1,193 result(s) for ceremony
Xpat Opinion: Statue Strife Nr 2: György Donáth
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Commenting on a foiled initiative to unveil the bust of a pre-war right-wing politician, left-wing commentators accuse the government of indulging in a cult of racist personalities. Their pro-government counterpart denies the allegation that György Donáth was an anti-Semite, while an independent conservative author calls on the opposing sides to show more tolerance towards each other.
Video: Hungarian Drama Wins Oscar For Best Foreign Language Film
- 29 Feb 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"I want to share this with Géza Röhrig, my main actor, and the incredible cast and crew that believe in this project when no one else did," said 'Son Of Saul' director László Nemes’ as he collected the 'Best Foreign Language Film' Oscar, presented in Hollywood last night by Sofia Vergara and Byung-hun Lee (see video below).
Hosting 2017 World Swimming Championship To Cost Hungary USD 312 Million
- 22 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Hosting the 2017 world swimming championship games in Budapest will cost Hungarian and European taxpayers some HUF 86 billion (USD 312 million) according to latest estimates, or 3.5 times original estimates.
Vajna To Attend Oscar Awards
- 19 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Government commissioner for film Andrew Vajna and Film Foundation chief Ágnes Havas will be present at the Oscar awards ceremony in Los Angeles on February 28.
Budapest Cup - International Synchronized Skating Competition, 25-27 February
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Budapest Cup is one of the best annual ISU international synchronized skating competition in the heart of Europe! We promise an exciting contest in a modern and well equipped ice rink in a beautiful place like Budapest. The 2016 competition will be held 25st to 27th of February 2016.
Owners & CEOs Of Mellow Mood Group Amongst Most Influential In Hungarian Tourism
- 5 Feb 2016 8:01 AM
- specials
Owners and CEOs of Mellow Mood Group, Mr. Sameer Hamdan and Mr. Zuhair Awad were selected among the 50 most influential persons in the Hungarian tourism industry, for the third year in a row.
Busó Carnival, Mohács, 4 - 9 February 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
From the Island of Mohács the „devils” still come on boats, according to the legend. Those arriving by boats walk to Kóló Square to join the rest, and then all proceed through the streets, mixing in with the audience along the way.
Budapest Promenade Named After Former US Congressman Lantos
- 2 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
A promenade was named after Hungarian-born former US Congressman Tom Lantos in Budapest on Monday in a ceremony marking the politician’s birthday. The promenade named after Lantos connects Viza and Révész streets. Addressing the event in the 13th district where Lantos used to live, US Ambassador Colleen Bell said Lantos had done much to benefit Hungary and had been proud of being Hungarian.
Xpat Opinion: Obama Discloses Pressure Against Hóman’s Statue In Hungary
- 1 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on President Obama’s remarks on how the United States acted to prevent the erection of a statue to interwar Culture Minister Bálint Hóman, a left-wing newspaper calls the government’s attitude shameful, while a pro-government daily quotes an official statement denying that the government yielded to foreign pressure in scrapping the project.
Xpat Opinion: Statue Strife Nr 2: György Donáth
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Commenting on a foiled initiative to unveil the bust of a pre-war right-wing politician, left-wing commentators accuse the government of indulging in a cult of racist personalities. Their pro-government counterpart denies the allegation that György Donáth was an anti-Semite, while an independent conservative author calls on the opposing sides to show more tolerance towards each other.
Video: Hungarian Drama Wins Oscar For Best Foreign Language Film
- 29 Feb 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"I want to share this with Géza Röhrig, my main actor, and the incredible cast and crew that believe in this project when no one else did," said 'Son Of Saul' director László Nemes’ as he collected the 'Best Foreign Language Film' Oscar, presented in Hollywood last night by Sofia Vergara and Byung-hun Lee (see video below).
Hosting 2017 World Swimming Championship To Cost Hungary USD 312 Million
- 22 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Hosting the 2017 world swimming championship games in Budapest will cost Hungarian and European taxpayers some HUF 86 billion (USD 312 million) according to latest estimates, or 3.5 times original estimates.
Vajna To Attend Oscar Awards
- 19 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Government commissioner for film Andrew Vajna and Film Foundation chief Ágnes Havas will be present at the Oscar awards ceremony in Los Angeles on February 28.
Budapest Cup - International Synchronized Skating Competition, 25-27 February
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Budapest Cup is one of the best annual ISU international synchronized skating competition in the heart of Europe! We promise an exciting contest in a modern and well equipped ice rink in a beautiful place like Budapest. The 2016 competition will be held 25st to 27th of February 2016.
Owners & CEOs Of Mellow Mood Group Amongst Most Influential In Hungarian Tourism
- 5 Feb 2016 8:01 AM
- specials
Owners and CEOs of Mellow Mood Group, Mr. Sameer Hamdan and Mr. Zuhair Awad were selected among the 50 most influential persons in the Hungarian tourism industry, for the third year in a row.
Busó Carnival, Mohács, 4 - 9 February 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
From the Island of Mohács the „devils” still come on boats, according to the legend. Those arriving by boats walk to Kóló Square to join the rest, and then all proceed through the streets, mixing in with the audience along the way.
Budapest Promenade Named After Former US Congressman Lantos
- 2 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
A promenade was named after Hungarian-born former US Congressman Tom Lantos in Budapest on Monday in a ceremony marking the politician’s birthday. The promenade named after Lantos connects Viza and Révész streets. Addressing the event in the 13th district where Lantos used to live, US Ambassador Colleen Bell said Lantos had done much to benefit Hungary and had been proud of being Hungarian.
Xpat Opinion: Obama Discloses Pressure Against Hóman’s Statue In Hungary
- 1 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on President Obama’s remarks on how the United States acted to prevent the erection of a statue to interwar Culture Minister Bálint Hóman, a left-wing newspaper calls the government’s attitude shameful, while a pro-government daily quotes an official statement denying that the government yielded to foreign pressure in scrapping the project.