessment,” Arnaud Louis said.
Xpat Opinion: Goodfriend A Good Friend In Time Of Need
- 12 Feb 2015 7:35 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: Back in July, this column bemoaned the delay by the U.S. Senate in approving Colleen Bell as the next American ambassador to Hungary. Shortly after that, current events forced America’s top local representative, André Goodfriend, to transform himself from a mild−mannered chargé d’affaires into a superhero, and we were perfectly happy to ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
Rights Orgs Warn Of Distortion Of Immigration Issue In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee and five civil organisations have warned of the dangers of "intentionally distorting" information on immigration ahead a parliamentary day of debate devoted to the topic. In an open letter sent to MTI, they said “the government practice” of using immigrants "to generate fear and create scapegoats" is dangerous.
Xpat Opinion: First Reactions To Putin’s Visit To Hungary
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists accuse PM Orbán of assisting Russian President Putin in his geopolitical tricks. A pro-government pundit contends that Hungary, like Europe, needs to maintain good relations with Russia for pragmatic reasons.
Sick Kids From Vác Are Healing Through Happiness
- 19 Feb 2015 3:50 AM
- community & culture
"Soap bubbles, glitter tattoos, origami, dominos and music are not the first things that come to mind when one thinks about hospitals. We associate hospitals with pain, strange smells, weird equipment and fear – but why could not fun and relief also be part of it? Everyone needs time to relax and we all need support from others in difficult times – so do sick children in hospital who don’t ...
See What Happened @ Becketts (Re)Opening Party 2015
- 16 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- entertainment
It’s back…it’s black…it’s Becketts. Back in business and serving lots and lots of the black stuff! It was Friday 13th, an ominous day to have an opening party, but with the four leaf clover behind you, nothing deters the folk who love this piece of the Emerald Isle.
Grandhouse Gala Event , Basilica, 28 February
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Dear Members and Guests of the Grandhouse International Club,
With much pleasure the Board of Trustees invites you and your guests for a very special Gala Dinner event on Saturday, February 28, to celebrate three years of Grandhouse activities.
With much pleasure the Board of Trustees invites you and your guests for a very special Gala Dinner event on Saturday, February 28, to celebrate three years of Grandhouse activities.
Around The World In 8 Budapest Bars
- 12 Feb 2015 11:35 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Drink in the spirit of several planet-spanning nations at these nightspots that recreate the feeling of exotic destinations with authentic cultural decorations and libations, all found right here in Hungary’s capital.
Bank Levy Reduction Could Benefit Hungary Rating
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The government’s plan to reduce the bank levy could have a positive impact on Hungary’s sovereign rating, Reuters quoted an analyst for Fitch Ratings as saying. “One key policy would be to reduce this tax on the banking sector and that I think would be positive for our assessment,” Arnaud Louis said.
Xpat Opinion: Goodfriend A Good Friend In Time Of Need
- 12 Feb 2015 7:35 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: Back in July, this column bemoaned the delay by the U.S. Senate in approving Colleen Bell as the next American ambassador to Hungary. Shortly after that, current events forced America’s top local representative, André Goodfriend, to transform himself from a mild−mannered chargé d’affaires into a superhero, and we were perfectly happy to ...