1,716 result(s) for hungarian history
Invitation: 10th Santa Speedo Run In Budapest, 8 December
- 28 Nov 2013 11:40 AM
- sport
"In case you have already run along with a happy group of half-clad Santas in the middle of the winter freeze, then you know what a great experience it is! In case you haven't yet, this year might be a life changing event for you! All for the sake of a very good charity, read on for details!
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Unforgettable 6-3
- 28 Nov 2013 11:31 AM
- sport
Six to three. Any Hungarian football fan knows exactly what that means. In fact, much to Hungary’s pride, even the hardcore enthusiasts in England understand the reference. Sixty years ago this week, November 25, 1953, the Hungarian football team defeated England by a score of six goals to three.
Market Halls Are Part Of Our Personal History – A New Documentary Series Suggests
- 27 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- shopping
Italian documentary director/producer Stefano Tealdi questions the saying that the way to town’s heart is through its belly, that is, its market, because, in his view, the market is a town’s very heart. What can a foreign filmmaker show us about the Central Market Hall of Budapest (Központi Vásárcsarnok)?
Xpat Opinion: Left Wing In Crisis In Hungary Less Than 6 Months Before The Elections
- 25 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators concentrate their fire on Bajnai and Gyurcsány, and tend to consider Mesterházy as the victim of the aforementioned. Left wing analysts have begun to voice serious doubts about whether the Socialists and their allies are in a position to even successfully wage a campaign.
11 Things To Know Before Visiting Hungary
- 22 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Indiana, and with a slowly decreasing population of just under 10 million (1.7 million of whom live in the capital, Budapest), Hungary is a land in thrall to its history. The horse is still revered here, Franz Liszt is huge and goulash is a soup not a stew. You may find yourself overtaken in a revolving door, but you'll be made to feel thoroughly welcome -- ...
The Return Of Loulou Restaurant In Budapest
- 20 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
The gastro-life in Budapest has become richer with an old-new restaurant. The old LouLou was the first Hungarian top fine dining restaurant but unfortunately in 2009 it closed down. Nevertheless, now – four years later - the new LouLou reopened its doors in a new form and at a new place, and it is nicer than ever.
Erkel Theatre Budapest Is Officially Open Again
- 8 Nov 2013 11:59 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, on 7 November 2013 - the birthday of the great Hungarian composer Ferenc Erkel appointed as the Day of Hungarian Opera from now on - the Erkel Theatre officially reopened. Tomorrow on 9 November the venue’s first première night will take place with a performance of the one of the world’s most famous Hungarian operas, Béla Bartók’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, together on the same evening ...
Madrid Pays Tribute To Magic Hungarian Soccer Player Puskás
- 8 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
Entitled “Puskás Homage”, weeks of remembrance have started in Madrid. A bust of Ferenc Puskás, perhaps the best known Hungarian in history, has been unveiled, erstwhile companions reminisced about him during a forum and an exhibition of objects related to his life has been opened. The show is expected to draw over a hundred thousand visitors.
Xpat Report: Budapest Bonfire Party For Charity
- 8 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Thank you so much for all the help! It was a fantastic evening, very well organized, with great people and a brilliant atmosphere." This feedback from the Csodalámpa Foundation is for everyone at the XpatLoop event on Monday 4 November. Together around 200 Xpats (expats + locals) united to help children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, raising nearly 1 million forints for this ‘Wish ...
Invitation: 10th Santa Speedo Run In Budapest, 8 December
- 28 Nov 2013 11:40 AM
- sport
"In case you have already run along with a happy group of half-clad Santas in the middle of the winter freeze, then you know what a great experience it is! In case you haven't yet, this year might be a life changing event for you! All for the sake of a very good charity, read on for details!
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Unforgettable 6-3
- 28 Nov 2013 11:31 AM
- sport
Six to three. Any Hungarian football fan knows exactly what that means. In fact, much to Hungary’s pride, even the hardcore enthusiasts in England understand the reference. Sixty years ago this week, November 25, 1953, the Hungarian football team defeated England by a score of six goals to three.
Market Halls Are Part Of Our Personal History – A New Documentary Series Suggests
- 27 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- shopping
Italian documentary director/producer Stefano Tealdi questions the saying that the way to town’s heart is through its belly, that is, its market, because, in his view, the market is a town’s very heart. What can a foreign filmmaker show us about the Central Market Hall of Budapest (Központi Vásárcsarnok)?
Xpat Opinion: Left Wing In Crisis In Hungary Less Than 6 Months Before The Elections
- 25 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators concentrate their fire on Bajnai and Gyurcsány, and tend to consider Mesterházy as the victim of the aforementioned. Left wing analysts have begun to voice serious doubts about whether the Socialists and their allies are in a position to even successfully wage a campaign.
11 Things To Know Before Visiting Hungary
- 22 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
Slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Indiana, and with a slowly decreasing population of just under 10 million (1.7 million of whom live in the capital, Budapest), Hungary is a land in thrall to its history. The horse is still revered here, Franz Liszt is huge and goulash is a soup not a stew. You may find yourself overtaken in a revolving door, but you'll be made to feel thoroughly welcome -- ...
The Return Of Loulou Restaurant In Budapest
- 20 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
The gastro-life in Budapest has become richer with an old-new restaurant. The old LouLou was the first Hungarian top fine dining restaurant but unfortunately in 2009 it closed down. Nevertheless, now – four years later - the new LouLou reopened its doors in a new form and at a new place, and it is nicer than ever.
Erkel Theatre Budapest Is Officially Open Again
- 8 Nov 2013 11:59 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, on 7 November 2013 - the birthday of the great Hungarian composer Ferenc Erkel appointed as the Day of Hungarian Opera from now on - the Erkel Theatre officially reopened. Tomorrow on 9 November the venue’s first première night will take place with a performance of the one of the world’s most famous Hungarian operas, Béla Bartók’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, together on the same evening ...
Madrid Pays Tribute To Magic Hungarian Soccer Player Puskás
- 8 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
Entitled “Puskás Homage”, weeks of remembrance have started in Madrid. A bust of Ferenc Puskás, perhaps the best known Hungarian in history, has been unveiled, erstwhile companions reminisced about him during a forum and an exhibition of objects related to his life has been opened. The show is expected to draw over a hundred thousand visitors.
Xpat Report: Budapest Bonfire Party For Charity
- 8 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Thank you so much for all the help! It was a fantastic evening, very well organized, with great people and a brilliant atmosphere." This feedback from the Csodalámpa Foundation is for everyone at the XpatLoop event on Monday 4 November. Together around 200 Xpats (expats + locals) united to help children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, raising nearly 1 million forints for this ‘Wish ...