1,206 result(s) for early years
Jerome Simpson, Coordinator, Civitas Vanguard
- 25 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
Born and raised in the UK in 1971, Jerome Simpson holds a BSc degree in Information Science which was obtained from Leeds Metropolitan University before graduating the International Space University. A keen traveler, he has lived in Budapest, Hungary since 1994, putting his knowledge management skills to noble use since 1995 for the benefit of civil society, cleaner and safer cities and the ...
Interview 2: Diego Massidda, Former CEO, Vodafone Hungary
- 18 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Weekend Escape From Budapest To Milan
- 17 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Milan is a delightful meeting point of art, fashion, and design. It’s a tourist friendly destination, with fabulous architecture; museums; attractions, and of course a whole range of amazing shopping options. While Rome is Italy's political capital, Milan is the country's economic and financial heart, with a population of around 1.3 million. Its urban area is actually the largest in Italy - and ...
Invitation: GrandMaster Flash, Symbol Budapest, 13 October
- 11 Oct 2012 12:45 PM
- entertainment
"Grandmaster Flash will be showcasing his new album The Bridge: The Concept Of A Culture. There are lots of stories about the birth of jazz and the beginning of rock n’ roll, but hip-hop has founding fathers: one of them is DJ Grandmaster Flash. In the early 70’s Joseph Saddler was living in the South Bronx and studying electrical engineering. However, Saddler, a native of the Bronx, had a much ...
Xpat Opinion: Matolcsy’s 397 Billion Forint Adjustment Package In Hungary
- 9 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Columnists wonder whether or not the government’s announcement that it will restructure the 2013 budget in order to save 397 billion Forints means that it has abandoned its previous economic strategy . Left-wing and liberal analysts believe that the government has thereby admitted the failure of its previous earlier policies. A pro-government pundit suggests that it is too early to reach a ...
Video Report: Third Annual Nancy Brinker Award In Budapest
- 8 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Ambassador Kounalakis presented the award to Dr. Balázs Győrffy for his achievements in studying personalized breast cancer treatment.
Xpat Report: Samhainfest in Budapest (September 29, 2012)
- 6 Oct 2012 5:00 AM
- entertainment
With events like Samhainfest it is practically impossible to complain about the metal scene in Budapest. While assembling nine bands, Samhainfest brought together fans from all over Hungary, but the neighboring countries, too. The festival also meant one of the biggest gatherings of Hungarian folk metal bands, since more than half of them don't usually reside in Budapest.
Jutka Fischer, Professional Artist
- 5 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
As well as working as a practising professional artist, with exhibitions internationally and throughout the UK, Jutka Fischer has been involved in cultural management activities for a number of years. This has included running festivals, workshops and courses for all age groups.
Invitation: The Levellers (UK), A38 Ship Budapest, 12 October
- 4 Oct 2012 12:45 PM
- entertainment
"A unique folk-punk band that can play the main stage at Glastonbury and still play acoustic sets to a pub full of fans, the Levellers have never lost the things that made them special; storming live performances, superb songwriting and a conscience. To date they have sold over 6 million records and performed to over 10 million people worldwide. Not by any chance! This night will feature their ...
Jerome Simpson, Coordinator, Civitas Vanguard
- 25 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
Born and raised in the UK in 1971, Jerome Simpson holds a BSc degree in Information Science which was obtained from Leeds Metropolitan University before graduating the International Space University. A keen traveler, he has lived in Budapest, Hungary since 1994, putting his knowledge management skills to noble use since 1995 for the benefit of civil society, cleaner and safer cities and the ...
Interview 2: Diego Massidda, Former CEO, Vodafone Hungary
- 18 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Weekend Escape From Budapest To Milan
- 17 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Milan is a delightful meeting point of art, fashion, and design. It’s a tourist friendly destination, with fabulous architecture; museums; attractions, and of course a whole range of amazing shopping options. While Rome is Italy's political capital, Milan is the country's economic and financial heart, with a population of around 1.3 million. Its urban area is actually the largest in Italy - and ...
Invitation: GrandMaster Flash, Symbol Budapest, 13 October
- 11 Oct 2012 12:45 PM
- entertainment
"Grandmaster Flash will be showcasing his new album The Bridge: The Concept Of A Culture. There are lots of stories about the birth of jazz and the beginning of rock n’ roll, but hip-hop has founding fathers: one of them is DJ Grandmaster Flash. In the early 70’s Joseph Saddler was living in the South Bronx and studying electrical engineering. However, Saddler, a native of the Bronx, had a much ...
Xpat Opinion: Matolcsy’s 397 Billion Forint Adjustment Package In Hungary
- 9 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Columnists wonder whether or not the government’s announcement that it will restructure the 2013 budget in order to save 397 billion Forints means that it has abandoned its previous economic strategy . Left-wing and liberal analysts believe that the government has thereby admitted the failure of its previous earlier policies. A pro-government pundit suggests that it is too early to reach a ...
Video Report: Third Annual Nancy Brinker Award In Budapest
- 8 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Ambassador Kounalakis presented the award to Dr. Balázs Győrffy for his achievements in studying personalized breast cancer treatment.
Xpat Report: Samhainfest in Budapest (September 29, 2012)
- 6 Oct 2012 5:00 AM
- entertainment
With events like Samhainfest it is practically impossible to complain about the metal scene in Budapest. While assembling nine bands, Samhainfest brought together fans from all over Hungary, but the neighboring countries, too. The festival also meant one of the biggest gatherings of Hungarian folk metal bands, since more than half of them don't usually reside in Budapest.
Jutka Fischer, Professional Artist
- 5 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
As well as working as a practising professional artist, with exhibitions internationally and throughout the UK, Jutka Fischer has been involved in cultural management activities for a number of years. This has included running festivals, workshops and courses for all age groups.
Invitation: The Levellers (UK), A38 Ship Budapest, 12 October
- 4 Oct 2012 12:45 PM
- entertainment
"A unique folk-punk band that can play the main stage at Glastonbury and still play acoustic sets to a pub full of fans, the Levellers have never lost the things that made them special; storming live performances, superb songwriting and a conscience. To date they have sold over 6 million records and performed to over 10 million people worldwide. Not by any chance! This night will feature their ...