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Szilveszter: New Year’s Eve In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2017 2:40 AM
- community & culture
Hungary’s capital really does have something for everyone on NYE, as well as the spectacular fireworks many bars and clubs ‘push the boat out’ with special year-end celebrations, Danube cruises party through the heart of Europe, top hotels and a range of restaurants put on memorable menus, and street parties bring crowds together to welcome in 2018. Read on for top tips about where the party's ...
Vona: Jobbik Starts Crowdfunding Campaign To Pay Fine
- 11 Dec 2017 8:34 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Jobbik party is launching a crowdfunding campaign to pay a potential fine of 660 million forints (EUR 2.1 million) the State Audit Office (ÁSZ) is going to impose on it, party leader Gábor Vona said on Friday. Jobbik is also collecting signatures from international organisations and private individuals to join the party’s protest against the fine, Vona told a press conference.
Austrian Police Capture M5 Csengele Layby Shooting Suspect
- 8 Dec 2017 7:48 AM
- current affairs
A special unit of the Austrian police has captured a 52-year-old man in Bad Ischl, in connection with a shooting incident in Csongrád county on Tuesday.
Opera House Closed For Restoration
- 30 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian State Opera’s 2017/18 season will get off to an unusual start, since the Opera House will not be opening its doors in September. The modernisation means that the season will start at the Erkel Theatre, and while there will be fewer programmes than usual, their diversity will match that of previous years. The Opera Visit, the Opera Shop and the Opera Café at the Opera House are still ...
Happy Birthday Budapest - 144 Years Old Today
- 17 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On 17 November 1873 Budapest was born as Buda and Pest were united, together with Óbuda, to become a single city. The origins of the words "Buda" and "Pest" are obscure. According to chronicles from the Middle Ages the name "Buda" comes from the name of its founder, Bleda (Buda), the brother of the Hunnic ruler Attila...
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
See What Happened @ Xpat Charity Party: Bonfire Night In Budapest 2017
- 16 Nov 2017 12:00 AM
- community & culture
HUF 5.356 million was raised for Hungarian charities, a record amount for this annual soiree held for the second consecutive year in the Marriott's grand ballroom, on Bonfire Night: "Remember, remember the 5th of November" as the British poem goes.
Xpat Charity Party: Budapest Bonfire Night 2017 (1 of 2)
- 6 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
- Russell Skidmore for XpatLoop
On November 5th a great group of 200+ expats and locals attended this Bonfire Night themed event in Budapest to mark the 17th anniversary of XpatLoop, raising over HUF 5 Million in aid of Hungarian children in need - a record amount for the annual Xpat Charity Party.
Xpat Charity Party: Budapest Bonfire Night 2017 (2 of 2)
- 5 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
- Marcus Schirrmacher-Gavallér for XpatLoop
Amongst the altruistic VIP's on the guest list were, in no particular order, HE Eric Fournier, French Ambassador, HE Maria José Teixeira de Morais Pires, Portuguese Ambassador, HE Jose Angel Lopez Jorrin, Spanish Ambassador, HE Massimo Rustico, Italian Ambassador, David Kostelancik, US Chargé d’Affaires, HE Rahul Chhabra, Indian Ambassador, HE Mohammed Abdulhadi Al Matrafi, Saudi Ambassador, HE ...
Szilveszter: New Year’s Eve In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2017 2:40 AM
- community & culture
Hungary’s capital really does have something for everyone on NYE, as well as the spectacular fireworks many bars and clubs ‘push the boat out’ with special year-end celebrations, Danube cruises party through the heart of Europe, top hotels and a range of restaurants put on memorable menus, and street parties bring crowds together to welcome in 2018. Read on for top tips about where the party's ...
Vona: Jobbik Starts Crowdfunding Campaign To Pay Fine
- 11 Dec 2017 8:34 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Jobbik party is launching a crowdfunding campaign to pay a potential fine of 660 million forints (EUR 2.1 million) the State Audit Office (ÁSZ) is going to impose on it, party leader Gábor Vona said on Friday. Jobbik is also collecting signatures from international organisations and private individuals to join the party’s protest against the fine, Vona told a press conference.
Austrian Police Capture M5 Csengele Layby Shooting Suspect
- 8 Dec 2017 7:48 AM
- current affairs
A special unit of the Austrian police has captured a 52-year-old man in Bad Ischl, in connection with a shooting incident in Csongrád county on Tuesday.
Opera House Closed For Restoration
- 30 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian State Opera’s 2017/18 season will get off to an unusual start, since the Opera House will not be opening its doors in September. The modernisation means that the season will start at the Erkel Theatre, and while there will be fewer programmes than usual, their diversity will match that of previous years. The Opera Visit, the Opera Shop and the Opera Café at the Opera House are still ...
Happy Birthday Budapest - 144 Years Old Today
- 17 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On 17 November 1873 Budapest was born as Buda and Pest were united, together with Óbuda, to become a single city. The origins of the words "Buda" and "Pest" are obscure. According to chronicles from the Middle Ages the name "Buda" comes from the name of its founder, Bleda (Buda), the brother of the Hunnic ruler Attila...
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
See What Happened @ Xpat Charity Party: Bonfire Night In Budapest 2017
- 16 Nov 2017 12:00 AM
- community & culture
HUF 5.356 million was raised for Hungarian charities, a record amount for this annual soiree held for the second consecutive year in the Marriott's grand ballroom, on Bonfire Night: "Remember, remember the 5th of November" as the British poem goes.
Xpat Charity Party: Budapest Bonfire Night 2017 (1 of 2)
- 6 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
- Russell Skidmore for XpatLoop
On November 5th a great group of 200+ expats and locals attended this Bonfire Night themed event in Budapest to mark the 17th anniversary of XpatLoop, raising over HUF 5 Million in aid of Hungarian children in need - a record amount for the annual Xpat Charity Party.
Xpat Charity Party: Budapest Bonfire Night 2017 (2 of 2)
- 5 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
- Marcus Schirrmacher-Gavallér for XpatLoop
Amongst the altruistic VIP's on the guest list were, in no particular order, HE Eric Fournier, French Ambassador, HE Maria José Teixeira de Morais Pires, Portuguese Ambassador, HE Jose Angel Lopez Jorrin, Spanish Ambassador, HE Massimo Rustico, Italian Ambassador, David Kostelancik, US Chargé d’Affaires, HE Rahul Chhabra, Indian Ambassador, HE Mohammed Abdulhadi Al Matrafi, Saudi Ambassador, HE ...