1,142 result(s) for international programme
Csepreghy: EC Insists Selection Of Altus For Contract “Clean ”
- 22 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is trying to "explain away" the 1.5 billion forint (EUR 5m) contract awarded to former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány’s company Altus, insisting the selection process was “clean”, government official Nándor Csepreghy said. In its response to a letter addressed to EC Director-General Walter Deffaa, the Commission “tried to prove that the criteria used in selecting Altus was ...
What Is 'OFF' In Budapest? It's On Until 31 May
- 20 May 2015 9:05 AM
- entertainment
OFF-Biennale Budapest is a series of exhibitions and art events in and beyond the city of Budapest. Its concept is different from traditional biennials as we know them. Not affiliated with any institution, it is a voluntary collaborative initiative of artists, groups of artists, curators, art managers, gallerists and collectors. OFF-Biennale Budapest is a civil initiative, whose aim is to bring ...
Upcoming Expat Theatre: 'Pretext', Müszi Budapest, 20 & 21 May
- 14 May 2015 1:35 AM
- entertainment
Pretext is an original comedy from Budapest English Theatre. A light-hearted look at a serious subject: the war of the sexes as they face their mortality. Written and directed by the company’s Artistic Director, Virginia Proud, she also takes to the stage with Beth Spisljak, Esther Holbrook and Madeleine Damasdi. Asked about juggling so many roles, she said “I won’t deny it, it was challenging! ...
World’s Rarest Type Of Tiger Arrives To Hungarian Zoo
- 8 May 2015 9:01 AM
- entertainment
A two-year-old female tiger belonging to the world’s rarest – and smallest – sub-species has arrived to Nyíregyháza zoo in the northeast of the country from the Dutch city of Arnhem. Sumatran tigers are faced by an immediate threat of extinction, with less than 100 examples living in the wild left.
Government Backs Down From Abolishing University Degrees After Student Protest
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The State Secretary for higher education has announced that contrary to earlier plans, degrees in international relations and communications will not be abolished, but rather restructured according to the recommendations of the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference.
Sandor Zwack, Chairman of Board of Directors, Zwack Unicum Plc
- 21 Apr 2015 12:00 PM
Sándor was born in Italy in 1974. He spent a year at high school in Hungary when he was in his early teen years, before moving to Washington with his father when Peter Zwack became ambassador.
Night Of Indie Booksellers In Hungary
- 21 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Do you love independent bookstores? Do you have favorites in Hungary? You also can be an Indie Reade. Join us and vote for conscious book shopping on 24th April 2015. Indie Booksellers’ Night • in Budapest and several other towns all over Hungary
Aggtelek National Park Turns 30, & Also Celebrates 20 Years As A World Heritage Site
- 20 Apr 2015 9:02 AM
- getting around
A variety of promotions and events are being held this year to commemorate these milestones, including:
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
22nd Titanic International Film Festival, Budapest, 10 - 18 April
- 10 Apr 2015 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Titanic International Film Festival begins with English-Irish drama, ’71 and will close in an unusal way with a documentary, Michael Madsen’s The Visit. Between 10-18 April 52 movies representing 34 nations in 8 sections can be seen in Budapest. 8 films are in competiton for the Breaking Waves Award. The jury is lead by a Serb film critic, Borislav Andjelic, and Elemér Ragályi, a Hungarian ...
Csepreghy: EC Insists Selection Of Altus For Contract “Clean ”
- 22 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is trying to "explain away" the 1.5 billion forint (EUR 5m) contract awarded to former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány’s company Altus, insisting the selection process was “clean”, government official Nándor Csepreghy said. In its response to a letter addressed to EC Director-General Walter Deffaa, the Commission “tried to prove that the criteria used in selecting Altus was ...
What Is 'OFF' In Budapest? It's On Until 31 May
- 20 May 2015 9:05 AM
- entertainment
OFF-Biennale Budapest is a series of exhibitions and art events in and beyond the city of Budapest. Its concept is different from traditional biennials as we know them. Not affiliated with any institution, it is a voluntary collaborative initiative of artists, groups of artists, curators, art managers, gallerists and collectors. OFF-Biennale Budapest is a civil initiative, whose aim is to bring ...
Upcoming Expat Theatre: 'Pretext', Müszi Budapest, 20 & 21 May
- 14 May 2015 1:35 AM
- entertainment
Pretext is an original comedy from Budapest English Theatre. A light-hearted look at a serious subject: the war of the sexes as they face their mortality. Written and directed by the company’s Artistic Director, Virginia Proud, she also takes to the stage with Beth Spisljak, Esther Holbrook and Madeleine Damasdi. Asked about juggling so many roles, she said “I won’t deny it, it was challenging! ...
World’s Rarest Type Of Tiger Arrives To Hungarian Zoo
- 8 May 2015 9:01 AM
- entertainment
A two-year-old female tiger belonging to the world’s rarest – and smallest – sub-species has arrived to Nyíregyháza zoo in the northeast of the country from the Dutch city of Arnhem. Sumatran tigers are faced by an immediate threat of extinction, with less than 100 examples living in the wild left.
Government Backs Down From Abolishing University Degrees After Student Protest
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The State Secretary for higher education has announced that contrary to earlier plans, degrees in international relations and communications will not be abolished, but rather restructured according to the recommendations of the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference.
Sandor Zwack, Chairman of Board of Directors, Zwack Unicum Plc
- 21 Apr 2015 12:00 PM
Sándor was born in Italy in 1974. He spent a year at high school in Hungary when he was in his early teen years, before moving to Washington with his father when Peter Zwack became ambassador.
Night Of Indie Booksellers In Hungary
- 21 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Do you love independent bookstores? Do you have favorites in Hungary? You also can be an Indie Reade. Join us and vote for conscious book shopping on 24th April 2015. Indie Booksellers’ Night • in Budapest and several other towns all over Hungary
Aggtelek National Park Turns 30, & Also Celebrates 20 Years As A World Heritage Site
- 20 Apr 2015 9:02 AM
- getting around
A variety of promotions and events are being held this year to commemorate these milestones, including:
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
22nd Titanic International Film Festival, Budapest, 10 - 18 April
- 10 Apr 2015 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Titanic International Film Festival begins with English-Irish drama, ’71 and will close in an unusal way with a documentary, Michael Madsen’s The Visit. Between 10-18 April 52 movies representing 34 nations in 8 sections can be seen in Budapest. 8 films are in competiton for the Breaking Waves Award. The jury is lead by a Serb film critic, Borislav Andjelic, and Elemér Ragályi, a Hungarian ...