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Invitation: The Prodigy, Budapest Sportaréna, Saturday 28 April
- 23 Apr 2012 9:05 AM
- entertainment
"The claustrophobic confines of a west London attic hideaway. Walls, covered in heavyweight purple curtains seem to bring the dimly lit room’s parameters collapsing in as a huge computer screen’s wallpaper radiates the green glow of long hot summer. Its pastoral image of feudal tranquillity is the room’s only window on the world. Look closer and there’s a twist in this Constable painting. In the ...
9th International Book Festival Budapest, Millenáris, 19 - 22 April
- 19 Apr 2012 11:45 AM
- community & culture
After last year’s special Guest of Honour presence, when in honour of Hungary’s EU presidency, as the first among international book fairs, we invited the other 26 member states of the European Union besides Hungary, their belles-lettres book publishing and one author from each country, this year the Guest of Honour will not be a single country either, but the cultural region of the Scandinavian ...
Inaugural Speech At Grandhouse Club Budapest By Dr. Albert Royaards
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Dear Founding Members! We have presently 110 members; 70 members are attending this first inaugural lunch and we have 14 guests. Not a bad start for a new Club. I think and hope it is a sign that we founded the right type of club at the right time. May I add at the start, our next lunch meeting in Budapst is already set to be held on Wednesday, 16 May 2012. We will have an enthusiastic speaker, ...
Xpat Interview: Hungarian Expat Musician Is Making Ambient-Folk Sounds in Scotland
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Tamás Kátai is an avant-garde musician from Hungary, well known for his metal project called Thy Catafalque. At the moment, he lives in Edinburgh, UK, but nevertheless continues writing music in his mother tongue. Over the years he has participated in many other bands, such as Gire and Darklight. In 2006, he released a solo album, named Erika Szobája (Erika's Room), which is described as an ...
Invitation: European Orchid Show, Syma Hall Budapest, 12 - 15 April
- 13 Apr 2012 9:06 AM
- entertainment
"From its first exhibit in Paris, to its latest incarnation in Dresden, The European Orchid Congress has provided a foremost forum for orchid enthusiasts and academics alike. Since 1969, The European Orchid Congress has been organised every three years at various European locations. The host of each congress is selected by the European Orchid Council.
Video: Kim Lane Scheppele Lecture At CEU On Hungary's New Constitution
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- video
Constitutional scholar Kim Lane Scheppele visited Central European University to discuss the legality of the newly-enacted Hungarian constitution. In a four-pronged argument, she says the new basic law is fundamentally flawed and out of synch with the country's previous governing document. Prof. Scheppele was a guest of CEU's Political Science Department, and is the first in their current series ...
Reminder: International Festival, American School, 1 April
- 27 Mar 2012 7:50 AM
- community & culture
Xpats are invited on Sunday 1 April 2012, between 11am - 3pm, to a fun-filled family event at the American School in Budapest. Delicious dishes from around the world are on offer, as well as entertainment throughout the day including a Kids Zone featuring Sumo wrestling; Fencing; Face painting; and much more. A Market Place will offer a selection of products for sale, plus as always there will be ...
Report: Budapest Bonfire Night Party, 5 November 2011
- 11 Nov 2011 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Over HUF 1.1 million was raised for charity at the 11th birthday celebration of XpatLoop.com in 2011. That's all thanks to 200+ guests; many event supporters; and main sponsors: Vodafone Hungary, Holmes Place Budapest, Qatar Airways.
Escape From Budapest To Westin Resort Aruba
- 30 Dec 2010 9:20 AM
- travel
As freezing temperatures grip Hungary and most of Europe, The Westin Resort Aruba extends a special warm welcome to expats from Budapest. This Caribbean dream property is especially attractive given its location amidst the white sands of sunny Palm Beach, all encased by lush gardens and swaying palm trees.
Invitation: The Prodigy, Budapest Sportaréna, Saturday 28 April
- 23 Apr 2012 9:05 AM
- entertainment
"The claustrophobic confines of a west London attic hideaway. Walls, covered in heavyweight purple curtains seem to bring the dimly lit room’s parameters collapsing in as a huge computer screen’s wallpaper radiates the green glow of long hot summer. Its pastoral image of feudal tranquillity is the room’s only window on the world. Look closer and there’s a twist in this Constable painting. In the ...
9th International Book Festival Budapest, Millenáris, 19 - 22 April
- 19 Apr 2012 11:45 AM
- community & culture
After last year’s special Guest of Honour presence, when in honour of Hungary’s EU presidency, as the first among international book fairs, we invited the other 26 member states of the European Union besides Hungary, their belles-lettres book publishing and one author from each country, this year the Guest of Honour will not be a single country either, but the cultural region of the Scandinavian ...
Inaugural Speech At Grandhouse Club Budapest By Dr. Albert Royaards
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Dear Founding Members! We have presently 110 members; 70 members are attending this first inaugural lunch and we have 14 guests. Not a bad start for a new Club. I think and hope it is a sign that we founded the right type of club at the right time. May I add at the start, our next lunch meeting in Budapst is already set to be held on Wednesday, 16 May 2012. We will have an enthusiastic speaker, ...
Xpat Interview: Hungarian Expat Musician Is Making Ambient-Folk Sounds in Scotland
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Tamás Kátai is an avant-garde musician from Hungary, well known for his metal project called Thy Catafalque. At the moment, he lives in Edinburgh, UK, but nevertheless continues writing music in his mother tongue. Over the years he has participated in many other bands, such as Gire and Darklight. In 2006, he released a solo album, named Erika Szobája (Erika's Room), which is described as an ...
Invitation: European Orchid Show, Syma Hall Budapest, 12 - 15 April
- 13 Apr 2012 9:06 AM
- entertainment
"From its first exhibit in Paris, to its latest incarnation in Dresden, The European Orchid Congress has provided a foremost forum for orchid enthusiasts and academics alike. Since 1969, The European Orchid Congress has been organised every three years at various European locations. The host of each congress is selected by the European Orchid Council.
Video: Kim Lane Scheppele Lecture At CEU On Hungary's New Constitution
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- video
Constitutional scholar Kim Lane Scheppele visited Central European University to discuss the legality of the newly-enacted Hungarian constitution. In a four-pronged argument, she says the new basic law is fundamentally flawed and out of synch with the country's previous governing document. Prof. Scheppele was a guest of CEU's Political Science Department, and is the first in their current series ...
Reminder: International Festival, American School, 1 April
- 27 Mar 2012 7:50 AM
- community & culture
Xpats are invited on Sunday 1 April 2012, between 11am - 3pm, to a fun-filled family event at the American School in Budapest. Delicious dishes from around the world are on offer, as well as entertainment throughout the day including a Kids Zone featuring Sumo wrestling; Fencing; Face painting; and much more. A Market Place will offer a selection of products for sale, plus as always there will be ...
Report: Budapest Bonfire Night Party, 5 November 2011
- 11 Nov 2011 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Over HUF 1.1 million was raised for charity at the 11th birthday celebration of XpatLoop.com in 2011. That's all thanks to 200+ guests; many event supporters; and main sponsors: Vodafone Hungary, Holmes Place Budapest, Qatar Airways.
Escape From Budapest To Westin Resort Aruba
- 30 Dec 2010 9:20 AM
- travel
As freezing temperatures grip Hungary and most of Europe, The Westin Resort Aruba extends a special warm welcome to expats from Budapest. This Caribbean dream property is especially attractive given its location amidst the white sands of sunny Palm Beach, all encased by lush gardens and swaying palm trees.