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Shakespeare400+ Festival, 17 May - 2 June
- 18 May 2016 8:35 AM
- community & culture
To mark the start of the Shakespeare season, the Hungarian State Opera will host Shakespeare400+ festival in honour the esteemed playwright. This year, 17 adaptations will be presented in four different venues (the Opera House, Erkel Theatre, Music Academy and Müpa), including popular plays like Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Budapest Folk Festival, Fonó, Until 22 May
- 17 May 2016 4:02 AM
- entertainment
Folk is a deep well nourishing several other genres; it is immensely rich, personal, simple and tolerant. We do not wish to define this genre, nether do we aim to tell what belongs under the notion of “folk”. We are just glad for having been able to offer a chance every spring since 2010 for everyone to have their own choice from a rich inventory of music.
Xpat Opinion: Controversies Over Investments In The PM’s Birthplace
- 12 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The poor performance this season of Puskás Akadémia FC is burdened with heavy political undertones. This prompts several Hungarian weeklies to add their pennyworth to the debate.
Fungarian: The Hungarian Cinema
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
In most languages the word for cinema is something similar to the French term cinématographe, originally coined by the Lumière brothers in the 1890s, who borrowed it from the Greek κίνημα (kínēma, “movement”) adding the French suffix -graphe. Not in Hungarian.
Hans Zimmer, Touring For The First Time, In Budapest On 11 May
- 3 May 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
German-born composer Hans Zimmer is recognized as one of Hollywood’s most innovative musical talents, and he will be on tour for the first time with his band, orchestra and choir to give a live music experience to his fans. Budapest is part of this unique concert series by the most successful film composer of our era, where he will perform live May 11th at BudapestArena.
Orbán: Govt To Spend Eur 3.9bn On Research Until 2020
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister said the government is planning to spend a total of 1,200 billion forints (EUR 3.9bn) on research, development and innovation in the next four years. Addressing the opening ceremony of the general assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Viktor Orbán said that the total will bring Hungary close to the European average of research spending-GDP ratio of 1.9%.
Xpat Opinion: The 10 Most Outrageous Things In 2017 Budget According To 444.Hu
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news site 444.hu published an article Thursday entitled “The Top Ten Most Outrageous Things Financed in the 2017 Budget. While one can certainly argue that ridiculous (and superfluous) things are financed by states around the world, it is worth pointing out here that 444‘s list looks especially outrageous when one considers the dismal state of education and health-care.
Invitation: Exhibition Opening, Ari S Kupsus Gallery, 4 May
- 29 Apr 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
"I cordially invite You to the Exhibition Opening of works by students of the Academy of Fine Arts and handing out of the scholarships of the Ari S. Kupsus Salon Concert Society at Ari Kupsus Gallery Art & Antique on May 4th, 2016 at Bródy Sándor utca 23/b, 1088 Budapest, at 6 pm. The exhibition will be on view till May 20th, 2016.
Press: PM Orbán’s Son Brought Home From “Safety Hazard” Ugandan Charity Work By Counter-Terror Police
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s son Gáspár was brought home to Hungary from Uganda by the Hungarian Counter-Terrorism Centre (TEK) after joining a Christian relief organisation to volunteer in the East African country, the news website index.hu has reported.
Shakespeare400+ Festival, 17 May - 2 June
- 18 May 2016 8:35 AM
- community & culture
To mark the start of the Shakespeare season, the Hungarian State Opera will host Shakespeare400+ festival in honour the esteemed playwright. This year, 17 adaptations will be presented in four different venues (the Opera House, Erkel Theatre, Music Academy and Müpa), including popular plays like Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Budapest Folk Festival, Fonó, Until 22 May
- 17 May 2016 4:02 AM
- entertainment
Folk is a deep well nourishing several other genres; it is immensely rich, personal, simple and tolerant. We do not wish to define this genre, nether do we aim to tell what belongs under the notion of “folk”. We are just glad for having been able to offer a chance every spring since 2010 for everyone to have their own choice from a rich inventory of music.
Xpat Opinion: Controversies Over Investments In The PM’s Birthplace
- 12 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The poor performance this season of Puskás Akadémia FC is burdened with heavy political undertones. This prompts several Hungarian weeklies to add their pennyworth to the debate.
Fungarian: The Hungarian Cinema
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
In most languages the word for cinema is something similar to the French term cinématographe, originally coined by the Lumière brothers in the 1890s, who borrowed it from the Greek κίνημα (kínēma, “movement”) adding the French suffix -graphe. Not in Hungarian.
Hans Zimmer, Touring For The First Time, In Budapest On 11 May
- 3 May 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
German-born composer Hans Zimmer is recognized as one of Hollywood’s most innovative musical talents, and he will be on tour for the first time with his band, orchestra and choir to give a live music experience to his fans. Budapest is part of this unique concert series by the most successful film composer of our era, where he will perform live May 11th at BudapestArena.
Orbán: Govt To Spend Eur 3.9bn On Research Until 2020
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister said the government is planning to spend a total of 1,200 billion forints (EUR 3.9bn) on research, development and innovation in the next four years. Addressing the opening ceremony of the general assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Viktor Orbán said that the total will bring Hungary close to the European average of research spending-GDP ratio of 1.9%.
Xpat Opinion: The 10 Most Outrageous Things In 2017 Budget According To 444.Hu
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news site 444.hu published an article Thursday entitled “The Top Ten Most Outrageous Things Financed in the 2017 Budget. While one can certainly argue that ridiculous (and superfluous) things are financed by states around the world, it is worth pointing out here that 444‘s list looks especially outrageous when one considers the dismal state of education and health-care.
Invitation: Exhibition Opening, Ari S Kupsus Gallery, 4 May
- 29 Apr 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
"I cordially invite You to the Exhibition Opening of works by students of the Academy of Fine Arts and handing out of the scholarships of the Ari S. Kupsus Salon Concert Society at Ari Kupsus Gallery Art & Antique on May 4th, 2016 at Bródy Sándor utca 23/b, 1088 Budapest, at 6 pm. The exhibition will be on view till May 20th, 2016.
Press: PM Orbán’s Son Brought Home From “Safety Hazard” Ugandan Charity Work By Counter-Terror Police
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s son Gáspár was brought home to Hungary from Uganda by the Hungarian Counter-Terrorism Centre (TEK) after joining a Christian relief organisation to volunteer in the East African country, the news website index.hu has reported.