Another “organised coincidence” is taking place in Budapest this Sunday, with the biannual Critical Mass bicycle ride on what is also Earth Day. The  cyclists will take to the streets again to raise awareness of their desires and problems. Of the worldwide Critical Masses, Budapest’s protest is one of  the biggest. It starts at 4pm… Continue »

The report by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) on the Hungarian economy does not paint a positive picture of the country’s economic policy. Compared to the previous year, survey results have generally worsened, in some cases to a very considerable extent. Against this background, DUIHK president Stevan Sefer urged the government to… Continue »

Beethoven aficionados will be treated to a full day of performances of the master’s works at Budapest Congress and World Trade Center this Saturday with violinist Miklós Szenthelyi leading a marathon series of concerts. Born in 1952, Szenthelyi is a graduate of Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music, where he now teaches alongside holding a varied… Continue »

There are many charitable organisations at work in Hungary. Some such as Lions Club are widely known, while other, no less important, organisations are known to fewer people but are still an indispensable part of the social support structure. One such  group is the International Women’s Club (IWC) Budapest. Some people who hear the words… Continue »

An International Monetary Fund report on Tuesday suggests Hungary is set to overshoot its budget deficit target this year unless it applies further austerity measures. Meanwhile, five months after announcing it would seek a “precautionary” credit line from the IMF and EU, the government appears to be nowhere near opening official negotiations. Hungary already faces… Continue »