341 result(s) for community space
Xpat Opinion: Foreign Press Under Fire In Hungary
- 13 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government weekly carries a long list of baseless allegations about Hungary in the foreign press, while a liberal news outlet criticizes Die Welt for misinterpreting an interview with a Hungarian historian, and failing to provide space for a rebuttal.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's New Homeless Law Criticised
- 7 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the passing by Parliament of a new regulation allowing local councils to ban sleeping rough in certain streets and areas, a liberal commentator accuses the government of criminalizing homelessness. A centrist columnist finds the new rules unenforceable.
Expat Love & Apartment-Theatre At PLACCC Festival In Budapest
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Malu is Dutch. David is Italian. They are in love. They’re going to live in a city they know nothing about. How can they be happy in Budapest? Where and how will they live? Especially with the Hungarians. These questions will be answered between 24 and 27 September, when the young couple opens their house for four days to anyone, anytime. The exciting apartment-theatre performance can be seen at ...
Invitation: World Green Building Week Budapest - The Finale, 20 September
- 19 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Green is the color of the week in Budapest as we celebrate the closing of World Green Building Week in style at Budapest’s latest hotspot KIOSK on Friday 20 September 2013. Special green drinks will be available to guests and green elements of the space will be introduced. This signature event is sponsored by the Hungary Green Building Council (HuGBC) and open to the public.
Challenging Disability & Ethnicity Discrimination In Education Across C.E. Europe
- 26 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Today, the New York Times published a letter by Dezideriu Gergely (Executive Director of the European Roma Rights Centre) and myself. It concerns the discrimination in education faced by Roma children and children with disabilities in central and eastern Europe." By Oliver Lewis, Executive Director, Mental Disability Advocacy Center, Budapest. Oliver tweets @olewis75. This article was first ...
Welcome Aboard The New Hungarian Airline: Sólyom
- 25 Jul 2013 12:00 PM
- travel
Here's an overview of how Sólyom Hungarian Airways came into existence, its current situation as well as future plans. Also included below is info about its owners, strategic investors, and a few interesting stats such as, "Route network: 31 destinations in 2013, 51 destinations in 2014, and 96 destinations in 55 countries around the world by 2017". Oh and as you probably know, Sólyom is best ...
Invitation: Food Festival By International Women’s Club Budapest, 9 June
- 6 Jun 2013 10:56 AM
- community & culture
For many years the IWC has held an annual 'International Food Festival' to raise funds for charity projects, this year the date for your diary is 9 June. As you may know, IWC is organization comprised of mainly expatriate women living in Hungary, you may be surprised to know that this year IWC is celebrating its 32th anniversary. Entrance to this event is free of charge, and all Xpats are ...
Introducing Wndrlnd (Wanderland) In Budapest
- 26 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Imagine a place you never recognize whenever you return to it. It is guaranteed to be the case with WNDRLND, which brings the idea of an ever-reshaping creative Pop-Up bar to a new level in Budapest. Adjacent to Holdudvar on Margitsziget WNDRLND mixes the coolness of the inner city ruin pubs, the visual richness of Budapest’s galleries and the atmosphere of the urban clubs offering exciting ...
What's Special About Hungary?
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
This is a civil society. The civility of Hungarians is one of the first characteristics that impressed me. Pass any Hungarian in an enclosed space – a stairwell or a lift – and you'll receive a greeting 'Good day'. Enter any small shop and you'll receive the same greeting from the shopkeeper, plus 'How can I help you?' and on leaving 'Goodbye'. Travel on a tram and you'll soon witness a teenager ...
Xpat Opinion: Foreign Press Under Fire In Hungary
- 13 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government weekly carries a long list of baseless allegations about Hungary in the foreign press, while a liberal news outlet criticizes Die Welt for misinterpreting an interview with a Hungarian historian, and failing to provide space for a rebuttal.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's New Homeless Law Criticised
- 7 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the passing by Parliament of a new regulation allowing local councils to ban sleeping rough in certain streets and areas, a liberal commentator accuses the government of criminalizing homelessness. A centrist columnist finds the new rules unenforceable.
Expat Love & Apartment-Theatre At PLACCC Festival In Budapest
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Malu is Dutch. David is Italian. They are in love. They’re going to live in a city they know nothing about. How can they be happy in Budapest? Where and how will they live? Especially with the Hungarians. These questions will be answered between 24 and 27 September, when the young couple opens their house for four days to anyone, anytime. The exciting apartment-theatre performance can be seen at ...
Invitation: World Green Building Week Budapest - The Finale, 20 September
- 19 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Green is the color of the week in Budapest as we celebrate the closing of World Green Building Week in style at Budapest’s latest hotspot KIOSK on Friday 20 September 2013. Special green drinks will be available to guests and green elements of the space will be introduced. This signature event is sponsored by the Hungary Green Building Council (HuGBC) and open to the public.
Challenging Disability & Ethnicity Discrimination In Education Across C.E. Europe
- 26 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Today, the New York Times published a letter by Dezideriu Gergely (Executive Director of the European Roma Rights Centre) and myself. It concerns the discrimination in education faced by Roma children and children with disabilities in central and eastern Europe." By Oliver Lewis, Executive Director, Mental Disability Advocacy Center, Budapest. Oliver tweets @olewis75. This article was first ...
Welcome Aboard The New Hungarian Airline: Sólyom
- 25 Jul 2013 12:00 PM
- travel
Here's an overview of how Sólyom Hungarian Airways came into existence, its current situation as well as future plans. Also included below is info about its owners, strategic investors, and a few interesting stats such as, "Route network: 31 destinations in 2013, 51 destinations in 2014, and 96 destinations in 55 countries around the world by 2017". Oh and as you probably know, Sólyom is best ...
Invitation: Food Festival By International Women’s Club Budapest, 9 June
- 6 Jun 2013 10:56 AM
- community & culture
For many years the IWC has held an annual 'International Food Festival' to raise funds for charity projects, this year the date for your diary is 9 June. As you may know, IWC is organization comprised of mainly expatriate women living in Hungary, you may be surprised to know that this year IWC is celebrating its 32th anniversary. Entrance to this event is free of charge, and all Xpats are ...
Introducing Wndrlnd (Wanderland) In Budapest
- 26 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Imagine a place you never recognize whenever you return to it. It is guaranteed to be the case with WNDRLND, which brings the idea of an ever-reshaping creative Pop-Up bar to a new level in Budapest. Adjacent to Holdudvar on Margitsziget WNDRLND mixes the coolness of the inner city ruin pubs, the visual richness of Budapest’s galleries and the atmosphere of the urban clubs offering exciting ...
What's Special About Hungary?
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
This is a civil society. The civility of Hungarians is one of the first characteristics that impressed me. Pass any Hungarian in an enclosed space – a stairwell or a lift – and you'll receive a greeting 'Good day'. Enter any small shop and you'll receive the same greeting from the shopkeeper, plus 'How can I help you?' and on leaving 'Goodbye'. Travel on a tram and you'll soon witness a teenager ...