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Guided Tour In English, Ludwig Museum Budapest, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Guided tour in English in the temporary exhibition titled The Whale That Was a Submarine. Contemporary Positions From Albania and Kosovo.
National Holiday Events Program, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2016 1:03 AM
- community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Firstly for interest, a few facts about 'King Stephen the State Founder':
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Xpat Review: Placido Domingo In Budapest
- 18 Aug 2016 1:00 AM
- community & culture
I was brought up to respect my elders. It was drilled into me from the minute I was old enough to talk. Over the years, it’s been difficult at times, given that some of the elders who crossed my path were complete plonkers, devoid of reason, and lacking any semblance of a moral code. So I made an allowance. I reinterpreted the edict to read: Respect the elders you don’t know; apply discretion to ...
Survey: Fear Of Migrants In Hungary Relatively High
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A higher proportion of Hungarians are afraid of migrants than the average in a 22-nation survey conducted by Ipsos, with 55% of Hungarians supporting the border fence and 72% concerned about disguised terrorism. Some 62% of Hungarians believe that the motivation for migrants is to live in better economic conditions and get access to welfare, health and education services, Ipsos said.
Theatre & Dance At Sziget Festival 2016 Presented By XpatLoop.com
- 11 Aug 2016 12:30 PM
- community & culture
Contemporary dance and theatre adds an extra special dimension to the cultural significance of Sziget. This section of the Island of Freedom will feature some of the most exciting contemporary theatre and dance companies around today - from Hungary and all over the world. Sponsored by XpatLoop.com this year the excitement is doubled with two venues involved, a big tent plus an outdoor stage. ...
LMP: Socialists Wrong To Sit Out Election Law Amendment Talks
- 11 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party was wrong to stay away from a meeting parliamentary parties held earlier this week to discuss a possible amendment to Hungary’s election law, green opposition LMP said. Representatives of ruling Fidesz, radical nationalist Jobbik and LMP met on Monday for talks on the possibility of changing the election law with a view to making it easier for Hungarians working or studying ...
Venue Change: Free Concert - Plácido Domingo, Budapest Aréna, 10 August
- 9 Aug 2016 9:10 AM
- community & culture
During his career, audiences have come to know Plácido Domingo, one of the world’s top opera singers, as a diverse performer. In addition to his extraordinary singing and acting skills, he is also a renowned artist as a conductor, and has been leveraging his experience of unrivalled diversity as the general director of the Los Angeles Opera in recent years. He celebrated his 75th birthday in ...
Retail Turnover Rebounds After Sunday Shopping Restrictions Lifted
- 3 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Large retailers have recovered from the drop in revenue caused by Sunday shopping restrictions, the daily Magyar Nemzet said on Wednesday. Since the restrictions were lifted in April, turnover has rebounded. Retail chain Spar told the paper that 9 percent of revenue is generated on Sundays.
Bob Marley’s Son Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Budapest Park, 30 August
- 2 Aug 2016 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley was born in an extraordinary family. Being the child of a beauty queen and the reggae-legend Bob Marley he discovered his talent for music at an early age, and he was eager to use it to step up for those who have ever felt vulnerable.
Guided Tour In English, Ludwig Museum Budapest, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Guided tour in English in the temporary exhibition titled The Whale That Was a Submarine. Contemporary Positions From Albania and Kosovo.
National Holiday Events Program, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2016 1:03 AM
- community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Firstly for interest, a few facts about 'King Stephen the State Founder':
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Xpat Review: Placido Domingo In Budapest
- 18 Aug 2016 1:00 AM
- community & culture
I was brought up to respect my elders. It was drilled into me from the minute I was old enough to talk. Over the years, it’s been difficult at times, given that some of the elders who crossed my path were complete plonkers, devoid of reason, and lacking any semblance of a moral code. So I made an allowance. I reinterpreted the edict to read: Respect the elders you don’t know; apply discretion to ...
Survey: Fear Of Migrants In Hungary Relatively High
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A higher proportion of Hungarians are afraid of migrants than the average in a 22-nation survey conducted by Ipsos, with 55% of Hungarians supporting the border fence and 72% concerned about disguised terrorism. Some 62% of Hungarians believe that the motivation for migrants is to live in better economic conditions and get access to welfare, health and education services, Ipsos said.
Theatre & Dance At Sziget Festival 2016 Presented By XpatLoop.com
- 11 Aug 2016 12:30 PM
- community & culture
Contemporary dance and theatre adds an extra special dimension to the cultural significance of Sziget. This section of the Island of Freedom will feature some of the most exciting contemporary theatre and dance companies around today - from Hungary and all over the world. Sponsored by XpatLoop.com this year the excitement is doubled with two venues involved, a big tent plus an outdoor stage. ...
LMP: Socialists Wrong To Sit Out Election Law Amendment Talks
- 11 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party was wrong to stay away from a meeting parliamentary parties held earlier this week to discuss a possible amendment to Hungary’s election law, green opposition LMP said. Representatives of ruling Fidesz, radical nationalist Jobbik and LMP met on Monday for talks on the possibility of changing the election law with a view to making it easier for Hungarians working or studying ...
Venue Change: Free Concert - Plácido Domingo, Budapest Aréna, 10 August
- 9 Aug 2016 9:10 AM
- community & culture
During his career, audiences have come to know Plácido Domingo, one of the world’s top opera singers, as a diverse performer. In addition to his extraordinary singing and acting skills, he is also a renowned artist as a conductor, and has been leveraging his experience of unrivalled diversity as the general director of the Los Angeles Opera in recent years. He celebrated his 75th birthday in ...
Retail Turnover Rebounds After Sunday Shopping Restrictions Lifted
- 3 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Large retailers have recovered from the drop in revenue caused by Sunday shopping restrictions, the daily Magyar Nemzet said on Wednesday. Since the restrictions were lifted in April, turnover has rebounded. Retail chain Spar told the paper that 9 percent of revenue is generated on Sundays.
Bob Marley’s Son Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Budapest Park, 30 August
- 2 Aug 2016 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley was born in an extraordinary family. Being the child of a beauty queen and the reggae-legend Bob Marley he discovered his talent for music at an early age, and he was eager to use it to step up for those who have ever felt vulnerable.