1,716 result(s) for hungarian history
Holocaust Victims, Heirs File Lawsuit Against Five Hungarian Banks, Claim USD 2 M
- 30 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"A group of Holocaust survivors and heirs filed a lawsuit in Chicago against several banks, including banks based in Hungary, demanding compensation of more than USD 2 million. A similar group has recently filed a lawsuit against Hungary’s state-owned railway company MÁV, demanding USD 8.92 billion (HUF 1,773 bn).
Sziget Festival: The Latest Stars, Big Comebacks, Promising Names
- 24 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- entertainment
"With the first shoots of spring, Sziget Festival, one of Europe’s favourite festivals, has announced a whole bouquet of bands arriving to Budapest in the second week of August. This year’s Sziget festival will bring back the best parties of the past 18 years, for example Iron Maiden will return with their new album, and Faithless, the band that attracted the biggest main stage crowd ever will be ...
'The Alchemy Of Beauty', Museum Of Fine Arts, Extended Until 11 April
- 23 Mar 2010 12:50 AM
- community & culture
"The Alchemy of Beauty (Parmigianino) exhibition has been extended until 11 April 2010. The graceful elegance of Parmigianino’ works was regarded by his contemporaries and the succeeding generations as the perfection of style. The Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest does not preserve any of his paintings, however, we own an extensive collection of his drawings and prints.
Royal Visit To Dohány Street Synagogue In Budapest
- 19 Mar 2010 11:01 AM
- community & culture
"Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited Eurasia's largest synagogue, the Dohány Street Synagogue on Thursday 18 March. They met leaders of different Hungarian Jewish organisations, and were guided by Dr. Róbert Frölich, Chief Rabbi.
Royal Visit To Hungary's Skanzen, Szentendre
- 16 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Hungarian Open-Air Ethnographic Museum, or Skanzen, to witness an important part of the work being done to preserve Hungary's cultural and environmental heritage.
Escape From Budapest To Helsinki
- 16 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- travel
The largest city in Finland is home to nearly 600,000 people, a fair few less than in other more sprawling capitals, and Budapest come to that. The compact size of Helsinki means everything is within easy reach, described as a ‘pocket-sized metropolis’ its ideal for a weekend visit. There is much to explore, and actually one million people live in the Helsinki metropolitan area which includes ...
Hungarian-American Author Kati Marton Launches Her New Book In Hungary
- 8 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Visiting Hungary on the occasion of the launching of her new book, “Enemies of the People: My Family’s Journey to America”, the noted Hungarian-American journalist and author, Kati Marton led a conversation about her latest book at the residence of Ambassador Kounalakis on March 3rd.
America Day Celebrated At The Bornemisza High School
- 5 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Twelve high schools across Hungary were selected by the U.S. Embassy and the Hungarian Ministry of Education to participate in “America Day” programs. The two-day America Day celebration at the Péter Bornemisza High School in Budapest began on February 25th with an interactive presentation by the Embassy’s Cultural Attaché John Balian on “Global U.S. Military Deployment.
Poker Tournament, Budapest, 4 - 7 March
- 2 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- sport
"This Year’s top level international poker tournament in Budapest at the LAS VEGAS CASINO of Budapest.
Holocaust Victims, Heirs File Lawsuit Against Five Hungarian Banks, Claim USD 2 M
- 30 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"A group of Holocaust survivors and heirs filed a lawsuit in Chicago against several banks, including banks based in Hungary, demanding compensation of more than USD 2 million. A similar group has recently filed a lawsuit against Hungary’s state-owned railway company MÁV, demanding USD 8.92 billion (HUF 1,773 bn).
Sziget Festival: The Latest Stars, Big Comebacks, Promising Names
- 24 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- entertainment
"With the first shoots of spring, Sziget Festival, one of Europe’s favourite festivals, has announced a whole bouquet of bands arriving to Budapest in the second week of August. This year’s Sziget festival will bring back the best parties of the past 18 years, for example Iron Maiden will return with their new album, and Faithless, the band that attracted the biggest main stage crowd ever will be ...
'The Alchemy Of Beauty', Museum Of Fine Arts, Extended Until 11 April
- 23 Mar 2010 12:50 AM
- community & culture
"The Alchemy of Beauty (Parmigianino) exhibition has been extended until 11 April 2010. The graceful elegance of Parmigianino’ works was regarded by his contemporaries and the succeeding generations as the perfection of style. The Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest does not preserve any of his paintings, however, we own an extensive collection of his drawings and prints.
Royal Visit To Dohány Street Synagogue In Budapest
- 19 Mar 2010 11:01 AM
- community & culture
"Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited Eurasia's largest synagogue, the Dohány Street Synagogue on Thursday 18 March. They met leaders of different Hungarian Jewish organisations, and were guided by Dr. Róbert Frölich, Chief Rabbi.
Royal Visit To Hungary's Skanzen, Szentendre
- 16 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Hungarian Open-Air Ethnographic Museum, or Skanzen, to witness an important part of the work being done to preserve Hungary's cultural and environmental heritage.
Escape From Budapest To Helsinki
- 16 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- travel
The largest city in Finland is home to nearly 600,000 people, a fair few less than in other more sprawling capitals, and Budapest come to that. The compact size of Helsinki means everything is within easy reach, described as a ‘pocket-sized metropolis’ its ideal for a weekend visit. There is much to explore, and actually one million people live in the Helsinki metropolitan area which includes ...
Hungarian-American Author Kati Marton Launches Her New Book In Hungary
- 8 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Visiting Hungary on the occasion of the launching of her new book, “Enemies of the People: My Family’s Journey to America”, the noted Hungarian-American journalist and author, Kati Marton led a conversation about her latest book at the residence of Ambassador Kounalakis on March 3rd.
America Day Celebrated At The Bornemisza High School
- 5 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Twelve high schools across Hungary were selected by the U.S. Embassy and the Hungarian Ministry of Education to participate in “America Day” programs. The two-day America Day celebration at the Péter Bornemisza High School in Budapest began on February 25th with an interactive presentation by the Embassy’s Cultural Attaché John Balian on “Global U.S. Military Deployment.
Poker Tournament, Budapest, 4 - 7 March
- 2 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- sport
"This Year’s top level international poker tournament in Budapest at the LAS VEGAS CASINO of Budapest.