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Art Acquisitions Not Monetary Financing, Says Hungarian National Bank
- 3 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The central bank’s art acquisition programme is not a type of monetary financing and neither does it use tax income or impact the central budget, the National Bank of Hungary said. All acquisitions will be accessible to the general public via museums or public collections, the bank said in a statement. The programme creates a stable investment while the country is also culturally enriched without ...
Expat Art Scene: Where To See, Study & Exhibit Art
- 30 Jul 2015 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Art enthusiasts rejoice, creativity is in Budapest’s blood, from the work of great architecture that brightens up the cityscape, to the minds behind many of it quirky ruin pubs. If you’re a budding artist, newly arrived and keen to see what the city has to offer, or you’re a veteran expat seeking new inspiration, we found some great ways to get your creative juices flowing.
Ends On 23 August: Art In Transylvania, National Gallery
- 28 Jul 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The exhibition Destiny and Symbol - Hungarian Art in Transylvania 1920-1990 presents the art from this region and period on an unprecedented scale. Instead of an approach based on existing stereotypes, the show introduces the lesser-known, hidden or completely unknown aspects of Transylvanian art. This comprehensive exhibition greatly relies on works loaned from public and private collections in ...
Miksa: Budapest's New Eco-Friendly Eatery
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : While many edible elements of unhealthy lifestyles are trendy lately (including most street food), a lot of people still value healthy eating, environmental protection, selective waste collection, and high-quality food products sourced from local producers. The Miksa Cafe on leafy Falk Miksa Street is a true ...
Hungarian Civil Groups Launch Signature Drive On 4 Referendum Questions
- 20 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Civil groups officially launched their signature collection drive in connection with four approved referendum questions which would “dismantle the government”. The groups made their first call for 19 issues to be put to a referendum at anti-government demonstrations on March 15 this year.
Common Consent: How To Shorten Your Divorce Process In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
By Dr. Judit Szegő: Getting divorced is never easy, especially when you have underaged children. It is even a long process to reach the point where divorce is the best solution and then the long legal procedure starts, which is also mentally tiring and emotionally exhausting. But it needn’t be so. In this article we offer you some guidance to shorten the process.
WAMP Design Fair, Erzsébet Square, Budapest, 19 July
- 15 Jul 2015 10:00 AM
- shopping
The hottest month of the year has brought not only heat but also the festival season. If you need some inspiration or you would just spice up your wardrobe with some unique pieces that match all kinds of summer programs, WAMP should be your destination this Sunday in Budapest. If you are not that much into festivals, but would fancy some more special items for your vacation, we also have some ...
Xpat Report: Jane Goodall At Grandhouse Luncheon In Budapest
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The season’s last Grandhouse luncheon on June 16 hosted Dame Jane Goodall of chimpanzee fame before a blockbuster rapt audience of 85 guests, a roster of ambassadors among them, this time not as usual at the Academy of Science but at Kogart House gallery restaurant along the World Heritage listed Andrássy út.
Budapest’s Bike-Sharing Network Bubi Gets 20% Extension This Summer
- 18 Jun 2015 2:45 AM
- getting around
BuBi, the Hungarian capital’s bike-sharing network, is to be extended further this summer, with 22 new collection stations, 616 docking units and 50 new bikes being added on to the already existing system. The roughly HUF 180 million in delay penalties collected by the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK) is to be spent on the development of the BuBi system and enlarging its area of operation, ...
Art Acquisitions Not Monetary Financing, Says Hungarian National Bank
- 3 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The central bank’s art acquisition programme is not a type of monetary financing and neither does it use tax income or impact the central budget, the National Bank of Hungary said. All acquisitions will be accessible to the general public via museums or public collections, the bank said in a statement. The programme creates a stable investment while the country is also culturally enriched without ...
Expat Art Scene: Where To See, Study & Exhibit Art
- 30 Jul 2015 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Art enthusiasts rejoice, creativity is in Budapest’s blood, from the work of great architecture that brightens up the cityscape, to the minds behind many of it quirky ruin pubs. If you’re a budding artist, newly arrived and keen to see what the city has to offer, or you’re a veteran expat seeking new inspiration, we found some great ways to get your creative juices flowing.
Ends On 23 August: Art In Transylvania, National Gallery
- 28 Jul 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The exhibition Destiny and Symbol - Hungarian Art in Transylvania 1920-1990 presents the art from this region and period on an unprecedented scale. Instead of an approach based on existing stereotypes, the show introduces the lesser-known, hidden or completely unknown aspects of Transylvanian art. This comprehensive exhibition greatly relies on works loaned from public and private collections in ...
Miksa: Budapest's New Eco-Friendly Eatery
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : While many edible elements of unhealthy lifestyles are trendy lately (including most street food), a lot of people still value healthy eating, environmental protection, selective waste collection, and high-quality food products sourced from local producers. The Miksa Cafe on leafy Falk Miksa Street is a true ...
Hungarian Civil Groups Launch Signature Drive On 4 Referendum Questions
- 20 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Civil groups officially launched their signature collection drive in connection with four approved referendum questions which would “dismantle the government”. The groups made their first call for 19 issues to be put to a referendum at anti-government demonstrations on March 15 this year.
Common Consent: How To Shorten Your Divorce Process In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
By Dr. Judit Szegő: Getting divorced is never easy, especially when you have underaged children. It is even a long process to reach the point where divorce is the best solution and then the long legal procedure starts, which is also mentally tiring and emotionally exhausting. But it needn’t be so. In this article we offer you some guidance to shorten the process.
WAMP Design Fair, Erzsébet Square, Budapest, 19 July
- 15 Jul 2015 10:00 AM
- shopping
The hottest month of the year has brought not only heat but also the festival season. If you need some inspiration or you would just spice up your wardrobe with some unique pieces that match all kinds of summer programs, WAMP should be your destination this Sunday in Budapest. If you are not that much into festivals, but would fancy some more special items for your vacation, we also have some ...
Xpat Report: Jane Goodall At Grandhouse Luncheon In Budapest
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The season’s last Grandhouse luncheon on June 16 hosted Dame Jane Goodall of chimpanzee fame before a blockbuster rapt audience of 85 guests, a roster of ambassadors among them, this time not as usual at the Academy of Science but at Kogart House gallery restaurant along the World Heritage listed Andrássy út.
Budapest’s Bike-Sharing Network Bubi Gets 20% Extension This Summer
- 18 Jun 2015 2:45 AM
- getting around
BuBi, the Hungarian capital’s bike-sharing network, is to be extended further this summer, with 22 new collection stations, 616 docking units and 50 new bikes being added on to the already existing system. The roughly HUF 180 million in delay penalties collected by the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK) is to be spent on the development of the BuBi system and enlarging its area of operation, ...