57 result(s) for holiday spending in Articles
Budapest English Theatre: Great Plays In English, But Not Only For Expats
- 14 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Budapest is a great place to live if you love theatre. Most of the productions are in Hungarian, but fortunately there are also more and more shows in English. One great example is Budapest English Theatre‘s new comedy, called Pretext, written and directed by Virginia Proud.
Hungarian Central Bank Buys Luxury Downtown Office Building
- 19 Aug 2014 1:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) is spending billions of Hungarian taxpayer money acquiring luxury properties. In addition to the recent purchase of a palace on the banks of the river Tisza, the central bank has purchased a luxury office building in downtown Pest for an estimated HUF 12.56 billion (USD 53.53 million), writes napi.hu.
Foreigners Visiting Hungary Spent More Last Year
- 31 Jul 2014 11:00 AM
- travel
Foreign visitors to Hungary last year spent more money and more time in the country than in the previous year, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Wednesday. The most visitors arrived from Slovakia, Austria and Romania, according to the KSH’s tourism in 2013 report.
More Spent On Fewer Domestic Holidays By Hungarians’
- 30 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
Although Hungarians’ daily spending rose in 2013, total spending on domestic tourism was little changed from 2012 as both the number of trips and the time spent declined considerably, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said in a fresh publication.
Introducing Children's Railway Museum In Budapest
- 23 May 2014 9:01 AM
- getting around
The Children's Railway Museum introduces the past and present of the former Pioneers' Railway and the Children's Railway.
The story of the railway line and the children's community is shown in the forms of archive photos and documents as well as relics. Visitors can get a glimpse of the difficult job faced by the constructors, the commitment and enthusiasm of young participants throughout the ...
See What Happened @ May Day Celebrations In Budapest
- 5 May 2014 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The 1st of May usually signals a day off work, celebrations and dancing round the Maypole. It is historically and technically correct, though this is not quite the same if you are spending it by the banks of the Danube in Budapest.
Easter Beckons, Wallets Open In Hungary
- 18 Apr 2014 9:01 AM
- shopping
Easter is one of the biggest holidays of the year. Hungarian retailers are experiencing an increase in customer traffic in stores compared to previous years. According to György Vámos, General Secretary of the Hungarian Retail Federation, consumers are predicted to spend HUF 45-50 billion on this year’s religious holiday, compared to a HUF 30-40 billion average in the past seven years, writes ...
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Holiday Do’s & Don’ts By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The holiday season is upon us! As our schedules and minds fill with plans for various dinner parties, family gatherings, and celebrations there’s plenty to look forward to, but the intense stress that often accompanies the holiday season is lurking around the corner. Many of us suffer from the pressure of these hectic, overscheduled, and expensive times.
Budapest English Theatre: Great Plays In English, But Not Only For Expats
- 14 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Budapest is a great place to live if you love theatre. Most of the productions are in Hungarian, but fortunately there are also more and more shows in English. One great example is Budapest English Theatre‘s new comedy, called Pretext, written and directed by Virginia Proud.
Hungarian Central Bank Buys Luxury Downtown Office Building
- 19 Aug 2014 1:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) is spending billions of Hungarian taxpayer money acquiring luxury properties. In addition to the recent purchase of a palace on the banks of the river Tisza, the central bank has purchased a luxury office building in downtown Pest for an estimated HUF 12.56 billion (USD 53.53 million), writes napi.hu.
Foreigners Visiting Hungary Spent More Last Year
- 31 Jul 2014 11:00 AM
- travel
Foreign visitors to Hungary last year spent more money and more time in the country than in the previous year, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Wednesday. The most visitors arrived from Slovakia, Austria and Romania, according to the KSH’s tourism in 2013 report.
More Spent On Fewer Domestic Holidays By Hungarians’
- 30 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
Although Hungarians’ daily spending rose in 2013, total spending on domestic tourism was little changed from 2012 as both the number of trips and the time spent declined considerably, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said in a fresh publication.
Introducing Children's Railway Museum In Budapest
- 23 May 2014 9:01 AM
- getting around
The Children's Railway Museum introduces the past and present of the former Pioneers' Railway and the Children's Railway.
The story of the railway line and the children's community is shown in the forms of archive photos and documents as well as relics. Visitors can get a glimpse of the difficult job faced by the constructors, the commitment and enthusiasm of young participants throughout the ...
See What Happened @ May Day Celebrations In Budapest
- 5 May 2014 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The 1st of May usually signals a day off work, celebrations and dancing round the Maypole. It is historically and technically correct, though this is not quite the same if you are spending it by the banks of the Danube in Budapest.
Easter Beckons, Wallets Open In Hungary
- 18 Apr 2014 9:01 AM
- shopping
Easter is one of the biggest holidays of the year. Hungarian retailers are experiencing an increase in customer traffic in stores compared to previous years. According to György Vámos, General Secretary of the Hungarian Retail Federation, consumers are predicted to spend HUF 45-50 billion on this year’s religious holiday, compared to a HUF 30-40 billion average in the past seven years, writes ...
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Holiday Do’s & Don’ts By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The holiday season is upon us! As our schedules and minds fill with plans for various dinner parties, family gatherings, and celebrations there’s plenty to look forward to, but the intense stress that often accompanies the holiday season is lurking around the corner. Many of us suffer from the pressure of these hectic, overscheduled, and expensive times.