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Indianapolis Star
5 days ago
- Indianapolis Star
INdulge: This beautiful, messy hot dog is the best thing I ate in Indy this week
Last year I set a personal record in terms of hot dog consumption. I downed dogs at home, slammed sausages at neighborhood cookouts and gobbled glizzies at baseball games. On a summer trip to Nashville, after a perfectly filling dinner at a charming tiki bar, my girlfriend and I swung by a Publix and bought ingredients to make hot dogs in our Airbnb, as I was simply fiending for a frankfurter that night. And yet, amid all my wiener wandering last summer, nothing quite compared to: I don't usually spend my Sunday evenings standing out in the pouring rain on the corner of a gas station parking lot, but there are concerningly few things I wouldn't do for a good hot dog — like, for example, the Venezuelan dog from Gimi Hot Dogs and Burgers. More: These 10 historic Indianapolis restaurants are still worth visiting all these years later Gimi is a food truck that typically operates from 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Sunday outside the BP station at 3355 Moeller Road. Among the mobile eatery's multicultural menu, no item shines quite as bright as the subject of this week's INdulge. While there's no exact recipe for Venezuelan-style hot dogs, vendors have historically agreed upon a few core ingredients: onions, shredded cabbage, some form of crumbly cheese and the dish's distinguishing topping, a scattering of fried matchstick potatoes. With that loose blueprint, Gimi employs a spongey white roll that cradles a turkey sausage (perfectly fine by me, if nontraditional) that is wrapped in bacon, a carryover from the Sonoran hot dog popular in northwest Mexico and Arizona. The food truck uses parmesan as its cheese of choice and christens the prodigious payload with healthy zigzags of mustard, ketchup, mayo and an avocado-based tartar sauce called guasacaca. A tiny Venezuelan flag staked through one end of the sausage and a shovelful of crinkle-cut fries complete the meal ($10). The impressively load-bearing bun, steamed soft and chewy, offers little resistance en route to the faint pop of a bacon-sheathed sausage, the vegetal crunch of cabbage and potato slivers that crackle apart between sauce-smeared mouthfuls. The guasacaca's combo of mayo and tartar sauce add an acidic tang, while the neon-yellow mustard delivers a nice kick without the canker sore-level zing found in some carelessly assembled dogs. The ketchup brings a mild, pleasant sweetness. Though I typically omit the red stuff, the taboo condiment gets a rare pass from me in this case. More: Historic Indiana tavern, opened in 1934, still 'kind of everybody's place' under new owner Somehow, the multitextured traffic jam manages to (mostly) stay together on the bun. It's a remarkable feat of culinary craftsmanship, which feels sort of insane to say about any hot dog given the food's history. Hot dogs are direct descendants of the frankfurters and wieners that reached America between the 17th and 19th centuries via Central European immigrants. In the early 1900s they quickly became the preferred lunch of poor American workers reaping the labor of even poorer American workers. The first mass-market hot dogs were made in the United States' largely unregulated meatpacking plants, where sanitation standards and workers' protections were effectively nonexistent. Whatever stomach-turning mystery meats you joked about being in the school cafeteria hot dogs with the other kids at your lunch table very well may have occasionally made it into those turn-of-the-century tube-steaks. Upton Sinclair's 1905 novel 'The Jungle' is widely credited for exposing the dire meatpacking workplace conditions and triggering the passage of the Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906. Sinclair was less successful in his calls for widespread solidarity among the United States' working class; the meat industry remains one of the nation's largest employer of both documented and undocumented immigrants, many of whom earn piecemeal wages to work in less-than-stellar conditions. Despite knowing this, through some quirk of the psyche and stomach I have managed to consume untold numbers of hot dogs over the years, including a fully dressed foot-long unit that I ate for lunch at an amusement park about five hours before I stood in that downpour for my Venezuelan dog (it was a busy day, wiener-wise). If you, too, have personal reservations about mass-produced meats but not quite enough scruples to refrain from the particularly tasty ones, I can't recommend Gimi's Venezuelan-style hot dog enough. It's an overstuffed ode to one of the United States' favorite degenerate delicacies and a reminder that there's still a wide world of excellent hot dogs out there to try — sometimes you just have to find the right parking lot. What: Venezuelan-style hot dog, $10 Where: Gimi Hot Dogs and Burgers, typically open 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Sunday at 3355 Moeller Road. Call (317) 935-1329 or visit for updated hours. In case that's not your thing: The mighty Venezuelan dog, understandably, isn't for everyone. For a more pedestrian experience, try Gimi's cheeseburger ($11), boneless chicken wings ($10) or grilled shrimp tacos ($10 for two). But Gimi's calling card is its regional twists on popular American dishes, like the truck's Hawaiian burger (classic cheeseburger with grilled pineapple, $13) and Mexican hot dog (bacon-wrapped sausage with guacamole and other toppings, $10).
