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Hungaroring Celebrates Its 30th Birthday
- 19 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The fact that the Formula 1 race was being organised for the fourth time already in 1989, the year of the political turn, clearly tells what a remarkable pole-position Hungary used to hold among the countries of the former Eastern bloc. The Hungaroring is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and it’s as popular as always, with excellent prospects.
Now On: Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition
- 31 Mar 2016 12:45 PM
- entertainment
The greatest show of Hungarian photojournalism returns to the Capa Center in March. The 34th Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition is open to the public since 25 March. 'Nothing special' is the title given to one of the series awarded in this year’s Hungarian Press Photo Contest and Exhibition. These subtle, sensitive portraits filled with empathy depict marginalized people in society.
Xpat Opinion: First Reactions In Hungary To Brussels Attacks
- 25 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As terror strikes in Brussels, Hungarian commentators – from staunchly liberal to stout conservative – seem to agree: this means war. And a long one at that.
Review: Café Ëgoist Budapest, Restaurant & Museum Combo
- 23 Mar 2016 11:30 AM
- food & drink
“All love is egoism gone wild,” Sándor Márai writes in one of his novels. If you love selected delicacies, cultivated entertainment and art nouveau interiors, you will be at the best place in Café Ëgoist, near Széchenyi tér. The restaurant, which was reopened under this new name only last November, gives you a chance to relax to the max in an environment that feels like being back in the Hungary ...
Orbán Laughs Off Teachers Strike Threat
- 17 Mar 2016 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is not taking seriously the strike threat issued by a leader of the teachers protests at Tuesday’s rally, he said yesterday. Asked about it by Népszabadság in a corridor of Parliament, Orbán said “I took that as a joke”.
Mel Horwitch, Former Dean, CEU Business School
- 9 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
Mel Horwitch is Dean and University Professor at Central European University Business School, located in Budapest, Hungary. Previously, he was Professor of Technology Management and Chair of the Department of Technology Management, at the Polytechnic Institute of NYU (now NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering).
Hodworks: Grace, MU Theatre, Budapest, 21 – 22 January
- 13 Jan 2016 8:10 AM
- entertainment
"Where are our experiences and sensations legitimate? Many human feelings or states are “forbidden”, not allowed to be shown. Art can be an alibi for all this. On the altar of art you can do things that are forbidden in real life. Thus, art is a game, an alibi of freedom.”
Hungary’s PM: Role Of National Parliaments Must Be Reconsidered
- 11 Jan 2016 8:05 AM
- current affairs
After talks in Budapest on Thursday with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that both leaders want a strong Europe. At their joint press conference, Mr. Orbán spoke about Hungarians working in Britain, pointing out that it is important that they should not be subject to any discrimination. At the same time he stressed that Hungary is open to all ...
Xpat Opinion: Government Cancels Its Telekom Contracts
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Left-wing commentators are outraged by the government’s decision to order ministries to terminate their mobile internet subscriptions with Telekom Hungary after the mainly German owned IT and telecommunication company scrapped its sponsorship contract with a singer whose statements on women “conflicted with the company’s values.”
Hungaroring Celebrates Its 30th Birthday
- 19 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The fact that the Formula 1 race was being organised for the fourth time already in 1989, the year of the political turn, clearly tells what a remarkable pole-position Hungary used to hold among the countries of the former Eastern bloc. The Hungaroring is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and it’s as popular as always, with excellent prospects.
Now On: Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition
- 31 Mar 2016 12:45 PM
- entertainment
The greatest show of Hungarian photojournalism returns to the Capa Center in March. The 34th Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition is open to the public since 25 March. 'Nothing special' is the title given to one of the series awarded in this year’s Hungarian Press Photo Contest and Exhibition. These subtle, sensitive portraits filled with empathy depict marginalized people in society.
Xpat Opinion: First Reactions In Hungary To Brussels Attacks
- 25 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As terror strikes in Brussels, Hungarian commentators – from staunchly liberal to stout conservative – seem to agree: this means war. And a long one at that.
Review: Café Ëgoist Budapest, Restaurant & Museum Combo
- 23 Mar 2016 11:30 AM
- food & drink
“All love is egoism gone wild,” Sándor Márai writes in one of his novels. If you love selected delicacies, cultivated entertainment and art nouveau interiors, you will be at the best place in Café Ëgoist, near Széchenyi tér. The restaurant, which was reopened under this new name only last November, gives you a chance to relax to the max in an environment that feels like being back in the Hungary ...
Orbán Laughs Off Teachers Strike Threat
- 17 Mar 2016 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is not taking seriously the strike threat issued by a leader of the teachers protests at Tuesday’s rally, he said yesterday. Asked about it by Népszabadság in a corridor of Parliament, Orbán said “I took that as a joke”.
Mel Horwitch, Former Dean, CEU Business School
- 9 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
Mel Horwitch is Dean and University Professor at Central European University Business School, located in Budapest, Hungary. Previously, he was Professor of Technology Management and Chair of the Department of Technology Management, at the Polytechnic Institute of NYU (now NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering).
Hodworks: Grace, MU Theatre, Budapest, 21 – 22 January
- 13 Jan 2016 8:10 AM
- entertainment
"Where are our experiences and sensations legitimate? Many human feelings or states are “forbidden”, not allowed to be shown. Art can be an alibi for all this. On the altar of art you can do things that are forbidden in real life. Thus, art is a game, an alibi of freedom.”
Hungary’s PM: Role Of National Parliaments Must Be Reconsidered
- 11 Jan 2016 8:05 AM
- current affairs
After talks in Budapest on Thursday with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that both leaders want a strong Europe. At their joint press conference, Mr. Orbán spoke about Hungarians working in Britain, pointing out that it is important that they should not be subject to any discrimination. At the same time he stressed that Hungary is open to all ...
Xpat Opinion: Government Cancels Its Telekom Contracts
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Left-wing commentators are outraged by the government’s decision to order ministries to terminate their mobile internet subscriptions with Telekom Hungary after the mainly German owned IT and telecommunication company scrapped its sponsorship contract with a singer whose statements on women “conflicted with the company’s values.”