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Invitation: British Movie Screening: Bent, Israeli Cultural Institute, 2 July
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"What Would You Do If We Lived During These Times? - Join us for a free screening and discussion of the award-winning film Bent, starring Clive Owen, Ian McKellen, and Mick Jagger. Set during the horrors of Nazi Germany, the film tells the story of homosexuals persecuted for who they are.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Hungarian Baby Born From Dead Mother To Celebrate First Birthday
- 1 Jul 2014 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
The baby who was delivered by Cesarean section by a medical team of the University of Debrecen three months after the mother became brain-dead following a brain hemorrhage, and weighed only 1420 grams (somewhat over three pounds) will soon celebrate its first birthday. Doctors maintained the woman's bodily functions for 92 days, which saved not only the baby's life, but also kept some of the ...
Steven Seagal Concert In Budapest, 27 June
- 26 Jun 2014 12:55 PM
- entertainment
As we all know, Steven Seagal is bonifide Hollywood action legend. His films having grossed Billions of Dollars since the late 80’s to the present day, not many people know he can really rock. BB King is quoted as saying “Steven is great at Guitar” -
Steven’s natural talent and commitment to capture blues in a traditional and meaningful manner is evident in the music he writes and plays. ...
Xploring Budapest Landmarks: The Károlyi Palace
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- property
In 1928, the capital bought the building – located at 1053 Budapest, Károlyi Mihály utca 16. - for 5 million pengős (the Hungarian currency until 1946) as a worthy place to house the collection of the Budapest Picture Gallery. The private palace was turned into a public building and stripped of everything that was thought not to be in keeping with this: its textile hangings, chandeliers, ...
Hungary: Loving It, Leaving It
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By David Landry: When I first came here, local folks mostly asked me “Why Hungary?” Now when I tell them I’m leaving, they say “It’s a good time.” So what has happened in the past 19 years?
Budapestians Take On U.S. Death Race
- 19 Jun 2014 10:50 AM
- sport
On the 27th June, Daniel Kaali and Brody House co-founder William Clothier head to the Vermont mountains, Pittsfield, USA for an endurance event described by the organisers and founders as, "like no other event on earth."
International Gastroblues Festival, Hungary, 4 - 6 July
- 19 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The festival with one of the greatest tradition in Hungary welcomes the fans of blues and other music styles at the city on the banks of the Danube. In the past more than two decades, on the first weekend of July Paks becomes a must-visit place, a sort of mandatory event for the fans of music, gastronomy and wine.
BFO On The Stairs – Music And Raspberry Juice On The Night Of The Museums In Budapest
- 18 Jun 2014 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The Night of the Museums event series will again open with the stairs concert of the Budapest Festival Orchestra. Iván Fischer and his orchestra will perform on 21 June, Saturday, at 6 pm, on the stairs of the Museum of Fine Arts on Heroes’ Square. The musicians will serve up raspberry juice, and an annual pass may be won at the raffle for the Festival Orchestra’s next season. Also, the BFO are ...
Invitation: British Movie Screening: Bent, Israeli Cultural Institute, 2 July
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"What Would You Do If We Lived During These Times? - Join us for a free screening and discussion of the award-winning film Bent, starring Clive Owen, Ian McKellen, and Mick Jagger. Set during the horrors of Nazi Germany, the film tells the story of homosexuals persecuted for who they are.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Hungarian Baby Born From Dead Mother To Celebrate First Birthday
- 1 Jul 2014 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
The baby who was delivered by Cesarean section by a medical team of the University of Debrecen three months after the mother became brain-dead following a brain hemorrhage, and weighed only 1420 grams (somewhat over three pounds) will soon celebrate its first birthday. Doctors maintained the woman's bodily functions for 92 days, which saved not only the baby's life, but also kept some of the ...
Steven Seagal Concert In Budapest, 27 June
- 26 Jun 2014 12:55 PM
- entertainment
As we all know, Steven Seagal is bonifide Hollywood action legend. His films having grossed Billions of Dollars since the late 80’s to the present day, not many people know he can really rock. BB King is quoted as saying “Steven is great at Guitar” -
Steven’s natural talent and commitment to capture blues in a traditional and meaningful manner is evident in the music he writes and plays. ...
Xploring Budapest Landmarks: The Károlyi Palace
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- property
In 1928, the capital bought the building – located at 1053 Budapest, Károlyi Mihály utca 16. - for 5 million pengős (the Hungarian currency until 1946) as a worthy place to house the collection of the Budapest Picture Gallery. The private palace was turned into a public building and stripped of everything that was thought not to be in keeping with this: its textile hangings, chandeliers, ...
Hungary: Loving It, Leaving It
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By David Landry: When I first came here, local folks mostly asked me “Why Hungary?” Now when I tell them I’m leaving, they say “It’s a good time.” So what has happened in the past 19 years?
Budapestians Take On U.S. Death Race
- 19 Jun 2014 10:50 AM
- sport
On the 27th June, Daniel Kaali and Brody House co-founder William Clothier head to the Vermont mountains, Pittsfield, USA for an endurance event described by the organisers and founders as, "like no other event on earth."
International Gastroblues Festival, Hungary, 4 - 6 July
- 19 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The festival with one of the greatest tradition in Hungary welcomes the fans of blues and other music styles at the city on the banks of the Danube. In the past more than two decades, on the first weekend of July Paks becomes a must-visit place, a sort of mandatory event for the fans of music, gastronomy and wine.
BFO On The Stairs – Music And Raspberry Juice On The Night Of The Museums In Budapest
- 18 Jun 2014 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The Night of the Museums event series will again open with the stairs concert of the Budapest Festival Orchestra. Iván Fischer and his orchestra will perform on 21 June, Saturday, at 6 pm, on the stairs of the Museum of Fine Arts on Heroes’ Square. The musicians will serve up raspberry juice, and an annual pass may be won at the raffle for the Festival Orchestra’s next season. Also, the BFO are ...