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Guest Blog By British Chargé d’affaires Theresa Bubbear: Sziget – Day 3
- 10 Aug 2012 12:00 PM
- entertainment
Today I spent my third and final day at the Sziget Festival for this year. It was, unsurprisingly, a day of threes – third speech in Hungarian, policemen from three countries, three unexpected faces on Hungarian banknotes, and a meeting with three organisations. And Team GB remains third in the Olympic medals table. I am now passing the baton to three of the younger generation for the weekend.
Sziget Festival 2012 In Budapest – Live On YouTube
- 3 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
If you feel like getting a taste of "Europe’s Best Major Festival", but can’t make it to the island then check out the live stream only on YouTube straight from Budapest. If you like what you see, but still miss the beers and the bass kick from your stomach, you’re never too late to join the party!
Xpat Opinion: The Ethnicity Of Kata Bándy’s Rape-Killer On The Agenda In Hungary
- 21 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By BudaPost: In the wake of the murder of a young woman by a Roma man, the internet is swarming with comments urging the reintroduction of the death penalty and with racist comments. A right-wing commentator believes “the Gypsies” should find a solution. Liberal commentators condemn what they see as racist reactions to the tragedy.
Xpat Report: A Moment To Shine
- 20 Jul 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
A great football coach once put it this way: your finest hour is the moment when you’ve worked your heart out for a good cause and lie exhausted and victorious. Last week Seedling Trust’s Andrea Snow enjoyed her finest hour as an Olympic Torchbearer in Weymouth, England. It was her work establishing and building Seedling Trust that got Andrea the honour of bearing the torch – she was one of seven ...
Budapest Rudas Baths Getting New Look
- 22 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Reconstruction of the Rudas thermal bath at the foot of Gellért Hill is to be completed by October, city thermal bath operator Budapest Gyógyfürdői és Hévizei announced.The EU is providing almost Ft 400 million of the Ft 493 million cost, with the remainder coming from the city.
Károly Gerendai, Founder Of Sziget Festival
- 21 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
One of post-communist Hungary’s greatest success stories: from roadie to head of the company organising Hungary’s four biggest and Transylvania’s largest cultural festival, including one of Europe’s most popular cultural event, the SZIGET Festival.
Xpat Interview Two: Andreas Mensch - Former Chef At Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
- 4 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Hungary's Fidesz MP Increases Pressure On Government Over Controversial Land Tenders
- 31 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz MP József Ángyán is asking the government to stop land hire tenders immediately and review the already closed ones after completing a report on the issue.
Armin van Buuren To Replace Björk At Balaton Sound In Hungary
- 16 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Heineken Balaton Sound crew is happy to announce a quick solution after last week’s sad news of losing Björk from the Sunday headliner slot. And a quality solution indeed, as Armin van Buuren, the best known DJ of the trance universe, already voted as best DJ of the world not less than 4-times accepted the last minute invitation. Other additions to the program include Calvin Harris, Martin ...
Guest Blog By British Chargé d’affaires Theresa Bubbear: Sziget – Day 3
- 10 Aug 2012 12:00 PM
- entertainment
Today I spent my third and final day at the Sziget Festival for this year. It was, unsurprisingly, a day of threes – third speech in Hungarian, policemen from three countries, three unexpected faces on Hungarian banknotes, and a meeting with three organisations. And Team GB remains third in the Olympic medals table. I am now passing the baton to three of the younger generation for the weekend.
Sziget Festival 2012 In Budapest – Live On YouTube
- 3 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
If you feel like getting a taste of "Europe’s Best Major Festival", but can’t make it to the island then check out the live stream only on YouTube straight from Budapest. If you like what you see, but still miss the beers and the bass kick from your stomach, you’re never too late to join the party!
Xpat Opinion: The Ethnicity Of Kata Bándy’s Rape-Killer On The Agenda In Hungary
- 21 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By BudaPost: In the wake of the murder of a young woman by a Roma man, the internet is swarming with comments urging the reintroduction of the death penalty and with racist comments. A right-wing commentator believes “the Gypsies” should find a solution. Liberal commentators condemn what they see as racist reactions to the tragedy.
Xpat Report: A Moment To Shine
- 20 Jul 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
A great football coach once put it this way: your finest hour is the moment when you’ve worked your heart out for a good cause and lie exhausted and victorious. Last week Seedling Trust’s Andrea Snow enjoyed her finest hour as an Olympic Torchbearer in Weymouth, England. It was her work establishing and building Seedling Trust that got Andrea the honour of bearing the torch – she was one of seven ...
Budapest Rudas Baths Getting New Look
- 22 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Reconstruction of the Rudas thermal bath at the foot of Gellért Hill is to be completed by October, city thermal bath operator Budapest Gyógyfürdői és Hévizei announced.The EU is providing almost Ft 400 million of the Ft 493 million cost, with the remainder coming from the city.
Károly Gerendai, Founder Of Sziget Festival
- 21 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
One of post-communist Hungary’s greatest success stories: from roadie to head of the company organising Hungary’s four biggest and Transylvania’s largest cultural festival, including one of Europe’s most popular cultural event, the SZIGET Festival.
Xpat Interview Two: Andreas Mensch - Former Chef At Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
- 4 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Hungary's Fidesz MP Increases Pressure On Government Over Controversial Land Tenders
- 31 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz MP József Ángyán is asking the government to stop land hire tenders immediately and review the already closed ones after completing a report on the issue.
Armin van Buuren To Replace Björk At Balaton Sound In Hungary
- 16 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Heineken Balaton Sound crew is happy to announce a quick solution after last week’s sad news of losing Björk from the Sunday headliner slot. And a quality solution indeed, as Armin van Buuren, the best known DJ of the trance universe, already voted as best DJ of the world not less than 4-times accepted the last minute invitation. Other additions to the program include Calvin Harris, Martin ...