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Iain Lindsay OBE, Former British Ambassador to Hungary
- 29 Apr 2016 12:00 AM
Mr Iain Lindsay OBE was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary from 30 March 2016. He previously held the position of Her Majesty’s Ambassador in Manama from 2011 to 2015.
Celebrating Tolerance With The Festival Orchestra At Heroes’ Square, 3 June
- 13 Apr 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This year, 500 disadvantaged children are taking part in the Budapest Festival Orchestra’s Dancing on the Square project. In far-flung Hungarian towns, 500 underprivileged children have been preparing since January to show the world what they have learned from each other. It all culminates on 3 June with a grand open-air event, the Dancing on the Square project, alongside the musicians of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Inadequate Hygiene In Hungarian Hospitals
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Today I’m venturing into the world of healthcare, specifically hygiene or rather the lack of it in some Hungarian hospitals. A discussion of the high rate of infections contracted in hospitals began when the movement “1001 physicians without gratuity” called attention to the problem. According to the statement of these doctors, the problem has been known for years. But not only is nothing being ...
Primavera '16 Festival, Erkel Theatre, 5 - 10 April
- 5 Apr 2016 9:06 AM
- community & culture
The Primavera '16 Festival features the productions of five Hungarian theatres plus the Hungarian Opera Kolozsvár (Cluj) between 5 and 10 April 2016.
Dance Blossoms In Budapest This Spring
- 31 Mar 2016 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Starting with an International Ballet Gala, next month offers a wide range of great entertainment for dance fans in Budapest. Lovers of classical ballet can see Sir Peter Wright’s version of 'The Sleeping Beauty' at the Opera House. Two new contemporary dance productions and a 'panorama of the Hungarian dance scene' await audiences at Erkel Theatre, such as 'Solaris: Space Fantasy' which ...
Travelling Exhibition Of Hungarian Forced Labourers In Soviet Union Opens
- 25 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A travelling exhibition installed in a train wagon was opened at Budapest’s Nyugati railway station. It pays tribute to Hungarians deported to Soviet forced labour camps in late 1944 and during the first half of 1945. The exhibition forms part of an anniversary programme series running until early 2017.
Budapest Dance Festival, Now On Until 3 March
- 25 Feb 2016 1:00 AM
- entertainment
This year the Budapest Dance Festival features two international productions, two Budapest premiers, two co-production premiers as well as dance & theater education performances. This exciting festival of movement stars Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (USA), Ballet Preljocaj (FR), and the Szeged Contemporary Dance Company.
Hungarian Porcelain Maker Zsolnay Suspects Skulduggery
- 13 Feb 2016 7:00 AM
- business
Hungarian porcelain maker Zsolnay Porcelánmanufaktúra has reacted angrily to a government decree which declared the company of “elevated strategic importance” as defined by the bankruptcy act. They said the company is neither insolvent nor bankrupt, adding that they traced signs of “an intent for a hostile takeover” in recent weeks.
Xpat Preview: Hungary's Top 7 Cultural Events In 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Classic music, folk traditions, contemporary cinema and much more – for sure a great selection of programmes will characterize 2016! We have collected 7 of the most exciting ones below, among them unusual folklore festivals, cool art programmes, and open-air opera events.
Iain Lindsay OBE, Former British Ambassador to Hungary
- 29 Apr 2016 12:00 AM
Mr Iain Lindsay OBE was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary from 30 March 2016. He previously held the position of Her Majesty’s Ambassador in Manama from 2011 to 2015.
Celebrating Tolerance With The Festival Orchestra At Heroes’ Square, 3 June
- 13 Apr 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This year, 500 disadvantaged children are taking part in the Budapest Festival Orchestra’s Dancing on the Square project. In far-flung Hungarian towns, 500 underprivileged children have been preparing since January to show the world what they have learned from each other. It all culminates on 3 June with a grand open-air event, the Dancing on the Square project, alongside the musicians of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Inadequate Hygiene In Hungarian Hospitals
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Today I’m venturing into the world of healthcare, specifically hygiene or rather the lack of it in some Hungarian hospitals. A discussion of the high rate of infections contracted in hospitals began when the movement “1001 physicians without gratuity” called attention to the problem. According to the statement of these doctors, the problem has been known for years. But not only is nothing being ...
Primavera '16 Festival, Erkel Theatre, 5 - 10 April
- 5 Apr 2016 9:06 AM
- community & culture
The Primavera '16 Festival features the productions of five Hungarian theatres plus the Hungarian Opera Kolozsvár (Cluj) between 5 and 10 April 2016.
Dance Blossoms In Budapest This Spring
- 31 Mar 2016 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Starting with an International Ballet Gala, next month offers a wide range of great entertainment for dance fans in Budapest. Lovers of classical ballet can see Sir Peter Wright’s version of 'The Sleeping Beauty' at the Opera House. Two new contemporary dance productions and a 'panorama of the Hungarian dance scene' await audiences at Erkel Theatre, such as 'Solaris: Space Fantasy' which ...
Travelling Exhibition Of Hungarian Forced Labourers In Soviet Union Opens
- 25 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A travelling exhibition installed in a train wagon was opened at Budapest’s Nyugati railway station. It pays tribute to Hungarians deported to Soviet forced labour camps in late 1944 and during the first half of 1945. The exhibition forms part of an anniversary programme series running until early 2017.
Budapest Dance Festival, Now On Until 3 March
- 25 Feb 2016 1:00 AM
- entertainment
This year the Budapest Dance Festival features two international productions, two Budapest premiers, two co-production premiers as well as dance & theater education performances. This exciting festival of movement stars Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (USA), Ballet Preljocaj (FR), and the Szeged Contemporary Dance Company.
Hungarian Porcelain Maker Zsolnay Suspects Skulduggery
- 13 Feb 2016 7:00 AM
- business
Hungarian porcelain maker Zsolnay Porcelánmanufaktúra has reacted angrily to a government decree which declared the company of “elevated strategic importance” as defined by the bankruptcy act. They said the company is neither insolvent nor bankrupt, adding that they traced signs of “an intent for a hostile takeover” in recent weeks.
Xpat Preview: Hungary's Top 7 Cultural Events In 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Classic music, folk traditions, contemporary cinema and much more – for sure a great selection of programmes will characterize 2016! We have collected 7 of the most exciting ones below, among them unusual folklore festivals, cool art programmes, and open-air opera events.