251 result(s) for capital of culture
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
Celebrating 10:10:10 With Climate Football Match In Hungary
- 13 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- sport
"Inspired by a recently published book, "Climate Change for Football Fans" by James Atkins, the British Embassy in Budapest organised a unique football match involving climate scientists and sport champions on 10 October at 10 o'clock in Budapest.
István Tarlós Starts Work As Budapest Mayor
- 11 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Newly elected Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos officially took over from his predecessor Gabor Demszky at City Hall on Wednesday. During the transfer of power ceremony Tarlos paid tribute to Demszky, who was elected to the post five times, for “taking the trouble to run Budapest for twenty years”.
'Design Week', Budapest, 1 - 10 October
- 1 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- community & culture
"Design Terminal organises Budapest Design Week for the seventh time this year. The festival, present all around the Hungarian capital and targeting the profession and the wide public alike, takes place between 1st and 10th October. 2010 The series of events attracting close to 60 thousand visitors year after year was organised last year with the participation of 163 partners and offered 87, ...
Flavours Of Balaton - In Budapest, Erzsébet tér, 1 - 2 May
- 4 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- food & drink
"The winemakers of Lake Balaton will have the leading role in the Capital on the 1st and 2nd of May. On the second Balaton Region Wine Festival look for a high standard cultural offer, excellent wines and everybody is waited for with more delicate Hungarian foods.
Escape From Budapest To Helsinki
- 16 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- travel
The largest city in Finland is home to nearly 600,000 people, a fair few less than in other more sprawling capitals, and Budapest come to that. The compact size of Helsinki means everything is within easy reach, described as a ‘pocket-sized metropolis’ its ideal for a weekend visit. There is much to explore, and actually one million people live in the Helsinki metropolitan area which includes ...
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the
Royal Visit In Hungary
- 9 Mar 2010 5:00 AM
- community & culture
"The President of the Republic of Hungary Mr László Sólyom has invited The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to undertake an official visit to Hungary from 17th March to 20th March 2010. Their Royal Highnesses will also be paying official visits to Poland and the Czech Republic.
'Travel Exhibition', Hungexpo, 5 - 7 March
- 5 Mar 2010 5:00 AM
- travel
"The countdown has begun, since the HUNGEXPO Budapest Fair Center will "take wings" again on 5th March. At the TRAVEL exhibition, we can fly around the world in a day for the 33rd time. Between 5th and 7th March, those wishing to relax have the option to select from the cream of travel offers.
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
Celebrating 10:10:10 With Climate Football Match In Hungary
- 13 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- sport
"Inspired by a recently published book, "Climate Change for Football Fans" by James Atkins, the British Embassy in Budapest organised a unique football match involving climate scientists and sport champions on 10 October at 10 o'clock in Budapest.
István Tarlós Starts Work As Budapest Mayor
- 11 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Newly elected Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos officially took over from his predecessor Gabor Demszky at City Hall on Wednesday. During the transfer of power ceremony Tarlos paid tribute to Demszky, who was elected to the post five times, for “taking the trouble to run Budapest for twenty years”.
'Design Week', Budapest, 1 - 10 October
- 1 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- community & culture
"Design Terminal organises Budapest Design Week for the seventh time this year. The festival, present all around the Hungarian capital and targeting the profession and the wide public alike, takes place between 1st and 10th October. 2010 The series of events attracting close to 60 thousand visitors year after year was organised last year with the participation of 163 partners and offered 87, ...
Flavours Of Balaton - In Budapest, Erzsébet tér, 1 - 2 May
- 4 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- food & drink
"The winemakers of Lake Balaton will have the leading role in the Capital on the 1st and 2nd of May. On the second Balaton Region Wine Festival look for a high standard cultural offer, excellent wines and everybody is waited for with more delicate Hungarian foods.
Escape From Budapest To Helsinki
- 16 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- travel
The largest city in Finland is home to nearly 600,000 people, a fair few less than in other more sprawling capitals, and Budapest come to that. The compact size of Helsinki means everything is within easy reach, described as a ‘pocket-sized metropolis’ its ideal for a weekend visit. There is much to explore, and actually one million people live in the Helsinki metropolitan area which includes ...
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the
Royal Visit In Hungary
- 9 Mar 2010 5:00 AM
- community & culture
"The President of the Republic of Hungary Mr László Sólyom has invited The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to undertake an official visit to Hungary from 17th March to 20th March 2010. Their Royal Highnesses will also be paying official visits to Poland and the Czech Republic.
'Travel Exhibition', Hungexpo, 5 - 7 March
- 5 Mar 2010 5:00 AM
- travel
"The countdown has begun, since the HUNGEXPO Budapest Fair Center will "take wings" again on 5th March. At the TRAVEL exhibition, we can fly around the world in a day for the 33rd time. Between 5th and 7th March, those wishing to relax have the option to select from the cream of travel offers.