44 result(s) for european capital in Community & Culture
Abandoned Planetarium in Budapest to Reopen?
- 27 Jul 2026 10:51 AM
- community & culture
Experts of several ministries will start talks on the future of the Budapest Planetarium, which has been derelict since it was closed in 2017, Zoltan Tanacs, the minister for science and technology, said on Facebook.
Insider's Guide: Retiring in Hungary - Essential Intel for Expats
- 16 Jul 2026 9:55 AM
- community & culture
Hungary has become an increasingly attractive destination for international retirees looking to enjoy affordable living costs in an attractive central European location.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter
- 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
- community & culture
In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.
St. Paddy’s Day Celebrated in Budapest Again in Fine Irish Style
- 24 Mar 2026 5:49 AM
- community & culture
A vibrant wave of green swept through Budapest as Szabadság tér came alive with the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. The city centre square buzzed with energy, hosting a full day of music, dance, family-friendly activities, and a lively parade that drew crowds to celebrate Irish culture in the heart of the capital.
Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest - Part 5: Money in Hungary
- 25 Feb 2026 11:49 AM
- community & culture
By the time you’ve found your way from the airport, taken a scenic orientation ride on tram 2, and just about mastered how to say egészségedre, the next key practical point arises: managing your money in Hungary.
Watch: Generation X-Pat: Budapest Hungary
- 11 Feb 2025 6:20 PM
- community & culture
This film, produced in 1995, was an introduction to Budapest during a time when hundreds of companies where settling into this Central European capital. We made the film to outline the issues that a new-comer would face when they arrived.
Kurtag at 99: Hungarian Public Media Person of Year Celebrated on His Birthday With Concert
- 31 Jan 2025 8:12 AM
- community & culture
Kossuth laureate composer, pianist and teacher Gyorgy Kurtag, who is Public Media Person of the Year in 2024, will celebrate his 99th birthday on Feb 19 with a concert held at the Budapest Music Centre (BMC).
See What Happened: Xpat Charity Party ’24 - Bonfire Night Gala @ Budapest Marriott
- 8 Nov 2024 12:12 PM
- community & culture
The annual Bonfire Night celebration in Budapest proved to be an epic event, again! It was a very international affair, as usual, uniting a multitude of nationalities - including senior diplomats from the British, Canadian, U.S. and other embassies.
Abandoned Planetarium in Budapest to Reopen?
- 27 Jul 2026 10:51 AM
- community & culture
Experts of several ministries will start talks on the future of the Budapest Planetarium, which has been derelict since it was closed in 2017, Zoltan Tanacs, the minister for science and technology, said on Facebook.
Insider's Guide: Retiring in Hungary - Essential Intel for Expats
- 16 Jul 2026 9:55 AM
- community & culture
Hungary has become an increasingly attractive destination for international retirees looking to enjoy affordable living costs in an attractive central European location.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter
- 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
- community & culture
In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.
St. Paddy’s Day Celebrated in Budapest Again in Fine Irish Style
- 24 Mar 2026 5:49 AM
- community & culture
A vibrant wave of green swept through Budapest as Szabadság tér came alive with the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. The city centre square buzzed with energy, hosting a full day of music, dance, family-friendly activities, and a lively parade that drew crowds to celebrate Irish culture in the heart of the capital.
Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest - Part 5: Money in Hungary
- 25 Feb 2026 11:49 AM
- community & culture
By the time you’ve found your way from the airport, taken a scenic orientation ride on tram 2, and just about mastered how to say egészségedre, the next key practical point arises: managing your money in Hungary.
Watch: Generation X-Pat: Budapest Hungary
- 11 Feb 2025 6:20 PM
- community & culture
This film, produced in 1995, was an introduction to Budapest during a time when hundreds of companies where settling into this Central European capital. We made the film to outline the issues that a new-comer would face when they arrived.
Kurtag at 99: Hungarian Public Media Person of Year Celebrated on His Birthday With Concert
- 31 Jan 2025 8:12 AM
- community & culture
Kossuth laureate composer, pianist and teacher Gyorgy Kurtag, who is Public Media Person of the Year in 2024, will celebrate his 99th birthday on Feb 19 with a concert held at the Budapest Music Centre (BMC).
See What Happened: Xpat Charity Party ’24 - Bonfire Night Gala @ Budapest Marriott
- 8 Nov 2024 12:12 PM
- community & culture
The annual Bonfire Night celebration in Budapest proved to be an epic event, again! It was a very international affair, as usual, uniting a multitude of nationalities - including senior diplomats from the British, Canadian, U.S. and other embassies.