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Xpat Opinion: Living Healthy In Budapest
- 22 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
I once spoke to a movie director who frequently comes to Budapest to record films here. She told me that every time she visit Budapest she puts on weight because food is so fat and unhealthy here. In the hotel the cereals had chocolate in them and lots of similar things makes it hard for people eat and live healthy. If you however desire to eat and live healthy, how to do so in Budapest?
Xpat Opinion: Former Hungarian PM's Officials Convicted Of Espionage
- 14 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to one of the definitions, a “show trial” is “a public trial of a political offender conducted chiefly for propagandistic purposes.” In Hungarian there is a similar word for a show trial, “kirakatper” (kirakat = shop window), but more often than not it is called “koncepciós per,” which in my opinion better describes the nature of such trials. The accusers strive during the investigation ...
Judith Sollosy, Former Editor of The Hungarian Quarterly
- 11 Jul 2013 12:00 PM
Judith Sollosy is a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University and the SUNY at Buffalo Graduate School. She is the translator of contemporary Hungarian authors Péter Esterházy, János Háy, Mihály Kornis, Lajos Parti Nagy, and István Örkény.
Xpat Opinion: Kim Lane Scheppele: In Praise Of The Tavares Report About Hungary
- 5 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Europe acted to hold the Hungarian government to the constitutional values that it eagerly endorsed when it joined the European Union nearly a decade ago.
Budapest Pride Festival Until 7 July
- 3 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Budapest Pride Festival is not going to be like an average festival: it will happen at many different locations throughout Budapest with a wide selection of special programs, so everyone can find what they are looking for.
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
Invitation: Food Festival By International Women’s Club Budapest, 9 June
- 6 Jun 2013 10:56 AM
- community & culture
For many years the IWC has held an annual 'International Food Festival' to raise funds for charity projects, this year the date for your diary is 9 June. As you may know, IWC is organization comprised of mainly expatriate women living in Hungary, you may be surprised to know that this year IWC is celebrating its 32th anniversary. Entrance to this event is free of charge, and all Xpats are ...
Weekend Escape To Malta From Budapest
- 28 May 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
As WizzAir now provides expats in Hungary with flights timed for a weekend away in Malta, here's an insightful report about the ways locals suggest to enjoy this new 'Wizz destination'. "Two days isn’t enough!” my Maltese friends Michael and Jennifer exclaim when I tell them I’m coming to Malta to experience the island like a local. Their email recommends I stay at least four days, especially ...
Buy Wilkinson's British Sausages In Budapest
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
Ideal for a summer BBQ, these high quality ‘bangers’ in Budapest are available for home delivery. Options include Plain Pork, Lincolnshire, Cumberland, O'Connell's Irish Tomato Chipolata, Wild Boar and Cranberry and Cocktail sausages.
Xpat Opinion: Living Healthy In Budapest
- 22 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
I once spoke to a movie director who frequently comes to Budapest to record films here. She told me that every time she visit Budapest she puts on weight because food is so fat and unhealthy here. In the hotel the cereals had chocolate in them and lots of similar things makes it hard for people eat and live healthy. If you however desire to eat and live healthy, how to do so in Budapest?
Xpat Opinion: Former Hungarian PM's Officials Convicted Of Espionage
- 14 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to one of the definitions, a “show trial” is “a public trial of a political offender conducted chiefly for propagandistic purposes.” In Hungarian there is a similar word for a show trial, “kirakatper” (kirakat = shop window), but more often than not it is called “koncepciós per,” which in my opinion better describes the nature of such trials. The accusers strive during the investigation ...
Judith Sollosy, Former Editor of The Hungarian Quarterly
- 11 Jul 2013 12:00 PM
Judith Sollosy is a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University and the SUNY at Buffalo Graduate School. She is the translator of contemporary Hungarian authors Péter Esterházy, János Háy, Mihály Kornis, Lajos Parti Nagy, and István Örkény.
Xpat Opinion: Kim Lane Scheppele: In Praise Of The Tavares Report About Hungary
- 5 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Europe acted to hold the Hungarian government to the constitutional values that it eagerly endorsed when it joined the European Union nearly a decade ago.
Budapest Pride Festival Until 7 July
- 3 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Budapest Pride Festival is not going to be like an average festival: it will happen at many different locations throughout Budapest with a wide selection of special programs, so everyone can find what they are looking for.
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
Invitation: Food Festival By International Women’s Club Budapest, 9 June
- 6 Jun 2013 10:56 AM
- community & culture
For many years the IWC has held an annual 'International Food Festival' to raise funds for charity projects, this year the date for your diary is 9 June. As you may know, IWC is organization comprised of mainly expatriate women living in Hungary, you may be surprised to know that this year IWC is celebrating its 32th anniversary. Entrance to this event is free of charge, and all Xpats are ...
Weekend Escape To Malta From Budapest
- 28 May 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
As WizzAir now provides expats in Hungary with flights timed for a weekend away in Malta, here's an insightful report about the ways locals suggest to enjoy this new 'Wizz destination'. "Two days isn’t enough!” my Maltese friends Michael and Jennifer exclaim when I tell them I’m coming to Malta to experience the island like a local. Their email recommends I stay at least four days, especially ...
Buy Wilkinson's British Sausages In Budapest
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
Ideal for a summer BBQ, these high quality ‘bangers’ in Budapest are available for home delivery. Options include Plain Pork, Lincolnshire, Cumberland, O'Connell's Irish Tomato Chipolata, Wild Boar and Cranberry and Cocktail sausages.