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Nokia’s & Microsoft’s Programme For University Students In Budapest, Hungary
- 18 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
Microsoft and Nokia recently organized a developers’ competition for university students at ELTE University in Budapest. The aim of the event named Windows Phone Code Camp and Competition was for the students to develop an application within the course of a day for Nokia devices based on the Windows Phone 7.5 operational system. At the end there was a prize draw giving out Nokia Lumia 800 smart ...
Xpat Interview: Hungarian Expat Musician Is Making Ambient-Folk Sounds in Scotland
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Tamás Kátai is an avant-garde musician from Hungary, well known for his metal project called Thy Catafalque. At the moment, he lives in Edinburgh, UK, but nevertheless continues writing music in his mother tongue. Over the years he has participated in many other bands, such as Gire and Darklight. In 2006, he released a solo album, named Erika Szobája (Erika's Room), which is described as an ...
Enthusiastic University Students Work For The Future Of Homeless People In Budapest
- 28 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"In Budapest, a group of university students set a noble goal: they would like to help homeless people to return to the society by the means of a special project. Their program’s bottom line is to give something to live for those, who have lost their job, their family and not able to get on in life. These young adults met Zsolt Erőss for a coffee to talk about the role of motivation and starting ...
Interior Design Trends Exhibition At The Millenáris Budapest
- 2 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"Between 2nd and 4th March, the Millenáris will be devoted to contemporary furniture, international design and trend-shaping fashion. Central to the Interior Design Trends Exhibition, the “madeinhungary” show, now in its 11th year, is a series of events featuring the very best work by local designers that have represented Hungary at various fairs, including the 100% Design London exhibition. The ...
Hungarian State May Have To Pay Ft 1,000bn Due To Malev Collapse
- 13 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"The state may be obliged to pay up to Ft 1 trillion to Liszt Ferenc Airport operator Budapest Airport due to the collapse of Malev airlines, government accountability commissioner Gyula Budai declared last week. The Development Ministry said in a “White Book” published in December that the state’s liability in such a scenario would be Ft 450 billion.
Ryanair Boss Attacks Wizzair Prices In Budapest
- 10 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- travel
"Loss making Wizzair cannot compete with Ryanair on prices, costs or punctuality," claimed Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary yesterday afternoon at the InterContinental Budapest Hotel. Ryanair also announced on 9th February that it will open its new Budapest base next Friday 17th February. The airline also confirmed details of record bookings on its 31 routes over the first 7 days since it released fares ...
FT: Ryanair vs Budapest: Playing Dirty? Hungarian Airport Response
- 9 Feb 2012 11:55 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport CEO Jost Lammers was surprised to learn of the comments attributed to Budapest Airport in the FT article yesterday evening. Therefore he wishes to redress the balance with a formal official statement to avoid any misunderstanding for all stakeholders, especially the passengers and Ryanair.
‘State Of The Nation’ Speech By Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- 9 Feb 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"On 7 February 2012 Viktor Orbán gave his traditional ‘state of the nation’ speech, focusing on the past year. This was the fourteenth such occasion. At the beginning of his speech Mr. Orbán thanked all those who have stood by the country in spite of the criticism directed at it and its government. This was a reference to the four hundred thousand people who took part in the ‘Peace March for ...
Malév Is Dead, Long Live Low Cost Carriers?
- 9 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The predictable passing of Malév triggered rapid expansion announcements from both Ryanair and Wizz Air. SmartWings, Air Berlin and others have added flights, with more low cost carriers positioned to pounce. All good for budget travelers as prices are driven down via increased ...
Nokia’s & Microsoft’s Programme For University Students In Budapest, Hungary
- 18 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
Microsoft and Nokia recently organized a developers’ competition for university students at ELTE University in Budapest. The aim of the event named Windows Phone Code Camp and Competition was for the students to develop an application within the course of a day for Nokia devices based on the Windows Phone 7.5 operational system. At the end there was a prize draw giving out Nokia Lumia 800 smart ...
Xpat Interview: Hungarian Expat Musician Is Making Ambient-Folk Sounds in Scotland
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Tamás Kátai is an avant-garde musician from Hungary, well known for his metal project called Thy Catafalque. At the moment, he lives in Edinburgh, UK, but nevertheless continues writing music in his mother tongue. Over the years he has participated in many other bands, such as Gire and Darklight. In 2006, he released a solo album, named Erika Szobája (Erika's Room), which is described as an ...
Enthusiastic University Students Work For The Future Of Homeless People In Budapest
- 28 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"In Budapest, a group of university students set a noble goal: they would like to help homeless people to return to the society by the means of a special project. Their program’s bottom line is to give something to live for those, who have lost their job, their family and not able to get on in life. These young adults met Zsolt Erőss for a coffee to talk about the role of motivation and starting ...
Interior Design Trends Exhibition At The Millenáris Budapest
- 2 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"Between 2nd and 4th March, the Millenáris will be devoted to contemporary furniture, international design and trend-shaping fashion. Central to the Interior Design Trends Exhibition, the “madeinhungary” show, now in its 11th year, is a series of events featuring the very best work by local designers that have represented Hungary at various fairs, including the 100% Design London exhibition. The ...
Hungarian State May Have To Pay Ft 1,000bn Due To Malev Collapse
- 13 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"The state may be obliged to pay up to Ft 1 trillion to Liszt Ferenc Airport operator Budapest Airport due to the collapse of Malev airlines, government accountability commissioner Gyula Budai declared last week. The Development Ministry said in a “White Book” published in December that the state’s liability in such a scenario would be Ft 450 billion.
Ryanair Boss Attacks Wizzair Prices In Budapest
- 10 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- travel
"Loss making Wizzair cannot compete with Ryanair on prices, costs or punctuality," claimed Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary yesterday afternoon at the InterContinental Budapest Hotel. Ryanair also announced on 9th February that it will open its new Budapest base next Friday 17th February. The airline also confirmed details of record bookings on its 31 routes over the first 7 days since it released fares ...
FT: Ryanair vs Budapest: Playing Dirty? Hungarian Airport Response
- 9 Feb 2012 11:55 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport CEO Jost Lammers was surprised to learn of the comments attributed to Budapest Airport in the FT article yesterday evening. Therefore he wishes to redress the balance with a formal official statement to avoid any misunderstanding for all stakeholders, especially the passengers and Ryanair.
‘State Of The Nation’ Speech By Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- 9 Feb 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"On 7 February 2012 Viktor Orbán gave his traditional ‘state of the nation’ speech, focusing on the past year. This was the fourteenth such occasion. At the beginning of his speech Mr. Orbán thanked all those who have stood by the country in spite of the criticism directed at it and its government. This was a reference to the four hundred thousand people who took part in the ‘Peace March for ...
Malév Is Dead, Long Live Low Cost Carriers?
- 9 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The predictable passing of Malév triggered rapid expansion announcements from both Ryanair and Wizz Air. SmartWings, Air Berlin and others have added flights, with more low cost carriers positioned to pounce. All good for budget travelers as prices are driven down via increased ...