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Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Released In Azerbaijan After Being Transferred From Hungary
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Most commentators deplore the decision of the Hungarian government to transfer Ramil Shahib Safarov to Azerbaijan to serve his life sentence for the killing of an Armenian man in Budapest in 2004. Analysts believe Hungary should have suspected that despite Azeri assurances to the contrary, the man would be released upon his arrival in Baku.
Xpat Opinion: Ringier To Get Rid Of Népszabadság In Hungary
- 31 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An independent conservative blogger wonders if the left-wing audience can sustain two nationwide dailies, or if one of them is destined to disappear.
A Plum Job: Unicum Szilva
- 30 Aug 2012 12:40 PM
- food & drink
The digestif Unicum is either a local treasure or horror, depending on your taste. Despite the varied reactions it provokes, the Hungarian brand is going strong some twenty-five years after being rejuvenated by its founder, the late Péter Zwack.
Now On: Ten-Day Jewish Summer Festival In Budapest
- 30 Aug 2012 12:30 PM
- community & culture
Last Sunday saw the start of the 15th Jewish Summer Festival – one of Budapest’s most 'prestigious annual programmes of cultural events'. Every year the festival attracts tens of thousands of local visitors and tourists to the capital and its synagogue, which is said to be one of Europe’s most beautiful. The Hungarian Government has also provided funding for this programme of cultural events.
Budapest Conference On Cyberspace 2012
- 30 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On 4-5 October 2012 the Hungarian capital will host the first follow-up conference to the 2011 London Conference on Cyberspace. The event, taking place in the heart of Budapest, will gather together nearly 600 representatives from government, the private sector, civil society and the scientific community, as well as around 100 international journalists.
Photo Report: Huge Hooters Launch In Budapest
- 29 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Around 250 guests, including notable local celebrities from television, film, and media, attended the "VIP" opening event on August 25th. The event was covered by Hungarian National TV and press. The restaurant opened to the public this Monday, August 27th, with 56 of the ‘world famous’ Hooters Girls in attendance to welcome and serve customers.
Invitel And MPVI May Form Consortium In Hungary
- 29 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
State-owned mobile operator MPVI and telecoms provider Invitel plan to form a consortium, Napi Gazdasag writes. MPVI dismissed the report as a rumour, adding that it aims to co-operate on mobile virtual network operations with its partners.
Now On: Rippl-Rónai Exhibition, National Gallery Budapest
- 28 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"The significance of the 80.000-piece graphic collection of the Hungarian National Gallery is a little-known fact, since the paper-based objects are very sensitive and cannot be part of the permanent exhibition. That is why the paintings and sculptures of the 20th century permanent exhibition are complemented with our graphic cabinets of a changing thematic concept twice a year.
Now On: 'Have A Nice Bath' Exhibition, Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 28 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
„Neatness pleases” – ran Ovid’s advice to young men setting out on amorous conquests in his didactic poem Ars amatoria. A clean body and a neat face was not only indispensable in the art of love, but was also an essential social demand for a Roman citizen wishing himself success in everyday life. An orderly and well-groomed appearance was considered as a fundamental feature of Romanitas, ...
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Released In Azerbaijan After Being Transferred From Hungary
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Most commentators deplore the decision of the Hungarian government to transfer Ramil Shahib Safarov to Azerbaijan to serve his life sentence for the killing of an Armenian man in Budapest in 2004. Analysts believe Hungary should have suspected that despite Azeri assurances to the contrary, the man would be released upon his arrival in Baku.
Xpat Opinion: Ringier To Get Rid Of Népszabadság In Hungary
- 31 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An independent conservative blogger wonders if the left-wing audience can sustain two nationwide dailies, or if one of them is destined to disappear.
A Plum Job: Unicum Szilva
- 30 Aug 2012 12:40 PM
- food & drink
The digestif Unicum is either a local treasure or horror, depending on your taste. Despite the varied reactions it provokes, the Hungarian brand is going strong some twenty-five years after being rejuvenated by its founder, the late Péter Zwack.
Now On: Ten-Day Jewish Summer Festival In Budapest
- 30 Aug 2012 12:30 PM
- community & culture
Last Sunday saw the start of the 15th Jewish Summer Festival – one of Budapest’s most 'prestigious annual programmes of cultural events'. Every year the festival attracts tens of thousands of local visitors and tourists to the capital and its synagogue, which is said to be one of Europe’s most beautiful. The Hungarian Government has also provided funding for this programme of cultural events.
Budapest Conference On Cyberspace 2012
- 30 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On 4-5 October 2012 the Hungarian capital will host the first follow-up conference to the 2011 London Conference on Cyberspace. The event, taking place in the heart of Budapest, will gather together nearly 600 representatives from government, the private sector, civil society and the scientific community, as well as around 100 international journalists.
Photo Report: Huge Hooters Launch In Budapest
- 29 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Around 250 guests, including notable local celebrities from television, film, and media, attended the "VIP" opening event on August 25th. The event was covered by Hungarian National TV and press. The restaurant opened to the public this Monday, August 27th, with 56 of the ‘world famous’ Hooters Girls in attendance to welcome and serve customers.
Invitel And MPVI May Form Consortium In Hungary
- 29 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
State-owned mobile operator MPVI and telecoms provider Invitel plan to form a consortium, Napi Gazdasag writes. MPVI dismissed the report as a rumour, adding that it aims to co-operate on mobile virtual network operations with its partners.
Now On: Rippl-Rónai Exhibition, National Gallery Budapest
- 28 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"The significance of the 80.000-piece graphic collection of the Hungarian National Gallery is a little-known fact, since the paper-based objects are very sensitive and cannot be part of the permanent exhibition. That is why the paintings and sculptures of the 20th century permanent exhibition are complemented with our graphic cabinets of a changing thematic concept twice a year.
Now On: 'Have A Nice Bath' Exhibition, Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 28 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
„Neatness pleases” – ran Ovid’s advice to young men setting out on amorous conquests in his didactic poem Ars amatoria. A clean body and a neat face was not only indispensable in the art of love, but was also an essential social demand for a Roman citizen wishing himself success in everyday life. An orderly and well-groomed appearance was considered as a fundamental feature of Romanitas, ...