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Socialists: No Cooperation With Fidesz
- 21 Jun 2017 8:14 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is going to steer clear of any cooperation with ruling Fidesz as they aim to topple Fidesz in the 2018 general election, the party’s press chief told a press briefing. The party will therefore refrain from submitting a proposal for Friday’s special parliamentary session, dedicated to the regulation of political billboard ads outside of the campaign period.
Downtown Beer Festival, Liberty Square Budapest, 15 – 18 June
- 15 Jun 2017 12:35 PM
- food & drink
Organizers of the well-known 'Buda Castle Beer Festival', are putting on a new event at Liberty Square this year. This 'Downtown BeerFestival' keeps the original concept but will offer an even wider variety of beer specialties in a larger, greener environment. Entry is free of charge.
World Premiere In Budapest: 'A Streetcar Named Desire' Dance, 17 June
- 15 Jun 2017 12:30 PM
- community & culture
The final premiere of the 2016/17 Hungarian State Opera is an exciting world premiere. Tennessee Williams' most acclaimed work, A Streetcar Named Desire is transformed into a modern dance drama on the stage of the Erkel Theatre. It is also principal ballet master Marianna Venekei’s first full-length choreography.
Opposition Criticise Orbán For Neglecting Education, Health Care
- 13 Jun 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
The opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for his failure to address the crucial issues of the nation in his parliamentary speech. The Socialists called for a fairer Hungary, a country which belongs to the “first circle” of the European Union rather than to the peripheries.
Hungarian Parliament Likely To Pass 2018 Budget On June 15
- 9 Jun 2017 2:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s parliament will most likely pass the country’s budget for 2018 in a final vote scheduled for June 15, the government office chief said on Thursday. Next year’s budget aims to create jobs, increase family support and provide for security, János Lázár told a weekly press briefing. One of the main goals is to ensure full employment in 2018, Lázár said, emphasising that “everybody who wants ...
Now On: Baselitz. Preview With Review, National Gallery
- 6 Jun 2017 7:20 AM
- community & culture
Now on until 2 July. The exhibition featuring Georg Baselitz, one of the most famous and sought-after contemporary German artists. The show, staged by the Museum of Fine Arts – Hungarian National Gallery in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut in Budapest, will comprise more than eighty works selected from international and Hungarian public and private collections, while eight lesser-known ...
Patrick & Zsuzsa Reminisce After Selling Caledonia Scottish Pub
- 1 Jun 2017 10:10 AM
- food & drink
One year after a stroll through the Grassmarket in Edinburgh, Patrick and Zsuzsanna embarked on another journey together as they opened the doors to The Caledonia in the heart of Budapest on 1 September 2006. Here's a Q&A about what happened to them from then on, right up to the recent sale of this popular community watering-hole.
Street Music Festival @ Gozsdu Udvar, On Until 20 June
- 25 May 2017 2:35 AM
- entertainment
Popular downtown venue Gozsdu Courtyard (Gozsdu Udvar) is holding a street music festival between until 20 June. Events take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and lesser known Hungarian musicians are invited to compete for a prize of 500,000 forints (EUR 1,625), which will be awarded based on ‘likes’ by the audience.
Government Office Chief: No Plans To Withdraw Higher-Ed Law
- 19 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nobody in the government has proposed withdrawing the contested higher-education law, János Lázár, the government office chief told a weekly news briefing. The EP resolution broaches the issue of the Central European University, he noted, adding that the government’s position is that everyone should be equal under the law and should abide by it.
Socialists: No Cooperation With Fidesz
- 21 Jun 2017 8:14 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is going to steer clear of any cooperation with ruling Fidesz as they aim to topple Fidesz in the 2018 general election, the party’s press chief told a press briefing. The party will therefore refrain from submitting a proposal for Friday’s special parliamentary session, dedicated to the regulation of political billboard ads outside of the campaign period.
Downtown Beer Festival, Liberty Square Budapest, 15 – 18 June
- 15 Jun 2017 12:35 PM
- food & drink
Organizers of the well-known 'Buda Castle Beer Festival', are putting on a new event at Liberty Square this year. This 'Downtown BeerFestival' keeps the original concept but will offer an even wider variety of beer specialties in a larger, greener environment. Entry is free of charge.
World Premiere In Budapest: 'A Streetcar Named Desire' Dance, 17 June
- 15 Jun 2017 12:30 PM
- community & culture
The final premiere of the 2016/17 Hungarian State Opera is an exciting world premiere. Tennessee Williams' most acclaimed work, A Streetcar Named Desire is transformed into a modern dance drama on the stage of the Erkel Theatre. It is also principal ballet master Marianna Venekei’s first full-length choreography.
Opposition Criticise Orbán For Neglecting Education, Health Care
- 13 Jun 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
The opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for his failure to address the crucial issues of the nation in his parliamentary speech. The Socialists called for a fairer Hungary, a country which belongs to the “first circle” of the European Union rather than to the peripheries.
Hungarian Parliament Likely To Pass 2018 Budget On June 15
- 9 Jun 2017 2:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s parliament will most likely pass the country’s budget for 2018 in a final vote scheduled for June 15, the government office chief said on Thursday. Next year’s budget aims to create jobs, increase family support and provide for security, János Lázár told a weekly press briefing. One of the main goals is to ensure full employment in 2018, Lázár said, emphasising that “everybody who wants ...
Now On: Baselitz. Preview With Review, National Gallery
- 6 Jun 2017 7:20 AM
- community & culture
Now on until 2 July. The exhibition featuring Georg Baselitz, one of the most famous and sought-after contemporary German artists. The show, staged by the Museum of Fine Arts – Hungarian National Gallery in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut in Budapest, will comprise more than eighty works selected from international and Hungarian public and private collections, while eight lesser-known ...
Patrick & Zsuzsa Reminisce After Selling Caledonia Scottish Pub
- 1 Jun 2017 10:10 AM
- food & drink
One year after a stroll through the Grassmarket in Edinburgh, Patrick and Zsuzsanna embarked on another journey together as they opened the doors to The Caledonia in the heart of Budapest on 1 September 2006. Here's a Q&A about what happened to them from then on, right up to the recent sale of this popular community watering-hole.
Street Music Festival @ Gozsdu Udvar, On Until 20 June
- 25 May 2017 2:35 AM
- entertainment
Popular downtown venue Gozsdu Courtyard (Gozsdu Udvar) is holding a street music festival between until 20 June. Events take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and lesser known Hungarian musicians are invited to compete for a prize of 500,000 forints (EUR 1,625), which will be awarded based on ‘likes’ by the audience.
Government Office Chief: No Plans To Withdraw Higher-Ed Law
- 19 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nobody in the government has proposed withdrawing the contested higher-education law, János Lázár, the government office chief told a weekly news briefing. The EP resolution broaches the issue of the Central European University, he noted, adding that the government’s position is that everyone should be equal under the law and should abide by it.