284 result(s) for carpathian basin
MTVA Concludes Broadcast Agreement For Olympics
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s public media fund MTVA has concluded an agreement for public media to broadcast summer and winter Olympics between 2018 and 2024. The MTVA called the agreement “historic” in significance and said in a statement that this was the first time that the Games will be aired in Hungarian language throughout the Carpathian Basin.
Hungary Marks Trianon Anniversary
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commemorative events were held over the weekend throughout Hungary and the Carpathian Basin to mark the Day of National Cohesion, held on June 4, the anniversary of the signing of the WWI Trianon peace treaty. Hungarian communities have become stronger not only in the Carpathian Basin but across the world in the past decade, House Speaker László Kövér said on a commercial radio channel. June 4 ...
Hungary Marks Heroes’ Day
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ceremonies were held throughout the country on Sunday to commemorate all Hungarian soldiers who died for their homeland. Addressing a commemorative event in Vámosújfalu in north-eastern Hungary, Parliamentary Speaker László Kövér said the Hungarian heroes who sacrificed their lives over the past millennium did it not just to defend Hungary but all of Europe.
National Táncház Festival & Fair, Budapest Aréna, 1 - 3 April
- 31 Mar 2016 12:40 PM
- entertainment
'Táncháztalálkozó' is a multi-faceted and colourful folklore festival, which includes performances by groups presenting their own local traditions, traditional folk artists and musicians, dance groups, professional and amateur folk dancers, dance-house bands and dance teachings from all over the Carpathian Basin.
Introducing The 'Mini Hungary' Model Park In Szarvas
- 23 Mar 2016 11:45 AM
- getting around
At the geometrical centre of the historical area of Hungary and the Carpathian basin did Europe's newest model park Mini Magyarország open in Szarvas. The model park represents Hungary's history, traditions and architecture sights. It was built in the heart of Békés county, offering a real delicacy for all ages of tourists, with all the special and unique experiences of Southern Hungary.
8 Unusual Hungarian Gastro Festivals
- 19 Feb 2016 3:01 AM
- food & drink
2016 is 'The Year of Gastro Adventures' in Hungary, and throughout the country many special events will offer visitors the chance to taste authentic local specialities. As well as a whole host of traditional dishes, some festivals will put on a range of international culinary delicacies too - plus guests may meet the local farmers and craftsmen involved. Read on for a summary about the most ...
Xpat Opinion: Meet Hungary’s Deputy PM, KDNP Chairman Zsolt Semjén
- 5 Jan 2016 12:00 AM
- current affairs
(KDNP Chairman) Zsolt Semjén says 2015 was maybe the most successful year for Hungary’s national politics. The deputy prime mister told this to Kossuth Radio’s “Without borders” (“Határok nélkül”) program.
In his assessment of the year and the situation, he said that the national political program which the government initiated five years ago works “without bumps’”.
In his assessment of the year and the situation, he said that the national political program which the government initiated five years ago works “without bumps’”.
Hungarian Cabinet Backs Down From Plans To Allow Gigantic Mosque To Be Built In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian government has backed down from earlier plans to allow a gigantic Turkish-funded mosque to be built in the capital Budapest’s District X. Despite the plan winning over the support of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in May, Bence Rétvári, State Secretary at the Ministry of Human Resources, has now said in a statement that the cabinet will not give the scheme the go-ahead because “the ...
Hungary To Request Chimney Cake Receive Traditional Speciality Product Designation
- 18 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Hungary is expected to submit a request to have chimney cake be designated a traditional speciality product within the European Union at the end of the first quarter of next year, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy State Secretary for Origin Protection announced at a press conference in Budapest on Monday.
MTVA Concludes Broadcast Agreement For Olympics
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s public media fund MTVA has concluded an agreement for public media to broadcast summer and winter Olympics between 2018 and 2024. The MTVA called the agreement “historic” in significance and said in a statement that this was the first time that the Games will be aired in Hungarian language throughout the Carpathian Basin.
Hungary Marks Trianon Anniversary
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commemorative events were held over the weekend throughout Hungary and the Carpathian Basin to mark the Day of National Cohesion, held on June 4, the anniversary of the signing of the WWI Trianon peace treaty. Hungarian communities have become stronger not only in the Carpathian Basin but across the world in the past decade, House Speaker László Kövér said on a commercial radio channel. June 4 ...
Hungary Marks Heroes’ Day
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ceremonies were held throughout the country on Sunday to commemorate all Hungarian soldiers who died for their homeland. Addressing a commemorative event in Vámosújfalu in north-eastern Hungary, Parliamentary Speaker László Kövér said the Hungarian heroes who sacrificed their lives over the past millennium did it not just to defend Hungary but all of Europe.
National Táncház Festival & Fair, Budapest Aréna, 1 - 3 April
- 31 Mar 2016 12:40 PM
- entertainment
'Táncháztalálkozó' is a multi-faceted and colourful folklore festival, which includes performances by groups presenting their own local traditions, traditional folk artists and musicians, dance groups, professional and amateur folk dancers, dance-house bands and dance teachings from all over the Carpathian Basin.
Introducing The 'Mini Hungary' Model Park In Szarvas
- 23 Mar 2016 11:45 AM
- getting around
At the geometrical centre of the historical area of Hungary and the Carpathian basin did Europe's newest model park Mini Magyarország open in Szarvas. The model park represents Hungary's history, traditions and architecture sights. It was built in the heart of Békés county, offering a real delicacy for all ages of tourists, with all the special and unique experiences of Southern Hungary.
8 Unusual Hungarian Gastro Festivals
- 19 Feb 2016 3:01 AM
- food & drink
2016 is 'The Year of Gastro Adventures' in Hungary, and throughout the country many special events will offer visitors the chance to taste authentic local specialities. As well as a whole host of traditional dishes, some festivals will put on a range of international culinary delicacies too - plus guests may meet the local farmers and craftsmen involved. Read on for a summary about the most ...
Xpat Opinion: Meet Hungary’s Deputy PM, KDNP Chairman Zsolt Semjén
- 5 Jan 2016 12:00 AM
- current affairs
(KDNP Chairman) Zsolt Semjén says 2015 was maybe the most successful year for Hungary’s national politics. The deputy prime mister told this to Kossuth Radio’s “Without borders” (“Határok nélkül”) program.
In his assessment of the year and the situation, he said that the national political program which the government initiated five years ago works “without bumps’”.
In his assessment of the year and the situation, he said that the national political program which the government initiated five years ago works “without bumps’”.
Hungarian Cabinet Backs Down From Plans To Allow Gigantic Mosque To Be Built In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian government has backed down from earlier plans to allow a gigantic Turkish-funded mosque to be built in the capital Budapest’s District X. Despite the plan winning over the support of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in May, Bence Rétvári, State Secretary at the Ministry of Human Resources, has now said in a statement that the cabinet will not give the scheme the go-ahead because “the ...
Hungary To Request Chimney Cake Receive Traditional Speciality Product Designation
- 18 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Hungary is expected to submit a request to have chimney cake be designated a traditional speciality product within the European Union at the end of the first quarter of next year, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy State Secretary for Origin Protection announced at a press conference in Budapest on Monday.