265 result(s) for budapest landmark
Wallis Group Buys Hungarian Praktiker Stores
- 26 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian hardware store chain Praktiker was taken over by Wallis Group on January 18, following the insolvency of the German parent in 2013, however, the move has not affected the operation of the Hungarian stores, according to reports.
Awards Granted In London Mark Hungarian Culture Day
- 20 Jan 2016 3:04 AM
- community & culture
Choral conductor Peter Broadbent and architect Sándor Váci have been awarded the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic, Officer’s Cross at an event marking the Day of Hungarian Culture in London. The awards granted at the Hungarian embassy are to recognise their work promoting Hungarian culture and Hungarian-British relations in the UK.
Xpat Opinion: Calling Someone A Homosexual Is Defamation In Hungary
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a landmark case, a Budapest court ruled that calling someone a homosexual in public can be seen as defamation of good character. The decision is astounding, even if the justice argued –somewhat strangely–that it has nothing to do with the court passing moral judgment on sexual attraction, as such.
Former Liszt Ferenc Terminal In Budapest Could Be Transformed Into Aviation Exhibition
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Liszt Ferenc International Airport’s Terminal 1, a landmark building that the airport stopped using after national carrier Malév was grounded in 2012, could be turned into an interactive exhibition showcasing aviation history, daily Magyar Hírlap reported.
PM’s Office Buys Landmark On Budapest Andrássy Avenue
- 31 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- property
On behalf of the Prime Minister’s Office, state-owned bank MFB has purchased the Paris Department Store, a historic Art Nouveau building on Budapestʼs Andrássy út, for an undisclosed amount, making the “Divatcsarnok” a state-owned property once again, Hungarian online daily napi.hu reported.
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Budapest, Harvest Dinner, 24 October
- 13 Oct 2015 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Our speaker for this special event will be renowned historian and prolific author, Norman Stone, an expert on the recent history of Central and Eastern Europe, the World Wars, and Turkey and the Middle East. Professor Stone has served as lecturer at Cambridge, where he completed his undergraduate work, and as professor at Oxford. He has worked over the years at the BBC, the Wall Street Journal, ...
Escape From Budapest To Mauritius
- 10 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
A sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is fascinating. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so truly charming that it's hard not to have an unforgettable holiday. You have the opportunity to experience luxury or basic accommodation: a level of refinement that's above what is on offer in other tropical destinations, or more simple ...
Xpat Report: Jane Goodall At Grandhouse Luncheon In Budapest
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The season’s last Grandhouse luncheon on June 16 hosted Dame Jane Goodall of chimpanzee fame before a blockbuster rapt audience of 85 guests, a roster of ambassadors among them, this time not as usual at the Academy of Science but at Kogart House gallery restaurant along the World Heritage listed Andrássy út.
Xpat Interview: Alex Van Damme, Owner of TableFree Kft
- 19 May 2015 12:00 PM
Alex Van Damme was born in Belgium, Antwerp on October 5th 1972. He lives in Budapest since more than 10 years, is married and has 2 young boys.
Wallis Group Buys Hungarian Praktiker Stores
- 26 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian hardware store chain Praktiker was taken over by Wallis Group on January 18, following the insolvency of the German parent in 2013, however, the move has not affected the operation of the Hungarian stores, according to reports.
Awards Granted In London Mark Hungarian Culture Day
- 20 Jan 2016 3:04 AM
- community & culture
Choral conductor Peter Broadbent and architect Sándor Váci have been awarded the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic, Officer’s Cross at an event marking the Day of Hungarian Culture in London. The awards granted at the Hungarian embassy are to recognise their work promoting Hungarian culture and Hungarian-British relations in the UK.
Xpat Opinion: Calling Someone A Homosexual Is Defamation In Hungary
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a landmark case, a Budapest court ruled that calling someone a homosexual in public can be seen as defamation of good character. The decision is astounding, even if the justice argued –somewhat strangely–that it has nothing to do with the court passing moral judgment on sexual attraction, as such.
Former Liszt Ferenc Terminal In Budapest Could Be Transformed Into Aviation Exhibition
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Liszt Ferenc International Airport’s Terminal 1, a landmark building that the airport stopped using after national carrier Malév was grounded in 2012, could be turned into an interactive exhibition showcasing aviation history, daily Magyar Hírlap reported.
PM’s Office Buys Landmark On Budapest Andrássy Avenue
- 31 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- property
On behalf of the Prime Minister’s Office, state-owned bank MFB has purchased the Paris Department Store, a historic Art Nouveau building on Budapestʼs Andrássy út, for an undisclosed amount, making the “Divatcsarnok” a state-owned property once again, Hungarian online daily napi.hu reported.
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Budapest, Harvest Dinner, 24 October
- 13 Oct 2015 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Our speaker for this special event will be renowned historian and prolific author, Norman Stone, an expert on the recent history of Central and Eastern Europe, the World Wars, and Turkey and the Middle East. Professor Stone has served as lecturer at Cambridge, where he completed his undergraduate work, and as professor at Oxford. He has worked over the years at the BBC, the Wall Street Journal, ...
Escape From Budapest To Mauritius
- 10 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
A sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is fascinating. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so truly charming that it's hard not to have an unforgettable holiday. You have the opportunity to experience luxury or basic accommodation: a level of refinement that's above what is on offer in other tropical destinations, or more simple ...
Xpat Report: Jane Goodall At Grandhouse Luncheon In Budapest
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The season’s last Grandhouse luncheon on June 16 hosted Dame Jane Goodall of chimpanzee fame before a blockbuster rapt audience of 85 guests, a roster of ambassadors among them, this time not as usual at the Academy of Science but at Kogart House gallery restaurant along the World Heritage listed Andrássy út.
Xpat Interview: Alex Van Damme, Owner of TableFree Kft
- 19 May 2015 12:00 PM
Alex Van Damme was born in Belgium, Antwerp on October 5th 1972. He lives in Budapest since more than 10 years, is married and has 2 young boys.