257 result(s) for culture bill
Special Xpat Interview: Andrew G. Vajna: RIP
- 20 Jan 2011 11:00 AM
World famous Hungarian-born Hollywood Film Producer Andrew G. Vajna granted this exclusive interview with XpatLoop.com in Budapest. He shared insights with us about his childhood in Hungary, his love for cooking with fresh Hungarian ingredients, and his dream of experiencing life in the time of the Pharaohs.
Emile Bootsma, Former GM, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
- 17 Dec 2010 11:00 AM
Mr. Bootsma, a native of the Netherlands, spent two years in the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, managing the 526-room property and almost 900 permanent employees. Prior to China, he managed the similarly important Kempinski property Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Munich, Germany. He also worked for the Arabella Sheraton in that city as well as Cape Town in South Africa, where he was ...
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
István Tarlós Starts Work As Budapest Mayor
- 11 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Newly elected Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos officially took over from his predecessor Gabor Demszky at City Hall on Wednesday. During the transfer of power ceremony Tarlos paid tribute to Demszky, who was elected to the post five times, for “taking the trouble to run Budapest for twenty years”.
'16th Alternative Theatre Festival', Merlin Theater Budapest, 10 - 14 September
- 10 Sep 2010 5:00 AM
- entertainment
"This year the Alternative Theatre Festival takes place at the Merlin Theatre. As always, the Festival gives an opportunity to the independent theatres to present their latest productions. The program includes dance and theatre performances or sometimes the mixture of the two.
'SzeptEmber Feszt', In Budapest, Népliget, 3 - 5 September
- 30 Aug 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Those who have visited the festival before know that it offers an uninterrupted flow of cultural and gastronomic events for three days on end, with a pinch of novelty added to the programme each year.
'Flower Carnival', Debrecen - Hungary, 16 - 21 August
- 16 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Joining the national celebrations on St. Stephen’s Day the 20th August is going to be an unforgettable day for all in Debrecen. It is going to be unforgettable for the organizers of the carnival since they prepare the event with many good ideas, much teamwork and creativity. It is going to be unforgettable for the visitors too because they will witness a spectacular event with much fun and ...
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Special Xpat Interview: Andrew G. Vajna: RIP
- 20 Jan 2011 11:00 AM
World famous Hungarian-born Hollywood Film Producer Andrew G. Vajna granted this exclusive interview with XpatLoop.com in Budapest. He shared insights with us about his childhood in Hungary, his love for cooking with fresh Hungarian ingredients, and his dream of experiencing life in the time of the Pharaohs.
Emile Bootsma, Former GM, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
- 17 Dec 2010 11:00 AM
Mr. Bootsma, a native of the Netherlands, spent two years in the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, managing the 526-room property and almost 900 permanent employees. Prior to China, he managed the similarly important Kempinski property Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Munich, Germany. He also worked for the Arabella Sheraton in that city as well as Cape Town in South Africa, where he was ...
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
István Tarlós Starts Work As Budapest Mayor
- 11 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Newly elected Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos officially took over from his predecessor Gabor Demszky at City Hall on Wednesday. During the transfer of power ceremony Tarlos paid tribute to Demszky, who was elected to the post five times, for “taking the trouble to run Budapest for twenty years”.
'16th Alternative Theatre Festival', Merlin Theater Budapest, 10 - 14 September
- 10 Sep 2010 5:00 AM
- entertainment
"This year the Alternative Theatre Festival takes place at the Merlin Theatre. As always, the Festival gives an opportunity to the independent theatres to present their latest productions. The program includes dance and theatre performances or sometimes the mixture of the two.
'SzeptEmber Feszt', In Budapest, Népliget, 3 - 5 September
- 30 Aug 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Those who have visited the festival before know that it offers an uninterrupted flow of cultural and gastronomic events for three days on end, with a pinch of novelty added to the programme each year.
'Flower Carnival', Debrecen - Hungary, 16 - 21 August
- 16 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Joining the national celebrations on St. Stephen’s Day the 20th August is going to be an unforgettable day for all in Debrecen. It is going to be unforgettable for the organizers of the carnival since they prepare the event with many good ideas, much teamwork and creativity. It is going to be unforgettable for the visitors too because they will witness a spectacular event with much fun and ...
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...