630 result(s) for hungarian hero
Dávid Rodriguez, Managing Director, Vip Holding Europe Kft.
- 11 Mar 2016 11:00 AM
I was born in Budapest in 1979, an in the very same year my parents decided to go in Perú, so I was raised there till the age of 9. My family came back in Budapest in 1988. Till 1997 I lived here, and then I went to UK near London to learn the language. After the course I came back, spent a few months in Budapest and soon left to Italy. I lived in Italy (Marche region) till 2012. Now it's almost ...
Premiere: Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovatore @ Erkel Theatre, 18 March
- 10 Mar 2016 1:45 AM
- community & culture
The new production of the Hungarian State Opera, Il trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi directed by renowned director Judit Galgóczy premieres at the Erkel Theatre on 18 March 2016.
Uniquely Hungary: The Ugliest Statue In Budapest, By Anne Zwack
- 1 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
At a time when statues are going up all over Budapest I would like to nominate a candidate for the ugliest statue in town. You should drive up above the Gellért Hotel to the corner of Minerva and Pipacs utca where the one time Swedish Legation is located.
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.
Master Plan For Budapest Olympics Approved By General Assembly Of Budapest
- 24 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
The General Assembly of Budapest has approved the master plan for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Budapest, there were 21 votes in favour, 1 against and 9 absent. The assembly members have also accepted the guarantee letter to be submitted to the International Olympic Committee.
Budapest Submits 2024 Olympic Bid
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Budapest has submitted the first part of its application to host the 2024 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee, Balázs Fürjes, the government commissioner for the bid, announced. The application was submitted on Tuesday, one day before the official deadline. Hungary’s parliament voted in July to support the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 event.
Xpat Preview: Hungary's Top 7 Cultural Events In 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Classic music, folk traditions, contemporary cinema and much more – for sure a great selection of programmes will characterize 2016! We have collected 7 of the most exciting ones below, among them unusual folklore festivals, cool art programmes, and open-air opera events.
Hungary To Host International Eucharistic Congress In 2020
- 2 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary will host the next International Eucharistic Congress scheduled for 2020, Pope Francis said in a video message sent to the holy mass concluding the 51st congress in Cebu, Philippines. Hungary will organise the event for the second time.
Dávid Rodriguez, Managing Director, Vip Holding Europe Kft.
- 11 Mar 2016 11:00 AM
I was born in Budapest in 1979, an in the very same year my parents decided to go in Perú, so I was raised there till the age of 9. My family came back in Budapest in 1988. Till 1997 I lived here, and then I went to UK near London to learn the language. After the course I came back, spent a few months in Budapest and soon left to Italy. I lived in Italy (Marche region) till 2012. Now it's almost ...
Premiere: Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovatore @ Erkel Theatre, 18 March
- 10 Mar 2016 1:45 AM
- community & culture
The new production of the Hungarian State Opera, Il trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi directed by renowned director Judit Galgóczy premieres at the Erkel Theatre on 18 March 2016.
Uniquely Hungary: The Ugliest Statue In Budapest, By Anne Zwack
- 1 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
At a time when statues are going up all over Budapest I would like to nominate a candidate for the ugliest statue in town. You should drive up above the Gellért Hotel to the corner of Minerva and Pipacs utca where the one time Swedish Legation is located.
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.
Master Plan For Budapest Olympics Approved By General Assembly Of Budapest
- 24 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
The General Assembly of Budapest has approved the master plan for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Budapest, there were 21 votes in favour, 1 against and 9 absent. The assembly members have also accepted the guarantee letter to be submitted to the International Olympic Committee.
Budapest Submits 2024 Olympic Bid
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Budapest has submitted the first part of its application to host the 2024 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee, Balázs Fürjes, the government commissioner for the bid, announced. The application was submitted on Tuesday, one day before the official deadline. Hungary’s parliament voted in July to support the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 event.
Xpat Preview: Hungary's Top 7 Cultural Events In 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Classic music, folk traditions, contemporary cinema and much more – for sure a great selection of programmes will characterize 2016! We have collected 7 of the most exciting ones below, among them unusual folklore festivals, cool art programmes, and open-air opera events.
Hungary To Host International Eucharistic Congress In 2020
- 2 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary will host the next International Eucharistic Congress scheduled for 2020, Pope Francis said in a video message sent to the holy mass concluding the 51st congress in Cebu, Philippines. Hungary will organise the event for the second time.