221 result(s) for liberty
Codes of Freedom, Museum of Ethnography, Now On Until 27 November
- 21 Oct 2016 9:47 AM
- community & culture
The primary aim of this exhibition is to spotlight, through symbolism, the relationship between the Hungarian Revolutions of 1848 and 1956, and in doing so, to reveal a continuity in the use of symbols that transcended changes in the political power structure.
St. Stephen's Day Celebrations In Budapest On 20 August
- 7 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
August 20th is Hungary's National Day commemorating King Stephen, the first king of the Hungarian sand the founder of the Hungarian state. He led in the Catholicism with the protection of Rome. He was canonised and became St. Stephen on 20th August 1083. On this day the whole country celebrates with concerts, Holy Mass and fireworks.
Dancing On Budapest Liberty Bridge, 28 July
- 28 Jul 2016 3:02 AM
- entertainment
On Thursday we are going to carry a smaller device of volume to the bridge, to perk up the night picnic with a spontaneous dance. Most of the time at the event Salsa will be on programme, but there will be some Bachata and Kizomba aswell. Starting around 19:00 o’clock, and the end is about 22:00.
Xpat Opinion: A Pantheon “In The Heart Of The Nation” In The Spirit Of Imre Makovecz
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Although Imre Makovecz, the favorite architect of Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian political right in general, died in 2011, his name still appears in the Hungarian media. The last time was only a few days ago, when it was discovered that the readers of an English-language internet site, Daily Dot, considered Makovecz’s Catholic church in Paks the most “evil-looking church” anywhere.
6 Must-Visit Bars in Budapest’s Craft Beer District
- 1 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By Andrew Davison: In the space of just about 18 months, Budapest’s IX district has grown from one that had pretty much no reason to visit, into an almost Mecca for craft beer lovers, thanks to the variety of great bars that have started to pop up there. By Back in April, we went to the first D9 indoor craft beer festival, visiting 18 places and having a great time along the way. If you’re ...
Video: Red Bull's Air Race Back In Budapest, 16 - 17 July
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The iconic Chain Bridge in Budapest will once again feature in the Red Bull Air Race calendar, when the World Championship heads to the Hungarian capital for 2016. As one of the most popular stops, Budapest always pulls in a monumental crowd to witness the racing action. In 2009, 650,000 spectators lined the banks of the Danube, and when the city earned a spot in the 2015 race season, fans ...
Liberty Bridge Closed For Nearby Renovations Until End Of August
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s Liberty Bridge in the central part of the capital will be closed starting on Thursday until the end of August while renovation work is carried out on nearby tram tracks and platforms. Budapest transport centre BKK said the renovation works will affect the schedules and routes of trams running through St Gellért Square, Móricz Zsigmond Square, Bartók Béla Road and Fehérvári Road in the ...
Unique Heritage Transport Services In Budapest
- 26 May 2016 9:08 AM
- getting around
From May 2016 to the end of September, transport and history fans can get the chance to travel aboard vintage trams christened Danube Heritage and Thermal Heritage as well as the Snow White vintage boat at weekends. The Danube Heritage tram runs on the route of tram 2 in Pest which was chosen as one of the ten most beautiful tramlines in the world, while the Thermal Heritage tram runs in Buda on ...
Xpat Opinion: The Anti-Hungarian Conspiracy: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton And George Soros
- 21 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
I’m sure that Viktor Orbán harbors ill feelings toward Bill and Hillary Clinton–and that’s probably putting it mildly. Hillary Clinton, when Secretary of State, wrote a letter to him a few days before the parliamentary vote on the new constitution. In it Clinton expressed her regret that her talk with Orbán in June of 2011 and “the constructive comments offered by the U.S. government … have not ...
Codes of Freedom, Museum of Ethnography, Now On Until 27 November
- 21 Oct 2016 9:47 AM
- community & culture
The primary aim of this exhibition is to spotlight, through symbolism, the relationship between the Hungarian Revolutions of 1848 and 1956, and in doing so, to reveal a continuity in the use of symbols that transcended changes in the political power structure.
St. Stephen's Day Celebrations In Budapest On 20 August
- 7 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
August 20th is Hungary's National Day commemorating King Stephen, the first king of the Hungarian sand the founder of the Hungarian state. He led in the Catholicism with the protection of Rome. He was canonised and became St. Stephen on 20th August 1083. On this day the whole country celebrates with concerts, Holy Mass and fireworks.
Dancing On Budapest Liberty Bridge, 28 July
- 28 Jul 2016 3:02 AM
- entertainment
On Thursday we are going to carry a smaller device of volume to the bridge, to perk up the night picnic with a spontaneous dance. Most of the time at the event Salsa will be on programme, but there will be some Bachata and Kizomba aswell. Starting around 19:00 o’clock, and the end is about 22:00.
Xpat Opinion: A Pantheon “In The Heart Of The Nation” In The Spirit Of Imre Makovecz
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Although Imre Makovecz, the favorite architect of Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian political right in general, died in 2011, his name still appears in the Hungarian media. The last time was only a few days ago, when it was discovered that the readers of an English-language internet site, Daily Dot, considered Makovecz’s Catholic church in Paks the most “evil-looking church” anywhere.
6 Must-Visit Bars in Budapest’s Craft Beer District
- 1 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By Andrew Davison: In the space of just about 18 months, Budapest’s IX district has grown from one that had pretty much no reason to visit, into an almost Mecca for craft beer lovers, thanks to the variety of great bars that have started to pop up there. By Back in April, we went to the first D9 indoor craft beer festival, visiting 18 places and having a great time along the way. If you’re ...
Video: Red Bull's Air Race Back In Budapest, 16 - 17 July
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The iconic Chain Bridge in Budapest will once again feature in the Red Bull Air Race calendar, when the World Championship heads to the Hungarian capital for 2016. As one of the most popular stops, Budapest always pulls in a monumental crowd to witness the racing action. In 2009, 650,000 spectators lined the banks of the Danube, and when the city earned a spot in the 2015 race season, fans ...
Liberty Bridge Closed For Nearby Renovations Until End Of August
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s Liberty Bridge in the central part of the capital will be closed starting on Thursday until the end of August while renovation work is carried out on nearby tram tracks and platforms. Budapest transport centre BKK said the renovation works will affect the schedules and routes of trams running through St Gellért Square, Móricz Zsigmond Square, Bartók Béla Road and Fehérvári Road in the ...
Unique Heritage Transport Services In Budapest
- 26 May 2016 9:08 AM
- getting around
From May 2016 to the end of September, transport and history fans can get the chance to travel aboard vintage trams christened Danube Heritage and Thermal Heritage as well as the Snow White vintage boat at weekends. The Danube Heritage tram runs on the route of tram 2 in Pest which was chosen as one of the ten most beautiful tramlines in the world, while the Thermal Heritage tram runs in Buda on ...
Xpat Opinion: The Anti-Hungarian Conspiracy: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton And George Soros
- 21 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
I’m sure that Viktor Orbán harbors ill feelings toward Bill and Hillary Clinton–and that’s probably putting it mildly. Hillary Clinton, when Secretary of State, wrote a letter to him a few days before the parliamentary vote on the new constitution. In it Clinton expressed her regret that her talk with Orbán in June of 2011 and “the constructive comments offered by the U.S. government … have not ...