949 result(s) for honour
David Helfgott Concert, Budapest Sportaréna, 10 November
- 4 Nov 2015 8:16 AM
- entertainment
David Helfgott was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1947. He showed extraordinary pianistic ability from an early age, winning the state finals of the ABC’s Instrumental & Vocal Competition six times.
Kövér Talks In Cambodia Part Of Hungary’s Opening To The East Policy
- 4 Nov 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in Hungary’s interest to renew cooperation with Cambodia and this is also in line with the government’s policy of opening up to the East, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said after meeting Cambodian political leaders in the capital Phnom Penh. Kövér, the first Hungarian house speaker to visit Cambodia, held bilateral talks with President of the National Assembly Heng Samrin, Senate ...
The Budapest Times: Mix And Mingle For Good Causes - XpatLoop’s Annual Party For Charity
- 30 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
This year’s annual XpatLoop birthday bash in the Corinthia’s Grand Ballroom will be supporting UNICEF Hungary, Lions Club of Budapest and the local Csodalámpa (Magic Lamp) Foundation, which since 2003 has acted on more than 2686 wishes by 3- to 18-year-old Hungarian children who have life-threatening illnesses.
Israel Recognises Hungarians Helping Jews During Holocaust
- 30 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Sándor Pintér, Hungary’s interior minister, and Israeli ambassador to Hungary Ilan Mor handed over Israel’s Righteous Among the Nations honours to Hungarians helping Jews during WWII, at a ceremony in Budapest. In his address at the ceremony, Pintér voiced the Hungarian state’s commitment to protecting each of its citizens from “murderous intent, external enemy or internal treason”.
Fully Booked: Xpat Party For Charity, Corinthia Ballroom, 5 November
- 29 Oct 2015 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Thanks to an excellent response, registration is now complete. 100's of Xpats are on the official guest list for XpatLoop's 15th birthday bash in Corinthia's historic ballroom, featuring plenty of refreshments and a few surprises, all adding up to make this an enjoyable and worthwhile social networking event.
Uniquely Hungary: Árpád Göncz, A Man With Three Hums, By Anne Zwack
- 29 Oct 2015 12:45 AM
- community & culture
I read somewhere that everyone should have three Hums: Humanity, Humour and Humility. And President Göncz had all three in spades, although his most endearing quality was his humility.
DK Wants To Name Square In Budapest After Göncz
- 22 Oct 2015 9:10 AM
- getting around
Democratic Coalition councillor Erzsébet Gy. Németh is suggesting that Nyugati tér be renamed in honour of former president Árpád Göncz, who died on October 6. The city council will vote on her proposal next week. Németh argues that Göncz should be honoured for his “unswerving political moral standing”. Göncz’s funeral is scheduled for November 6.
October 23 Commemorations In Hungary To Include Exhibitions & Film Screenings
- 22 Oct 2015 1:40 AM
- community & culture
This year’s official commemorations of the 1956 anti-Soviet uprising will include exhibitions, films screenings and a walk through history in the Hungarian Radio building, the organisers said. Nóra Ivády, head of the defence ministry’s national event organising office, said that the series of commemorative events will start on October 21 with a wreath-laying ceremony at the 1956 Technical ...
Xploring Hungary: Sweet Wine & Renovated Terézia Chapel In Tokaj-Hegyalja
- 21 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Apart from the renewal of the Terézia Chapel having more than 250 years history, several other touristic developments are going to be completed by the end of October 2015 at the Gróf Degenfeld Winery. Nearby the winery and the castle hotel located in Tarcal, a new trail has been launched to lead visitors to the vineyard. Indeed, a wall presenting the various rocks found all over the surrounding ...
David Helfgott Concert, Budapest Sportaréna, 10 November
- 4 Nov 2015 8:16 AM
- entertainment
David Helfgott was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1947. He showed extraordinary pianistic ability from an early age, winning the state finals of the ABC’s Instrumental & Vocal Competition six times.
Kövér Talks In Cambodia Part Of Hungary’s Opening To The East Policy
- 4 Nov 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in Hungary’s interest to renew cooperation with Cambodia and this is also in line with the government’s policy of opening up to the East, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said after meeting Cambodian political leaders in the capital Phnom Penh. Kövér, the first Hungarian house speaker to visit Cambodia, held bilateral talks with President of the National Assembly Heng Samrin, Senate ...
The Budapest Times: Mix And Mingle For Good Causes - XpatLoop’s Annual Party For Charity
- 30 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
This year’s annual XpatLoop birthday bash in the Corinthia’s Grand Ballroom will be supporting UNICEF Hungary, Lions Club of Budapest and the local Csodalámpa (Magic Lamp) Foundation, which since 2003 has acted on more than 2686 wishes by 3- to 18-year-old Hungarian children who have life-threatening illnesses.
Israel Recognises Hungarians Helping Jews During Holocaust
- 30 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Sándor Pintér, Hungary’s interior minister, and Israeli ambassador to Hungary Ilan Mor handed over Israel’s Righteous Among the Nations honours to Hungarians helping Jews during WWII, at a ceremony in Budapest. In his address at the ceremony, Pintér voiced the Hungarian state’s commitment to protecting each of its citizens from “murderous intent, external enemy or internal treason”.
Fully Booked: Xpat Party For Charity, Corinthia Ballroom, 5 November
- 29 Oct 2015 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Thanks to an excellent response, registration is now complete. 100's of Xpats are on the official guest list for XpatLoop's 15th birthday bash in Corinthia's historic ballroom, featuring plenty of refreshments and a few surprises, all adding up to make this an enjoyable and worthwhile social networking event.
Uniquely Hungary: Árpád Göncz, A Man With Three Hums, By Anne Zwack
- 29 Oct 2015 12:45 AM
- community & culture
I read somewhere that everyone should have three Hums: Humanity, Humour and Humility. And President Göncz had all three in spades, although his most endearing quality was his humility.
DK Wants To Name Square In Budapest After Göncz
- 22 Oct 2015 9:10 AM
- getting around
Democratic Coalition councillor Erzsébet Gy. Németh is suggesting that Nyugati tér be renamed in honour of former president Árpád Göncz, who died on October 6. The city council will vote on her proposal next week. Németh argues that Göncz should be honoured for his “unswerving political moral standing”. Göncz’s funeral is scheduled for November 6.
October 23 Commemorations In Hungary To Include Exhibitions & Film Screenings
- 22 Oct 2015 1:40 AM
- community & culture
This year’s official commemorations of the 1956 anti-Soviet uprising will include exhibitions, films screenings and a walk through history in the Hungarian Radio building, the organisers said. Nóra Ivády, head of the defence ministry’s national event organising office, said that the series of commemorative events will start on October 21 with a wreath-laying ceremony at the 1956 Technical ...
Xploring Hungary: Sweet Wine & Renovated Terézia Chapel In Tokaj-Hegyalja
- 21 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Apart from the renewal of the Terézia Chapel having more than 250 years history, several other touristic developments are going to be completed by the end of October 2015 at the Gróf Degenfeld Winery. Nearby the winery and the castle hotel located in Tarcal, a new trail has been launched to lead visitors to the vineyard. Indeed, a wall presenting the various rocks found all over the surrounding ...