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Xpat Opinion: Criticism & Self-Criticism Of Hungarian Teachers
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written many times about the state of Hungarian education, which in the last 25 years has gone through multiple changes, not necessarily for the better. In the past I usually concentrated on the quality of education and teaching methods and bemoaned the fact that, as far I can see, life hasn’t changed very much in the last 60-70 years in the average Hungarian school. But now I would like ...
One World, One Humanity: Promoting Empathy
- 26 Sep 2015 10:00 AM
- community & culture
"This presentation seeks to promote empathy and understanding between groups in conflict. This is based in part on recent research conducted worldwide.
Empathy is defined as: “the capacity to recognise emotions, thoughts and attitudes that are being experienced by others.” It should lead to greater understanding of others whether individuals or in groups. Two types of empathy are distinguished, ...
Oriental Soup House In Budapest Is Authentically Asian
- 24 Sep 2015 12:45 PM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest:
Asian restaurants seem to be everywhere across downtown Budapest nowadays, but it can be difficult to find one that is affordable or that doesn’t sacrifice quality for the sake of friendly prices. However, for those willing to walk just a bit beyond the beaten path, the newly opened Oriental Soup House in District XIII strikes a beautiful balance between good value and ...
Hungary’s Nobel Prize-Winning Writer Imre Kertész On Europe’s “Suicidal Liberalism”
- 8 Sep 2015 11:10 AM
- current affairs
“Europe is beginning to recognise where she has been taken to by her liberal immigration policy. All of a sudden, they have realised that the breed of animal named multicultural society doesn’t exist”, Nobel Prize-winning Hungarian writer Imre Kertész warned in a piece published in Hungarian in 2014.
Hungarian, Slovenian Presidents Urge European Solution To Migration
- 4 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
No single country is able to resolve the problems connected with migration; a joint European solution is needed, President János Áder said after meeting Slovene counterpart Borut Pahor. Áder said the migration wave is primarily a humanitarian problem because it is necessary to get people safe before the start of winter. Additionally, there is a criminal problem because human smugglers ...
Strand Festival, Zamárdi, Hungary, 19 - 22 August
- 13 Aug 2015 3:45 AM
- entertainment
The relatively recent festival on the southern shore of Lake Balaton celebrates its third birthday this year. The list of ten performers who are already certain to perform at the event are Ákos, Punnany Massif, Brains, Kiscsillag, The Carbonfools, Supernem, Mary Popkids, Odett, Szabó Balázs Bandája and Halott Pénz.
Hungarian, Turkish Brain Scientists Join Forces To Study Alzheimer’s
- 12 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
A Hungarian and Turkish team of brain scientists have launched a joint research programme focusing on Alzheimer’s disease, a neurobiologist at the co-partnering Pécs University’s research centre said. This is the first time that Hungarian- Turkish brain research is being carried out in cooperation with a research centre at Istambul Kültür University, István Hernádi told a press conference in Pécs.
EFOTT Festival, Lake Velence, Hungary, 15 - 18 July
- 10 Jul 2015 11:10 AM
- entertainment
If we hear the word EFOTT we almost automatically think of the now 40 year old event’s slogen: EFOTT, the biggest student party of the country. Neverthless, EFOTT is not only a party, as the organizers place emphasis on students’ cultural and sport life as well. For this reason, the range of daytime programmes is growing year by year, not only in number but in quality too. One of the main ...
Many Festivals Still Ahead In Hungary
- 9 Jul 2015 11:03 AM
- entertainment
Although nearly half of the summer is already over, there are plenty of opportunities left for festival-goers looking for quality concerts. On the line-up are top-notch performers from both Hungary and further afield, as well as high-end cultural and sports activities, at a multitude of festivals ready to run across the country. Take a look at our selection here and see for yourself why Hungary ...
Xpat Opinion: Criticism & Self-Criticism Of Hungarian Teachers
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written many times about the state of Hungarian education, which in the last 25 years has gone through multiple changes, not necessarily for the better. In the past I usually concentrated on the quality of education and teaching methods and bemoaned the fact that, as far I can see, life hasn’t changed very much in the last 60-70 years in the average Hungarian school. But now I would like ...
One World, One Humanity: Promoting Empathy
- 26 Sep 2015 10:00 AM
- community & culture
"This presentation seeks to promote empathy and understanding between groups in conflict. This is based in part on recent research conducted worldwide.
Empathy is defined as: “the capacity to recognise emotions, thoughts and attitudes that are being experienced by others.” It should lead to greater understanding of others whether individuals or in groups. Two types of empathy are distinguished, ...
Oriental Soup House In Budapest Is Authentically Asian
- 24 Sep 2015 12:45 PM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest:
Asian restaurants seem to be everywhere across downtown Budapest nowadays, but it can be difficult to find one that is affordable or that doesn’t sacrifice quality for the sake of friendly prices. However, for those willing to walk just a bit beyond the beaten path, the newly opened Oriental Soup House in District XIII strikes a beautiful balance between good value and ...
Hungary’s Nobel Prize-Winning Writer Imre Kertész On Europe’s “Suicidal Liberalism”
- 8 Sep 2015 11:10 AM
- current affairs
“Europe is beginning to recognise where she has been taken to by her liberal immigration policy. All of a sudden, they have realised that the breed of animal named multicultural society doesn’t exist”, Nobel Prize-winning Hungarian writer Imre Kertész warned in a piece published in Hungarian in 2014.
Hungarian, Slovenian Presidents Urge European Solution To Migration
- 4 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
No single country is able to resolve the problems connected with migration; a joint European solution is needed, President János Áder said after meeting Slovene counterpart Borut Pahor. Áder said the migration wave is primarily a humanitarian problem because it is necessary to get people safe before the start of winter. Additionally, there is a criminal problem because human smugglers ...
Strand Festival, Zamárdi, Hungary, 19 - 22 August
- 13 Aug 2015 3:45 AM
- entertainment
The relatively recent festival on the southern shore of Lake Balaton celebrates its third birthday this year. The list of ten performers who are already certain to perform at the event are Ákos, Punnany Massif, Brains, Kiscsillag, The Carbonfools, Supernem, Mary Popkids, Odett, Szabó Balázs Bandája and Halott Pénz.
Hungarian, Turkish Brain Scientists Join Forces To Study Alzheimer’s
- 12 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
A Hungarian and Turkish team of brain scientists have launched a joint research programme focusing on Alzheimer’s disease, a neurobiologist at the co-partnering Pécs University’s research centre said. This is the first time that Hungarian- Turkish brain research is being carried out in cooperation with a research centre at Istambul Kültür University, István Hernádi told a press conference in Pécs.
EFOTT Festival, Lake Velence, Hungary, 15 - 18 July
- 10 Jul 2015 11:10 AM
- entertainment
If we hear the word EFOTT we almost automatically think of the now 40 year old event’s slogen: EFOTT, the biggest student party of the country. Neverthless, EFOTT is not only a party, as the organizers place emphasis on students’ cultural and sport life as well. For this reason, the range of daytime programmes is growing year by year, not only in number but in quality too. One of the main ...
Many Festivals Still Ahead In Hungary
- 9 Jul 2015 11:03 AM
- entertainment
Although nearly half of the summer is already over, there are plenty of opportunities left for festival-goers looking for quality concerts. On the line-up are top-notch performers from both Hungary and further afield, as well as high-end cultural and sports activities, at a multitude of festivals ready to run across the country. Take a look at our selection here and see for yourself why Hungary ...