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Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names
- 12 Feb 2024 5:23 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- getting around
A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
New Head of State in Hungary Likely to Be Appointed in March
- 12 Feb 2024 6:24 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Given Katalin Novák signed her letter of resignation earlier this week, MPs have to decide within fifteen days whether to accept it or not, and so this decision could be taken on Feb 26, the first day of the spring session, the parliamentary group leader of Fidesz said.
Revamp of Budapest’s Downtown Ring Road on Horizon - Plans For Area Also Include Attracting Businesses “Other Than Pubs”
- 9 Feb 2024 7:33 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
Planning for the revamp of a major section of Budapest’s Ring Road linking Petofi Bridge and Margaret Bridge is set to begin this year, with the first stage of the renovation works expected to get under way next year, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.
Escape from Budapest to Bratislava, Slovakia
- 8 Feb 2024 4:00 PM
- specials
For expats living in Hungary, a weekend break to this neighbouring Capital city is a top tip as it offers an enjoyable journey through history and culture. Bratislava, known as Pozsony in Hungarian, served as the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, making it a city brimming with historical significance that’s well worth a visit.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 7 Feb 2024 6:52 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 3.
- 18 Jan 2024 8:48 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
New Year Rules Come Into Force in Budapest's Party District
- 10 Jan 2024 8:16 AM
- http://dailynewshungary.com
- entertainment
The party district of Erzsébetváros has long been a battleground of conflicting interests. The ongoing debate involves the local government, residents and nightclubs, each fighting for their vision of a harmonious coexistence.
'Variations On Realism From Munkácsy To Mednyánszky' Exhibition @ Hungarian National Gallery
- 8 Jan 2024 4:34 PM
- community & culture
Permanent exhibition: The Hungarian National Gallery opened its re-arranged permanent exhibition focusing on the art of Mihály Munkácsy, which has been expanded with works previously kept in storage as well as international pieces.
Putin: Orbán is Not a Pro-Russian Politician
- 18 Dec 2023 7:32 AM
- current affairs
According to the Russian president, Russia’s war aims remain unchanged: they will continue to strive for the denazification and demilitarization of Ukraine.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names
- 12 Feb 2024 5:23 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- getting around
A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
New Head of State in Hungary Likely to Be Appointed in March
- 12 Feb 2024 6:24 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Given Katalin Novák signed her letter of resignation earlier this week, MPs have to decide within fifteen days whether to accept it or not, and so this decision could be taken on Feb 26, the first day of the spring session, the parliamentary group leader of Fidesz said.
Revamp of Budapest’s Downtown Ring Road on Horizon - Plans For Area Also Include Attracting Businesses “Other Than Pubs”
- 9 Feb 2024 7:33 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
Planning for the revamp of a major section of Budapest’s Ring Road linking Petofi Bridge and Margaret Bridge is set to begin this year, with the first stage of the renovation works expected to get under way next year, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.
Escape from Budapest to Bratislava, Slovakia
- 8 Feb 2024 4:00 PM
- specials
For expats living in Hungary, a weekend break to this neighbouring Capital city is a top tip as it offers an enjoyable journey through history and culture. Bratislava, known as Pozsony in Hungarian, served as the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, making it a city brimming with historical significance that’s well worth a visit.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 7 Feb 2024 6:52 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 3.
- 18 Jan 2024 8:48 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
New Year Rules Come Into Force in Budapest's Party District
- 10 Jan 2024 8:16 AM
- http://dailynewshungary.com
- entertainment
The party district of Erzsébetváros has long been a battleground of conflicting interests. The ongoing debate involves the local government, residents and nightclubs, each fighting for their vision of a harmonious coexistence.
'Variations On Realism From Munkácsy To Mednyánszky' Exhibition @ Hungarian National Gallery
- 8 Jan 2024 4:34 PM
- community & culture
Permanent exhibition: The Hungarian National Gallery opened its re-arranged permanent exhibition focusing on the art of Mihály Munkácsy, which has been expanded with works previously kept in storage as well as international pieces.
Putin: Orbán is Not a Pro-Russian Politician
- 18 Dec 2023 7:32 AM
- current affairs
According to the Russian president, Russia’s war aims remain unchanged: they will continue to strive for the denazification and demilitarization of Ukraine.