Euractiv
6 days ago
- Politics
- Euractiv
Poland withdraws ambassador after Hungary grants ex-minister asylum
Poland's foreign ministry announced on Thursday that it has permanently withdrawn its ambassador to Hungary for the "hostile act" of granting asylum to a former Polish deputy minister facing corruption charges. Relations between the two EU and NATO members have deteriorated since Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's coalition came to power in 2023, replacing the national conservative PiS party - a close ally of Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán. "Poland's ambassador to Hungary completed his mission on July 15. The reason was communicated when the decision was taken to summon the ambassador for consultations" last year, the Polish foreign ministry told AFP. "That was the hostile act against Poland of granting political asylum to former deputy minister Marcin Romanowski, who is wanted for criminal offences," it added. Poland recalled its envoy in December and also summoned Hungary's ambassador, after Budapest announced the refugee status for Romanowski. Romanowski was a lawmaker from the PiS party and former deputy justice minister. Charges against him include participation in an organised crime group and the attempted embezzlement of almost €40 million from a fund for crime victims, which he supervised. Romanowski disappeared in December after the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) revoked his immunity and a court ordered his arrest. Hungary granted him asylum, saying his "legal case is not guaranteed to be dealt with impartially and free from political influence in their home country beyond a reasonable doubt." Hungarian Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar called the move an "unfortunate step". "This unfortunate step is the result of a gradual deterioration in our political ties -- an unprecedented move in the history of our relations with any Central European partner," he added. "Nevertheless, we consider this a temporary situation. Despite the current political disagreements, we remain open to dialogue and are hopeful that better times will come again for the alliance between our two countries." The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not say whether a new ambassador would be sent to Budapest.
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. announces higher than expected preliminary Q2 2025 revenue
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN and FSE: QH9) ('ADTRAN Holdings' or the 'Company') today announced preliminary unaudited revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. All figures in this release are approximate due to the preliminary nature of the announcement. This press release is being provided due to German ad hoc disclosure requirements, in light of the Company's expected overperformance relative to its previously issued revenue guidance. For the second quarter, preliminary revenue is expected to be in the range of $262.5 million to $267.5 million, which exceeds the Company's previously announced guidance range of $247.5 million to $262.5 million. ADTRAN Holdings' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Stanton, stated, 'Business conditions have continued to strengthen during the second quarter of 2025, and were supported by improved market conditions and growing customer demand for our products and services. We are pleased with our business performance and look forward to finalizing and reporting our full second quarter results in early August.' The information contained in this press release is preliminary. The Company will release its final financial results for the second quarter 2025 after the market close on Monday, August 4, 2025, at The Company will conduct a conference call on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time (4:30 p.m. Central European Time). The Company will webcast this conference call, or you may dial in to participate. To listen, visit the events and presentations section of ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. Investor Relations site at approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call, or you may dial 1-888-330-2391 (Toll-Free US) or 1-240-789-2702, and use Conference ID 8936454. An online replay of the conference call and a transcript of the call will be available on the Investor Relations site shortly following the call and will remain available for at least 12 months. The information contained in this press release is solely based on unaudited results. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can also generally be identified by the use of words such as 'believe,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'estimate,' 'anticipate,' 'will,' 'may,' 'could' and similar expressions. In addition, ADTRAN Holdings, through its senior management, may from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning the matters described herein. All such forward-looking information speaks only as of the date hereof, and ADTRAN Holdings undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent as may be required by law. All such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates and reflect management's best judgment based upon current information. Actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors which have caused and may in the future cause actual events or results to differ materially from those