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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 ...
Restaurant Review: Oriental Dining Delights At Rickshaw Restaurant Budapest
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
For a unique Asian dining experience in Budapest, the Rickshaw ‘Far Eastern’ Restaurant serves dishes from around the Orient, cooked-up by expat chefs from both China and India. Mr Yang Zhi Jun is the Chinese chef with many specialties to offer, one of which is the mouthwatering Traditional Peking Duck with all the trimmings. I tried this dish recently, along with a bunch of other deliciously ...
Chinese Markets In Budapest
- 10 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary is not so ethnically diversified as some othr European countries, comparing to its total population (95% Hungarian) the Chinese community might not add up to 1%, but it may come as a surprise that there are quite a few Chinese Markets in Budapest.
Restaurant Review: Hot Pot In Budapest - Wang Fu Restaurant
- 4 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- food & drink
Wang Fu restaurant is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Budapest. Not like the other typical Chinese kitchen, in Wang Fu they not only serve hot pot but also Korean hot plate. It is located right next to the 1 tram on the Hungaria krt having its own parking lot in front of the restaurant.
Escape From Budapest To Samui: Bhundhari Chaweng Beach Resort
- 3 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Koh Samui, the picture-perfect island in the south of Thailand - with white sandy beaches, waterfalls and lush forests that cover its mountains - is the embodiment of holiday heaven on earth. Look no further for a truly enchanting vacation location, Samui is an idyllic destination with something to please everyone. In case you fancy a beach escape in paradise, a divine venue to relax and indulge ...
Restaurant Review: Pavillon De Paris In The Heart Of Buda
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Pavillon de Paris opened its doors in 2010 taking over from the Jardin de Paris located just opposite to the French Institute in the tiny “French quarter” just minutes away from the Chain Bridge. The elegant Parisian style restaurant offers French specialities such as goose liver (foie gras) as a starter, salmon tartare or the sheer duck breast (magret de canard) with honey and lavender sauce.
XpatLoop.com Internship Interview With Stephen Linfitt
- 6 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
By Mark-Antonio Zivic, student at McDaniel College Budapest. XpatLoop.com is an English-language portal for expats that live in Hungary. It’s been publishing daily for 12 years, and it’s the leading online media for foreigners in Budapest and around the country. Stephen Linfitt, the founder of the portal, was asked about why XpatLoop.com has stood the test of time so well, unlike many other ...
Big Fish Review: New Quality Seafood Restaurant In Budapest
- 25 Apr 2013 10:40 AM
- food & drink
There are not many things that Budapest and this vibrant city cannot offer. In fact one of the only gripes you can hear from Expats and locals alike is that we miss the sea and being able to get fresh seafood, now all that has changed. Whilst we still live in a land locked country with the arrival of The Big Fish on Andrassy we no longer have to crave the taste of the seas.
Minister Of State Győri: Hungary's Critics Should Check Their Facts
- 19 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The Minister of State for EU Affairs has published an article on euractiv.com in reaction to Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe calling for the application of Article 7.
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 ...
Restaurant Review: Oriental Dining Delights At Rickshaw Restaurant Budapest
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
For a unique Asian dining experience in Budapest, the Rickshaw ‘Far Eastern’ Restaurant serves dishes from around the Orient, cooked-up by expat chefs from both China and India. Mr Yang Zhi Jun is the Chinese chef with many specialties to offer, one of which is the mouthwatering Traditional Peking Duck with all the trimmings. I tried this dish recently, along with a bunch of other deliciously ...
Chinese Markets In Budapest
- 10 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary is not so ethnically diversified as some othr European countries, comparing to its total population (95% Hungarian) the Chinese community might not add up to 1%, but it may come as a surprise that there are quite a few Chinese Markets in Budapest.
Restaurant Review: Hot Pot In Budapest - Wang Fu Restaurant
- 4 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- food & drink
Wang Fu restaurant is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Budapest. Not like the other typical Chinese kitchen, in Wang Fu they not only serve hot pot but also Korean hot plate. It is located right next to the 1 tram on the Hungaria krt having its own parking lot in front of the restaurant.
Escape From Budapest To Samui: Bhundhari Chaweng Beach Resort
- 3 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Koh Samui, the picture-perfect island in the south of Thailand - with white sandy beaches, waterfalls and lush forests that cover its mountains - is the embodiment of holiday heaven on earth. Look no further for a truly enchanting vacation location, Samui is an idyllic destination with something to please everyone. In case you fancy a beach escape in paradise, a divine venue to relax and indulge ...
Restaurant Review: Pavillon De Paris In The Heart Of Buda
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Pavillon de Paris opened its doors in 2010 taking over from the Jardin de Paris located just opposite to the French Institute in the tiny “French quarter” just minutes away from the Chain Bridge. The elegant Parisian style restaurant offers French specialities such as goose liver (foie gras) as a starter, salmon tartare or the sheer duck breast (magret de canard) with honey and lavender sauce.
XpatLoop.com Internship Interview With Stephen Linfitt
- 6 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
By Mark-Antonio Zivic, student at McDaniel College Budapest. XpatLoop.com is an English-language portal for expats that live in Hungary. It’s been publishing daily for 12 years, and it’s the leading online media for foreigners in Budapest and around the country. Stephen Linfitt, the founder of the portal, was asked about why XpatLoop.com has stood the test of time so well, unlike many other ...
Big Fish Review: New Quality Seafood Restaurant In Budapest
- 25 Apr 2013 10:40 AM
- food & drink
There are not many things that Budapest and this vibrant city cannot offer. In fact one of the only gripes you can hear from Expats and locals alike is that we miss the sea and being able to get fresh seafood, now all that has changed. Whilst we still live in a land locked country with the arrival of The Big Fish on Andrassy we no longer have to crave the taste of the seas.
Minister Of State Győri: Hungary's Critics Should Check Their Facts
- 19 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The Minister of State for EU Affairs has published an article on euractiv.com in reaction to Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe calling for the application of Article 7.