258 result(s) for 1956 revolution
Xpat Opinion: Divided Opposition Uniting In Hungary For October 23
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading liberal commentator believes that the joint celebration of the anniversary of the 56 revolution is just window-dressing, with the main opposition forces intending to ignore the leaders of minor groupings, while claiming the votes of their followers.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Opposition Stages Anti-Orbán Performance
- 1 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist accuses the left of radicalism, after Together 2014 leader Gordon Bajnai urged PM Orbán to step down and disappear from public life. Centrist pundits find Mr Bajnai’s performance pathetic, while the leading left-wing daily regrets the lack of a meaningful dialogue between the right and the left.
Hungarian Gourmands Pay Tribute To Master Chef János Rákóczi
- 29 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- food & drink
This fall Hungarian lovers of cakes and dessert wines are organizing a festival in parts of Hungary to pay tribute to master chef Janos Rakoczi (Rákóczi János), who was the mastermind behind the wonders of the kitchen of the Hungarian pavilion at the Brussels World’s Fair between 17 April and 19 October 1958 – 55 years ago.
Why Are So Many Hungarians Working In London?
- 17 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
For long the number one destination for Hungarian emigrants, London is said to be Hungary’s fifth biggest city. But does success come easier in the UK? Will those who didn’t find prosperity in Hungary ever return to the home country? Hungarian places, faces, and stories from the British capital – from first-hand accounts.
Invitation: Exhibition Of Photographers In The Margaret Island Water Tower In Budapest
- 5 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
New exhibition was opened on 1st September 2013 in the Margaret Island Water Tower’s Visual Art Gallery. The title of this exhibition: The Classics of Hungarian photography – Photos of the City by Demeter Balla, Tamás Féner and Péter Korniss
The exhibition displays the work of three photographers whose outstanding contributions have revolutionized classical city photography and who have received ...
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
The Water Tower Of Margaret Island In Budapest Turned 102 Years Old
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The historic Water Tower is a spectacular attraction of the Margaret Island, rising above the crowns of the massive trees in the court of the Open-air Theatre. Open from June until the end of September, daily: 11am–10pm. On performance days, between 7pm–11pm only the audience of the theatre may visit the Water Tower, with presenting a valid ticket.
Xpat Report: Last Train To Budapest
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"My Dad and I broke down in 1982 in a village called Abaújszánto, Hungary. I was 14 years old and unknowing to me at the time, this moment was to be pivotal and would change my life years later.
What You Might Not Know About Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 30 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
When stepping into the luxurious building, one can immediately understand why this property is often referred to as the hotel gem of the Hungarian capital. Located in the heart of the city, Corinthia Hotel Budapest is now celebrating its 10th anniversary since its re-opening in 2003. Very few other five star hotels in the world can be as proud of such a rich and glorious past, and its current ...
Xpat Opinion: Divided Opposition Uniting In Hungary For October 23
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading liberal commentator believes that the joint celebration of the anniversary of the 56 revolution is just window-dressing, with the main opposition forces intending to ignore the leaders of minor groupings, while claiming the votes of their followers.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Opposition Stages Anti-Orbán Performance
- 1 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist accuses the left of radicalism, after Together 2014 leader Gordon Bajnai urged PM Orbán to step down and disappear from public life. Centrist pundits find Mr Bajnai’s performance pathetic, while the leading left-wing daily regrets the lack of a meaningful dialogue between the right and the left.
Hungarian Gourmands Pay Tribute To Master Chef János Rákóczi
- 29 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- food & drink
This fall Hungarian lovers of cakes and dessert wines are organizing a festival in parts of Hungary to pay tribute to master chef Janos Rakoczi (Rákóczi János), who was the mastermind behind the wonders of the kitchen of the Hungarian pavilion at the Brussels World’s Fair between 17 April and 19 October 1958 – 55 years ago.
Why Are So Many Hungarians Working In London?
- 17 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
For long the number one destination for Hungarian emigrants, London is said to be Hungary’s fifth biggest city. But does success come easier in the UK? Will those who didn’t find prosperity in Hungary ever return to the home country? Hungarian places, faces, and stories from the British capital – from first-hand accounts.
Invitation: Exhibition Of Photographers In The Margaret Island Water Tower In Budapest
- 5 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
New exhibition was opened on 1st September 2013 in the Margaret Island Water Tower’s Visual Art Gallery. The title of this exhibition: The Classics of Hungarian photography – Photos of the City by Demeter Balla, Tamás Féner and Péter Korniss
The exhibition displays the work of three photographers whose outstanding contributions have revolutionized classical city photography and who have received ...
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
The Water Tower Of Margaret Island In Budapest Turned 102 Years Old
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The historic Water Tower is a spectacular attraction of the Margaret Island, rising above the crowns of the massive trees in the court of the Open-air Theatre. Open from June until the end of September, daily: 11am–10pm. On performance days, between 7pm–11pm only the audience of the theatre may visit the Water Tower, with presenting a valid ticket.
Xpat Report: Last Train To Budapest
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"My Dad and I broke down in 1982 in a village called Abaújszánto, Hungary. I was 14 years old and unknowing to me at the time, this moment was to be pivotal and would change my life years later.
What You Might Not Know About Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 30 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
When stepping into the luxurious building, one can immediately understand why this property is often referred to as the hotel gem of the Hungarian capital. Located in the heart of the city, Corinthia Hotel Budapest is now celebrating its 10th anniversary since its re-opening in 2003. Very few other five star hotels in the world can be as proud of such a rich and glorious past, and its current ...