estimated by ADTRAN Holdings include, but are not limited to: (i) risks and uncertainties relating to our ability to comply with the covenants set forth in our credit agreement, to satisfy our payment obligations to Adtran Networks' minority shareholders under the Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement between us and Adtran Networks (the 'DPLTA'), and to make payments to Adtran Networks in order to absorb its annual net loss pursuant to the DPLTA; (ii) the risk of fluctuations in revenue due to lengthy sales and approval processes required by major and other service providers for new products, as well as shifting customer spending patterns; (iii) risks and uncertainties related to our inventory practices and ability to match customer demand; (iv) risks and uncertainties relating to our level of indebtedness and our ability to generate cash; (v) risks and uncertainties relating to ongoing material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; (vi) risks posed by changes in general economic conditions and monetary, fiscal and trade policies, including tariffs; (vii) risks posed by potential breaches of information systems and cyber-attacks; (viii) the risk that we may not be able to effectively compete, including through product improvements and development; and (ix) other risks set forth in our public filings made with the SEC, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 to be filed with the SEC. Additionally, the financial measure presented herein is a preliminary estimate, remain subject to our internal controls and procedures, and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among others, changes in connection with quarter-end adjustments. Any variation between the Company's actual financial results and the preliminary revenue range set forth herein may be material. About Adtran ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN and FSE: QH9) is the parent company of Adtran, Inc., a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications across any network infrastructure. From the cloud edge to the subscriber edge, Adtran empowers communications service providers around the world to manage and scale services that connect people, places and things. Adtran solutions are used by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide. ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. is also the majority shareholder of Adtran Networks SE, formerly ADVA Optical Networking SE ('Adtran Networks'). Find more at LinkedIn and X. Published by ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. announces higher than expected preliminary Q2 2025 revenue
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN and FSE: QH9) ("ADTRAN Holdings" or the "Company") today announced preliminary unaudited revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. All figures in this release are approximate due to the preliminary nature of the announcement. This press release is being provided due to German ad hoc disclosure requirements, in light of the Company's expected overperformance relative to its previously issued revenue guidance. For the second quarter, preliminary revenue is expected to be in the range of $262.5 million to $267.5 million, which exceeds the Company's previously announced guidance range of $247.5 million to $262.5 million. ADTRAN Holdings' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Stanton, stated, "Business conditions have continued to strengthen during the second quarter of 2025, and were supported by improved market conditions and growing customer demand for our products and services. We are pleased with our business performance and look forward to finalizing and reporting our full second quarter results in early August." The information contained in this press release is preliminary. The Company will release its final financial results for the second quarter 2025 after the market close on Monday, August 4, 2025, at The Company will conduct a conference call on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time (4:30 p.m. Central European Time). The Company will webcast this conference call, or you may dial in to participate. To listen, visit the events and presentations section of ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. Investor Relations site at approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call, or you may dial 1-888-330-2391 (Toll-Free US) or 1-240-789-2702, and use Conference ID 8936454. An online replay of the conference call and a transcript of the call will be available on the Investor Relations site shortly following the call and will remain available for at least 12 months. The information contained in this press release is solely based on unaudited results. