1,161 result(s) for champion
Invitation: Budapest Festival Orchestra Season Opening Gala Dinner, 15 September
- 12 Sep 2013 12:35 PM
- community & culture
Gala Patron: Princess Michael of Kent; special guest: Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission.
The BFO will open its Anniversary Season with an exclusive gala on 15 September, which follows the Le Nozze di Figaro performance - the “highlight of the New York opera season” is a great milestone for the Orchestra. Read on for full details.
Hungary Launches Bid To Co-Host 2020 UEFA European Football Championship
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Having consulted with the Government, the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) is applying to provide one of the venues for the 2020 UEFA European Championships, announced Chairman of the MLSZ Sándor Csányi on Tuesday. At a press conference held jointly with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Michel Platini, Mr. Csányi said that the ...
Invitation: International Onion Festival, Makó, Hungary, 10 -12 September
- 5 Sep 2013 12:45 PM
- food & drink
"Makó is known far afield for its onion cultivation which holds its festival on the second weekend in September, once the summer working season is over. It features a carnival parade and star performers, artistic shows and exhibitions, next to sporting and cooking competitions.
Xpat Opinion: Barcelona 2013: Hungary's Another Excellent Performance
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
By Ferenc Kumin: Two weeks ago, when Hungary won its bid for the 2021 World Aquatics Championships, I mentioned that we are truly a watersport nation. At that time, the 2013 Barcelona World Aquatics Championships had just begun, so it was too early to include the many results we can now be so proud of. In Barcelona, Hungary came in at an impressive fifth place on the medal rankings, with four ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Failures In Football, Success In Swimming
- 8 Aug 2013 1:50 AM
- sport
Both national left-wing dailies compare PM Orbán’s plans to revive Hungarian football to Goulash-communism, the Hungarian version of Soviet-style socialism. The two pro-government newspapers celebrate the victories achieved by Hungary at the swimming world championship in Barcelona.
'Innovation Was GREAT At The Hungarian Grand Prix', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 6 Aug 2013 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Formula One is the most internationally watched sport. But it is a peculiarly British sport. Though it may not seem like it, 8 of the 12 F1 teams are based within 100 miles of each other in England. Britain has produced more champions than any other country and UK-based teams have won well over half the constructors’ championships in its 54 year history. 75% of global motorsport R&D takes place ...
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
2021 World Aquatics Championships In Hungary To Be Profitable
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Previous experience suggests that the 2021 World Aquatics Championships, to be hosted by Hungary, could be made profitable, Minister of State for Sports Affairs in the Ministry for Human Resources István Simicskó stated.
MOL World Fencing Championships To Begin On Monday In Budapest
- 5 Aug 2013 9:02 AM
- sport
Hungary’s largest sporting event this summer, the centennial MOL World Fencing Championships, are to begin on Monday in Budapest. The Ministry of National Economy is sponsoring the event with 180 million forints. Organisers are expecting 1100 participants from 106 countries, including more than 160 wheelchair fencers.
Invitation: Budapest Festival Orchestra Season Opening Gala Dinner, 15 September
- 12 Sep 2013 12:35 PM
- community & culture
Gala Patron: Princess Michael of Kent; special guest: Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission.
The BFO will open its Anniversary Season with an exclusive gala on 15 September, which follows the Le Nozze di Figaro performance - the “highlight of the New York opera season” is a great milestone for the Orchestra. Read on for full details.
Hungary Launches Bid To Co-Host 2020 UEFA European Football Championship
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Having consulted with the Government, the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) is applying to provide one of the venues for the 2020 UEFA European Championships, announced Chairman of the MLSZ Sándor Csányi on Tuesday. At a press conference held jointly with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Michel Platini, Mr. Csányi said that the ...
Invitation: International Onion Festival, Makó, Hungary, 10 -12 September
- 5 Sep 2013 12:45 PM
- food & drink
"Makó is known far afield for its onion cultivation which holds its festival on the second weekend in September, once the summer working season is over. It features a carnival parade and star performers, artistic shows and exhibitions, next to sporting and cooking competitions.
Xpat Opinion: Barcelona 2013: Hungary's Another Excellent Performance
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
By Ferenc Kumin: Two weeks ago, when Hungary won its bid for the 2021 World Aquatics Championships, I mentioned that we are truly a watersport nation. At that time, the 2013 Barcelona World Aquatics Championships had just begun, so it was too early to include the many results we can now be so proud of. In Barcelona, Hungary came in at an impressive fifth place on the medal rankings, with four ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Failures In Football, Success In Swimming
- 8 Aug 2013 1:50 AM
- sport
Both national left-wing dailies compare PM Orbán’s plans to revive Hungarian football to Goulash-communism, the Hungarian version of Soviet-style socialism. The two pro-government newspapers celebrate the victories achieved by Hungary at the swimming world championship in Barcelona.
'Innovation Was GREAT At The Hungarian Grand Prix', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 6 Aug 2013 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Formula One is the most internationally watched sport. But it is a peculiarly British sport. Though it may not seem like it, 8 of the 12 F1 teams are based within 100 miles of each other in England. Britain has produced more champions than any other country and UK-based teams have won well over half the constructors’ championships in its 54 year history. 75% of global motorsport R&D takes place ...
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
2021 World Aquatics Championships In Hungary To Be Profitable
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Previous experience suggests that the 2021 World Aquatics Championships, to be hosted by Hungary, could be made profitable, Minister of State for Sports Affairs in the Ministry for Human Resources István Simicskó stated.
MOL World Fencing Championships To Begin On Monday In Budapest
- 5 Aug 2013 9:02 AM
- sport
Hungary’s largest sporting event this summer, the centennial MOL World Fencing Championships, are to begin on Monday in Budapest. The Ministry of National Economy is sponsoring the event with 180 million forints. Organisers are expecting 1100 participants from 106 countries, including more than 160 wheelchair fencers.