148 result(s) for marion merrick
Top Five Festivals Worth Visiting at Lake Balaton This Year
- 25 Jul 2024 6:10 PM
- entertainment
Among the most exciting events at Lake Balaton this year, MOL Nagyon Balaton recommends the Be Massive Horizon's programs, Peter’s Terrace, and the Tábor Festival taking place in Alsóörs.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 5, Part 4
- 24 Jul 2024 7:27 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Ambitious Koton is Opening Eight Stores in Hungary
- 23 Jul 2024 12:17 PM
- shopping
As part of its global growth strategy, the Turkish fashion brand, Koton, is opening eight new stores in Hungary. These stores will be in locations managed by Adventum and are planned to open in 2024.
Amazing Hungarian Innovations: Colour Television
- 16 Jul 2024 8:22 AM
- community & culture
The advent of colour television was a milestone in broadcasting and visual technology. It transformed the way people experience entertainment and information.
Drug-Laced Gummy Bears Knock Out Foreigners in Hungary
- 11 Jul 2024 11:39 AM
- health & wellness
A total of 31 foreign citizens were taken to a toxicology centre in Budapest after eating sweets containing a substance called THCJD. A relative of one of them contacted Blikk, who shared their shocking experiences anonymously. For now, it seems their loved ones will not suffer permanent harm, but nothing is certain yet.
Surprising Expats: Ion Curteanu, Classical Cimbalom Performer
- 2 Jul 2024 7:53 AM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
The Strangest Legend in Hungarian Folklore: The Copper-Penis Owl - ‘Rézfaszú Bagoly’
- 25 Jun 2024 7:49 AM
- community & culture
Hungary boasts a myriad of fascinating legends and folklore that have been passed down through generations. Among these tales is the curious and somewhat risqué legend of the Copper-Penis Owl, a story that really stands out from most – no pun intended!
Best Pastry Shops in Hungary Ranked
- 20 Jun 2024 4:59 PM
- food & drink
Iconic Opera Slices and creamy desserts, chocolate magic, French-style dessert creations – all of these wonderful, sweet masterpieces are available in the Top 10 pastry shops featured in the Dining Guide Top 100 Restaurant Guide.
Top 7 + 1 Outdoor Spots to Watch UEFA Euro Football in Budapest
- 13 Jun 2024 2:40 PM
- sport
The European Football Championship kicks off at 9 pm this Friday, and will conclude on Sunday 14 July with the final in Berlin. As the Hungarian team is involved, the question here is more about where you can’t watch the matches rather than where you can!
Top Five Festivals Worth Visiting at Lake Balaton This Year
- 25 Jul 2024 6:10 PM
- entertainment
Among the most exciting events at Lake Balaton this year, MOL Nagyon Balaton recommends the Be Massive Horizon's programs, Peter’s Terrace, and the Tábor Festival taking place in Alsóörs.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 5, Part 4
- 24 Jul 2024 7:27 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Ambitious Koton is Opening Eight Stores in Hungary
- 23 Jul 2024 12:17 PM
- shopping
As part of its global growth strategy, the Turkish fashion brand, Koton, is opening eight new stores in Hungary. These stores will be in locations managed by Adventum and are planned to open in 2024.
Amazing Hungarian Innovations: Colour Television
- 16 Jul 2024 8:22 AM
- community & culture
The advent of colour television was a milestone in broadcasting and visual technology. It transformed the way people experience entertainment and information.
Drug-Laced Gummy Bears Knock Out Foreigners in Hungary
- 11 Jul 2024 11:39 AM
- health & wellness
A total of 31 foreign citizens were taken to a toxicology centre in Budapest after eating sweets containing a substance called THCJD. A relative of one of them contacted Blikk, who shared their shocking experiences anonymously. For now, it seems their loved ones will not suffer permanent harm, but nothing is certain yet.
Surprising Expats: Ion Curteanu, Classical Cimbalom Performer
- 2 Jul 2024 7:53 AM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
The Strangest Legend in Hungarian Folklore: The Copper-Penis Owl - ‘Rézfaszú Bagoly’
- 25 Jun 2024 7:49 AM
- community & culture
Hungary boasts a myriad of fascinating legends and folklore that have been passed down through generations. Among these tales is the curious and somewhat risqué legend of the Copper-Penis Owl, a story that really stands out from most – no pun intended!
Best Pastry Shops in Hungary Ranked
- 20 Jun 2024 4:59 PM
- food & drink
Iconic Opera Slices and creamy desserts, chocolate magic, French-style dessert creations – all of these wonderful, sweet masterpieces are available in the Top 10 pastry shops featured in the Dining Guide Top 100 Restaurant Guide.
Top 7 + 1 Outdoor Spots to Watch UEFA Euro Football in Budapest
- 13 Jun 2024 2:40 PM
- sport
The European Football Championship kicks off at 9 pm this Friday, and will conclude on Sunday 14 July with the final in Berlin. As the Hungarian team is involved, the question here is more about where you can’t watch the matches rather than where you can!