440 result(s) for culture war
Introducing Széchényi Thermal Baths & Swimming Pool
- 12 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
"One of the largest baths complexes in Europe, in the City Park (Városliget) situated in the outstanding building of Széchenyi Thermal Baths and Swimming Pool (Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő és Uszoda). This unique baths provides its visitors with miscellaneous services in an extraordinary environment in the heart of Budapest.
Special Xpat Interview: Péter Bárándy, Lawyer
- 24 Jan 2011 11:00 AM
Dr. Péter Bárándy has been a Member of Budapest Bar Association since 1980, and is considered by his peers to be one of Hungary’s premier lawyers. Born in Budapest on 12 June 1949, after a poor start at school he went on to earn a doctorate in law from ELTE in 1974. He began a joint law office with his famous father
Escape From Budapest To Westin Resort Aruba
- 30 Dec 2010 9:20 AM
- travel
As freezing temperatures grip Hungary and most of Europe, The Westin Resort Aruba extends a special warm welcome to expats from Budapest. This Caribbean dream property is especially attractive given its location amidst the white sands of sunny Palm Beach, all encased by lush gardens and swaying palm trees.
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 ...
Report: Event Expo 2010, Hungexpo Budapest
- 25 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Event Expo is the largest event management fair and exhibition in the Central Eastern European region. The organisers have recognised the British Embassy's efforts in promoting greener event culture both through its own operations and with partners by asking the Ambassador to be the patron of Event Expo 2010
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
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 ...
'Makoto Kuriya & Peter Sarik: Concert For Two Pianos', Take Five, 20 March
- 16 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Bolygomusic is going to unit two cultures, together Japan, Hungary cultural via a unique piano duo concert with Makoto Kuriya and Sarik Peter. The concert shall take place on the 20th March at the outstanding Jazz Venue Take Five in Budapest.
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the
Introducing Széchényi Thermal Baths & Swimming Pool
- 12 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
"One of the largest baths complexes in Europe, in the City Park (Városliget) situated in the outstanding building of Széchenyi Thermal Baths and Swimming Pool (Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő és Uszoda). This unique baths provides its visitors with miscellaneous services in an extraordinary environment in the heart of Budapest.
Special Xpat Interview: Péter Bárándy, Lawyer
- 24 Jan 2011 11:00 AM
Dr. Péter Bárándy has been a Member of Budapest Bar Association since 1980, and is considered by his peers to be one of Hungary’s premier lawyers. Born in Budapest on 12 June 1949, after a poor start at school he went on to earn a doctorate in law from ELTE in 1974. He began a joint law office with his famous father
Escape From Budapest To Westin Resort Aruba
- 30 Dec 2010 9:20 AM
- travel
As freezing temperatures grip Hungary and most of Europe, The Westin Resort Aruba extends a special warm welcome to expats from Budapest. This Caribbean dream property is especially attractive given its location amidst the white sands of sunny Palm Beach, all encased by lush gardens and swaying palm trees.
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 ...
Report: Event Expo 2010, Hungexpo Budapest
- 25 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Event Expo is the largest event management fair and exhibition in the Central Eastern European region. The organisers have recognised the British Embassy's efforts in promoting greener event culture both through its own operations and with partners by asking the Ambassador to be the patron of Event Expo 2010
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
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 ...
'Makoto Kuriya & Peter Sarik: Concert For Two Pianos', Take Five, 20 March
- 16 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Bolygomusic is going to unit two cultures, together Japan, Hungary cultural via a unique piano duo concert with Makoto Kuriya and Sarik Peter. The concert shall take place on the 20th March at the outstanding Jazz Venue Take Five in Budapest.
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the