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Introducing Hungary's Richest Man: Mr. Sándor Demján
- 22 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
“For money one needs to have a strong character”- said one of the richest businessmen in Hungary Mr. Sándor Demján, who celebrated his 70th birthday on the 14th of May. Mr. Demjan, an investor and philanthropist is undeniably a living legend, finding the way to succeed next to all the tough leaders of the country starting from János Kádár, through Gyula Horn, up until the present Viktor Orbán.
Budapest Pálinka Festival, Erzsébet Square, 16 - 19 May
- 18 May 2013 5:02 AM
- food & drink
Sour-cherry is in focus at this year's festival, and so pálinkas and other local delicacies made of this fine Hungarian fruit will play a starring role between May 16 - 19. Once again held in downtown Szabadsag square, with over 400 spirits available for tasting from 25 exhibitors. The Pálinka of the Year (a blend of the finest local spirits) will be available for tasting for the first time. Read ...
Newspaper Readership Falls Further In Hungary
- 13 May 2013 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The number of readers of daily newspapers has fallen slightly from last year, the National Readership Survey found. Tabloid Blikk maintained its lead (915,000 readers), followed by giveaway paper Metropol (602,000), tabloid Bors (352,000), sports paper Nemzeti Sport (221,000) and leading broadsheet Népszabadság (202,000).
Xpat Opinion: Rogan Forced To Sell Louis Vuitton Bag To Feed Family
- 12 May 2013 1:00 AM
- shopping
Just kidding – he sold it due to “unjust media attacks,” according to which the bag costs at least 1840 USD, while the average Hungarian is living on 400 per month.
Budapest’s “Last Critical Mass” Sets New Record
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Budapest’s Critical Mass, one of the biggest cycling demonstrations in the world, went out with a bang on April 22 with an estimated 100,000 people taking part in the annual Earth Day extravaganza.
Introducing Wndrlnd (Wanderland) In Budapest
- 26 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Imagine a place you never recognize whenever you return to it. It is guaranteed to be the case with WNDRLND, which brings the idea of an ever-reshaping creative Pop-Up bar to a new level in Budapest. Adjacent to Holdudvar on Margitsziget WNDRLND mixes the coolness of the inner city ruin pubs, the visual richness of Budapest’s galleries and the atmosphere of the urban clubs offering exciting ...
Moderate Shallow Earthquake In Hungary On Tuesday Night – Felt As Far As Budapest
- 25 Apr 2013 10:55 AM
- current affairs
The earthquake was also felt in Debrecen. All the seismological agencies are reporting a depth of 10 km which is very shallow. Depending on the underground and the soil type the shaking may generate some slight damage. A moderate earthquake struck near Dormand but was widely felt in the country. In Budapest mostly as a slight shaking. Epicenter below Erdotelek.
Xpat Opinion: “Socialist Watergate” Tape Transcripts In Hungary
- 25 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators weigh the possible implications of conversations conducted by Hungary’s counter-espionage chief with a prominent mafioso in 2008, on how the latter could be helpful in discrediting right-wing politicians.
Karin Olofsdotter, Former Swedish Ambassador To Hungary
- 19 Apr 2013 12:00 PM
Karin Olofsdotter took up the post as Ambassador of Sweden to Hungary in the fall of 2011. She entered the Foreign Service in 1994.
Introducing Hungary's Richest Man: Mr. Sándor Demján
- 22 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
“For money one needs to have a strong character”- said one of the richest businessmen in Hungary Mr. Sándor Demján, who celebrated his 70th birthday on the 14th of May. Mr. Demjan, an investor and philanthropist is undeniably a living legend, finding the way to succeed next to all the tough leaders of the country starting from János Kádár, through Gyula Horn, up until the present Viktor Orbán.
Budapest Pálinka Festival, Erzsébet Square, 16 - 19 May
- 18 May 2013 5:02 AM
- food & drink
Sour-cherry is in focus at this year's festival, and so pálinkas and other local delicacies made of this fine Hungarian fruit will play a starring role between May 16 - 19. Once again held in downtown Szabadsag square, with over 400 spirits available for tasting from 25 exhibitors. The Pálinka of the Year (a blend of the finest local spirits) will be available for tasting for the first time. Read ...
Newspaper Readership Falls Further In Hungary
- 13 May 2013 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The number of readers of daily newspapers has fallen slightly from last year, the National Readership Survey found. Tabloid Blikk maintained its lead (915,000 readers), followed by giveaway paper Metropol (602,000), tabloid Bors (352,000), sports paper Nemzeti Sport (221,000) and leading broadsheet Népszabadság (202,000).
Xpat Opinion: Rogan Forced To Sell Louis Vuitton Bag To Feed Family
- 12 May 2013 1:00 AM
- shopping
Just kidding – he sold it due to “unjust media attacks,” according to which the bag costs at least 1840 USD, while the average Hungarian is living on 400 per month.
Budapest’s “Last Critical Mass” Sets New Record
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Budapest’s Critical Mass, one of the biggest cycling demonstrations in the world, went out with a bang on April 22 with an estimated 100,000 people taking part in the annual Earth Day extravaganza.
Introducing Wndrlnd (Wanderland) In Budapest
- 26 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Imagine a place you never recognize whenever you return to it. It is guaranteed to be the case with WNDRLND, which brings the idea of an ever-reshaping creative Pop-Up bar to a new level in Budapest. Adjacent to Holdudvar on Margitsziget WNDRLND mixes the coolness of the inner city ruin pubs, the visual richness of Budapest’s galleries and the atmosphere of the urban clubs offering exciting ...
Moderate Shallow Earthquake In Hungary On Tuesday Night – Felt As Far As Budapest
- 25 Apr 2013 10:55 AM
- current affairs
The earthquake was also felt in Debrecen. All the seismological agencies are reporting a depth of 10 km which is very shallow. Depending on the underground and the soil type the shaking may generate some slight damage. A moderate earthquake struck near Dormand but was widely felt in the country. In Budapest mostly as a slight shaking. Epicenter below Erdotelek.
Xpat Opinion: “Socialist Watergate” Tape Transcripts In Hungary
- 25 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators weigh the possible implications of conversations conducted by Hungary’s counter-espionage chief with a prominent mafioso in 2008, on how the latter could be helpful in discrediting right-wing politicians.
Karin Olofsdotter, Former Swedish Ambassador To Hungary
- 19 Apr 2013 12:00 PM
Karin Olofsdotter took up the post as Ambassador of Sweden to Hungary in the fall of 2011. She entered the Foreign Service in 1994.