195 result(s) for easter monday
Emergency Message For U.S. Citizens: Rising Levels Of The Danube River
- 9 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- community & culture
U.S. Embassy Budapest informs U.S. citizens that the Hungarian Government has declared a State of Emergency due to anticipated flooding of the Danube River. The Danube is expected to reach near-record levels and could create disruptions in low-lying areas of Budapest-- especially areas in District III. On June 4 Margaret Island closed until further notice; water traffic is also suspended. Expect ...
Xpat Opinion: Allee Shopping Center In Budapest
- 31 May 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
There are few shopping centers in Budapest that has something special to offer making them stand in the crowd. Allee is not different, so you should probably not travel across the entire city to get to this one, because it is not worth it. But, if you combine it with a visit to the neighbor building, it could suddenly be worth the ride!
Wizz Air Launches New Budapest – Malta Route From May
- 2 May 2013 7:00 AM
- travel
Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s largest low cost carrier, has announced the addition of a twice weekly Budapest - Malta flightto its expansive offering from the Hungarian capital. This latest route which begins on 17 May 2013, brings the number of airports served by Wizz Air from Budapest to 35, and the number of countries it operates into to 30.
Xpat Opinion: Singer-Songwriter To Leave Hungary In Distress
- 3 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator would prefer to see Viktor Orbán leave his country, while his right-wing counterpart criticises Peter Gerendás for making what he describes as his ‘market failure’ a political issue.
Invitation: Easter Celebrations At Hollókő, 30 March - 1 April
- 31 Mar 2013 7:00 AM
- community & culture
"Hollókő, the village on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites is open for the guests every year on the one of the biggest Christian celebration, on Eastern Sunday and Monday. In this little village almost all of the inhabitants dress up this time in their traditional customs. The boys sprinkle the girls with cold water, who in return give painted eggs for them. The festival is very ...
Xpat Opinion: Battle Rages On Over Freed Azeri Convict
- 4 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators argue over the moral and political implications of what critics consider a diplomatic blunder. Right-wing pundits accuse Western critics of hypocrisy, while Népszabadság finds the official protest from the government hardly credible.
Qatar Airways To Start Flying To Serbia And Poland By The End Of 2012
- 17 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
Qatar Airways today announced further expansion to its European network with the launch of scheduled flights to Serbia and Poland by the end of the year taking the airline’s coverage across the Continent to 32 destinations. Services to the previously announced destination of Belgrade, capital of Serbia, have been confirmed for a November 20 start with a thrice-weekly schedule via Ankara.
Hungarians Kidnapped In Syria
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Three Hungarians were kidnapped in Syria on 13th August. According to the Hungarian Counter-Terrorism Centre (TEK), on Monday morning unknown gunmen stopped a vehicle in the suburbs of Damascus and kidnapped six people − three locals and three Hungarians. The latter are former policemen, who retired from the Hungarian forces several years ago. So far the kidnappers have not communicated through ...
Getaway From Budapest To Warsaw With Ryanair
- 9 Aug 2012 12:35 PM
- travel
Warsaw has come a long way since its near complete destruction in the Second World War. This vibrant, busy city has slowly been emerging as a new cultural diamond of the East and forms the centre of modern Poland. And while shiny skyscrapers, new restaurants and funky clubs shoot like mushrooms from the soil, Warsaw’s many historic buildings serve as a reminder of this city’s glorious history.
Emergency Message For U.S. Citizens: Rising Levels Of The Danube River
- 9 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- community & culture
U.S. Embassy Budapest informs U.S. citizens that the Hungarian Government has declared a State of Emergency due to anticipated flooding of the Danube River. The Danube is expected to reach near-record levels and could create disruptions in low-lying areas of Budapest-- especially areas in District III. On June 4 Margaret Island closed until further notice; water traffic is also suspended. Expect ...
Xpat Opinion: Allee Shopping Center In Budapest
- 31 May 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
There are few shopping centers in Budapest that has something special to offer making them stand in the crowd. Allee is not different, so you should probably not travel across the entire city to get to this one, because it is not worth it. But, if you combine it with a visit to the neighbor building, it could suddenly be worth the ride!
Wizz Air Launches New Budapest – Malta Route From May
- 2 May 2013 7:00 AM
- travel
Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s largest low cost carrier, has announced the addition of a twice weekly Budapest - Malta flightto its expansive offering from the Hungarian capital. This latest route which begins on 17 May 2013, brings the number of airports served by Wizz Air from Budapest to 35, and the number of countries it operates into to 30.
Xpat Opinion: Singer-Songwriter To Leave Hungary In Distress
- 3 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator would prefer to see Viktor Orbán leave his country, while his right-wing counterpart criticises Peter Gerendás for making what he describes as his ‘market failure’ a political issue.
Invitation: Easter Celebrations At Hollókő, 30 March - 1 April
- 31 Mar 2013 7:00 AM
- community & culture
"Hollókő, the village on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites is open for the guests every year on the one of the biggest Christian celebration, on Eastern Sunday and Monday. In this little village almost all of the inhabitants dress up this time in their traditional customs. The boys sprinkle the girls with cold water, who in return give painted eggs for them. The festival is very ...
Xpat Opinion: Battle Rages On Over Freed Azeri Convict
- 4 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators argue over the moral and political implications of what critics consider a diplomatic blunder. Right-wing pundits accuse Western critics of hypocrisy, while Népszabadság finds the official protest from the government hardly credible.
Qatar Airways To Start Flying To Serbia And Poland By The End Of 2012
- 17 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
Qatar Airways today announced further expansion to its European network with the launch of scheduled flights to Serbia and Poland by the end of the year taking the airline’s coverage across the Continent to 32 destinations. Services to the previously announced destination of Belgrade, capital of Serbia, have been confirmed for a November 20 start with a thrice-weekly schedule via Ankara.
Hungarians Kidnapped In Syria
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Three Hungarians were kidnapped in Syria on 13th August. According to the Hungarian Counter-Terrorism Centre (TEK), on Monday morning unknown gunmen stopped a vehicle in the suburbs of Damascus and kidnapped six people − three locals and three Hungarians. The latter are former policemen, who retired from the Hungarian forces several years ago. So far the kidnappers have not communicated through ...
Getaway From Budapest To Warsaw With Ryanair
- 9 Aug 2012 12:35 PM
- travel
Warsaw has come a long way since its near complete destruction in the Second World War. This vibrant, busy city has slowly been emerging as a new cultural diamond of the East and forms the centre of modern Poland. And while shiny skyscrapers, new restaurants and funky clubs shoot like mushrooms from the soil, Warsaw’s many historic buildings serve as a reminder of this city’s glorious history.