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Local Opinion: Migration Still In Focus In Hungarian Media
- 10 Aug 2017 9:54 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing and a liberal commentator accuse the government of fomenting anti-immigrant hysteria. A pro-government columnist welcomes the government’s announcement to offer asylum to an Iranian Christian girl facing deportation from Sweden.
Holiday Homes For Refugees Sparks Outrage
- 7 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Migration Aid organisation plans to organise holiday facilities near several municipalities situated along Lake Balaton for refugees who have been granted asylum. András Siewert, a member of the board of directors, told state TV news that several camps will be installed.
Wine & Spritzer Festival, Siófok, Now On Until 6 August
- 4 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- food & drink
From the organisers: The successful Wine and Spritzer Festival is being held for the fifth time in Siófok until 6 August. The festival that presents the best wines of Lake Balaton is one of the most popular summer programs in the city. The event takes place in the spirit of "local bands – local wines", where groups and entertainers are going to perform as well.
'Jazz Picnic' @ Paloznak Near Balaton, Now On Until 5 August
- 3 Aug 2017 11:55 AM
- entertainment
The orgaisers invite Xpats to this year’s Paloznak Jazz and Wine Picnic, held at the northern shore of Lake Balaton, saying it is for "those that enjoy good music, quality wine, and gourmet food".
A Dutch Man Just Bought A Whole Hungarian Village
- 3 Aug 2017 8:40 AM
- getting around
After falling in love with a small Hungarian village, called Bedepuszta, a Dutch businessman, Elroy Thümmler bought almost all of the houses there – reports Magyar Nemzet. Thümmler bought the houses from the Roma families, after which he bought them better houses in other villages. There were cases where three families were living in one house: for them, he bought three separate new homes.
The 27th Valley Of Arts Festival In Kapolcs Draws 200,000 Visitors
- 2 Aug 2017 9:44 AM
- entertainment
The 27th Valley of Arts festival held in three neighbouring villages just north of Lake Balaton attracted around 200,000 visitors, the event’s program director said on Tuesday.
485,000 Visited Swimming Championships
- 1 Aug 2017 10:42 AM
- sport
A total of 485,000 people visited the World Aquatics Championships over the past two weeks, organising committee chairman Miklós Seszták told a closing press conference on Monday.
FINA President Calls Hungary World Aquatics ‘Best Ever’ Event
- 31 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- sport
The president of the international swimming federation (FINA) called the 2017 World Aquatics Championships organised in Budapest and Balatonfüred the best championships in FINA’s history, at the event’s closing ceremony on Sunday evening.
Video: This Summer New Legends Will Be Born At 17th FINA World Championships
- 20 Jul 2017 8:00 AM
- sport
Hungary is the host country of this FINA World Championship until 30 July with swimming, diving, high diving, open water swimming, synchronized swimming, and water-polo contests held in Budapest and Balatonfüred.
Local Opinion: Migration Still In Focus In Hungarian Media
- 10 Aug 2017 9:54 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing and a liberal commentator accuse the government of fomenting anti-immigrant hysteria. A pro-government columnist welcomes the government’s announcement to offer asylum to an Iranian Christian girl facing deportation from Sweden.
Holiday Homes For Refugees Sparks Outrage
- 7 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Migration Aid organisation plans to organise holiday facilities near several municipalities situated along Lake Balaton for refugees who have been granted asylum. András Siewert, a member of the board of directors, told state TV news that several camps will be installed.
Wine & Spritzer Festival, Siófok, Now On Until 6 August
- 4 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- food & drink
From the organisers: The successful Wine and Spritzer Festival is being held for the fifth time in Siófok until 6 August. The festival that presents the best wines of Lake Balaton is one of the most popular summer programs in the city. The event takes place in the spirit of "local bands – local wines", where groups and entertainers are going to perform as well.
'Jazz Picnic' @ Paloznak Near Balaton, Now On Until 5 August
- 3 Aug 2017 11:55 AM
- entertainment
The orgaisers invite Xpats to this year’s Paloznak Jazz and Wine Picnic, held at the northern shore of Lake Balaton, saying it is for "those that enjoy good music, quality wine, and gourmet food".
A Dutch Man Just Bought A Whole Hungarian Village
- 3 Aug 2017 8:40 AM
- getting around
After falling in love with a small Hungarian village, called Bedepuszta, a Dutch businessman, Elroy Thümmler bought almost all of the houses there – reports Magyar Nemzet. Thümmler bought the houses from the Roma families, after which he bought them better houses in other villages. There were cases where three families were living in one house: for them, he bought three separate new homes.
The 27th Valley Of Arts Festival In Kapolcs Draws 200,000 Visitors
- 2 Aug 2017 9:44 AM
- entertainment
The 27th Valley of Arts festival held in three neighbouring villages just north of Lake Balaton attracted around 200,000 visitors, the event’s program director said on Tuesday.
485,000 Visited Swimming Championships
- 1 Aug 2017 10:42 AM
- sport
A total of 485,000 people visited the World Aquatics Championships over the past two weeks, organising committee chairman Miklós Seszták told a closing press conference on Monday.
FINA President Calls Hungary World Aquatics ‘Best Ever’ Event
- 31 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- sport
The president of the international swimming federation (FINA) called the 2017 World Aquatics Championships organised in Budapest and Balatonfüred the best championships in FINA’s history, at the event’s closing ceremony on Sunday evening.
Video: This Summer New Legends Will Be Born At 17th FINA World Championships
- 20 Jul 2017 8:00 AM
- sport
Hungary is the host country of this FINA World Championship until 30 July with swimming, diving, high diving, open water swimming, synchronized swimming, and water-polo contests held in Budapest and Balatonfüred.