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Madeleine Peyroux Concert: 'Secular Hymns', Budapest, 4 July
- 27 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Twenty years after her recording debut, Dreamland, Madeleine Peyroux continues her musical journey of exploring beyond the ordinary with Secular Hymns, a spirited and soulful masterwork of loping, skipping, sassy, feisty and sexy tunes delivered in a captivating mélange of funk, blues and jazz.
Ben Williams Concert, Budapest, 9 June
- 5 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Call it a generous fluency, an affable virtuosity. Call it a true band spirit. The best bands have all had something that can't be forced: A refined mastery of music and a willingness to converse through music. That's what you hear, above all, on bassist Ben Williams' sophomore recording, Coming of Age: The sound of a musician who's cultivated an authentic rapport with some of the best young ...
Sziget Festival: The 25th Edition Has Arrived
- 11 May 2017 11:00 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival, the Island of Freedom, the 7-day non-stop music and arts festival hosts almost 500.000 Szitizens coming from more than 100 countries every year. This year the program will be as colorful and vibrant as every year, so Szitizens can expect music, theatre, circus, dance and tons of activities. Moreover, the lovely city of Budapest -surrounding the island- invites everyone to explore ...
Budapest Coffee Festival, 6 – 7 May
- 4 May 2017 10:50 AM
- food & drink
The first Budapest Coffee Festival, held at the Museum of Applied Arts, aims to reflect the recent surge in interest and development of the local and international coffee industry. Organisers say, "We want to create an opportunity to grant a platform for professionals dedicated to quality coffee and everybody interested in coffee culture to get closer to each other in a fantastic atmosphere."
Great Race In Budapest, 30 April - 1 May
- 27 Apr 2017 2:00 AM
- sport
Race cars, performance motorbikes and some special trucks will speed through the heart of the Hungarian capital on May 1st. The annual 'Nagy Futam' event has the aim of bringing motorsport 'closer to the people', and it delivers a spectacular sight for spectators who may never visit a race circuit. Read on for a detailed program including when the international drivers will be introduced, plus a ...
Opinion: The Hungarian Opposition Shows Signs Of Life
- 20 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Momentum’s victory
The major news of the day is the overwhelming success of Momentum’s signature drive for a referendum on holding the 2024 Olympic Games in Budapest. They needed 138,000 signatures; they collected 266,151. Although the young leaders of the movement don’t seem to be overly grateful, about 60,000 of these signatures were collected by political parties on the left. LMP and ...
The major news of the day is the overwhelming success of Momentum’s signature drive for a referendum on holding the 2024 Olympic Games in Budapest. They needed 138,000 signatures; they collected 266,151. Although the young leaders of the movement don’t seem to be overly grateful, about 60,000 of these signatures were collected by political parties on the left. LMP and ...
Recipe Of The Week: Pörkölt (Stew)
- 10 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- food & drink
I chose the pörkölt, because lot of Hungarian specialties are based on our national stew (pörkölt). If you know how the pörkölt is made, you are one step closer to preparing some typical Hungarian foods, especially a very tasty goulash.
Interview 2: Richard Dyer, Former Principal, The British International School, Budapest
- 6 Feb 2017 11:00 AM
What's been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
XpatLoop Interview: Michele Colangelo, General Manager, Meth E&C International Kft
- 24 Jan 2017 11:00 AM
My name’s Michele, I was born in Napoli 31 years ago and moved in Budapest in 2012. With a degree in Economics and Business Administration and after some years spent in corporate, I decided to try “the leap”, leaving the 9to5 job and dedicating my time and energies to personal activities and goals.
Madeleine Peyroux Concert: 'Secular Hymns', Budapest, 4 July
- 27 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Twenty years after her recording debut, Dreamland, Madeleine Peyroux continues her musical journey of exploring beyond the ordinary with Secular Hymns, a spirited and soulful masterwork of loping, skipping, sassy, feisty and sexy tunes delivered in a captivating mélange of funk, blues and jazz.
Ben Williams Concert, Budapest, 9 June
- 5 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Call it a generous fluency, an affable virtuosity. Call it a true band spirit. The best bands have all had something that can't be forced: A refined mastery of music and a willingness to converse through music. That's what you hear, above all, on bassist Ben Williams' sophomore recording, Coming of Age: The sound of a musician who's cultivated an authentic rapport with some of the best young ...
Sziget Festival: The 25th Edition Has Arrived
- 11 May 2017 11:00 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival, the Island of Freedom, the 7-day non-stop music and arts festival hosts almost 500.000 Szitizens coming from more than 100 countries every year. This year the program will be as colorful and vibrant as every year, so Szitizens can expect music, theatre, circus, dance and tons of activities. Moreover, the lovely city of Budapest -surrounding the island- invites everyone to explore ...
Budapest Coffee Festival, 6 – 7 May
- 4 May 2017 10:50 AM
- food & drink
The first Budapest Coffee Festival, held at the Museum of Applied Arts, aims to reflect the recent surge in interest and development of the local and international coffee industry. Organisers say, "We want to create an opportunity to grant a platform for professionals dedicated to quality coffee and everybody interested in coffee culture to get closer to each other in a fantastic atmosphere."
Great Race In Budapest, 30 April - 1 May
- 27 Apr 2017 2:00 AM
- sport
Race cars, performance motorbikes and some special trucks will speed through the heart of the Hungarian capital on May 1st. The annual 'Nagy Futam' event has the aim of bringing motorsport 'closer to the people', and it delivers a spectacular sight for spectators who may never visit a race circuit. Read on for a detailed program including when the international drivers will be introduced, plus a ...
Opinion: The Hungarian Opposition Shows Signs Of Life
- 20 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Momentum’s victory
The major news of the day is the overwhelming success of Momentum’s signature drive for a referendum on holding the 2024 Olympic Games in Budapest. They needed 138,000 signatures; they collected 266,151. Although the young leaders of the movement don’t seem to be overly grateful, about 60,000 of these signatures were collected by political parties on the left. LMP and ...
The major news of the day is the overwhelming success of Momentum’s signature drive for a referendum on holding the 2024 Olympic Games in Budapest. They needed 138,000 signatures; they collected 266,151. Although the young leaders of the movement don’t seem to be overly grateful, about 60,000 of these signatures were collected by political parties on the left. LMP and ...
Recipe Of The Week: Pörkölt (Stew)
- 10 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- food & drink
I chose the pörkölt, because lot of Hungarian specialties are based on our national stew (pörkölt). If you know how the pörkölt is made, you are one step closer to preparing some typical Hungarian foods, especially a very tasty goulash.
Interview 2: Richard Dyer, Former Principal, The British International School, Budapest
- 6 Feb 2017 11:00 AM
What's been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
XpatLoop Interview: Michele Colangelo, General Manager, Meth E&C International Kft
- 24 Jan 2017 11:00 AM
My name’s Michele, I was born in Napoli 31 years ago and moved in Budapest in 2012. With a degree in Economics and Business Administration and after some years spent in corporate, I decided to try “the leap”, leaving the 9to5 job and dedicating my time and energies to personal activities and goals.