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International Wine Festival In Buda Castle, 8 - 11 September
- 8 Sep 2016 1:02 AM
- food & drink
Every September tens of thousands of people visit the Buda castle to celebrate at Hungary's greatest wine festival, sponsored by Spar. Hundreds of exhibitors show wines from all around the country, and also from foreign countries. Most guests are not wine experts, the overall ambience and specific entertainment programs ensure an unforgettable event, which this year includes a special 'Cheese ...
Resounding Hungarian Success - 12th Budapest International Short Film Festival
- 7 Sep 2016 9:02 AM
- entertainment
The story of a girl preparing for the fight of her life – told by István Kovács – titled “The Sound of Concrete” (Betonzaj) won the main Award, the Golden BuSho of the 12th Budapest International Short Film Festival on Saturday evening. As a small surprise – for until this time it has not occurred that two Hungarian creations were among the best – the Silver BuSho went to Áron Ferenczik’s “Mr. ...
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Statement By Sweden’s Minister Is Unacceptable
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On Friday, in a statement to Hungarian news agency MTI, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said that it is strange and unacceptable that instead of seeking real solutions, Swedish Minister for Justice and Migration Morgan Johansson is judging a country that complies with regulations.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Media Taken Hostage By Government
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“A large portion of the media is seeking to stay in the good graces of politics instead of serving those who consume media. As a consequence, media spins the news, certain issues or personalities are blacklisted, and it refrains from clashing opposing views and criticisms. Recently, the rightwing or middle-class media has become the hand maiden of politics. . . .
Rihanna Tickets Sold Out For Sziget Day Zero - Day Passes Still Available For Rest Of Week
- 8 Aug 2016 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival just announced that Rihanna will be the Day 0 headliner on the Island of Freedom this summer. The week-long festival holiday will be held between 10-17 August in 2016. Rihanna is said to be one of the most talented and successful singers around today.
Uber In Hungary: We’re Not Dead Yet
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing service Uber says that although its services in Hungary are being suspended indefinitely from July 24, the company intends to continue working with decision makers on amending passenger transport regulations. If regulations change – which would be up to lawmakers – Uber could resume its operations.
Szijjártó Seals Investment Deals With US Companies
- 22 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, has reached agreements with three American companies on investments that will create hundreds of jobs in Hungary during a visit to Washington. The minister told MTI that an agreement was reached with an American automotive industry supplier on a 15 billion forint (USD 53m) investment in western Hungary that will create 200 jobs.
Uber Gives Up Fight, Quits Hungary
- 14 Jul 2016 12:35 PM
- getting around
U.S.-based ride-sharing service Uber said today it is leaving the Hungarian market after months of demonstrations by taxi drivers led the Hungarian government to make tough new laws regulating drivers for hire.
Venice Becomes Budapest Airport’s Latest Destination With easyJet
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- travel
Having already celebrated 14 new links during this summer season, Budapest Airport lines up another network enhancement and has announced easyJet’s first link to Italy from the capital city airport. Seeing an attractive gap in the market, the low-cost-carrier (LCC) will be connecting Budapest to Venice Marco Polo Airport – the city’s main airport – with a thrice-weekly service from 31 October.
International Wine Festival In Buda Castle, 8 - 11 September
- 8 Sep 2016 1:02 AM
- food & drink
Every September tens of thousands of people visit the Buda castle to celebrate at Hungary's greatest wine festival, sponsored by Spar. Hundreds of exhibitors show wines from all around the country, and also from foreign countries. Most guests are not wine experts, the overall ambience and specific entertainment programs ensure an unforgettable event, which this year includes a special 'Cheese ...
Resounding Hungarian Success - 12th Budapest International Short Film Festival
- 7 Sep 2016 9:02 AM
- entertainment
The story of a girl preparing for the fight of her life – told by István Kovács – titled “The Sound of Concrete” (Betonzaj) won the main Award, the Golden BuSho of the 12th Budapest International Short Film Festival on Saturday evening. As a small surprise – for until this time it has not occurred that two Hungarian creations were among the best – the Silver BuSho went to Áron Ferenczik’s “Mr. ...
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Statement By Sweden’s Minister Is Unacceptable
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On Friday, in a statement to Hungarian news agency MTI, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said that it is strange and unacceptable that instead of seeking real solutions, Swedish Minister for Justice and Migration Morgan Johansson is judging a country that complies with regulations.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Media Taken Hostage By Government
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“A large portion of the media is seeking to stay in the good graces of politics instead of serving those who consume media. As a consequence, media spins the news, certain issues or personalities are blacklisted, and it refrains from clashing opposing views and criticisms. Recently, the rightwing or middle-class media has become the hand maiden of politics. . . .
Rihanna Tickets Sold Out For Sziget Day Zero - Day Passes Still Available For Rest Of Week
- 8 Aug 2016 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival just announced that Rihanna will be the Day 0 headliner on the Island of Freedom this summer. The week-long festival holiday will be held between 10-17 August in 2016. Rihanna is said to be one of the most talented and successful singers around today.
Uber In Hungary: We’re Not Dead Yet
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing service Uber says that although its services in Hungary are being suspended indefinitely from July 24, the company intends to continue working with decision makers on amending passenger transport regulations. If regulations change – which would be up to lawmakers – Uber could resume its operations.
Szijjártó Seals Investment Deals With US Companies
- 22 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, has reached agreements with three American companies on investments that will create hundreds of jobs in Hungary during a visit to Washington. The minister told MTI that an agreement was reached with an American automotive industry supplier on a 15 billion forint (USD 53m) investment in western Hungary that will create 200 jobs.
Uber Gives Up Fight, Quits Hungary
- 14 Jul 2016 12:35 PM
- getting around
U.S.-based ride-sharing service Uber said today it is leaving the Hungarian market after months of demonstrations by taxi drivers led the Hungarian government to make tough new laws regulating drivers for hire.
Venice Becomes Budapest Airport’s Latest Destination With easyJet
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- travel
Having already celebrated 14 new links during this summer season, Budapest Airport lines up another network enhancement and has announced easyJet’s first link to Italy from the capital city airport. Seeing an attractive gap in the market, the low-cost-carrier (LCC) will be connecting Budapest to Venice Marco Polo Airport – the city’s main airport – with a thrice-weekly service from 31 October.