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Xpat Opinion: Surveillance Of CEOs At State Media Could Be Systematic
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The surveillance bug found in the office of Miklós Vaszily, CEO of MTVA, the state-owned television company, was only the tip of the iceberg, according to Hungarian news website 444.hu. The website claims – based on confidential sources – that as many as three CEOs were bugged at the company, and their systematic surveillance has been going on for a long time.
Lisa Stansfield, VeszpremFest, 15 July
- 14 Jul 2016 12:45 PM
- entertainment
In the late 80’s and throughout the 90’s Lisa Stansfield – The smiley singer with the Elsie Tanner accent – was one of the coolest pop star on the planet. Her seductive, soulful vocals and timeless dance-pop songs saw her top the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, duet with George Michael and Queen and win multiple Brit and Ivor Novello awards. Lisa’s albums were international hits, selling ...
Thievery Corporation, VeszpremFest, 17 July
- 14 Jul 2016 9:06 AM
- entertainment
The duo caught the ears of underground DJís with their first two 12" offerings, "Shaolin Satellite" and "2001 Spliff Odyssey" and with their 1997 debut LP, Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi, they had already begun to define a new genre of electronic music and connect with an international community of like-minded souls. Though the terminology has varied (downtempo, chill out, leftfield and a myriad ...
Police Remove Protesters Against Construction In City Park
- 29 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest police BRFK removed 33 activists from a construction site at the City Park and detained one person. BRFK said that the protesters had pulled down a cordon and entered the site to stage a demonstration, but the event “lost the character of a peaceful gathering as defined in the constitution”.
Diana Krall, Mupa, 30 June
- 23 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Although Diana Krall is most closely associated with jazz, the unique performance style of this five-time Grammy and eight-time Juno Award-winning pianist and singer elevates her beyond categorisation to a place among the most celebrated and inspirational artists of her time. As a mark of her success, no other female jazz performer of the past 30 years has sold more albums, among them nine gold, ...
Night Of The Museums In Hungary, 25 June
- 23 Jun 2016 5:04 AM
- community & culture
It was 13 years ago that this national museum programme was launched with the aim of entertaining through education and learning. There are those who believe that if someone visits museums, then they must live in the past. However, it’s the complete opposite: by visiting we open ourselves to the present and the future - read on to find out why!
Top Cultural Events In Hungary
- 23 Jun 2016 4:50 AM
- community & culture
Classic music, folk traditions, contemporary cinema and much more – we already know that a great selection of programmes will characterize the year of 2016! We have collected the most exciting ones, among them the most popular festivals, from art related programmes to opera and folklore events.
RockPart Festival, Balatonszemes, 23 - 25 June
- 23 Jun 2016 4:45 AM
- entertainment
A festival that combines rock & metal gigs, and summer Balaton spirit. A festival that promises a great atmosphere, with like-minded guests and friendly and helpful staff. The fesitval takes place at Balatonszemes, where orgainsers also promise reasonable prises, thanks to welcoming local citizens, and a collection of rockin' foreign performers.
Night of Museums: Olympics & Politics Exhibition, Open Society Archives, 25 June
- 22 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Exhibition in Galeria Centralis - 16:00-00:55 Olympics and Politics - Berlin / Barcelona 1936
In the summer of 1936, two European cities planned to host major sports events. While Berlin was preparing for the Games of the XI Olympiad, Barcelona was getting ready for the Olimpíada Popular (Popular Olympic Games, The People’s Olympics, or: the Workers’ Olympics).
In the summer of 1936, two European cities planned to host major sports events. While Berlin was preparing for the Games of the XI Olympiad, Barcelona was getting ready for the Olimpíada Popular (Popular Olympic Games, The People’s Olympics, or: the Workers’ Olympics).
Xpat Opinion: Surveillance Of CEOs At State Media Could Be Systematic
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The surveillance bug found in the office of Miklós Vaszily, CEO of MTVA, the state-owned television company, was only the tip of the iceberg, according to Hungarian news website 444.hu. The website claims – based on confidential sources – that as many as three CEOs were bugged at the company, and their systematic surveillance has been going on for a long time.
Lisa Stansfield, VeszpremFest, 15 July
- 14 Jul 2016 12:45 PM
- entertainment
In the late 80’s and throughout the 90’s Lisa Stansfield – The smiley singer with the Elsie Tanner accent – was one of the coolest pop star on the planet. Her seductive, soulful vocals and timeless dance-pop songs saw her top the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, duet with George Michael and Queen and win multiple Brit and Ivor Novello awards. Lisa’s albums were international hits, selling ...
Thievery Corporation, VeszpremFest, 17 July
- 14 Jul 2016 9:06 AM
- entertainment
The duo caught the ears of underground DJís with their first two 12" offerings, "Shaolin Satellite" and "2001 Spliff Odyssey" and with their 1997 debut LP, Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi, they had already begun to define a new genre of electronic music and connect with an international community of like-minded souls. Though the terminology has varied (downtempo, chill out, leftfield and a myriad ...
Police Remove Protesters Against Construction In City Park
- 29 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest police BRFK removed 33 activists from a construction site at the City Park and detained one person. BRFK said that the protesters had pulled down a cordon and entered the site to stage a demonstration, but the event “lost the character of a peaceful gathering as defined in the constitution”.
Diana Krall, Mupa, 30 June
- 23 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Although Diana Krall is most closely associated with jazz, the unique performance style of this five-time Grammy and eight-time Juno Award-winning pianist and singer elevates her beyond categorisation to a place among the most celebrated and inspirational artists of her time. As a mark of her success, no other female jazz performer of the past 30 years has sold more albums, among them nine gold, ...
Night Of The Museums In Hungary, 25 June
- 23 Jun 2016 5:04 AM
- community & culture
It was 13 years ago that this national museum programme was launched with the aim of entertaining through education and learning. There are those who believe that if someone visits museums, then they must live in the past. However, it’s the complete opposite: by visiting we open ourselves to the present and the future - read on to find out why!
Top Cultural Events In Hungary
- 23 Jun 2016 4:50 AM
- community & culture
Classic music, folk traditions, contemporary cinema and much more – we already know that a great selection of programmes will characterize the year of 2016! We have collected the most exciting ones, among them the most popular festivals, from art related programmes to opera and folklore events.
RockPart Festival, Balatonszemes, 23 - 25 June
- 23 Jun 2016 4:45 AM
- entertainment
A festival that combines rock & metal gigs, and summer Balaton spirit. A festival that promises a great atmosphere, with like-minded guests and friendly and helpful staff. The fesitval takes place at Balatonszemes, where orgainsers also promise reasonable prises, thanks to welcoming local citizens, and a collection of rockin' foreign performers.
Night of Museums: Olympics & Politics Exhibition, Open Society Archives, 25 June
- 22 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Exhibition in Galeria Centralis - 16:00-00:55 Olympics and Politics - Berlin / Barcelona 1936
In the summer of 1936, two European cities planned to host major sports events. While Berlin was preparing for the Games of the XI Olympiad, Barcelona was getting ready for the Olimpíada Popular (Popular Olympic Games, The People’s Olympics, or: the Workers’ Olympics).
In the summer of 1936, two European cities planned to host major sports events. While Berlin was preparing for the Games of the XI Olympiad, Barcelona was getting ready for the Olimpíada Popular (Popular Olympic Games, The People’s Olympics, or: the Workers’ Olympics).