166 result(s) for knight
'Hungarian Busójárás' In Mohács, 16 - 21 February
- 9 Feb 2012 11:35 AM
- community & culture
"Held in Mohács, the 'Busójárás' is a spectacular traditional event that has become a popular attraction in Hungary. It is both a celebration of the end of winter and of the occasion during the Turkish occupation when the villagers put on frightening masks to drive away the invaders. Children go along shaking feather and sawdust filled stockings. A medieval cannon is taken along and a huge fire ...
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
'Harvest Festival', Balatonboglár, Hungary, 19 - 22 August
- 19 Aug 2010 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Balatonboglár is the most important settlement on the southern shore of Lake Balaton when it comes to wine, as is indicated by the fact that it received the title of International City of Grape and Wine. The festival organised around 20th August is a festive occasion not only for wine lovers but also for holidaymakers at the lake.
Hungary's Forint Drops Sharply Over Greece, Fidesz Flaying C.Bank Chief
- 28 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"First day after the overwhelming election victory of Hungary’s centre-right Fidesz party, Prime Minister candidate Viktor Orbán has already jumped down the throat of the financial markets regulator (PSZÁF) and the National Bank of Hungary (NBH), especially harshly criticising central bank Governor András Simor. Analysts do not seem to be happy.
Hungary's Central Bank A "Lodging For Offshore Knighs" - Orbán
- 27 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Whether or not current regulations on Hungary's financial markets supervision (PSZÁF) and central bank (NBH) will be changed is up Parliament to decide, said Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at a press conference on Monday. While his response to an inquiry about the potential merger of the two was rather diplomatic, he did criticize both the watchdog and the head of the NBH.
Hungary C.Bank Chief Intends To Stay Until His Mandate Expires
- 27 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"There were two proposals discussed at the Monetary Council’s rate meeting on Monday, one to lower the benchmark rate by 25 bps and one to cut it by 50 bps. The former proposal was supported by a "convincing majority", NBH Governor András Simor told a press conference. Hungary’s base rate was trimmed to an all-time low of 5.15% today.
Hungarian Theme Park Opens In Baranya County
- 2 Apr 2010 12:04 PM
- getting around
"The world’s first historical Hungarian theme park opened in Bikal, Baranya county on Thursday. Construction of Élménybirtok cost close to Ft 2 billion.
Xpat Video: Budapest Bonfire Night 2009
- 10 Dec 2009 2:00 AM
- community & culture
Bonfire Night in Budapest went with a real bang on 5 November 2009 at the local InterContinental Hotel. British Ambassador to Hungary Mr. Greg Dorey, guest of honour at this XpatLoop.com event, started proceedings with an entertaining and informative speech about this UK tradition, aka Guy Fawkes Night, to around 200 party guests.
Budapest Bonfire Night: An Expat Success For Charity
- 17 Nov 2009 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Bonfire Night in Budapest went with a real bang on 5 November 2009. British Ambassador to Hungary Mr. Greg Dorey (pictured), guest of honour at this XpatLoop.com event, started proceedings with an informative and entertaining speech about this UK tradition, aka Guy Fawkes Night, to a packed house at the local InterContinental Hotel.
'Hungarian Busójárás' In Mohács, 16 - 21 February
- 9 Feb 2012 11:35 AM
- community & culture
"Held in Mohács, the 'Busójárás' is a spectacular traditional event that has become a popular attraction in Hungary. It is both a celebration of the end of winter and of the occasion during the Turkish occupation when the villagers put on frightening masks to drive away the invaders. Children go along shaking feather and sawdust filled stockings. A medieval cannon is taken along and a huge fire ...
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
'Harvest Festival', Balatonboglár, Hungary, 19 - 22 August
- 19 Aug 2010 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Balatonboglár is the most important settlement on the southern shore of Lake Balaton when it comes to wine, as is indicated by the fact that it received the title of International City of Grape and Wine. The festival organised around 20th August is a festive occasion not only for wine lovers but also for holidaymakers at the lake.
Hungary's Forint Drops Sharply Over Greece, Fidesz Flaying C.Bank Chief
- 28 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"First day after the overwhelming election victory of Hungary’s centre-right Fidesz party, Prime Minister candidate Viktor Orbán has already jumped down the throat of the financial markets regulator (PSZÁF) and the National Bank of Hungary (NBH), especially harshly criticising central bank Governor András Simor. Analysts do not seem to be happy.
Hungary's Central Bank A "Lodging For Offshore Knighs" - Orbán
- 27 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Whether or not current regulations on Hungary's financial markets supervision (PSZÁF) and central bank (NBH) will be changed is up Parliament to decide, said Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at a press conference on Monday. While his response to an inquiry about the potential merger of the two was rather diplomatic, he did criticize both the watchdog and the head of the NBH.
Hungary C.Bank Chief Intends To Stay Until His Mandate Expires
- 27 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"There were two proposals discussed at the Monetary Council’s rate meeting on Monday, one to lower the benchmark rate by 25 bps and one to cut it by 50 bps. The former proposal was supported by a "convincing majority", NBH Governor András Simor told a press conference. Hungary’s base rate was trimmed to an all-time low of 5.15% today.
Hungarian Theme Park Opens In Baranya County
- 2 Apr 2010 12:04 PM
- getting around
"The world’s first historical Hungarian theme park opened in Bikal, Baranya county on Thursday. Construction of Élménybirtok cost close to Ft 2 billion.
Xpat Video: Budapest Bonfire Night 2009
- 10 Dec 2009 2:00 AM
- community & culture
Bonfire Night in Budapest went with a real bang on 5 November 2009 at the local InterContinental Hotel. British Ambassador to Hungary Mr. Greg Dorey, guest of honour at this XpatLoop.com event, started proceedings with an entertaining and informative speech about this UK tradition, aka Guy Fawkes Night, to around 200 party guests.
Budapest Bonfire Night: An Expat Success For Charity
- 17 Nov 2009 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Bonfire Night in Budapest went with a real bang on 5 November 2009. British Ambassador to Hungary Mr. Greg Dorey (pictured), guest of honour at this XpatLoop.com event, started proceedings with an informative and entertaining speech about this UK tradition, aka Guy Fawkes Night, to a packed house at the local InterContinental Hotel.