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Rhoda Scott Concert, Budapest Congress Centre, 26 July
- 25 Jul 2014 9:02 AM
- entertainment
"The daughter of an AME minister, Rhoda Scott spent much of her childhood in New Jersey, where she learned to play organ in the churches where her father served. Soon she herself was serving frequently as organist for youth and gospel choirs at her father´s and other churches. Scott later studied classical piano, but she concentrated on the organ, eventually earning a Masters´ degree in music ...
German Occupation Memorial In Budapest Completed Under Cover Of Darkness
- 24 Jul 2014 11:40 AM
- current affairs
The controversial German occupation memorial was erected under cover of darkness early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight some 100 police officers closed off the Szabadság square as workmen installed a timpanum with a bronze eagle, representing Nazi Germany. Below the eagle was erected a bronze statue of the Archangel Gabriel, representing “innocent Hungary”, holding an orb, representing the ...
Xpat Opinion: Review Of Hugh Laurie Concert In Budapest
- 22 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Had he asked us to strip naked and hop on one leg while pretending to play the accordion, most of us would have been starkers before we gave it a second thought. Such is the mesmerising power of Hugh Laurie, a man who is right up there on my list of all time sexiest men in the world. Be still my beating heart…
Hungary’s Metropolitan Court Rejects Referendum On WWII Memorial
- 21 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Metropolitan Court has rejected in a final ruling a local referendum initiated by the Socialists on the construction of a contested memorial to the victims of Hungary’s 1944 German occupation in central Budapest, a lawmaker of the party said on Saturday. The ruling disallows any further possibility of legal remedy and has thwarted stopping the construction of the memorial in the 5th ...
US Court Seeks Arrest Of Far-Right Hungarian Portal Owner
- 16 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A court in the US has initiated the arrest of Béla Varga, the owner of kuruc.info, an extremist Hungarian website, The Press Democrat reported online. According to the US website, Varga has fled to Canada to avoid legal proceedings launched under charges of harassment and lethal menaces. A relevant court in San Francisco ordered a bench warrant against Varga after he had failed to turn up for two ...
International Wine Congress Begins In Tokaj, Hungary
- 8 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The 10th International Terroir Congress, the world’s most prestigious wine science conference, began in Tokaj on Monday. This is the first time that a Terroir congress is held in eastern Europe. The conference’s main organiser is Corvinus University of Budapest (BCE), which offers courses in viticulture.
Orbán: Hungary Economy Not Viable Without Agriculture
- 7 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is not viable without the farming sector’s contribution, the prime minister told a congress of farm association Magosz on Saturday. The government has successfully protected Hungarian farm land over the past four years, Viktor Orbán said, noting that the biggest threat of the previous 20 years had been attempts by the “remnant communist” Socialists and their liberal peers to put ...
Steven Seagal Concert In Budapest, 27 June
- 26 Jun 2014 12:55 PM
- entertainment
As we all know, Steven Seagal is bonifide Hollywood action legend. His films having grossed Billions of Dollars since the late 80’s to the present day, not many people know he can really rock. BB King is quoted as saying “Steven is great at Guitar” -
Steven’s natural talent and commitment to capture blues in a traditional and meaningful manner is evident in the music he writes and plays. ...
Upcoming Concert: Hugh Laurie In Budapest, 19 July
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Hugh is best known internationally for his performance in House, the Fox TV series. Most people don't know that he has played piano for most of his life, and will perform for the first time in Hungary with The Copper Bottom Band at Budapest Congress & World Trade Center in the 12th district.
This multi-talented man has had an exceptional career as an actor, producer, writer and ...
This multi-talented man has had an exceptional career as an actor, producer, writer and ...
Rhoda Scott Concert, Budapest Congress Centre, 26 July
- 25 Jul 2014 9:02 AM
- entertainment
"The daughter of an AME minister, Rhoda Scott spent much of her childhood in New Jersey, where she learned to play organ in the churches where her father served. Soon she herself was serving frequently as organist for youth and gospel choirs at her father´s and other churches. Scott later studied classical piano, but she concentrated on the organ, eventually earning a Masters´ degree in music ...
German Occupation Memorial In Budapest Completed Under Cover Of Darkness
- 24 Jul 2014 11:40 AM
- current affairs
The controversial German occupation memorial was erected under cover of darkness early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight some 100 police officers closed off the Szabadság square as workmen installed a timpanum with a bronze eagle, representing Nazi Germany. Below the eagle was erected a bronze statue of the Archangel Gabriel, representing “innocent Hungary”, holding an orb, representing the ...
Xpat Opinion: Review Of Hugh Laurie Concert In Budapest
- 22 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Had he asked us to strip naked and hop on one leg while pretending to play the accordion, most of us would have been starkers before we gave it a second thought. Such is the mesmerising power of Hugh Laurie, a man who is right up there on my list of all time sexiest men in the world. Be still my beating heart…
Hungary’s Metropolitan Court Rejects Referendum On WWII Memorial
- 21 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Metropolitan Court has rejected in a final ruling a local referendum initiated by the Socialists on the construction of a contested memorial to the victims of Hungary’s 1944 German occupation in central Budapest, a lawmaker of the party said on Saturday. The ruling disallows any further possibility of legal remedy and has thwarted stopping the construction of the memorial in the 5th ...
US Court Seeks Arrest Of Far-Right Hungarian Portal Owner
- 16 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A court in the US has initiated the arrest of Béla Varga, the owner of kuruc.info, an extremist Hungarian website, The Press Democrat reported online. According to the US website, Varga has fled to Canada to avoid legal proceedings launched under charges of harassment and lethal menaces. A relevant court in San Francisco ordered a bench warrant against Varga after he had failed to turn up for two ...
International Wine Congress Begins In Tokaj, Hungary
- 8 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The 10th International Terroir Congress, the world’s most prestigious wine science conference, began in Tokaj on Monday. This is the first time that a Terroir congress is held in eastern Europe. The conference’s main organiser is Corvinus University of Budapest (BCE), which offers courses in viticulture.
Orbán: Hungary Economy Not Viable Without Agriculture
- 7 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is not viable without the farming sector’s contribution, the prime minister told a congress of farm association Magosz on Saturday. The government has successfully protected Hungarian farm land over the past four years, Viktor Orbán said, noting that the biggest threat of the previous 20 years had been attempts by the “remnant communist” Socialists and their liberal peers to put ...
Steven Seagal Concert In Budapest, 27 June
- 26 Jun 2014 12:55 PM
- entertainment
As we all know, Steven Seagal is bonifide Hollywood action legend. His films having grossed Billions of Dollars since the late 80’s to the present day, not many people know he can really rock. BB King is quoted as saying “Steven is great at Guitar” -
Steven’s natural talent and commitment to capture blues in a traditional and meaningful manner is evident in the music he writes and plays. ...
Upcoming Concert: Hugh Laurie In Budapest, 19 July
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Hugh is best known internationally for his performance in House, the Fox TV series. Most people don't know that he has played piano for most of his life, and will perform for the first time in Hungary with The Copper Bottom Band at Budapest Congress & World Trade Center in the 12th district.
This multi-talented man has had an exceptional career as an actor, producer, writer and ...
This multi-talented man has had an exceptional career as an actor, producer, writer and ...