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'Spy' Star Melissa McCarthy & Director Paul Feig Big-Up Budapest
- 20 May 2015 9:00 AM
- video
At long last the Hungarian capital is playing 'itself' in a spy film, Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy and top director Paul Feig explain in a clip below. The movie, which will hit cinemas soon, is the third film listed by Mr. Feig and Ms. McCarthy, after the pair won hearts with the comedies 'Bridesmaids and 'The Heat. In a recently published film teaser, they recall their experiences of shooting ...
Croatian Days In The Central Market Hall, 19 - 21 May
- 20 May 2015 8:40 AM
- shopping
Summer season is knocking at the door, which means we are getting closer to Croatia, considered to be the number one foreign destination by Hungarian tourists.On May 19-20-21, that is through three days the prime Croatian touristic offers will be introduced by the representatives of six regions, such as Kvarner Bay, plenteous in common history with Hungary and deservedly popular among Hungarians, ...
Hungary Has Strict Immigration Policy
- 19 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to Political Capital director Péter Krekó, xenophobia has reached a record level in Hungary. He attributes this to fear of the unknown and political incitement as well. Krekó sees that immigration policy in Hungary could not be stricter, and believes that UK Prime Minister David Cameron will not be a partner in Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s “vulgar xenophobia” .
European Sports Leaders “Support Budapest 2024 Bid”
- 18 May 2015 9:01 AM
- sport
Secretary General of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) Bence Szabó has said that several European sports leaders have voiced their support for the possible bid by Budapest to host the 2024 summer Olympic Games. The MOB chief participated in the congress of the European Olympic Committee in Belek, Turkey.
Budapest Among World’s Top Conference Locations
- 15 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has progressed to 31th position, while Budapest has held onto its 17th place on the latest world rankings issued by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), which lists the number of international events complying with the organisation’s criteria, the Hungarian Tourism Agency told the state news agency MTI on Thursday.
Budapest Olympics 2024: Capital Supports Hungarian Bid With Heart And Soul, Mayor Says
- 14 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Budapest supports Hungary’s Olympic bid with heart and soul because organising the 2024 Summer Olympics would benefit the country from every aspect, Budapest mayor István Tarlós said at a conference on Wednesday.
Hungarian Anita Márton Wins Female Event In Tokyo
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian contestant Anita Márton came first in the female shot put event at an athletics competition held in the Japanese capital Tokyo on Sunday. Ms. Márton, who is female indoor European Champion in the event, won with an extraordinary, 18.94 metre throw, beating American Brittany Smith by 33 centimetres.
Xpat Opinion: Death Penalty Issue Still In Focus In Hungary
- 11 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister proposed a discussion on the death penalty and has got his way: the internet is bursting with comments on the issue. Most object to the idea of re-opening the debate, but some back the Prime Minister’s initiative.
Yet Another Giraffe Calf @ Budapest Zoo
- 8 May 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
A second giraffe birth has just taken place at our zoo. On March 25, The Budapest giraffe herd gained another member. Our female called Sandra gave birth to a living giraffe in the early afternoon. Her keepers knew that the birth was due but expected the calving to happen later. Furthermore, giraffes usually have their calves at night
'Spy' Star Melissa McCarthy & Director Paul Feig Big-Up Budapest
- 20 May 2015 9:00 AM
- video
At long last the Hungarian capital is playing 'itself' in a spy film, Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy and top director Paul Feig explain in a clip below. The movie, which will hit cinemas soon, is the third film listed by Mr. Feig and Ms. McCarthy, after the pair won hearts with the comedies 'Bridesmaids and 'The Heat. In a recently published film teaser, they recall their experiences of shooting ...
Croatian Days In The Central Market Hall, 19 - 21 May
- 20 May 2015 8:40 AM
- shopping
Summer season is knocking at the door, which means we are getting closer to Croatia, considered to be the number one foreign destination by Hungarian tourists.On May 19-20-21, that is through three days the prime Croatian touristic offers will be introduced by the representatives of six regions, such as Kvarner Bay, plenteous in common history with Hungary and deservedly popular among Hungarians, ...
Hungary Has Strict Immigration Policy
- 19 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to Political Capital director Péter Krekó, xenophobia has reached a record level in Hungary. He attributes this to fear of the unknown and political incitement as well. Krekó sees that immigration policy in Hungary could not be stricter, and believes that UK Prime Minister David Cameron will not be a partner in Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s “vulgar xenophobia” .
European Sports Leaders “Support Budapest 2024 Bid”
- 18 May 2015 9:01 AM
- sport
Secretary General of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) Bence Szabó has said that several European sports leaders have voiced their support for the possible bid by Budapest to host the 2024 summer Olympic Games. The MOB chief participated in the congress of the European Olympic Committee in Belek, Turkey.
Budapest Among World’s Top Conference Locations
- 15 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has progressed to 31th position, while Budapest has held onto its 17th place on the latest world rankings issued by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), which lists the number of international events complying with the organisation’s criteria, the Hungarian Tourism Agency told the state news agency MTI on Thursday.
Budapest Olympics 2024: Capital Supports Hungarian Bid With Heart And Soul, Mayor Says
- 14 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Budapest supports Hungary’s Olympic bid with heart and soul because organising the 2024 Summer Olympics would benefit the country from every aspect, Budapest mayor István Tarlós said at a conference on Wednesday.
Hungarian Anita Márton Wins Female Event In Tokyo
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian contestant Anita Márton came first in the female shot put event at an athletics competition held in the Japanese capital Tokyo on Sunday. Ms. Márton, who is female indoor European Champion in the event, won with an extraordinary, 18.94 metre throw, beating American Brittany Smith by 33 centimetres.
Xpat Opinion: Death Penalty Issue Still In Focus In Hungary
- 11 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister proposed a discussion on the death penalty and has got his way: the internet is bursting with comments on the issue. Most object to the idea of re-opening the debate, but some back the Prime Minister’s initiative.
Yet Another Giraffe Calf @ Budapest Zoo
- 8 May 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
A second giraffe birth has just taken place at our zoo. On March 25, The Budapest giraffe herd gained another member. Our female called Sandra gave birth to a living giraffe in the early afternoon. Her keepers knew that the birth was due but expected the calving to happen later. Furthermore, giraffes usually have their calves at night