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Now On: 'Faster, Higher, Stronger', Exhibition In Hungarian National Gallery
- 16 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Faster, higher, stronger!" Attributed to Pierre de Coubertin, one of the founders of the modern Olympics, this slogan formulated the notion of a noble competition between nations at the end of the 19th century. Sports, which stand for the harmony of the soul and the body, and also the desire to achieve better results, have been linked in many ways to a strive for renewal in the arts since the ...
Xpat Opinion: Mixed Reactions In Hungary To The European Union’s Nobel Peace Prize
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The most important left and right wing dailies identify the message of the Norwegian decision as a clear warning that the values of a United Europe should be preserved.
Travelling In Hungary Became Cheap, Ecological And Fun
- 21 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Everybody knows that we are facing in this moment an important economic crisis, which is reaching all the population in many ways, like the continuous fuel price increases for example. But did you know that you can save money, help the environment and meet new people while travelling? The answer is well-known (and used) for a long time now in North America and Western Europe so it is naturally ...
Invitation: Sweet Days, Budapest, 20 - 23 September
- 20 Sep 2012 12:55 PM
- food & drink
"In the Mayan records the year 2012 is the last one to be mentioned. This has led people to draw the conclusion that this year will see the end of the world. While we respect the opinion held by many people, instead we are happy that these Mayas discovered cocoa nearly 3,000 years ago and the manufacturing of chocolate. At the beginning only highly ranked priests, monarchs and generals could ...
Judy & Dennis Shepard Visit Hungary
- 20 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On September 14-16, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest hosted Judy and Dennis Shepard, founders of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. The Shepards dedicate their work to the memory of their son Matthew who was killed in an anti-gay hate crime in 1998 and seek to promote understanding and acceptance through education, outreach and advocacy programs.
Xpat Opinion: Weaknesses Of The Opposition In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators argue that the left-of-centre opposition in Hungary is fragmented, and despite some hopes to the contrary, LMP and MSZP remain unlikely allies. Civic organizations offer no alternatives. They have also failed to perform well in condemning the diplomatic blunder caused by the transfer of a convicted Azeri murderer to his home country.
A Plum Job: Unicum Szilva
- 30 Aug 2012 12:40 PM
- food & drink
The digestif Unicum is either a local treasure or horror, depending on your taste. Despite the varied reactions it provokes, the Hungarian brand is going strong some twenty-five years after being rejuvenated by its founder, the late Péter Zwack.
Invitation: Genfest Youth Festival In Budapest, Until 2 September
- 28 Aug 2012 12:55 PM
- community & culture
“Let’s bridge” is the title of the 10th edition of the Genfest , the “celebration” of the youth. Thousands of youth from all over the world, from the most various cultures and ethnic groups, will meet together at Budapest, all moved by the same idea - not only an experience of life but also of social action: unity.
Now On: Ai Weiwei Exhibition, Ernst Museum Budapest
- 28 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Ai Weiwei is probably the most influential contemporary artist of our times. Ernst Museum, which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding this year, organises an exhibition of the Chinese artist’s photos made during his New York years.
Now On: 'Faster, Higher, Stronger', Exhibition In Hungarian National Gallery
- 16 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Faster, higher, stronger!" Attributed to Pierre de Coubertin, one of the founders of the modern Olympics, this slogan formulated the notion of a noble competition between nations at the end of the 19th century. Sports, which stand for the harmony of the soul and the body, and also the desire to achieve better results, have been linked in many ways to a strive for renewal in the arts since the ...
Xpat Opinion: Mixed Reactions In Hungary To The European Union’s Nobel Peace Prize
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The most important left and right wing dailies identify the message of the Norwegian decision as a clear warning that the values of a United Europe should be preserved.
Travelling In Hungary Became Cheap, Ecological And Fun
- 21 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Everybody knows that we are facing in this moment an important economic crisis, which is reaching all the population in many ways, like the continuous fuel price increases for example. But did you know that you can save money, help the environment and meet new people while travelling? The answer is well-known (and used) for a long time now in North America and Western Europe so it is naturally ...
Invitation: Sweet Days, Budapest, 20 - 23 September
- 20 Sep 2012 12:55 PM
- food & drink
"In the Mayan records the year 2012 is the last one to be mentioned. This has led people to draw the conclusion that this year will see the end of the world. While we respect the opinion held by many people, instead we are happy that these Mayas discovered cocoa nearly 3,000 years ago and the manufacturing of chocolate. At the beginning only highly ranked priests, monarchs and generals could ...
Judy & Dennis Shepard Visit Hungary
- 20 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On September 14-16, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest hosted Judy and Dennis Shepard, founders of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. The Shepards dedicate their work to the memory of their son Matthew who was killed in an anti-gay hate crime in 1998 and seek to promote understanding and acceptance through education, outreach and advocacy programs.
Xpat Opinion: Weaknesses Of The Opposition In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators argue that the left-of-centre opposition in Hungary is fragmented, and despite some hopes to the contrary, LMP and MSZP remain unlikely allies. Civic organizations offer no alternatives. They have also failed to perform well in condemning the diplomatic blunder caused by the transfer of a convicted Azeri murderer to his home country.
A Plum Job: Unicum Szilva
- 30 Aug 2012 12:40 PM
- food & drink
The digestif Unicum is either a local treasure or horror, depending on your taste. Despite the varied reactions it provokes, the Hungarian brand is going strong some twenty-five years after being rejuvenated by its founder, the late Péter Zwack.
Invitation: Genfest Youth Festival In Budapest, Until 2 September
- 28 Aug 2012 12:55 PM
- community & culture
“Let’s bridge” is the title of the 10th edition of the Genfest , the “celebration” of the youth. Thousands of youth from all over the world, from the most various cultures and ethnic groups, will meet together at Budapest, all moved by the same idea - not only an experience of life but also of social action: unity.
Now On: Ai Weiwei Exhibition, Ernst Museum Budapest
- 28 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Ai Weiwei is probably the most influential contemporary artist of our times. Ernst Museum, which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding this year, organises an exhibition of the Chinese artist’s photos made during his New York years.