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Referendum On Budapest2024 – Budapest’s Chances For Hosting Olympics Down
- 20 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
The petition for a local referendum about Budapest to withdraw its bid for hosting the Summer Olympics in 2024 has significantly deteriorated Hungary’s chances in the competition to become a host city, the non-profit company that drafted the bid said on Saturday.
Comments On Olympic Referendum Initiative
- 20 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Zsolt Borkai, head of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB), said that the opposition parties had weakened the capital’s chances of staging the 2024 Games. It is now up to the municipal council to decide whether Budapest intends to stay in the running to host the event, he said.
Thought Sculpture: Lecture Performances By Pedro Barateiro & Little Warsaw, Trafó, 17 February
- 17 Feb 2017 6:12 AM
- entertainment
Pedro Barateiro: The Sad Savages - In his lecture-performance Barateiro creates a parallel between two events happening at the same place; the cutting of palm trees caused by a plague and the financial crisis, especially its effect on Southern EU countries like Portugal, Spain and Greece.
Nikoletta Szőke Quartet, Budapest Jazz Club, 10 February
- 7 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 10th February 2017 proudly presents the Nikoletta Szőke Quartet.
Orbán Meets Szeged Mayor, Socialist PM Candidate Botka
- 1 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a cooperation agreement under the government's Modern Cities scheme with László Botka, Socialist mayor of Szeged, in southern Hungary. Orbán said after the signing ceremony that Szeged had "all the potential to become an outstanding regional centre".
Xpatloop Interview: Frank Peterson, Musician 'Gregorian'
- 31 Jan 2017 11:00 AM
Frank Peterson, upon visiting the Escorial Royal Monastery, was walking in the medieval corridors listening to rock music on his Walkman. The monks religious chanting combined with the music on his earphones and inspired him to create a unique experiment: to mix the Gregorian chants with rock melodies.
Former Landmark Building Demolished In Budapest District 8 Under Suspicious Circumstances
- 5 Jan 2017 6:32 AM
- property
The December 30 demolition of a former landmark building in Budapest’s District 8 at the behest of the local government made headlines after local demolition contractor Nándor Jónás verbally and physically threatened a district assemblyman and a 168 óra journalist.
Budapest Ice Skating Overview
- 5 Jan 2017 2:42 AM
- entertainment
Beside traditional skating rinks, winter sports enthusiasts can show off their skills very well at several new, in some cases free venues. An overview of Budapest’s ice rinks with the most important information.
Tips For Budapest In Winter
- 23 Dec 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest – like any real metropolis – has a great deal of things to see in winter, too. Steaming thermal baths, atmospheric Advent fairs, free outdoor skating rinks, kürtőskalács and the special Tram of Light on the Danube bank. Discover a city’s entirely different face in the cold.
Referendum On Budapest2024 – Budapest’s Chances For Hosting Olympics Down
- 20 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
The petition for a local referendum about Budapest to withdraw its bid for hosting the Summer Olympics in 2024 has significantly deteriorated Hungary’s chances in the competition to become a host city, the non-profit company that drafted the bid said on Saturday.
Comments On Olympic Referendum Initiative
- 20 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Zsolt Borkai, head of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB), said that the opposition parties had weakened the capital’s chances of staging the 2024 Games. It is now up to the municipal council to decide whether Budapest intends to stay in the running to host the event, he said.
Thought Sculpture: Lecture Performances By Pedro Barateiro & Little Warsaw, Trafó, 17 February
- 17 Feb 2017 6:12 AM
- entertainment
Pedro Barateiro: The Sad Savages - In his lecture-performance Barateiro creates a parallel between two events happening at the same place; the cutting of palm trees caused by a plague and the financial crisis, especially its effect on Southern EU countries like Portugal, Spain and Greece.
Nikoletta Szőke Quartet, Budapest Jazz Club, 10 February
- 7 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 10th February 2017 proudly presents the Nikoletta Szőke Quartet.
Orbán Meets Szeged Mayor, Socialist PM Candidate Botka
- 1 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a cooperation agreement under the government's Modern Cities scheme with László Botka, Socialist mayor of Szeged, in southern Hungary. Orbán said after the signing ceremony that Szeged had "all the potential to become an outstanding regional centre".
Xpatloop Interview: Frank Peterson, Musician 'Gregorian'
- 31 Jan 2017 11:00 AM
Frank Peterson, upon visiting the Escorial Royal Monastery, was walking in the medieval corridors listening to rock music on his Walkman. The monks religious chanting combined with the music on his earphones and inspired him to create a unique experiment: to mix the Gregorian chants with rock melodies.
Former Landmark Building Demolished In Budapest District 8 Under Suspicious Circumstances
- 5 Jan 2017 6:32 AM
- property
The December 30 demolition of a former landmark building in Budapest’s District 8 at the behest of the local government made headlines after local demolition contractor Nándor Jónás verbally and physically threatened a district assemblyman and a 168 óra journalist.
Budapest Ice Skating Overview
- 5 Jan 2017 2:42 AM
- entertainment
Beside traditional skating rinks, winter sports enthusiasts can show off their skills very well at several new, in some cases free venues. An overview of Budapest’s ice rinks with the most important information.
Tips For Budapest In Winter
- 23 Dec 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest – like any real metropolis – has a great deal of things to see in winter, too. Steaming thermal baths, atmospheric Advent fairs, free outdoor skating rinks, kürtőskalács and the special Tram of Light on the Danube bank. Discover a city’s entirely different face in the cold.