578 result(s) for pecs
Invitation: TEDxDanubia 2013, Budapest, 22 March
- 14 Mar 2013 2:55 AM
- community & culture
We would like to introduce you an unconventional conference, the TEDxDanubia. This is the first official, independently organized TEDx event in Hungary based on the legendary TED conferences. The goal of the conference is to bring together the most exciting, most innovative and most inspiring thinkers and creators of the region and cross the lines of our everyday lives.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
African American Poet E. Ethelbert Miller In Hungary
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s Speaker Program, and to highlight Black History Month, renowned African American poet and activist E. Ethelbert Miller will be visiting Budapest, Pécs and Balatonalmádi on February 25- 28, 2013.
Hungary's Pécs Sells Zsolnay To New Investor
- 18 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The city of Pécs has sold its 74.5% stake in porcelain manufacturer Zsolnay to Swiss investor Bachar Najari for Ft 180 million, it was announced on Friday. Najari, a dealer in luxury watches who obtained a degree in Budapest in the 1980s, will pay the purchase price within five days. He agreed to invest a further Ft 500 million in Zsolnay by October 2014.
Invitation: Largest Indoor Wine-Tasting Event In Hungary, 16 February
- 14 Feb 2013 10:55 AM
- food & drink
An entrance ticket entitles you to taste all the wines and gastronomic products of 150 exhibitors without limitation, say the organisers of 'Borjour Magnum', held for the fourth time at Millenáris in Budapest. Until 14 February, an entrance ticket costs HUF 5000, or buy one at the venue for HUF 7000.
Invitation: Thorma Exhibition, Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
An exhibition of János Thorma's works will open at the Hungarian National Gallery on February 7, 2013. Budapest is the last stage in a long series of international exhibitions to present Thorma's masterpieces that have not been displayed for many decades or have been unknown to the public until now. After the exhibitions at the Cifrapalota in Kecskemét, the Thorma János Museum in Kiskunhalas, the ...
Free Entrance For Five Cities At Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Continuing last year’s invitation program, this year the dwellers of another Hungarian city and four towns abroad can enter Hungarian Hegyalja Festival for free. The ticket for the concerts of Down, Scooter, Asking Alexandria, Ensiferum, Skindred, The Devil Wears Prada and more other bands will be the address cards of the lucky cities. It is for sure that from Hungary the citizens of Kecskemét ...
Gergely Ábrahám, CEO, Grayling Hungary
- 24 Jan 2013 11:00 AM
Gergely has over 10-year private and public sector experience in public relations and public affairs. His specialist expertise includes corporate communications, public affairs and issues & crisis management.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 24 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Invitation: TEDxDanubia 2013, Budapest, 22 March
- 14 Mar 2013 2:55 AM
- community & culture
We would like to introduce you an unconventional conference, the TEDxDanubia. This is the first official, independently organized TEDx event in Hungary based on the legendary TED conferences. The goal of the conference is to bring together the most exciting, most innovative and most inspiring thinkers and creators of the region and cross the lines of our everyday lives.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
African American Poet E. Ethelbert Miller In Hungary
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s Speaker Program, and to highlight Black History Month, renowned African American poet and activist E. Ethelbert Miller will be visiting Budapest, Pécs and Balatonalmádi on February 25- 28, 2013.
Hungary's Pécs Sells Zsolnay To New Investor
- 18 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The city of Pécs has sold its 74.5% stake in porcelain manufacturer Zsolnay to Swiss investor Bachar Najari for Ft 180 million, it was announced on Friday. Najari, a dealer in luxury watches who obtained a degree in Budapest in the 1980s, will pay the purchase price within five days. He agreed to invest a further Ft 500 million in Zsolnay by October 2014.
Invitation: Largest Indoor Wine-Tasting Event In Hungary, 16 February
- 14 Feb 2013 10:55 AM
- food & drink
An entrance ticket entitles you to taste all the wines and gastronomic products of 150 exhibitors without limitation, say the organisers of 'Borjour Magnum', held for the fourth time at Millenáris in Budapest. Until 14 February, an entrance ticket costs HUF 5000, or buy one at the venue for HUF 7000.
Invitation: Thorma Exhibition, Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
An exhibition of János Thorma's works will open at the Hungarian National Gallery on February 7, 2013. Budapest is the last stage in a long series of international exhibitions to present Thorma's masterpieces that have not been displayed for many decades or have been unknown to the public until now. After the exhibitions at the Cifrapalota in Kecskemét, the Thorma János Museum in Kiskunhalas, the ...
Free Entrance For Five Cities At Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Continuing last year’s invitation program, this year the dwellers of another Hungarian city and four towns abroad can enter Hungarian Hegyalja Festival for free. The ticket for the concerts of Down, Scooter, Asking Alexandria, Ensiferum, Skindred, The Devil Wears Prada and more other bands will be the address cards of the lucky cities. It is for sure that from Hungary the citizens of Kecskemét ...
Gergely Ábrahám, CEO, Grayling Hungary
- 24 Jan 2013 11:00 AM
Gergely has over 10-year private and public sector experience in public relations and public affairs. His specialist expertise includes corporate communications, public affairs and issues & crisis management.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 24 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...