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Xpat Opinion: Hungarian House Speaker Encourages Women To Bear Children
- 27 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing pundits spit fire at László Kövér, the Speaker of Parliament who said bearing children should be the most valued accomplishment in women’s lives. A conservative columnist thinks a debate on catastrophic demographic trends would be more appropriate than castigating a politician.
Celebrate End Of The Year 2015 With Wine & Music In Budapest On 30 December
- 21 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
It has become a tradition for the "Hundred Member" Gipsy Orchestra to give a gala concert on December the 30th in Budapest Congress Centre. The audience will get the chance to hear the pieces of Liszt, Brahms, Strauss and Khachaturian in the interpretation of outstanding musicians.
5* Party Destination: XANA Beach Club, Interview With Paul Oakenfold In Phuket
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- travel
Thailand's one of the most popular sunshine destinations to escape winter in Hungary for a while, and there's no better way to heat up your holiday than with a beach party... Phuket’s high-season kicked off with a sonic bang last week at XANA Beach Club, with a high-energy DJ Festival featuring local talent and international stars.
Alchemists Christmas Special @ Brody Studios Budapest, 16 December
- 16 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Join Dez on a tasting sleigh-ride of winter inspired cocktails with a sackful of stories and imagery to match. This Brody Alchemists Christmas Special includes a welcome glass of Kreinbacher Brut and a special guest with bonus stories and drinks.
Counter-Terror Forces Evacuate British International School, Budapest
- 10 Dec 2015 8:15 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s secret service and counter-terrorism unit (TEK) were called to the British International School in Óbuda after the school received a bomb threat. A suspect was reportedly charged in the incident, according to online daily HVG. Other reliable news sources reported that authorities stormed the building with sniffer dogs and bomb experts.
Help Put The Joy Into Christmas For A Hungarian Child In Need This Season
- 10 Dec 2015 8:13 AM
- community & culture
We have 140 letters from Hungarian kids in need. These kids won’t have a Christmas at all, unless we are able to help. Don’t disappoint them. They come from East-Hungary, a region where people can hardly find jobs, let along afford even the simplest of gifts for their family.
Now On Until 31 December: The Lonely Cedar – Csontváry’s Genius, Budapest
- 10 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
After several years’ preparation, a comprehensive retrospective show of the painter Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka opened in the former Army Headquarters building of the Buda Castle.
Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka (1853–1919) is one of the most influential figures of Hungarian fine arts. The exhibitions he meticulously organised by himself practically never elicited any critical response from his ...
Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka (1853–1919) is one of the most influential figures of Hungarian fine arts. The exhibitions he meticulously organised by himself practically never elicited any critical response from his ...
Hungary's President Áder Wins Libel Suit Against Index
- 9 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Capital Court of Appeals has upheld President János Áder’s claim against news website Index over its report that he left his post during his compulsory army service in the 1970s and fired his gun while drunk. The appeals court raised the fine payable by the author of the report, András B. Vágvölgyi, from Ft 50,000 imposed by a lower court to Ft 600,000. Judge Marianne Oszkó Kizman stressed ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Counter-Terrorism Unit Criticized
- 30 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists ridicule TEK, Hungary’s top counter-terrorism unit for swooping on ‘memorabilia enthusiasts’ with their horde of weapons and explosives. A pro-government commentator defends TEK’s action, although he finds its communication strategy misleading.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian House Speaker Encourages Women To Bear Children
- 27 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing pundits spit fire at László Kövér, the Speaker of Parliament who said bearing children should be the most valued accomplishment in women’s lives. A conservative columnist thinks a debate on catastrophic demographic trends would be more appropriate than castigating a politician.
Celebrate End Of The Year 2015 With Wine & Music In Budapest On 30 December
- 21 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
It has become a tradition for the "Hundred Member" Gipsy Orchestra to give a gala concert on December the 30th in Budapest Congress Centre. The audience will get the chance to hear the pieces of Liszt, Brahms, Strauss and Khachaturian in the interpretation of outstanding musicians.
5* Party Destination: XANA Beach Club, Interview With Paul Oakenfold In Phuket
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- travel
Thailand's one of the most popular sunshine destinations to escape winter in Hungary for a while, and there's no better way to heat up your holiday than with a beach party... Phuket’s high-season kicked off with a sonic bang last week at XANA Beach Club, with a high-energy DJ Festival featuring local talent and international stars.
Alchemists Christmas Special @ Brody Studios Budapest, 16 December
- 16 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Join Dez on a tasting sleigh-ride of winter inspired cocktails with a sackful of stories and imagery to match. This Brody Alchemists Christmas Special includes a welcome glass of Kreinbacher Brut and a special guest with bonus stories and drinks.
Counter-Terror Forces Evacuate British International School, Budapest
- 10 Dec 2015 8:15 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s secret service and counter-terrorism unit (TEK) were called to the British International School in Óbuda after the school received a bomb threat. A suspect was reportedly charged in the incident, according to online daily HVG. Other reliable news sources reported that authorities stormed the building with sniffer dogs and bomb experts.
Help Put The Joy Into Christmas For A Hungarian Child In Need This Season
- 10 Dec 2015 8:13 AM
- community & culture
We have 140 letters from Hungarian kids in need. These kids won’t have a Christmas at all, unless we are able to help. Don’t disappoint them. They come from East-Hungary, a region where people can hardly find jobs, let along afford even the simplest of gifts for their family.
Now On Until 31 December: The Lonely Cedar – Csontváry’s Genius, Budapest
- 10 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
After several years’ preparation, a comprehensive retrospective show of the painter Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka opened in the former Army Headquarters building of the Buda Castle.
Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka (1853–1919) is one of the most influential figures of Hungarian fine arts. The exhibitions he meticulously organised by himself practically never elicited any critical response from his ...
Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka (1853–1919) is one of the most influential figures of Hungarian fine arts. The exhibitions he meticulously organised by himself practically never elicited any critical response from his ...
Hungary's President Áder Wins Libel Suit Against Index
- 9 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Capital Court of Appeals has upheld President János Áder’s claim against news website Index over its report that he left his post during his compulsory army service in the 1970s and fired his gun while drunk. The appeals court raised the fine payable by the author of the report, András B. Vágvölgyi, from Ft 50,000 imposed by a lower court to Ft 600,000. Judge Marianne Oszkó Kizman stressed ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Counter-Terrorism Unit Criticized
- 30 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists ridicule TEK, Hungary’s top counter-terrorism unit for swooping on ‘memorabilia enthusiasts’ with their horde of weapons and explosives. A pro-government commentator defends TEK’s action, although he finds its communication strategy misleading.