23 result(s) for nabucco
Hungary Will Protect Europe’s External Borders From Illegal Migrants
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian government: Illegal immigration is a crime, and Hungary will not allow crimes to be committed on its borders. It will therefore protect its own, and thereby Europe’s external borders, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated at a press conference held in Bratislava after the summit of Prime Ministers of the Visegrád Four. Mr Orbán pointed out: from among European countries, the greatest ...
Nabucco Premiere At Erkel Theatre Budapest, 13 February
- 6 Feb 2015 8:06 AM
- community & culture
Until the past season, a production by András Mikó had featured in the programme for almost thirty years, since 1987. It had been performed 236 times.
Orbán: Hungary Needs Gas Pipeline Bypassing Ukraine
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The file on the South Stream gas pipeline is now closed but Hungary’s interest is “to have a gas pipeline that arrives in Hungary, bypassing Ukraine”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Kossuth Rádió.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Hungary’s PM Orbán On South Stream, US Ban, Sunday Work
- 5 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Discussing the South Stream gas network, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary’s energy security required that “what the Germans can do Hungarians should be able to do as well”. Germans had built the Nord Stream and they turned Ukraine as a potential source of danger “off”, as no gas for Germany can get stuck there. Hungarians, too, want the same thing, Orbán said.
Updated: Hungarian State Opera's New Season
- 4 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian State Opera proudly presents its new (2014/15) season. It exceeds all expectations and is worthy of any opera house or cultural institute in the world. Together with our recently reopened second venue, the Erkel Theatre, the Opera offers more programmes than ever.
Now On: Verdi Operas In Budapest, Palace Of Arts, Until 3 June
- 25 Apr 2013 10:35 AM
- community & culture
Preparations for a performance of Nabucco, the first Verdi opera to be staged in Pest in January 1847, were still in full swing when a contemporary newspaper made a malicious play on words (using the alternative title “Na bukom”) to imply that the opera would be a flop in Hungary, as would its then largely unknown composer. Today, with the world celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of ...
A Verdi Rarity On Stage - Stiffelio At The Hungarian State Opera, 8 April
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the 19th century, the latest foreign works often reached Budapest in a matter of months, but it was almost certain they would arrive within a couple of years. Nevertheless, as this example shows, there are occasions when even 162 years are not enough for a successful Verdi opera to be staged in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Diplomacy In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 12:40 PM
- current affairs
During the famous ping-pong diplomacy of the 1970s, the People’s Republic of China and the US exchanged visits by table tennis players to pave the way for improved relations between the two countries. In a slight modification of the original model, Hungary is sending an axe murderer to follow up on previous improvements in the country’s relationship with gas-rich Azerbaijan.
Hungary Will Protect Europe’s External Borders From Illegal Migrants
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian government: Illegal immigration is a crime, and Hungary will not allow crimes to be committed on its borders. It will therefore protect its own, and thereby Europe’s external borders, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated at a press conference held in Bratislava after the summit of Prime Ministers of the Visegrád Four. Mr Orbán pointed out: from among European countries, the greatest ...
Nabucco Premiere At Erkel Theatre Budapest, 13 February
- 6 Feb 2015 8:06 AM
- community & culture
Until the past season, a production by András Mikó had featured in the programme for almost thirty years, since 1987. It had been performed 236 times.
Orbán: Hungary Needs Gas Pipeline Bypassing Ukraine
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The file on the South Stream gas pipeline is now closed but Hungary’s interest is “to have a gas pipeline that arrives in Hungary, bypassing Ukraine”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Kossuth Rádió.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Hungary’s PM Orbán On South Stream, US Ban, Sunday Work
- 5 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Discussing the South Stream gas network, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary’s energy security required that “what the Germans can do Hungarians should be able to do as well”. Germans had built the Nord Stream and they turned Ukraine as a potential source of danger “off”, as no gas for Germany can get stuck there. Hungarians, too, want the same thing, Orbán said.
Updated: Hungarian State Opera's New Season
- 4 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian State Opera proudly presents its new (2014/15) season. It exceeds all expectations and is worthy of any opera house or cultural institute in the world. Together with our recently reopened second venue, the Erkel Theatre, the Opera offers more programmes than ever.
Now On: Verdi Operas In Budapest, Palace Of Arts, Until 3 June
- 25 Apr 2013 10:35 AM
- community & culture
Preparations for a performance of Nabucco, the first Verdi opera to be staged in Pest in January 1847, were still in full swing when a contemporary newspaper made a malicious play on words (using the alternative title “Na bukom”) to imply that the opera would be a flop in Hungary, as would its then largely unknown composer. Today, with the world celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of ...
A Verdi Rarity On Stage - Stiffelio At The Hungarian State Opera, 8 April
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the 19th century, the latest foreign works often reached Budapest in a matter of months, but it was almost certain they would arrive within a couple of years. Nevertheless, as this example shows, there are occasions when even 162 years are not enough for a successful Verdi opera to be staged in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Diplomacy In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 12:40 PM
- current affairs
During the famous ping-pong diplomacy of the 1970s, the People’s Republic of China and the US exchanged visits by table tennis players to pave the way for improved relations between the two countries. In a slight modification of the original model, Hungary is sending an axe murderer to follow up on previous improvements in the country’s relationship with gas-rich Azerbaijan.

















