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October 23 Revolution Events In Hungary To Cost A Fortune
- 20 Oct 2010 9:40 AM
- current affairs
"Hungarofest will charge Ft 95.5 million to organise the 1956 state commemorations from October 22 through November 4, government spokesman Anna Nagy told reporters on Tuesday. Parliament will be opened to visitors (on Saturday), films will be screened and drawing contests will be arranged. Official commemorations will start on Friday evening at the University of Technology, whence a procession ...
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
István Tarlós Starts Work As Budapest Mayor
- 11 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Newly elected Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos officially took over from his predecessor Gabor Demszky at City Hall on Wednesday. During the transfer of power ceremony Tarlos paid tribute to Demszky, who was elected to the post five times, for “taking the trouble to run Budapest for twenty years”.
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
Nokia Sacks CEO, Expands In Hungary
- 22 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- tech
"Nokia Siemens Networks has picked Budapest for its global railway communications center, the company’s Hungarian MD Robert Esik said at a press conference last week.
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State Daniel Baer In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Daniel Baer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is visiting Hungary to take part in the Internet at Liberty conference at the Central European University.
American Corner Veszprém Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary
- 20 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"On September 15, the U.S. Embassy's Public Affairs Officer, Edward Loo, joined Veszprém County President Jenő Lasztovicza, Veszprém Mayor János Debrecenyi, and Rector of the University of Pannonia Dr. Ákos Rédey in celebrating the 5th anniversary of the American Corner in Veszprém.
Hungarian Government Commissioner Outlines "Mafia-Like" Contracts
- 16 Sep 2010 12:01 PM
- business
"The hundreds of consulting contracts that budget-funded bodies and state-owned companies concluded with private firms in 2002-10 show "octopus-like" intertwining, government commissioner Ferenc Papcsák told reporters on Tuesday, alluding to an Italian television show about the Mafia.
Next Week: Dalai Lama To Become “Honorary Citizen” Of Budapest
- 9 Sep 2010 8:45 AM
- community & culture
"For the first time in more than a decade, the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist leader of religious officials of the Gelug or “Yellow Hat” branch of Tibetan Buddhism is scheduled to visit Hungary on Sept 18-19.
October 23 Revolution Events In Hungary To Cost A Fortune
- 20 Oct 2010 9:40 AM
- current affairs
"Hungarofest will charge Ft 95.5 million to organise the 1956 state commemorations from October 22 through November 4, government spokesman Anna Nagy told reporters on Tuesday. Parliament will be opened to visitors (on Saturday), films will be screened and drawing contests will be arranged. Official commemorations will start on Friday evening at the University of Technology, whence a procession ...
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
István Tarlós Starts Work As Budapest Mayor
- 11 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Newly elected Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos officially took over from his predecessor Gabor Demszky at City Hall on Wednesday. During the transfer of power ceremony Tarlos paid tribute to Demszky, who was elected to the post five times, for “taking the trouble to run Budapest for twenty years”.
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
Nokia Sacks CEO, Expands In Hungary
- 22 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- tech
"Nokia Siemens Networks has picked Budapest for its global railway communications center, the company’s Hungarian MD Robert Esik said at a press conference last week.
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State Daniel Baer In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Daniel Baer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is visiting Hungary to take part in the Internet at Liberty conference at the Central European University.
American Corner Veszprém Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary
- 20 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"On September 15, the U.S. Embassy's Public Affairs Officer, Edward Loo, joined Veszprém County President Jenő Lasztovicza, Veszprém Mayor János Debrecenyi, and Rector of the University of Pannonia Dr. Ákos Rédey in celebrating the 5th anniversary of the American Corner in Veszprém.
Hungarian Government Commissioner Outlines "Mafia-Like" Contracts
- 16 Sep 2010 12:01 PM
- business
"The hundreds of consulting contracts that budget-funded bodies and state-owned companies concluded with private firms in 2002-10 show "octopus-like" intertwining, government commissioner Ferenc Papcsák told reporters on Tuesday, alluding to an Italian television show about the Mafia.
Next Week: Dalai Lama To Become “Honorary Citizen” Of Budapest
- 9 Sep 2010 8:45 AM
- community & culture
"For the first time in more than a decade, the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist leader of religious officials of the Gelug or “Yellow Hat” branch of Tibetan Buddhism is scheduled to visit Hungary on Sept 18-19.