1,137 result(s) for official visit
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán In His Own Words: An interview With Die Presse
- 19 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The English-speaking world, mostly because of the language barrier, doesn’t normally follow the German-language media, which is a pity especially for those who are interested in Hungarian affairs. The German and Austrian press spend a great deal more time on Hungary than do the English-language publications although lately, thanks to the Orbán government’s unorthodox economic and political ...
Night of Museums, Children's Railway, Budapest, 16 June
- 14 Jun 2012 10:45 AM
- entertainment
On Saturday, 16th June 2012 we are going to offer nightly train rides, walks through the woods and a drive-in cinema, among other programmes, on the Long Night of Museums.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Nation At War Within
- 6 Jun 2012 8:56 AM
- current affairs
"Only this morning I heard a short interview with one of the political scientists of Méltányosság Intézet. “Méltányosság” can be translated as fairness, fair-mindedness, or even impartiality. In any case, this particular associate of the institute was studying the seemingly entrenched inability of Hungarians to conduct civilized and rational dialogue with people who hold opposing views. Not only ...
Report: Hungarians Mark The Day Of National Unity
- 6 Jun 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
On Monday morning the Day of National Unity (also known as the Day of National Cohesion) was commemorated in Kossuth tér in front of the Hungarian Parliament with a ceremonial raising of Hungary’s national flag, accompanied by a guard of honour and the playing of the national anthem.
Invitation: Gourmet Gastro Festival In Budapest, 3 - 5 June
- 1 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- food & drink
The Gourmet Festival is an exciting gastronomical replica of Hungary. Presenters will participate from around the country, so all the culinary pleasures that otherwise would only be accessible after quite a travel, will be available here in one place. Between June 8 and 10, visitors can enjoy cultural delights in addition to culinary ones at the renewed OTP Klub Gourmet festival: Veronika Harcsa, ...
Foie Gras Festival In Royal Castle Budapest, 1 - 3 June
- 1 Jun 2012 2:03 AM
- food & drink
Anyone can feel as a king for a weekend at the Buda Castle, during the Goose Liver Festival from the 1st through 3rd of June 2012. This year the special guest of the event shall be the Tokaj wine region. You will have chance to taste the Hungarian goose liver dishes prepared based on traditional and redesigned recipes with wines from Tokaj and other Hungarian delicacies, at reasonable prices. The ...
House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Visits Hungary
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
To mark the 90th anniversary of U.S.-Hungarian diplomatic relations, House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi led a U.S. congressional delegation to Budapest on May 14. The delegation met with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Assembly Speaker László Kövér, members of parliament, government officials and civil society representatives.
Sziget Festival Budapest 20 – A Comprehensive Intro
- 8 May 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget is the place to be in the middle of August. Europe’s Best Major Festival is celebrating its 20th edition, promising not just great programs, but also a new visual concept. The renewed festival is happy to welcome all the fans who enjoyed it in the past, but also tries to set the targets for the next decades. And now it’s official: the 2012 edition of the Budapest-based event will be a day ...
Xpat Opinion: Ukraine And Hungary: The Tymoshenko Affair
- 3 May 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Orbán have more in common than their first name. In February 2010, only a couple of months before Orbán's political triumph, Yanukovych staged a remarkable comeback, recovering from the humiliation and disgrace he suffered in Ukraine's election of 2004. According to yesterday's Economist, since his election to the presidency Yanukovych "has mauled his country's ...
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán In His Own Words: An interview With Die Presse
- 19 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The English-speaking world, mostly because of the language barrier, doesn’t normally follow the German-language media, which is a pity especially for those who are interested in Hungarian affairs. The German and Austrian press spend a great deal more time on Hungary than do the English-language publications although lately, thanks to the Orbán government’s unorthodox economic and political ...
Night of Museums, Children's Railway, Budapest, 16 June
- 14 Jun 2012 10:45 AM
- entertainment
On Saturday, 16th June 2012 we are going to offer nightly train rides, walks through the woods and a drive-in cinema, among other programmes, on the Long Night of Museums.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Nation At War Within
- 6 Jun 2012 8:56 AM
- current affairs
"Only this morning I heard a short interview with one of the political scientists of Méltányosság Intézet. “Méltányosság” can be translated as fairness, fair-mindedness, or even impartiality. In any case, this particular associate of the institute was studying the seemingly entrenched inability of Hungarians to conduct civilized and rational dialogue with people who hold opposing views. Not only ...
Report: Hungarians Mark The Day Of National Unity
- 6 Jun 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
On Monday morning the Day of National Unity (also known as the Day of National Cohesion) was commemorated in Kossuth tér in front of the Hungarian Parliament with a ceremonial raising of Hungary’s national flag, accompanied by a guard of honour and the playing of the national anthem.
Invitation: Gourmet Gastro Festival In Budapest, 3 - 5 June
- 1 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- food & drink
The Gourmet Festival is an exciting gastronomical replica of Hungary. Presenters will participate from around the country, so all the culinary pleasures that otherwise would only be accessible after quite a travel, will be available here in one place. Between June 8 and 10, visitors can enjoy cultural delights in addition to culinary ones at the renewed OTP Klub Gourmet festival: Veronika Harcsa, ...
Foie Gras Festival In Royal Castle Budapest, 1 - 3 June
- 1 Jun 2012 2:03 AM
- food & drink
Anyone can feel as a king for a weekend at the Buda Castle, during the Goose Liver Festival from the 1st through 3rd of June 2012. This year the special guest of the event shall be the Tokaj wine region. You will have chance to taste the Hungarian goose liver dishes prepared based on traditional and redesigned recipes with wines from Tokaj and other Hungarian delicacies, at reasonable prices. The ...
House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Visits Hungary
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
To mark the 90th anniversary of U.S.-Hungarian diplomatic relations, House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi led a U.S. congressional delegation to Budapest on May 14. The delegation met with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Assembly Speaker László Kövér, members of parliament, government officials and civil society representatives.
Sziget Festival Budapest 20 – A Comprehensive Intro
- 8 May 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget is the place to be in the middle of August. Europe’s Best Major Festival is celebrating its 20th edition, promising not just great programs, but also a new visual concept. The renewed festival is happy to welcome all the fans who enjoyed it in the past, but also tries to set the targets for the next decades. And now it’s official: the 2012 edition of the Budapest-based event will be a day ...
Xpat Opinion: Ukraine And Hungary: The Tymoshenko Affair
- 3 May 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Orbán have more in common than their first name. In February 2010, only a couple of months before Orbán's political triumph, Yanukovych staged a remarkable comeback, recovering from the humiliation and disgrace he suffered in Ukraine's election of 2004. According to yesterday's Economist, since his election to the presidency Yanukovych "has mauled his country's ...