4,379 result(s) for family
Kidnapped Hungarians Freed In Syria
- 27 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The three Hungarians who were kidnapped in Syria on August 13 were released on Friday, Anti-Terrorist Centre (TEK) director János Hajdu announced. All three are in good health, he said. Ibrahim Hassan, one of three Syrian men who were kidnapped along with the Hungarians, said they were kept in wretched conditions, Magyar Nemzet reports.
Kulcs Killer Enjoys Disability Benefits in Vacation Mental Home In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It makes sense if you think about it. Hungarian politicians are also receiving extensive benefits – and so is the Killer of Kulcs, a 24-year-old man who murdered his grandparents, father and brother with a machete in April.
Xpat Opinion: A Few Days In Balatonakarattya
- 23 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
By Treehugger Dan: My weekend plans getting cancelled turned out for the best, as Chris and Nora invited me down to Balaton for a couple days. The family summer cottage has a fantastic view of Balaton. Built in 1969 before Markovecz was well-known, the layout is unusual in its family-centered design, and nothing at all like his later environmental designs incorporating living trees into the ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
Updated: Official Plans For August 20 Celebrations In Budapest
- 17 Aug 2012 9:10 AM
- community & culture
The celebrations will begin on August 19 when the 'Street of Hungarian Flavours' will open at noon between the Buda side of the Erzsébet híd and Bem tér. Awards will be presented for Hungary’s best cake, sugar-free cake and ice cream. Pop music will play on Clark Ádám tér and on Bem tér from 8pm. Formal events start on Kossuth tér at 8.30 a.m. on August 20. The national flag will be hoisted with ...
Family Programmes On The Danube Banks In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
Parents and children may enjoy the national holiday festivities on the the banks of the Danube, where there will be pop and classical music concerts, dance shows, and puppet theatre performances from 10 a.m. onwards. Read on for a full program of events for families.
Castle In Gyula, Hungary, Wins Ft 2bn From EU
- 14 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
The Gyula local council has won Ft 1.995 billion in non-refundable EU funding from the New Széchenyi Plan for renovating the Harruckern-Wenckheim-Almásy castle, Fidesz mayor Ernő Gergényi told reporters in Gyula, south-east Hungary on Monday.
Xpat Opinion: The Right & The Left On Hungarian Achievements In London
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
I managed to avoid commenting on the Olympics for two solid weeks, but perhaps I ought to say something about the games in general, the Hungarians’ performance in particular, and the political sparring between left and right over the Olympics and its significance. A couple of decades ago I was an avid follower of Olympic events but eventually I became disillusioned. I wasn’t sure any longer about ...
The Uprisers, A Hungarian Historical Fiction By Jeannine Végh
- 10 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
About the Author: Jeannine Végh, M.A., I.M.F.T. has her degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Somatic Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California. She received an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts and Psychology from Antioch University in Santa Barbara.
Kidnapped Hungarians Freed In Syria
- 27 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The three Hungarians who were kidnapped in Syria on August 13 were released on Friday, Anti-Terrorist Centre (TEK) director János Hajdu announced. All three are in good health, he said. Ibrahim Hassan, one of three Syrian men who were kidnapped along with the Hungarians, said they were kept in wretched conditions, Magyar Nemzet reports.
Kulcs Killer Enjoys Disability Benefits in Vacation Mental Home In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It makes sense if you think about it. Hungarian politicians are also receiving extensive benefits – and so is the Killer of Kulcs, a 24-year-old man who murdered his grandparents, father and brother with a machete in April.
Xpat Opinion: A Few Days In Balatonakarattya
- 23 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
By Treehugger Dan: My weekend plans getting cancelled turned out for the best, as Chris and Nora invited me down to Balaton for a couple days. The family summer cottage has a fantastic view of Balaton. Built in 1969 before Markovecz was well-known, the layout is unusual in its family-centered design, and nothing at all like his later environmental designs incorporating living trees into the ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
Updated: Official Plans For August 20 Celebrations In Budapest
- 17 Aug 2012 9:10 AM
- community & culture
The celebrations will begin on August 19 when the 'Street of Hungarian Flavours' will open at noon between the Buda side of the Erzsébet híd and Bem tér. Awards will be presented for Hungary’s best cake, sugar-free cake and ice cream. Pop music will play on Clark Ádám tér and on Bem tér from 8pm. Formal events start on Kossuth tér at 8.30 a.m. on August 20. The national flag will be hoisted with ...
Family Programmes On The Danube Banks In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
Parents and children may enjoy the national holiday festivities on the the banks of the Danube, where there will be pop and classical music concerts, dance shows, and puppet theatre performances from 10 a.m. onwards. Read on for a full program of events for families.
Castle In Gyula, Hungary, Wins Ft 2bn From EU
- 14 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
The Gyula local council has won Ft 1.995 billion in non-refundable EU funding from the New Széchenyi Plan for renovating the Harruckern-Wenckheim-Almásy castle, Fidesz mayor Ernő Gergényi told reporters in Gyula, south-east Hungary on Monday.
Xpat Opinion: The Right & The Left On Hungarian Achievements In London
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
I managed to avoid commenting on the Olympics for two solid weeks, but perhaps I ought to say something about the games in general, the Hungarians’ performance in particular, and the political sparring between left and right over the Olympics and its significance. A couple of decades ago I was an avid follower of Olympic events but eventually I became disillusioned. I wasn’t sure any longer about ...
The Uprisers, A Hungarian Historical Fiction By Jeannine Végh
- 10 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
About the Author: Jeannine Végh, M.A., I.M.F.T. has her degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Somatic Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California. She received an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts and Psychology from Antioch University in Santa Barbara.