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Hungary’s PM: Communism “Was An Insane Ideology”
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
No one today disputes that Communism, like National Socialism, was an insane ideology, Viktor Orbán, the prime minister, said at a commemoration. At the event held to remember Hungarian political prisoners and forced labourers deported to the Soviet Union, Orbán said that when the insane idea of National Socialism shook the world, and when a crippled western world recognised that its very ...
Liszt, Bartók, China In Focus At 2016 Budapest Spring Festival
- 20 Nov 2015 8:06 AM
- current affairs
The oeuvre of Ferenc Liszt, works by Béla Bartók and Chinese culture will be in focus at the Budapest Spring Festival to be held between April 8 and 24 next year. Liszt is always in focus at Hungary’s largest and most prestigious cultural festival, and Bartók will be celebrated next year because 2016 marks the 135th anniversary of his birth, head of the festival organising body Csaba Kael, who is ...
Xpat Interview: Angélica Karolyi, Director, Joseph Károlyi Foundation
- 19 Nov 2015 11:00 AM
Born in April 1947 in Paris, to German parents (painters). French nationality acquired in 1968, without loosing the German. Maiden Name: Edzard, Married 1971 in Paris to Georges Karolyi :4 children: Geraldine (1975) Alexandre (1977), Elisabeth (1979), Nicolas (1986 - 2005) .
“What Do You Drink?”: Mitiszol Festival 2015, 14 November
- 12 Nov 2015 12:30 AM
- food & drink
Mitiszol? (“me-tea-sol”, meaning “what do you drink?”) is the country’s first drink festival themed around beverages made with the same philosophy: respecting nature (in many cases organic or even biodynamic farming), no additives, as little intervention and manipulation as possible during production. The result is a drink, let it be alcoholic or non-alcoholic, that not only tastes better, but is ...
SOS Children’s Villages Support Hungarian Families In Crisis
- 10 Nov 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
Judit Polgár, chess grandmaster, the strongest female chess player in history, the Hungarian Festival Orchestra and famous Hungarian actors, support families in crises. In short films, Iván Kamarás, Dénes Száraz and Ildikó Csizmadia are presenting situations in which families can fall apart in a moment. SOS Children’s Villages launches its „Handprint” campaign.
Fink (Live Band) (UK), She Drew The Gun (UK), A38 Ship Budapest, 12 November
- 9 Nov 2015 8:05 AM
- entertainment
This NOVEMBER 11th Fink gig has been cancelled due to ligistic reasons. All purchased tickets can be exchanged for the Fink gig on the 12th till the beginning of the concert. If this date does not suit you the bought thűickets will be refunded till 11th at our cashier. Since the concert on the 12th will be probably a sold out gig please exchange your tickets for this gig as soon as possible. ...
Brian Connelly, Former General Manager, Angsana Laguna Phuket
- 5 Nov 2015 11:00 AM
Mr. Brian Connelly leads his hotel team with a focus on ensuring delivery of guest satisfaction, financial results and high operational standards. His working style ensures the Angsana Laguna continues to be a customer preferred hotel in Phuket, as well as Thailand.
Masdevallia - Jewels Of Inca's, Orchids Exhibition, Vajdahunyad Castle Budapest, 6 - 8 November
- 5 Nov 2015 8:02 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian Orchid Society will be presenting their annual fall exhibition and sale to showcase its orchid and bromelia collection. The exhibition will take place at the beautiful and historical Vajdahunyad Castle in the City Park, where visitors can view and admire these amazing plants and can get more information about their origin, history and how to take care of them.
Video: US Ambassador To Hungary's “We Will Build a Stronger Bridge” Speech
- 31 Oct 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
US Ambassador Colleen Bell recently made numerous positive public remarks about Hungary, and also spoke of her country’s concerns - about corruption, a decline of freedom of the press, and xenophobic characterisations of refugees – during her speech on Wednesday 28 October at the Corvinus University in Budapest.
She said Hungary was not a place where journalists were jailed or tortured, ...
She said Hungary was not a place where journalists were jailed or tortured, ...
