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Invitation: Parno Graszt & Latcho Drom Concert, Festival Theatre Budapest, 26 September
- 24 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Parno Graszt is Romany for “white horse”, where the colour represents purity and the equine animal is a symbol of freedom. The Roma folk ensemble bearing this name was founded 20 years ago, during which time its nine members have themselves gathered a wealth of musical material from the 1,300-strong village of Paszab and its surroundings in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county. Their songs are authentic ...
Xpat Opinion: Rolling Into War, Rolling Into Art
- 19 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the late 1930s, Europe teetered on the verge of what would soon become The 1939-1945 War, or to Americans, the Second World War. Out in Hungary, one newspaper editor was frustrated. He wasted far too much time filling up fountain pens and cleaning up smudged pages. He was annoyed that the sharp tip of his fountain pen often tore the paper.
Gay Teacher Wins Discrimination Case In Hungary
- 18 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Kúria ruled on Monday that a person had lost his job as a result of unlawful discrimination because of his sexual orientation, the first such ruling in Hungary, Népszava reports. The plaintiff, a vocational secondary school teacher in Cegléd, said he will not give his name as he fears he may not find a job elsewhere.
Invitation: Hacktivity 2012, Budapest, 12 - 13 October
- 12 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
On October 12-13 Hacktivity, the largest IT security conference in Central and Eastern Europe will be here again for the ninth time. 1,000 hackers from all over the world, presentations by Hungarian and foreign speakers in two parallel sections, interactive workshops for small groups, hardware hacking, lockpicking live show, hacker road and numerous competitions for valuable prizes!
Hungary, The State Of The Left-Wing Alliance Tango
- 12 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than the polling results of individual opposition parties, the question of whether a comprehensive left-wing alliance can be formed has emerged as the crucial issue in terms of evaluating the potential for a government change in 2014. It is still unclear whether the combined support of the left-wing parties would be enough to defeat Fidesz. What appears clear, however, is that none of the ...
Congratulations To Hungary On Their Great Paralympic Achievements
- 11 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- sport
Many congratulations from the British Embassy in Budapest to the Hungarian Paralympic Team on their outstanding performance at the London Paralympic Games. The Hungarian Team secured 14 medals, far exceeding their performance in Beijing. This extraordinary performance shows the excellent preparation of the Hungarian para-athletes. We hope all participants will return home with wonderful and ...
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Diplomacy In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 12:40 PM
- current affairs
During the famous ping-pong diplomacy of the 1970s, the People’s Republic of China and the US exchanged visits by table tennis players to pave the way for improved relations between the two countries. In a slight modification of the original model, Hungary is sending an axe murderer to follow up on previous improvements in the country’s relationship with gas-rich Azerbaijan.
Xpat Opinion: Critics Trying To Capitalize On Azeri Scandal In Hungary
- 5 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság, the leading opposition daily publishes the third front page editorial in a row accusing the government of immoral behaviour and calling for heads to roll, while the extreme right Jobbik leader lectures the government on foreign policy. Independent analysts warn that Hungary has become laughing stock without any tangible results in the balance.
The Many Faces Of Hungary – Budapest Hosts Jewish & Catholic Festivals
- 5 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Budapest’s annual Jewish Summer Festival has become one of the most important and most popular cultural events in Hungary. This year the festival was held for the fifteenth time, between 26 August and 4 September, and it provided an amazing range of events, such as klezmer-influenced urban and pop music, classical and jazz performances, concerts and exhibitions.
Invitation: Parno Graszt & Latcho Drom Concert, Festival Theatre Budapest, 26 September
- 24 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Parno Graszt is Romany for “white horse”, where the colour represents purity and the equine animal is a symbol of freedom. The Roma folk ensemble bearing this name was founded 20 years ago, during which time its nine members have themselves gathered a wealth of musical material from the 1,300-strong village of Paszab and its surroundings in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county. Their songs are authentic ...
Xpat Opinion: Rolling Into War, Rolling Into Art
- 19 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the late 1930s, Europe teetered on the verge of what would soon become The 1939-1945 War, or to Americans, the Second World War. Out in Hungary, one newspaper editor was frustrated. He wasted far too much time filling up fountain pens and cleaning up smudged pages. He was annoyed that the sharp tip of his fountain pen often tore the paper.
Gay Teacher Wins Discrimination Case In Hungary
- 18 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Kúria ruled on Monday that a person had lost his job as a result of unlawful discrimination because of his sexual orientation, the first such ruling in Hungary, Népszava reports. The plaintiff, a vocational secondary school teacher in Cegléd, said he will not give his name as he fears he may not find a job elsewhere.
Invitation: Hacktivity 2012, Budapest, 12 - 13 October
- 12 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
On October 12-13 Hacktivity, the largest IT security conference in Central and Eastern Europe will be here again for the ninth time. 1,000 hackers from all over the world, presentations by Hungarian and foreign speakers in two parallel sections, interactive workshops for small groups, hardware hacking, lockpicking live show, hacker road and numerous competitions for valuable prizes!
Hungary, The State Of The Left-Wing Alliance Tango
- 12 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than the polling results of individual opposition parties, the question of whether a comprehensive left-wing alliance can be formed has emerged as the crucial issue in terms of evaluating the potential for a government change in 2014. It is still unclear whether the combined support of the left-wing parties would be enough to defeat Fidesz. What appears clear, however, is that none of the ...
Congratulations To Hungary On Their Great Paralympic Achievements
- 11 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- sport
Many congratulations from the British Embassy in Budapest to the Hungarian Paralympic Team on their outstanding performance at the London Paralympic Games. The Hungarian Team secured 14 medals, far exceeding their performance in Beijing. This extraordinary performance shows the excellent preparation of the Hungarian para-athletes. We hope all participants will return home with wonderful and ...
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Diplomacy In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 12:40 PM
- current affairs
During the famous ping-pong diplomacy of the 1970s, the People’s Republic of China and the US exchanged visits by table tennis players to pave the way for improved relations between the two countries. In a slight modification of the original model, Hungary is sending an axe murderer to follow up on previous improvements in the country’s relationship with gas-rich Azerbaijan.
Xpat Opinion: Critics Trying To Capitalize On Azeri Scandal In Hungary
- 5 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság, the leading opposition daily publishes the third front page editorial in a row accusing the government of immoral behaviour and calling for heads to roll, while the extreme right Jobbik leader lectures the government on foreign policy. Independent analysts warn that Hungary has become laughing stock without any tangible results in the balance.
The Many Faces Of Hungary – Budapest Hosts Jewish & Catholic Festivals
- 5 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Budapest’s annual Jewish Summer Festival has become one of the most important and most popular cultural events in Hungary. This year the festival was held for the fifteenth time, between 26 August and 4 September, and it provided an amazing range of events, such as klezmer-influenced urban and pop music, classical and jazz performances, concerts and exhibitions.