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Looking Back On The Liszt Year In Hungary - In A Nutshell
- 27 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"In 2011 hundreds of concerts, sereval exhibitions, publications and commemorating events were dedicated to Ferenc Liszt, born 200 years ago. Although we could not be present everywhere, we have covered most of the events in narrative or in pictures.
Invitation: Danube - Open Book, Mai Manó House Budapest, Until 6 May
- 27 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Countries of this region are very different. If we try to find a common denominator, they all have the Danube run through them for shorter or longer stretches, mediating among peoples, regions, and countries. It conveys culture, economic goods, ways of life, good and bad, everything. All this is, in fact, contained in the poem of one genius Hungarian poet that was written in 1936 – yet, time has ...
Top 10 Books To Read About Hungary, Part V
- 24 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Two real-life stories to finish out my list (which could go into the hundreds but I will restrain myself). First, believe the unbelievable in the true story of NPR and ABC correspondent Kati Marton’s family, oppression by the Nazis and Communists and their eventual escape. Second, the story of an ingenious modern-day criminal, who was recently released from prison…
Seedling Trust’s History, Background And Mission In Hungary
- 23 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Seedling Trust’s mission is to improve the lives of severely disabled children in municipally-run facilities in Budapest, Hungary. Founded in 2009, the Trust seeks to become an enduring and significant source of help for children with severe physical and mental limitations who are institutionalized because their families are unable or unwilling to care for them.
Top 10 Books To Read About Hungary, Part II
- 22 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"I may have written a 200-word summary of Hungarian history in my March 15th holiday post, but needless to say, it’s worth reading more. How about 608 pages more? Plus a heavy-hitting masterpiece of fiction…
Invitation: 'Muses On Theatre Square', Budapest History Museum Until 2 September
- 20 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Pest German Theatre opened on what is now Vörösmarty Square on 9 February 1812, with two plays by Kotzebue, for which the music was composed by Beethoven. The idea for the establishment of the theatre arose during the reign of Josef II, as Pest was gaining in importance and the growing bourgeoisie had an increasing demand for culture.
PM Orban Says Hungary Will Not Be A Colony
- 19 Mar 2012 10:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary will not become a colony, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said, addressing a commemoration of the 1848-49 Hungarian revolution and war of independence on Kossuth Square in front of parliament on Thursday afternoon.
H.E. Ilan Mor, The Ambassador Of The State Of Israel Visited Vác And Százhalombatta
- 19 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Ilan Mor, the Ambassador of the State of Israel accredited to Hungary continues his visits to the countryside where he is about to meet with responsible leaders in all fields of life. This time he visited Vác on March 13. In the Mayor's Office he met Mayor Attila Fördős, Deputy Mayors Tibor Pető and Zoltán Mokánszky, Lajos Varga Assistant Bishop, Zoltan Nemeth President of Vaci Gypsy Minority ...
The Government Will Help To Restore The Fire-Damaged Krasznahorka Castle
- 13 Mar 2012 8:03 AM
- getting around
"Hungary is ready to help and contribute to the restoration of Krasznahorka Castle, which was gutted by fire at the weekend.
Looking Back On The Liszt Year In Hungary - In A Nutshell
- 27 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"In 2011 hundreds of concerts, sereval exhibitions, publications and commemorating events were dedicated to Ferenc Liszt, born 200 years ago. Although we could not be present everywhere, we have covered most of the events in narrative or in pictures.
Invitation: Danube - Open Book, Mai Manó House Budapest, Until 6 May
- 27 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Countries of this region are very different. If we try to find a common denominator, they all have the Danube run through them for shorter or longer stretches, mediating among peoples, regions, and countries. It conveys culture, economic goods, ways of life, good and bad, everything. All this is, in fact, contained in the poem of one genius Hungarian poet that was written in 1936 – yet, time has ...
Top 10 Books To Read About Hungary, Part V
- 24 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Two real-life stories to finish out my list (which could go into the hundreds but I will restrain myself). First, believe the unbelievable in the true story of NPR and ABC correspondent Kati Marton’s family, oppression by the Nazis and Communists and their eventual escape. Second, the story of an ingenious modern-day criminal, who was recently released from prison…
Seedling Trust’s History, Background And Mission In Hungary
- 23 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Seedling Trust’s mission is to improve the lives of severely disabled children in municipally-run facilities in Budapest, Hungary. Founded in 2009, the Trust seeks to become an enduring and significant source of help for children with severe physical and mental limitations who are institutionalized because their families are unable or unwilling to care for them.
Top 10 Books To Read About Hungary, Part II
- 22 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"I may have written a 200-word summary of Hungarian history in my March 15th holiday post, but needless to say, it’s worth reading more. How about 608 pages more? Plus a heavy-hitting masterpiece of fiction…
Invitation: 'Muses On Theatre Square', Budapest History Museum Until 2 September
- 20 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Pest German Theatre opened on what is now Vörösmarty Square on 9 February 1812, with two plays by Kotzebue, for which the music was composed by Beethoven. The idea for the establishment of the theatre arose during the reign of Josef II, as Pest was gaining in importance and the growing bourgeoisie had an increasing demand for culture.
PM Orban Says Hungary Will Not Be A Colony
- 19 Mar 2012 10:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary will not become a colony, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said, addressing a commemoration of the 1848-49 Hungarian revolution and war of independence on Kossuth Square in front of parliament on Thursday afternoon.
H.E. Ilan Mor, The Ambassador Of The State Of Israel Visited Vác And Százhalombatta
- 19 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Ilan Mor, the Ambassador of the State of Israel accredited to Hungary continues his visits to the countryside where he is about to meet with responsible leaders in all fields of life. This time he visited Vác on March 13. In the Mayor's Office he met Mayor Attila Fördős, Deputy Mayors Tibor Pető and Zoltán Mokánszky, Lajos Varga Assistant Bishop, Zoltan Nemeth President of Vaci Gypsy Minority ...
The Government Will Help To Restore The Fire-Damaged Krasznahorka Castle
- 13 Mar 2012 8:03 AM
- getting around
"Hungary is ready to help and contribute to the restoration of Krasznahorka Castle, which was gutted by fire at the weekend.