Hungary’s PM: Communism “Was An Insane Ideology”
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
No one today disputes that Communism, like National Socialism, was an insane ideology, Viktor Orbán, the prime minister, said at a commemoration. At the event held to remember Hungarian political prisoners and forced labourers deported to the Soviet Union, Orbán said that when the insane idea of National Socialism shook the world, and when a crippled western world recognised that its very ...
Liszt, Bartók, China In Focus At 2016 Budapest Spring Festival
- 20 Nov 2015 8:06 AM
- current affairs
The oeuvre of Ferenc Liszt, works by Béla Bartók and Chinese culture will be in focus at the Budapest Spring Festival to be held between April 8 and 24 next year. Liszt is always in focus at Hungary’s largest and most prestigious cultural festival, and Bartók will be celebrated next year because 2016 marks the 135th anniversary of his birth, head of the festival organising body Csaba Kael, who is ...
Xpat Interview: Angélica Karolyi, Director, Joseph Károlyi Foundation
- 19 Nov 2015 11:00 AM
Born in April 1947 in Paris, to German parents (painters). French nationality acquired in 1968, without loosing the German. Maiden Name: Edzard, Married 1971 in Paris to Georges Karolyi :4 children: Geraldine (1975) Alexandre (1977), Elisabeth (1979), Nicolas (1986 - 2005) .
“What Do You Drink?”: Mitiszol Festival 2015, 14 November
- 12 Nov 2015 12:30 AM
- food & drink
Mitiszol? (“me-tea-sol”, meaning “what do you drink?”) is the country’s first drink festival themed around beverages made with the same philosophy: respecting nature (in many cases organic or even biodynamic farming), no additives, as little intervention and manipulation as possible during production. The result is a drink, let it be alcoholic or non-alcoholic, that not only tastes better, but is ...
SOS Children’s Villages Support Hungarian Families In Crisis
- 10 Nov 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
Judit Polgár, chess grandmaster, the strongest female chess player in history, the Hungarian Festival Orchestra and famous Hungarian actors, support families in crises. In short films, Iván Kamarás, Dénes Száraz and Ildikó Csizmadia are presenting situations in which families can fall apart in a moment. SOS Children’s Villages launches its „Handprint” campaign.
Fink (Live Band) (UK), She Drew The Gun (UK), A38 Ship Budapest, 12 November
- 9 Nov 2015 8:05 AM
- entertainment
This NOVEMBER 11th Fink gig has been cancelled due to ligistic reasons. All purchased tickets can be exchanged for the Fink gig on the 12th till the beginning of the concert. If this date does not suit you the bought thűickets will be refunded till 11th at our cashier. Since the concert on the 12th will be probably a sold out gig please exchange your tickets for this gig as soon as possible. ...
Brian Connelly, Former General Manager, Angsana Laguna Phuket
- 5 Nov 2015 11:00 AM
Mr. Brian Connelly leads his hotel team with a focus on ensuring delivery of guest satisfaction, financial results and high operational standards. His working style ensures the Angsana Laguna continues to be a customer preferred hotel in Phuket, as well as Thailand.
Masdevallia - Jewels Of Inca's, Orchids Exhibition, Vajdahunyad Castle Budapest, 6 - 8 November
- 5 Nov 2015 8:02 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian Orchid Society will be presenting their annual fall exhibition and sale to showcase its orchid and bromelia collection. The exhibition will take place at the beautiful and historical Vajdahunyad Castle in the City Park, where visitors can view and admire these amazing plants and can get more information about their origin, history and how to take care of them.
Video: US Ambassador To Hungary's “We Will Build a Stronger Bridge” Speech
- 31 Oct 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
US Ambassador Colleen Bell recently made numerous positive public remarks about Hungary, and also spoke of her country’s concerns - about corruption, a decline of freedom of the press, and xenophobic characterisations of refugees – during her speech on Wednesday 28 October at the Corvinus University in Budapest.
She said Hungary was not a place where journalists were jailed or tortured, ...
She said Hungary was not a place where journalists were jailed or tortured, ...