1,311 result(s) for origin of hungarian
Happy Birthday Budapest - 144 Years Old Today
- 17 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On 17 November 1873 Budapest was born as Buda and Pest were united, together with Óbuda, to become a single city. The origins of the words "Buda" and "Pest" are obscure. According to chronicles from the Middle Ages the name "Buda" comes from the name of its founder, Bleda (Buda), the brother of the Hunnic ruler Attila...
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
See What Happened @ Xpat Charity Party: Bonfire Night In Budapest 2017
- 16 Nov 2017 12:00 AM
- community & culture
HUF 5.356 million was raised for Hungarian charities, a record amount for this annual soiree held for the second consecutive year in the Marriott's grand ballroom, on Bonfire Night: "Remember, remember the 5th of November" as the British poem goes.
Tickets Available: Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts At Müpa Budapest 2017/18
- 13 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The New York Metropolitan Opera Live in HD broadcast series for 2017-2018 comprises two operas by Mozart and two by Puccini, as well as one piece each from Bellini, Thomas Adés, Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi and Massenet. The new season offers a new Met production, along with two Met premieres to the millions of viewers in the nearly 70 countries participating in the programme.
Hollywood’s Greatest Composer James Newton Howard Concert, 17 November
- 6 Nov 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
James Newton Howard, the film score composer of numerous successful films including Pretty Woman and The Hunger Games, is coming to Budapest on 17 November 2017 as part of his first concert tour. In his concert the Grammy and Emmy Award-winning, Oscar nominated composer will celebrate Hollywood’s last three decades of film music.
Updated Invitation: Xpat Charity Party, Marriott Ballroom, On Sunday 5 November
- 2 Nov 2017 3:00 AM
- community & culture
You’re cordially invited to this annual Xpat extravaganza - on Sunday 5 November from 6 pm. - which brings together the international community, including several VIP's, to support Hungarian children in need.
Pre Whisky Show Reception @ British Ambassador’s Residence In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2017 6:55 AM
- food & drink
What better way to kick off the weekend than a few drams of the golden stuff? Last Friday evening a fine array of the city’s gentry gathered together for a pre-Whisky Show taster, with some lovely gin thrown in for good measure.
Atlatszo Is Suing The Foreign Intelligence Agency For Documents It Compiled About ‘Soros-Funded NGOs’
- 18 Oct 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
Atlatszo is suing the Hungarian foreign intelligence agency (IH) because it refused to share a research paper that it supposedly compiled about the ‘influence attempts of Soros-funded NGOs.’ At our first court date it became obvious that no such study exists but IH also revealed that they do have some information on the topic but that is classified.
Orbán’s Cabinet Submits Amendment To Higher Education Law
- 16 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has submitted an amendment to Hungary’s higher education law, aimed at extending the deadline for foreign universities to meet the law’s criteria, enacted in spring, by one year. Justice Minister László Trócsányi told a press conference on Friday that despite “all pressure lacking any legal foundations” the government upholds its position that “Hungarian laws apply to all, even to ...
Happy Birthday Budapest - 144 Years Old Today
- 17 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On 17 November 1873 Budapest was born as Buda and Pest were united, together with Óbuda, to become a single city. The origins of the words "Buda" and "Pest" are obscure. According to chronicles from the Middle Ages the name "Buda" comes from the name of its founder, Bleda (Buda), the brother of the Hunnic ruler Attila...
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
See What Happened @ Xpat Charity Party: Bonfire Night In Budapest 2017
- 16 Nov 2017 12:00 AM
- community & culture
HUF 5.356 million was raised for Hungarian charities, a record amount for this annual soiree held for the second consecutive year in the Marriott's grand ballroom, on Bonfire Night: "Remember, remember the 5th of November" as the British poem goes.
Tickets Available: Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts At Müpa Budapest 2017/18
- 13 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The New York Metropolitan Opera Live in HD broadcast series for 2017-2018 comprises two operas by Mozart and two by Puccini, as well as one piece each from Bellini, Thomas Adés, Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi and Massenet. The new season offers a new Met production, along with two Met premieres to the millions of viewers in the nearly 70 countries participating in the programme.
Hollywood’s Greatest Composer James Newton Howard Concert, 17 November
- 6 Nov 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
James Newton Howard, the film score composer of numerous successful films including Pretty Woman and The Hunger Games, is coming to Budapest on 17 November 2017 as part of his first concert tour. In his concert the Grammy and Emmy Award-winning, Oscar nominated composer will celebrate Hollywood’s last three decades of film music.
Updated Invitation: Xpat Charity Party, Marriott Ballroom, On Sunday 5 November
- 2 Nov 2017 3:00 AM
- community & culture
You’re cordially invited to this annual Xpat extravaganza - on Sunday 5 November from 6 pm. - which brings together the international community, including several VIP's, to support Hungarian children in need.
Pre Whisky Show Reception @ British Ambassador’s Residence In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2017 6:55 AM
- food & drink
What better way to kick off the weekend than a few drams of the golden stuff? Last Friday evening a fine array of the city’s gentry gathered together for a pre-Whisky Show taster, with some lovely gin thrown in for good measure.
Atlatszo Is Suing The Foreign Intelligence Agency For Documents It Compiled About ‘Soros-Funded NGOs’
- 18 Oct 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
Atlatszo is suing the Hungarian foreign intelligence agency (IH) because it refused to share a research paper that it supposedly compiled about the ‘influence attempts of Soros-funded NGOs.’ At our first court date it became obvious that no such study exists but IH also revealed that they do have some information on the topic but that is classified.
Orbán’s Cabinet Submits Amendment To Higher Education Law
- 16 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has submitted an amendment to Hungary’s higher education law, aimed at extending the deadline for foreign universities to meet the law’s criteria, enacted in spring, by one year. Justice Minister László Trócsányi told a press conference on Friday that despite “all pressure lacking any legal foundations” the government upholds its position that “Hungarian laws apply to all, even to ...