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Record Numbers Participate In 29th Vivicittá Run In Budapest
- 14 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- sport
A record number of 20,750 runners participated in the 29th Vivicittá Run for the City on Sunday, organisers said. The organiser Budapest Sports Office said participants included runners from 770 communities in Hungary as well as more than 1,000 foreigners representing 57 countries from as far afield as Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Pakistan, Vietnam and Venezuela.
Surprise Skier Sets Hungarian Record In Sochi
- 13 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- sport
Alpine skier Edit Miklós came in 7th in ladies’ downhill in Sochi on Wednesday, setting a Hungarian olympic record. The skier finished with a time of 1:42.28 after Lotte Smiseth Sejersted from Norway. Miklós, born in Szekler Land, Romania, is so far the 16-strong Hungarian olympic team’s most successful sportswoman.
Xpat Opinion: Romania 3, Hungary 0 – The Political Overtones
- 9 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
A pro-government paper criticizes The New York Times for overemphasizing the tension caused by extremist Hungarian fans, or ultras, without reporting on similar incidents on the Romanian side. The leading left-wing Hungarian daily reminds readers that no one outside Hungary expected the national team to win and the government was rather late in warning Hungarian fans to abstain from wrongdoing. A ...
Aqua Fun All Year Round In Aquaworld Budapest
- 14 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
Aquaworld Budapest, the biggest indoor water theme park in Central Europe offers unforgettable entertainment and adventure to visitors of every age throughout the year. The water complex is located in the northern part of Budapest, just off the Pest abutment of Megyeri Bridge along the new M0 ring.
Xpat Review: At The Races In Budapest With Treehugger Dan
- 9 Sep 2010 8:30 AM
- sport
"Sunday afternoon I finally went to the horse races at Kincsem Park in Budapest. This venue was built in 1925, and named after the horse Kincsem that won 54 races in the 1870's. It is very easy to get to - just take Metro 2 to the Pillango Ut stop. Go around the station through the tunnel and then follow the path along the white railings (bear left). Amazingly, entry is free and refreshments are ...
Get On Your Bike - 5 Routes From Budapest
- 10 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- sport
"With longer days at our disposable and a lot more free time available to us. During this summer, it is time to really get out the city smog and see some of the great outdoors, those rolling planes, fields full with sunflowers, vineyards, little creeks and maybe the odd hill which will give you a sense of freedom.
Hungarian Gymnast Ónódi Inducted Into International Gymnastics Hall Of Fame
- 21 May 2010 4:00 AM
- sport
"Hungarian gymnast Henrietta Ónódi has been inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. She is the second Hungarian ever to receive this honour. The first was Ágnes Keleti (89), the winner of ten Olympic medals, including five gold.
Record Numbers Participate In 29th Vivicittá Run In Budapest
- 14 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- sport
A record number of 20,750 runners participated in the 29th Vivicittá Run for the City on Sunday, organisers said. The organiser Budapest Sports Office said participants included runners from 770 communities in Hungary as well as more than 1,000 foreigners representing 57 countries from as far afield as Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Pakistan, Vietnam and Venezuela.
Surprise Skier Sets Hungarian Record In Sochi
- 13 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- sport
Alpine skier Edit Miklós came in 7th in ladies’ downhill in Sochi on Wednesday, setting a Hungarian olympic record. The skier finished with a time of 1:42.28 after Lotte Smiseth Sejersted from Norway. Miklós, born in Szekler Land, Romania, is so far the 16-strong Hungarian olympic team’s most successful sportswoman.
Xpat Opinion: Romania 3, Hungary 0 – The Political Overtones
- 9 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
A pro-government paper criticizes The New York Times for overemphasizing the tension caused by extremist Hungarian fans, or ultras, without reporting on similar incidents on the Romanian side. The leading left-wing Hungarian daily reminds readers that no one outside Hungary expected the national team to win and the government was rather late in warning Hungarian fans to abstain from wrongdoing. A ...
Aqua Fun All Year Round In Aquaworld Budapest
- 14 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
Aquaworld Budapest, the biggest indoor water theme park in Central Europe offers unforgettable entertainment and adventure to visitors of every age throughout the year. The water complex is located in the northern part of Budapest, just off the Pest abutment of Megyeri Bridge along the new M0 ring.
Xpat Review: At The Races In Budapest With Treehugger Dan
- 9 Sep 2010 8:30 AM
- sport
"Sunday afternoon I finally went to the horse races at Kincsem Park in Budapest. This venue was built in 1925, and named after the horse Kincsem that won 54 races in the 1870's. It is very easy to get to - just take Metro 2 to the Pillango Ut stop. Go around the station through the tunnel and then follow the path along the white railings (bear left). Amazingly, entry is free and refreshments are ...
Get On Your Bike - 5 Routes From Budapest
- 10 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- sport
"With longer days at our disposable and a lot more free time available to us. During this summer, it is time to really get out the city smog and see some of the great outdoors, those rolling planes, fields full with sunflowers, vineyards, little creeks and maybe the odd hill which will give you a sense of freedom.
Hungarian Gymnast Ónódi Inducted Into International Gymnastics Hall Of Fame
- 21 May 2010 4:00 AM
- sport
"Hungarian gymnast Henrietta Ónódi has been inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. She is the second Hungarian ever to receive this honour. The first was Ágnes Keleti (89), the winner of ten Olympic medals, including five gold.