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Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Invitation: Handmade Hungarian Flavors Festival, Millenáris Budapest, 8 - 10 Nov
- 9 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Handmade Hungarian Flavors Festival is a food fair and festival with lots of good, handmade foods and drinks, and nice concerts. The festival takes place in the Millenaris Park cultural complex on the Buda side of Budapest, between 16 - 18 November.
Britannica British School Buys District XII Building In Budapest
- 8 Nov 2013 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Britannica International School, a British style international school for pupils aged 5-18, has announced the acquisition of the freehold of the building it occupies at Kakukk u. 1-3. Budapest. The building was the former location of the American International School of Budapest who have been Britannica’s landlords for more than three years. The amount of the sale was not disclosed.
Obama Officially Announces Bell As New U.S. Ambassador To Hungary
- 8 Nov 2013 11:40 AM
- community & culture
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Colleen Bradley Bell – Ambassador to Hungary, Department of State, which the White House describes as a key Administration post. XpatLoop reported at the end of September that Bell’s vetting process had apparently been concluded, and only formal Hungarian approval was required before her appointment. "She raised more than $500,000 for the Obama ...
Invitation: Indonesian Cultural & Food Festival, Corinthia Budapest
- 8 Nov 2013 8:10 AM
- specials
Join us on a journey of discovery into the exotic with a culinary adventure to Indonesia. An amalgamation of several different cultures, Indonesian cuisine is filled with dishes that are beautifully fragrant and wonderfully spiced. Sample specialty dishes including gado gado, sayur Asam, ikan bakar jimbaran and beef randang, prepared with inimitable flair by celebrated Asian chef Dedy Sutardi.
Xpat Review: Adele: Chapters 1 & 2, Shown In French In Budapest
- 8 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, Adele: Chapters 1 & 2 (La Vie d’Adèle – Chapitre 1 & 2) tells the story of a young woman as she discovers love, her own sexual desire, and the ecstatic, heartbreaking relationship between the two. Winning prestigious prizes at Cannes festival and gathering much controversy for its rigorous sex scenes, this 179-minute film is essentially a character study of Adele ...
Xpat Report: Budapest Bonfire Party For Charity
- 8 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Thank you so much for all the help! It was a fantastic evening, very well organized, with great people and a brilliant atmosphere." This feedback from the Csodalámpa Foundation is for everyone at the XpatLoop event on Monday 4 November. Together around 200 Xpats (expats + locals) united to help children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, raising nearly 1 million forints for this ‘Wish ...
6th Budapest Human Rights Forum To Take Place In Budapest 7-8 November 2013
- 7 Nov 2013 2:02 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary launched the annual Budapest Human Rights Forum in 2008, a series of international human rights conferences which provides the international community with the opportunity to exchange views in various domains of human rights.
“Enterpreneurial Skill Can Be Learned” Interview With CEU Rector John Shattuck
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The President and Rector of Central European University (CEU) considers his current post the most important stage of his career. As he told us, CEU has been successful in attracting back to Budapest leading Hungarian academics who had earlier left the country to pursue their careers abroad. Interview published by Figyelő, the Hungarian business and news weekly, with a circulation of 11.200.
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Invitation: Handmade Hungarian Flavors Festival, Millenáris Budapest, 8 - 10 Nov
- 9 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Handmade Hungarian Flavors Festival is a food fair and festival with lots of good, handmade foods and drinks, and nice concerts. The festival takes place in the Millenaris Park cultural complex on the Buda side of Budapest, between 16 - 18 November.
Britannica British School Buys District XII Building In Budapest
- 8 Nov 2013 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Britannica International School, a British style international school for pupils aged 5-18, has announced the acquisition of the freehold of the building it occupies at Kakukk u. 1-3. Budapest. The building was the former location of the American International School of Budapest who have been Britannica’s landlords for more than three years. The amount of the sale was not disclosed.
Obama Officially Announces Bell As New U.S. Ambassador To Hungary
- 8 Nov 2013 11:40 AM
- community & culture
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Colleen Bradley Bell – Ambassador to Hungary, Department of State, which the White House describes as a key Administration post. XpatLoop reported at the end of September that Bell’s vetting process had apparently been concluded, and only formal Hungarian approval was required before her appointment. "She raised more than $500,000 for the Obama ...
Invitation: Indonesian Cultural & Food Festival, Corinthia Budapest
- 8 Nov 2013 8:10 AM
- specials
Join us on a journey of discovery into the exotic with a culinary adventure to Indonesia. An amalgamation of several different cultures, Indonesian cuisine is filled with dishes that are beautifully fragrant and wonderfully spiced. Sample specialty dishes including gado gado, sayur Asam, ikan bakar jimbaran and beef randang, prepared with inimitable flair by celebrated Asian chef Dedy Sutardi.
Xpat Review: Adele: Chapters 1 & 2, Shown In French In Budapest
- 8 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, Adele: Chapters 1 & 2 (La Vie d’Adèle – Chapitre 1 & 2) tells the story of a young woman as she discovers love, her own sexual desire, and the ecstatic, heartbreaking relationship between the two. Winning prestigious prizes at Cannes festival and gathering much controversy for its rigorous sex scenes, this 179-minute film is essentially a character study of Adele ...
Xpat Report: Budapest Bonfire Party For Charity
- 8 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Thank you so much for all the help! It was a fantastic evening, very well organized, with great people and a brilliant atmosphere." This feedback from the Csodalámpa Foundation is for everyone at the XpatLoop event on Monday 4 November. Together around 200 Xpats (expats + locals) united to help children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, raising nearly 1 million forints for this ‘Wish ...
6th Budapest Human Rights Forum To Take Place In Budapest 7-8 November 2013
- 7 Nov 2013 2:02 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary launched the annual Budapest Human Rights Forum in 2008, a series of international human rights conferences which provides the international community with the opportunity to exchange views in various domains of human rights.
“Enterpreneurial Skill Can Be Learned” Interview With CEU Rector John Shattuck
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The President and Rector of Central European University (CEU) considers his current post the most important stage of his career. As he told us, CEU has been successful in attracting back to Budapest leading Hungarian academics who had earlier left the country to pursue their careers abroad. Interview published by Figyelő, the Hungarian business and news weekly, with a circulation of 11.200.