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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.
XpatLoop Interview Two: Albert Royaards, Founder Of Smiling Hospital Foundation
- 27 Aug 2012 12:00 PM
What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview? Both have been continued in same high speed. Work for the Smiling Hospital Foundation and following the progress of my children.
Sziget Festival Budapest - Over 4 Million Views Of YouTube Live Stream
- 23 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
For the first time ever, Sziget Festival opened its doors not just for those who attended in person, but also for fans around the world who couldn’t make it to the island. The live broadcast on Sziget Festival’s official YouTube channel featured 55 concerts across the 5 days of the festival from 3 stages. The concerts had more than 4 million live views from all over the world making Sziget one of ...
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.
Invitation: Hungarian Gospel Festival, Solymár, 25 August
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Though gospel is not a typical Hungarian music style, fans of gospel can attend Hungarian Gospel Festival located in Solymár /a stone-throw from Budapest/ on 25th August /Saturday/.
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.
XpatLoop Interview Two: Albert Royaards, Founder Of Smiling Hospital Foundation
- 27 Aug 2012 12:00 PM
What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview? Both have been continued in same high speed. Work for the Smiling Hospital Foundation and following the progress of my children.
Sziget Festival Budapest - Over 4 Million Views Of YouTube Live Stream
- 23 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
For the first time ever, Sziget Festival opened its doors not just for those who attended in person, but also for fans around the world who couldn’t make it to the island. The live broadcast on Sziget Festival’s official YouTube channel featured 55 concerts across the 5 days of the festival from 3 stages. The concerts had more than 4 million live views from all over the world making Sziget one of ...
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.
Invitation: Hungarian Gospel Festival, Solymár, 25 August
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Though gospel is not a typical Hungarian music style, fans of gospel can attend Hungarian Gospel Festival located in Solymár /a stone-throw from Budapest/ on 25th August /Saturday/.