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Update: Hollywood Stars Seen On Hungarian Streets
- 15 Sep 2016 2:00 AM
- community & culture
After welcoming Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Bruce Willis, Hungary is again proud to host several other major Hollywood movie stars here as temp-expats and celeb visitors. Pictured here is XpatLoop.com photographer Russell Skidmore with A-lister Ryan Gosling, a recent selfie shot in downtown Budapest. Read on for the latest details and to see a couple more snapshots.
Isabel Val Project: Lights Of Budapest
- 14 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Throughout most of the 20th century, neon lights were the sign of progress and modernity – and behind the Iron Curtain, the illusion of it. Fixed upon the crumbling facades of the once magnificent buildings of post-war Budapest, neon lights beamed banal advertisements and Communist propaganda just like in any other country of the Eastern Bloc.
Baths Of The Year In Hungary
- 13 Sep 2016 9:01 AM
- health & wellness
Origo.hu shares the list of azevfurdoje.hu and reports that about 200 Hungarian baths entered the competition to win the title of ‘Bath of the Year’. It was held for the second time this year and there were three categories the baths requiring votes were lined up in. The winners are located in different parts of the country and their kinds also differ: a spa, a cave bath and an aquapark won the ...
Mexican Days In The Central Market Hall Budapest, 13 - 15 September
- 12 Sep 2016 9:02 AM
- shopping
Mexico will be the guest of the Central Market Hall the fifth time. During the three-day event visitors can experience a bit of the Mexican culture, atmosphere, its touristic attractions, handicrafts and cuisine.
US Ambassador On 9/11: Fight Against Terrorism Unrelenting
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Colleen Bell, the US ambassador to Hungary, addressing a commemoration held ahead of the anniversary of 9/11, pledged unrelenting commitment to preventing terrorist acts that claim the lives of innocent people in the world. Addressing an event at the Central Museum for Disaster Management in Budapest, Bell spoke of the necessity of remembering the heroes of the September 11 terrorist attack who ...
Domestic Tourism On The Rise
- 9 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Domestic tourism continued to increase both in the first half of 2016 and during the peak tourist season, daily Magyar Hírlap said, citing experts. Hungarians increasingly chose to spend their holidays in their home country rather than going abroad. Domestic demand grew by twice as much as the international one, general secretary of the association of Hungarian restaurants and hotels István ...
International Wine Festival In Buda Castle, 8 - 11 September
- 8 Sep 2016 1:02 AM
- food & drink
Every September tens of thousands of people visit the Buda castle to celebrate at Hungary's greatest wine festival, sponsored by Spar. Hundreds of exhibitors show wines from all around the country, and also from foreign countries. Most guests are not wine experts, the overall ambience and specific entertainment programs ensure an unforgettable event, which this year includes a special 'Cheese ...
Resounding Hungarian Success - 12th Budapest International Short Film Festival
- 7 Sep 2016 9:02 AM
- entertainment
The story of a girl preparing for the fight of her life – told by István Kovács – titled “The Sound of Concrete” (Betonzaj) won the main Award, the Golden BuSho of the 12th Budapest International Short Film Festival on Saturday evening. As a small surprise – for until this time it has not occurred that two Hungarian creations were among the best – the Silver BuSho went to Áron Ferenczik’s “Mr. ...
Annual Etyeki Picnic On This Weekend
- 1 Sep 2016 1:00 AM
- food & drink
Wine, friends and tradition! This is what the annual Picnic in Etyek is all about the organisers told XpatLoop. Exquisite local and guest winemakers, home-made food using treasures from local gardens, cultural events and children’s programs, and artisan fair. Plus János Csík and his friends, Bahorka Company, Lili Péterffy, the Cimbaliband and the Meszecsinka all promise to make this another ...
Update: Hollywood Stars Seen On Hungarian Streets
- 15 Sep 2016 2:00 AM
- community & culture
After welcoming Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Bruce Willis, Hungary is again proud to host several other major Hollywood movie stars here as temp-expats and celeb visitors. Pictured here is XpatLoop.com photographer Russell Skidmore with A-lister Ryan Gosling, a recent selfie shot in downtown Budapest. Read on for the latest details and to see a couple more snapshots.
Isabel Val Project: Lights Of Budapest
- 14 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Throughout most of the 20th century, neon lights were the sign of progress and modernity – and behind the Iron Curtain, the illusion of it. Fixed upon the crumbling facades of the once magnificent buildings of post-war Budapest, neon lights beamed banal advertisements and Communist propaganda just like in any other country of the Eastern Bloc.
Baths Of The Year In Hungary
- 13 Sep 2016 9:01 AM
- health & wellness
Origo.hu shares the list of azevfurdoje.hu and reports that about 200 Hungarian baths entered the competition to win the title of ‘Bath of the Year’. It was held for the second time this year and there were three categories the baths requiring votes were lined up in. The winners are located in different parts of the country and their kinds also differ: a spa, a cave bath and an aquapark won the ...
Mexican Days In The Central Market Hall Budapest, 13 - 15 September
- 12 Sep 2016 9:02 AM
- shopping
Mexico will be the guest of the Central Market Hall the fifth time. During the three-day event visitors can experience a bit of the Mexican culture, atmosphere, its touristic attractions, handicrafts and cuisine.
US Ambassador On 9/11: Fight Against Terrorism Unrelenting
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Colleen Bell, the US ambassador to Hungary, addressing a commemoration held ahead of the anniversary of 9/11, pledged unrelenting commitment to preventing terrorist acts that claim the lives of innocent people in the world. Addressing an event at the Central Museum for Disaster Management in Budapest, Bell spoke of the necessity of remembering the heroes of the September 11 terrorist attack who ...
Domestic Tourism On The Rise
- 9 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Domestic tourism continued to increase both in the first half of 2016 and during the peak tourist season, daily Magyar Hírlap said, citing experts. Hungarians increasingly chose to spend their holidays in their home country rather than going abroad. Domestic demand grew by twice as much as the international one, general secretary of the association of Hungarian restaurants and hotels István ...
International Wine Festival In Buda Castle, 8 - 11 September
- 8 Sep 2016 1:02 AM
- food & drink
Every September tens of thousands of people visit the Buda castle to celebrate at Hungary's greatest wine festival, sponsored by Spar. Hundreds of exhibitors show wines from all around the country, and also from foreign countries. Most guests are not wine experts, the overall ambience and specific entertainment programs ensure an unforgettable event, which this year includes a special 'Cheese ...
Resounding Hungarian Success - 12th Budapest International Short Film Festival
- 7 Sep 2016 9:02 AM
- entertainment
The story of a girl preparing for the fight of her life – told by István Kovács – titled “The Sound of Concrete” (Betonzaj) won the main Award, the Golden BuSho of the 12th Budapest International Short Film Festival on Saturday evening. As a small surprise – for until this time it has not occurred that two Hungarian creations were among the best – the Silver BuSho went to Áron Ferenczik’s “Mr. ...
Annual Etyeki Picnic On This Weekend
- 1 Sep 2016 1:00 AM
- food & drink
Wine, friends and tradition! This is what the annual Picnic in Etyek is all about the organisers told XpatLoop. Exquisite local and guest winemakers, home-made food using treasures from local gardens, cultural events and children’s programs, and artisan fair. Plus János Csík and his friends, Bahorka Company, Lili Péterffy, the Cimbaliband and the Meszecsinka all promise to make this another ...