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can also generally be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "will," "may," "could" and similar expressions. In addition, ADTRAN Holdings, through its senior management, may from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning the matters described herein. All such forward-looking information speaks only as of the date hereof, and ADTRAN Holdings undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent as may be required by law. All such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates and reflect management's best judgment based upon current information. Actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors which have caused and may in the future cause actual events or results to differ materially from those estimated by ADTRAN Holdings include, but are not limited to: (i) risks and uncertainties relating to our ability to comply with the covenants set forth in our credit agreement, to satisfy our payment obligations to Adtran Networks' minority shareholders under the Domination and Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement between us and Adtran Networks (the "DPLTA"), and to make payments to Adtran Networks in order to absorb its annual net loss pursuant to the DPLTA; (ii) the risk of fluctuations in revenue due to lengthy sales and approval processes required by major and other service providers for new products, as well as shifting customer spending patterns; (iii) risks and uncertainties related to our inventory practices and ability to match customer demand; (iv) risks and uncertainties relating to our level of indebtedness and our ability to generate cash; (v) risks and uncertainties relating to ongoing material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; (vi) risks posed by changes in general economic conditions and monetary, fiscal and trade policies, including tariffs; (vii) risks posed by potential breaches of information systems and cyber-attacks; (viii) the risk that we may not be able to effectively compete, including through product improvements and development; and (ix) other risks set forth in our public filings made with the SEC, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 to be filed with the SEC. Additionally, the financial measure presented herein is a preliminary estimate, remain subject to our internal controls and procedures, and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among others, changes in connection with quarter-end adjustments. Any variation between the Company's actual financial results and the preliminary revenue range set forth herein may be material. About Adtran ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN and FSE: QH9) is the parent company of Adtran, Inc., a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications across any network infrastructure. From the cloud edge to the subscriber edge, Adtran empowers communications service providers around the world to manage and scale services that connect people, places and things. Adtran solutions are used by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide. ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. is also the majority shareholder of Adtran Networks SE, formerly ADVA Optical Networking SE ("Adtran Networks"). Find more at LinkedIn and X. Published by ADTRAN Holdings, View source version on Contacts For media Gareth Spence+44 1904 699 For investors Peter Schuman, IRC+1 256 963
The Star
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Hungary's opposition flags 'New Deal' to kickstart stagnating economy
Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition from TISZA party, delivers a speech during the party congress in Nagykanizsa, Hungary, July 12, 2025. REUTERS/Marton Monus NAGYKANIZSA, Hungary (Reuters) -Hungary's opposition leader Peter Magyar said on Saturday his Tisza party will launch a "Hungarian New Deal" to revive the stagnating economy with massive investment and predictable policy if it wins elections next year. Magyar, whose centre-right party has a firm lead over the ruling Fidesz in most opinion polls, poses the biggest political challenge to nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who after 15 years in power finds himself struggling to boost the inflation-hit economy. The risk of steep U.S. tariffs on EU imports also looms large over recovery prospects and Saturday's announcement of 30% tariffs on the EU by President Donald Trump is bad news for the Central European country. Magyar announced his Hungarian New Deal plan to supporters at his party's congress in the western city of Nagykanizsa. "We need economic growth, investments, predictable financial and economic policy in Hungary," Magyar said, adding that Tisza would crack down on corruption and buy back state assets that he said had been stolen over the past 15 years. The main pillars of Tisza's plan will be a major healthcare reform with additional funding of 500 billion forints ($1.5 billion) annually, a large-scale rental flat and home construction programme, a modernisation of state railways using EU and national funds, and investments in energy efficiency for households and in education. Magyar, a former government insider who burst into Hungarian politics last year, again pledged to unlock some 20 billion euros of suspended EU funds that Hungary has not received for years due to clashes between Brussels and Orban over a perceived erosion of democracy and corruption -- accusations that Orban denies. The parliamentary election is set to take place early next year, though no date has been set. In June parliament passed Orban's 2026 election year budget, including steep tax cuts for families, a key demographic group for Fidesz. "People are fed up with this regime. And Tisza is a kind of 'collecting party' which stood behind all this (discontent). People want change," said Edit Piroska Borsi, a retired teacher at the congress. ($1 = 341.6200 forints) (Reporting by Krisztina Than; Additional reporting by Krisztina Fenyo; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
