361 result(s) for christmas holiday
Thermal Baths Open In Budapest During Christmas
- 25 Dec 2012 7:00 AM
- health & wellness
Budapest has officially carried the title of 'Spa City' for 80 years, however as you may know its unique thermal bathing facilities were recognized by Roman legionaries over 2000 years ago. Most of the baths open today were established by the Turks, examples such as Rudas and Király are still in operation after five hundred years, and many are open for seasonal bathers over the holiday season - ...
Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest In 2012
- 21 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- shopping
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Advent Fair by the Basilica creates a place where people can spend some time together in the holiday spirit and enjoy a wide range of cultural, ...
Progress On Higher Education Talks In Hungary
- 21 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The number of state-financed students cannot be less than 55,000 next year, government spokesman Andras Giro-Szasz announced on Wednesday, adding that at least Ft 24 billion more will be spent on higher education.
Stringent Checks On Pangasius Fish Products In Hungary
- 20 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas ordered the increased monitoring of Pangasius fish products on 19 December 2012. The Minister is asking consumers to be extra cautious about what food products they purchase during the Christmas period.
'Wish Upon A Star', At Four Seasons Hotel In Budapest
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Make a child smile this holiday season with a donation of Euro 5 and in doing so support the Hotel’s purchase of educational books for a local children’s orphanage. Your donation can be made direct with Concierge, Reception or added to your room for restaurant check.
Winter In Budapest – Top 5 Outdoor Ideas
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
Ba Adri Bruckner: You’ve seen the Christmas markets, warmed up with mulled wine, and now you’re ready for more Budapestian adventures. I’m sure you’ve seen my list of skating rinks, but how about a sledding party? Cross-country ski lessons? Downhilling or snowboarding? For the latter you’d best venture outside the city, but here’s a list of fun snow-filled sports venues in Hungary:
Guest Blog: It’s Better To Give Than To Receive
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Guest blog by Foreign Policy, Justice and Home Affairs and Human Rights Attaché Levente Nyitrai: As a young kid I used to not understand that saying. Every Christmas I was eagerly waiting for the chance to attack the nicely wrapped presents under the tree. The moments on Christmas Eve when we entered the until then closed room and started singing Christmas carols before opening them seemed ages.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest’s Top 5 Skating Rinks
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
By local expat Adri Bruckner: The holidays and winter wouldn’t be complete with a few rounds around a scenic skating rink, and warming up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine! Budapest has some great places for a skate, all with skate rental, lessons, opportunities to rent rinks for parties, and a good time to be had by all. I think I’ve been to every rink in the city, since I ...
Jerome Simpson, Coordinator, Civitas Vanguard
- 25 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
Born and raised in the UK in 1971, Jerome Simpson holds a BSc degree in Information Science which was obtained from Leeds Metropolitan University before graduating the International Space University. A keen traveler, he has lived in Budapest, Hungary since 1994, putting his knowledge management skills to noble use since 1995 for the benefit of civil society, cleaner and safer cities and the ...
Thermal Baths Open In Budapest During Christmas
- 25 Dec 2012 7:00 AM
- health & wellness
Budapest has officially carried the title of 'Spa City' for 80 years, however as you may know its unique thermal bathing facilities were recognized by Roman legionaries over 2000 years ago. Most of the baths open today were established by the Turks, examples such as Rudas and Király are still in operation after five hundred years, and many are open for seasonal bathers over the holiday season - ...
Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest In 2012
- 21 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- shopping
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Advent Fair by the Basilica creates a place where people can spend some time together in the holiday spirit and enjoy a wide range of cultural, ...
Progress On Higher Education Talks In Hungary
- 21 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The number of state-financed students cannot be less than 55,000 next year, government spokesman Andras Giro-Szasz announced on Wednesday, adding that at least Ft 24 billion more will be spent on higher education.
Stringent Checks On Pangasius Fish Products In Hungary
- 20 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas ordered the increased monitoring of Pangasius fish products on 19 December 2012. The Minister is asking consumers to be extra cautious about what food products they purchase during the Christmas period.
'Wish Upon A Star', At Four Seasons Hotel In Budapest
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Make a child smile this holiday season with a donation of Euro 5 and in doing so support the Hotel’s purchase of educational books for a local children’s orphanage. Your donation can be made direct with Concierge, Reception or added to your room for restaurant check.
Winter In Budapest – Top 5 Outdoor Ideas
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
Ba Adri Bruckner: You’ve seen the Christmas markets, warmed up with mulled wine, and now you’re ready for more Budapestian adventures. I’m sure you’ve seen my list of skating rinks, but how about a sledding party? Cross-country ski lessons? Downhilling or snowboarding? For the latter you’d best venture outside the city, but here’s a list of fun snow-filled sports venues in Hungary:
Guest Blog: It’s Better To Give Than To Receive
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Guest blog by Foreign Policy, Justice and Home Affairs and Human Rights Attaché Levente Nyitrai: As a young kid I used to not understand that saying. Every Christmas I was eagerly waiting for the chance to attack the nicely wrapped presents under the tree. The moments on Christmas Eve when we entered the until then closed room and started singing Christmas carols before opening them seemed ages.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest’s Top 5 Skating Rinks
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
By local expat Adri Bruckner: The holidays and winter wouldn’t be complete with a few rounds around a scenic skating rink, and warming up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine! Budapest has some great places for a skate, all with skate rental, lessons, opportunities to rent rinks for parties, and a good time to be had by all. I think I’ve been to every rink in the city, since I ...
Jerome Simpson, Coordinator, Civitas Vanguard
- 25 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
Born and raised in the UK in 1971, Jerome Simpson holds a BSc degree in Information Science which was obtained from Leeds Metropolitan University before graduating the International Space University. A keen traveler, he has lived in Budapest, Hungary since 1994, putting his knowledge management skills to noble use since 1995 for the benefit of civil society, cleaner and safer cities and the ...