4,088 result(s) for war
Xpat Opinion: Scandal Of The Year? Russian-Hungarian Nuclear Pact
- 30 Jan 2014 5:40 AM
- current affairs
The headlines in Hungarian weeklies illustrate a growing controversy over the planned addition of two Russian-made blocks to the existing Paks nuclear power station: “The scandal of the year” (168 óra); “Eastern Block” (Heti Világgazdaság); “The business of the year?” (Figyelő); “Hungary hooked by Putin” (Magyar Narancs); “Change of Roles in Kissidonia” (Demokrata); “Paks Vobiscum” (“Paks be with ...
Invitation: Győr Ballet: Breakthrough, Festival Theatre Budapest, 31 Jan
- 29 Jan 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The Glass House: The girl walks down a narrow path, immersed in silent thought, so as not to disturb anyone – not even herself. Society is important to her – it means everything to her. In the eyes of others she is simply beautiful. But does she find herself beautiful? Is she important to herself too? If she carries on swinging her hips only to satisfy others, then she may easily dissolve like a ...
Xpat Opinion: Culture Wars Over Holocaust Anniversary In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator welcomes a statement by the leaders of the Jewish religious communities who are threatening to withdraw from the state commemorations to mark the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust, unless the government changes its approach to history and stops implicitly whitewashing Hungarian wartime collaborators. A pro-government columnist accuses critics of denying Hungary’s ...
Irish Killer Driver Will Probably Have To Serve His Full Sentence In Ireland, Not In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
When Irish offenders are sentenced to incarceration outside Ireland, the Irish president may probably not pardon them. Francis Ciarán Tobin will thus probably have to serve his full sentence in jail – this daily has learned from Irish sources.
Valentine With Hilton Budapest
- 24 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
Spend the evening at ICON Restaurant and next year your stay is on us. Enjoy a romantic night with live jazz music and a 4 course dinner menu created especially for this occasion by our Chef. Our guests will receive a voucher that can be redeemed next year, on Valentine’s day for a complimentary stay with breakfast for two.
Xpat Opinion: Colleen Bell, US Amb Designate To Hungary, Before The Senate
- 24 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On September 26, 2013 I wrote about the likelihood that the next ambassador to Hungary will a political appointee, Colleen Bell, producer of the TV soap “The Bold and the Beautiful.” At the time I expressed my dismay over the appointment. Not because I had anything against Ms Bell but because I consider the political situation so serious in Hungary that I think it would behoove US interests to ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Right-Wing Columnist Criticizes Prospective US Ambassador
- 22 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist known for his frequently critical remarks on US foreign policy accuses the prospective US ambassador to Budapest of infringing upon Hungarian sovereignty with her critical sentences about the state of democratic checks and balances in Hungary.
European Court Decision On FX Loans Could Be Guideline In Hungary
- 16 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Hungary’s supreme court, the Kúria, was right in its decision to wait for the European Court of Justice to come up with a position on foreign currencydenominated loans before ruling on the subject, Hungarian Justice Minister Tibor Navracsics told commercial HírTV on Wednesday.
Doctor Warns Of Mindaltering Substances In Hungary
- 13 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of drug addicts is not Hungary’s main problem; rather that around 350,000 take some kind of mind-altering substance on an average weekend, a toxicology expert told Saturday’s Magyar Nemzet. There are 20,000 drug addicts in Hungary. But there are around 60,000 people dependent on tranquilisers or sleeping pills, said Gábor Zacher, the new head of Honvéd Hospital’s emergency unit.
Xpat Opinion: Scandal Of The Year? Russian-Hungarian Nuclear Pact
- 30 Jan 2014 5:40 AM
- current affairs
The headlines in Hungarian weeklies illustrate a growing controversy over the planned addition of two Russian-made blocks to the existing Paks nuclear power station: “The scandal of the year” (168 óra); “Eastern Block” (Heti Világgazdaság); “The business of the year?” (Figyelő); “Hungary hooked by Putin” (Magyar Narancs); “Change of Roles in Kissidonia” (Demokrata); “Paks Vobiscum” (“Paks be with ...
Invitation: Győr Ballet: Breakthrough, Festival Theatre Budapest, 31 Jan
- 29 Jan 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The Glass House: The girl walks down a narrow path, immersed in silent thought, so as not to disturb anyone – not even herself. Society is important to her – it means everything to her. In the eyes of others she is simply beautiful. But does she find herself beautiful? Is she important to herself too? If she carries on swinging her hips only to satisfy others, then she may easily dissolve like a ...
Xpat Opinion: Culture Wars Over Holocaust Anniversary In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator welcomes a statement by the leaders of the Jewish religious communities who are threatening to withdraw from the state commemorations to mark the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust, unless the government changes its approach to history and stops implicitly whitewashing Hungarian wartime collaborators. A pro-government columnist accuses critics of denying Hungary’s ...
Irish Killer Driver Will Probably Have To Serve His Full Sentence In Ireland, Not In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
When Irish offenders are sentenced to incarceration outside Ireland, the Irish president may probably not pardon them. Francis Ciarán Tobin will thus probably have to serve his full sentence in jail – this daily has learned from Irish sources.
Valentine With Hilton Budapest
- 24 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
Spend the evening at ICON Restaurant and next year your stay is on us. Enjoy a romantic night with live jazz music and a 4 course dinner menu created especially for this occasion by our Chef. Our guests will receive a voucher that can be redeemed next year, on Valentine’s day for a complimentary stay with breakfast for two.
Xpat Opinion: Colleen Bell, US Amb Designate To Hungary, Before The Senate
- 24 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On September 26, 2013 I wrote about the likelihood that the next ambassador to Hungary will a political appointee, Colleen Bell, producer of the TV soap “The Bold and the Beautiful.” At the time I expressed my dismay over the appointment. Not because I had anything against Ms Bell but because I consider the political situation so serious in Hungary that I think it would behoove US interests to ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Right-Wing Columnist Criticizes Prospective US Ambassador
- 22 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist known for his frequently critical remarks on US foreign policy accuses the prospective US ambassador to Budapest of infringing upon Hungarian sovereignty with her critical sentences about the state of democratic checks and balances in Hungary.
European Court Decision On FX Loans Could Be Guideline In Hungary
- 16 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Hungary’s supreme court, the Kúria, was right in its decision to wait for the European Court of Justice to come up with a position on foreign currencydenominated loans before ruling on the subject, Hungarian Justice Minister Tibor Navracsics told commercial HírTV on Wednesday.
Doctor Warns Of Mindaltering Substances In Hungary
- 13 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of drug addicts is not Hungary’s main problem; rather that around 350,000 take some kind of mind-altering substance on an average weekend, a toxicology expert told Saturday’s Magyar Nemzet. There are 20,000 drug addicts in Hungary. But there are around 60,000 people dependent on tranquilisers or sleeping pills, said Gábor Zacher, the new head of Honvéd Hospital’s emergency unit.