Thursday, 8 December, 2016
The Russian community in Hungary There is a large Russian expat community living in Hungary. According to a 2011 census, there are roughly 13 000 Russians in the country. 6 000 of these are living in Budapest. There are also several Russian clubs and o
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It goes without saying that different countries have different cultural norms and different ways of interacting, but finding a foreign business partner that speaks the same language we do can trick us into thinking that we understand each other perfectly. Which might not always be the case.
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Budapest is literally teeming with baths and spas. This is thanks to the the innumerable hot springs scattered all around the country. The water bubbling up from these springs is coming from deep underground. It is heated by geothermal activity, that is, the natural heat of the Earth’s core.
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The majority of Hungarians is not a practising Christian nowadays. However, holidays with Christian roots are observed out of tradition. Christian holidays are also state bank holidays, when offices and even most shops close, only restaurants and entertainment facilities are open – for utility providers and traffic operators, these days are like Sundays.
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All Sundays are holidays in Hungary, when most people have a day off. In addition, there are a number of other bank holidays when shops and offices are closed, and most people are not required to work.
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Give back to your community Corporate social responsibility is recognising that businesses should engage with the environment and communities in which they operate, and strive to function in an economical, social and environmentally sustainable manner.
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There are a lot of Iranian students and residents in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. While they are happy to explore the lifestyle and cuisine of Hungary, they also miss the taste of home. However, there are very few Iranian or Persian stores that sell the ingredients for a traditional home-cooked meal.
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The United Arab Emirates have traditionally been attractive for investors, especially from the Middle-Eastern region. However, the business environment for foreign investors is becoming less and less stable. As such, moving from UAE to Europe might be beneficial.
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Over more than a decade of its operations, Helpers has worked with a large number of clients from outside Europe, most of whom come from the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent: Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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You have probably read a lot about Hungary’s favourable business environment and great infrastructure, but no business stay should be complete without enjoying all that this beautiful and diverse city has to offer. But finding true gems in a new city t
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