214 result(s) for abb
No State Funeral For Hungary’s Former President Göncz
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There will be no state funeral for the former president Árpád Göncz, who, in an break with tradition, specified in his will that a simple memorial service be held. The former head of state will be laid to rest on November 6 in Óbuda cemetery alongside István Bibó, Miklós Vásárhelyi and György Litván, with whom he shared prison cells at various times in the years after 1956.
Hungary’s Late President Göncz To Be Buried On Nov 6
- 15 Oct 2015 3:45 AM
- current affairs
Recently deceased Árpád Göncz, Hungary’s former president, will be buried on November 6, Parliament’s office said, citing information from the family. At the ceremony, to be held at the Óbuda cemetery, eulogies will be given by Imre Mécs, who had been imprisoned together with Göncz in the 1950s, and Arch-Abbot of Pannonhalma Asztrik Várszegi, the statement said. Göncz, the first president of a ...
12-Hour Concert To Promote Fight Against Child Poverty In Budapest
- 24 Sep 2015 12:30 PM
- community & culture
A 12-hour concert in Budapest’s Sports Arena on Sept. 26, backed by a civil initiative, will be held to promote the fight against child poverty. At least 40,000 children in Hungary have no regular access to quality food, the statement said, calling on the government to prepare a new network of free meals for children to reduce this number.
“Floating” Hungarian Village Becomes Internet Sensation
- 2 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Stunning images depicting the “floating village” of Bokod in Komárom-Esztergom county, to the northwest of the Hungarian capital Budapest, have become an international Internet sensation.
Manon, Hungarian Opera House, 13 March
- 10 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The time has come for us to pay homage to one of the most important figures in English ballet. For the first time, we arebringing Manon to the stage with Hungarian artists, rather than guest performances by foreign companies.
Chagall Exhibition To Open In Pécs, Hungary
- 27 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- community & culture
An exhibition featuring 148 of Marc Chagall’s lithographs and sketches will open in southern Hungary’s Pécs on April 26 and run until Oct. 31, an organiser said.
Anna Jankovich de Jeszenice, Writer, Coach
- 1 Feb 2015 11:00 AM
Born in Rome, Anna is French and Canadian of Russian origin. Both sets of grandparents were born in Russia and escaped during the revolution in 1917 making their way to Paris where they settled. Eventually her paternal grandparents immigrated to New York and once again started new lives.
The Show - A Tribute To ABBA, SYMA Events Hall, 27 December
- 24 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
You have seen the rest, now see the best!! There is no doubt that this is the most authentic ABBA show to date, featuring original band members including Ulf Andersson & Janne Schaffer (among others).
It's like ABBA never left?
Masters of Indian Classical Music XVI, Trafó Budapest, 2 November
- 1 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The preeminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time, the legendary Zakir Hussain is coming to Budapest with his Masters of Percussion ensemble. Hussain’s consistently brilliant performances have established him as a national treasure in his native India, and a musical phenomenon worldwide.
No State Funeral For Hungary’s Former President Göncz
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There will be no state funeral for the former president Árpád Göncz, who, in an break with tradition, specified in his will that a simple memorial service be held. The former head of state will be laid to rest on November 6 in Óbuda cemetery alongside István Bibó, Miklós Vásárhelyi and György Litván, with whom he shared prison cells at various times in the years after 1956.
Hungary’s Late President Göncz To Be Buried On Nov 6
- 15 Oct 2015 3:45 AM
- current affairs
Recently deceased Árpád Göncz, Hungary’s former president, will be buried on November 6, Parliament’s office said, citing information from the family. At the ceremony, to be held at the Óbuda cemetery, eulogies will be given by Imre Mécs, who had been imprisoned together with Göncz in the 1950s, and Arch-Abbot of Pannonhalma Asztrik Várszegi, the statement said. Göncz, the first president of a ...
12-Hour Concert To Promote Fight Against Child Poverty In Budapest
- 24 Sep 2015 12:30 PM
- community & culture
A 12-hour concert in Budapest’s Sports Arena on Sept. 26, backed by a civil initiative, will be held to promote the fight against child poverty. At least 40,000 children in Hungary have no regular access to quality food, the statement said, calling on the government to prepare a new network of free meals for children to reduce this number.
“Floating” Hungarian Village Becomes Internet Sensation
- 2 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Stunning images depicting the “floating village” of Bokod in Komárom-Esztergom county, to the northwest of the Hungarian capital Budapest, have become an international Internet sensation.
Manon, Hungarian Opera House, 13 March
- 10 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The time has come for us to pay homage to one of the most important figures in English ballet. For the first time, we arebringing Manon to the stage with Hungarian artists, rather than guest performances by foreign companies.
Chagall Exhibition To Open In Pécs, Hungary
- 27 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- community & culture
An exhibition featuring 148 of Marc Chagall’s lithographs and sketches will open in southern Hungary’s Pécs on April 26 and run until Oct. 31, an organiser said.
Anna Jankovich de Jeszenice, Writer, Coach
- 1 Feb 2015 11:00 AM
Born in Rome, Anna is French and Canadian of Russian origin. Both sets of grandparents were born in Russia and escaped during the revolution in 1917 making their way to Paris where they settled. Eventually her paternal grandparents immigrated to New York and once again started new lives.
The Show - A Tribute To ABBA, SYMA Events Hall, 27 December
- 24 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
You have seen the rest, now see the best!! There is no doubt that this is the most authentic ABBA show to date, featuring original band members including Ulf Andersson & Janne Schaffer (among others).
It's like ABBA never left?
Masters of Indian Classical Music XVI, Trafó Budapest, 2 November
- 1 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The preeminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time, the legendary Zakir Hussain is coming to Budapest with his Masters of Percussion ensemble. Hussain’s consistently brilliant performances have established him as a national treasure in his native India, and a musical phenomenon worldwide.