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Club Akvárium In Budapest Opens On 30 March
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
1500- and 700-capacity concert halls, music bar, bistro-restaurant and grand terrace: Club Akvárium is all of this in one, opening to the public on March 30 in Erzsébet square, Budapest. On the opening day, symphonic concerts will be presented by Ghymes at 10 AM and Magashegyi Underground at 9 PM.
Citi’s Budapest Chief Executive: Eyes On The Bright Side
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Even as the finance industry is struggling to fend off the effects of adverse operating conditions in Hungary, Citi’s Budapest business boasts continuing growth. The Budapest Business Journal spoke with the recently appointed chief executive Aftab Ahmed about his impressions of the country’s economy and his expectations of the future.
Retail Sectors Topping Online Sales Generate HUF133bn In 2013
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sectors topping online sales generate HUF133bn in 2013 Hungary’s most successful six retail sectors generated revenues over 133 billion forints (EUR 426m) in 2013, accounting for 67% of last year’s overall internet sales, according to a survey by GKI Digital and arukereso.hu.
Escape From Budapest To Le Meridien Bangkok
- 17 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Le Méridien Bangkok reaches 24 stories into Asia's 'City of Angels' skyline, towering in contemporary five-star luxury. Positioned right next to the pulsating Silom commercial district, and just metres from the energetic Patpong Night Market, it's an idea location to explore and enjoy the Thai capital.
Zsuzsa Ferge Offers Troubling Insight Into Hungarian Society
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Renowned Hungarian sociologist Zsuzsa Ferge does not deny that certain quality of life indicators have improved since 2010. She does, however, believe that such indicators have not affected the strong growth of social inequality in Hungary – it’s as if the government has all but forgotten about the bottom 3 million Hungarians. Social mobility is only awarded to those who have demonstrated their ...
Paradise Found, In Pattaya, At Sheraton
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Update: This former Sheraton property is now called InterContinental Pattaya Resort.
You’re a busy expat, in need of some sea; sand; sun and fun. You feel like going somewhere exotic, but can only get away from work for around 10 days max. So where to go? A good answer is the Sheraton Pattaya Resort, it ticks all those boxes, and many more!
Hurts, Nero And Modestep Coming To VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2014 8:10 AM
- entertainment
With new names added to the line-up there are more than twenty international stars playing at the 22nd VOLT Festival this summer. Due to a huge demand Hurts will return this year to Sopron, while thousands are eagerly waiting for the live shows of Nero and Modestep as well. Karnivool, the chart topping Milky Chance and The Strypes – opening for the Arctic Monkeys - are also part of the program.
120th Anniversary Of New York Palace Budapest
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
The history of the New York Palace dates back to the 70s of the 19th century when a talented young man from Upper Hungary called Max Aufricht arrived to Budapest with a teacher’s diploma and a silver forint in his pocket. But his poverty was paired with immense ambition; he obtained a doctoral degree in law and learned French.
Budapest’s Half Marathon Renamed To Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon
- 10 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- sport
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the new title sponsorship of the Budapest Half Marathon in partnership with the Budapest Sport Office (BSI). It is the first time in 18 years that the Budapest Half Marathon has changed its name. It will be held on 14 September as the 29th Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon.
Club Akvárium In Budapest Opens On 30 March
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
1500- and 700-capacity concert halls, music bar, bistro-restaurant and grand terrace: Club Akvárium is all of this in one, opening to the public on March 30 in Erzsébet square, Budapest. On the opening day, symphonic concerts will be presented by Ghymes at 10 AM and Magashegyi Underground at 9 PM.
Citi’s Budapest Chief Executive: Eyes On The Bright Side
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Even as the finance industry is struggling to fend off the effects of adverse operating conditions in Hungary, Citi’s Budapest business boasts continuing growth. The Budapest Business Journal spoke with the recently appointed chief executive Aftab Ahmed about his impressions of the country’s economy and his expectations of the future.
Retail Sectors Topping Online Sales Generate HUF133bn In 2013
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sectors topping online sales generate HUF133bn in 2013 Hungary’s most successful six retail sectors generated revenues over 133 billion forints (EUR 426m) in 2013, accounting for 67% of last year’s overall internet sales, according to a survey by GKI Digital and arukereso.hu.
Escape From Budapest To Le Meridien Bangkok
- 17 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Le Méridien Bangkok reaches 24 stories into Asia's 'City of Angels' skyline, towering in contemporary five-star luxury. Positioned right next to the pulsating Silom commercial district, and just metres from the energetic Patpong Night Market, it's an idea location to explore and enjoy the Thai capital.
Zsuzsa Ferge Offers Troubling Insight Into Hungarian Society
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Renowned Hungarian sociologist Zsuzsa Ferge does not deny that certain quality of life indicators have improved since 2010. She does, however, believe that such indicators have not affected the strong growth of social inequality in Hungary – it’s as if the government has all but forgotten about the bottom 3 million Hungarians. Social mobility is only awarded to those who have demonstrated their ...
Paradise Found, In Pattaya, At Sheraton
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Update: This former Sheraton property is now called InterContinental Pattaya Resort.
You’re a busy expat, in need of some sea; sand; sun and fun. You feel like going somewhere exotic, but can only get away from work for around 10 days max. So where to go? A good answer is the Sheraton Pattaya Resort, it ticks all those boxes, and many more!
Hurts, Nero And Modestep Coming To VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2014 8:10 AM
- entertainment
With new names added to the line-up there are more than twenty international stars playing at the 22nd VOLT Festival this summer. Due to a huge demand Hurts will return this year to Sopron, while thousands are eagerly waiting for the live shows of Nero and Modestep as well. Karnivool, the chart topping Milky Chance and The Strypes – opening for the Arctic Monkeys - are also part of the program.
120th Anniversary Of New York Palace Budapest
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
The history of the New York Palace dates back to the 70s of the 19th century when a talented young man from Upper Hungary called Max Aufricht arrived to Budapest with a teacher’s diploma and a silver forint in his pocket. But his poverty was paired with immense ambition; he obtained a doctoral degree in law and learned French.
Budapest’s Half Marathon Renamed To Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon
- 10 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- sport
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the new title sponsorship of the Budapest Half Marathon in partnership with the Budapest Sport Office (BSI). It is the first time in 18 years that the Budapest Half Marathon has changed its name. It will be held on 14 September as the 29th Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon.