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In Memoriam Vilmos Zsigmond: Legendary Cinematographer Remembered In Budapest
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
“Vilmos Zsigmond remained the person he has always been: a Hungarian revolutionary, a loyal son of Hungary, our American hero”, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the recently passed away Oscar-winning cinematographer who has been commemorated at a memorial event held in the Vigadó of Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Statue Strife Nr 2: György Donáth
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Commenting on a foiled initiative to unveil the bust of a pre-war right-wing politician, left-wing commentators accuse the government of indulging in a cult of racist personalities. Their pro-government counterpart denies the allegation that György Donáth was an anti-Semite, while an independent conservative author calls on the opposing sides to show more tolerance towards each other.
Government Condemns Holocaust Memorial Vandalism
- 1 Mar 2016 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister’s Office was said it was appalled to receive reports that a menorah was stolen from a Holocaust memorial in Zalaegerszeg, in western Hungary. The PM’s Office condemned the action, saying that vandalising or desecrating any monument of Hungary’s history was impermissible.
Budapest Liszt Academy Recognised As European Heritage Label Site
- 29 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- property
The Budapest Franz Liszt Academy of Music has been selected to be recognised as a European Heritage Label site this year, the EU commissioner in charge of culture said in Budapest on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: MSZP Says ‘Burly Men’ Prevented Referendum Initiative
- 25 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators critical of the government round on Fidesz to accuse the governing party of sending men ‘who looked like bouncers’ to prevent a Socialist politician from depositing his bid for a referendum against the Sunday shopping ban. The two pro-government dailies also condemn the incident, but deny that Fidesz was behind it.
State Institution Paying Over The Odds For IT Services
- 23 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
A state educational institution with a history of procurement at astronomical prices shows no sign of improvement with its latest acquisition of IT services. As our investigation found, not only is the agency paying well above market prices to handpicked vendors, but it managed to select suppliers that formally do not even provide the services in question.
MNB Releases New Book On Policy
- 23 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Governor György Matolcsy presented the MNB’s book Competitiveness and Growth on Monday, outlining future directions and policies that will make improved competitiveness sustainable . He said consolidation has been achieved in recent years, and growth has begun, laying a foundation for sustainable growth for the next 15-20 years.
Curious Minds With Steve Weiss, Brody Studios Budapest, 10 March
- 23 Feb 2016 2:10 AM
- entertainment
Former Chief Middle East correspondent for ABC News - 'The Deserters: A Hidden History of World War II' author Charles Glass - had long harboured an interest in the subject. But it was only truly ignited by a chance meeting with Steve Weiss - decorated combat veteran of the US 36th Infantry Division and former deserter.
Essence Of Painting, Brody Studios Budapest, 22 February
- 22 Feb 2016 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Enjoy creative fulfillment and shake off some stress in our new artistic beginners painting class! Open to all levels, for beginners and seasoned artists alike, in this oil painting class, you will be guided step-by-step in recreating still life paintings from famous painters. You won’t just copy a printed picture but we will recreate the real composition for you!
In Memoriam Vilmos Zsigmond: Legendary Cinematographer Remembered In Budapest
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
“Vilmos Zsigmond remained the person he has always been: a Hungarian revolutionary, a loyal son of Hungary, our American hero”, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the recently passed away Oscar-winning cinematographer who has been commemorated at a memorial event held in the Vigadó of Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Statue Strife Nr 2: György Donáth
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Commenting on a foiled initiative to unveil the bust of a pre-war right-wing politician, left-wing commentators accuse the government of indulging in a cult of racist personalities. Their pro-government counterpart denies the allegation that György Donáth was an anti-Semite, while an independent conservative author calls on the opposing sides to show more tolerance towards each other.
Government Condemns Holocaust Memorial Vandalism
- 1 Mar 2016 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister’s Office was said it was appalled to receive reports that a menorah was stolen from a Holocaust memorial in Zalaegerszeg, in western Hungary. The PM’s Office condemned the action, saying that vandalising or desecrating any monument of Hungary’s history was impermissible.
Budapest Liszt Academy Recognised As European Heritage Label Site
- 29 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- property
The Budapest Franz Liszt Academy of Music has been selected to be recognised as a European Heritage Label site this year, the EU commissioner in charge of culture said in Budapest on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: MSZP Says ‘Burly Men’ Prevented Referendum Initiative
- 25 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators critical of the government round on Fidesz to accuse the governing party of sending men ‘who looked like bouncers’ to prevent a Socialist politician from depositing his bid for a referendum against the Sunday shopping ban. The two pro-government dailies also condemn the incident, but deny that Fidesz was behind it.
State Institution Paying Over The Odds For IT Services
- 23 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
A state educational institution with a history of procurement at astronomical prices shows no sign of improvement with its latest acquisition of IT services. As our investigation found, not only is the agency paying well above market prices to handpicked vendors, but it managed to select suppliers that formally do not even provide the services in question.
MNB Releases New Book On Policy
- 23 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Governor György Matolcsy presented the MNB’s book Competitiveness and Growth on Monday, outlining future directions and policies that will make improved competitiveness sustainable . He said consolidation has been achieved in recent years, and growth has begun, laying a foundation for sustainable growth for the next 15-20 years.
Curious Minds With Steve Weiss, Brody Studios Budapest, 10 March
- 23 Feb 2016 2:10 AM
- entertainment
Former Chief Middle East correspondent for ABC News - 'The Deserters: A Hidden History of World War II' author Charles Glass - had long harboured an interest in the subject. But it was only truly ignited by a chance meeting with Steve Weiss - decorated combat veteran of the US 36th Infantry Division and former deserter.
Essence Of Painting, Brody Studios Budapest, 22 February
- 22 Feb 2016 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Enjoy creative fulfillment and shake off some stress in our new artistic beginners painting class! Open to all levels, for beginners and seasoned artists alike, in this oil painting class, you will be guided step-by-step in recreating still life paintings from famous painters. You won’t just copy a printed picture but we will recreate the real composition for you!