135 result(s) for petőfi bridge
Fully Booked: Bonfire Night Party, Zsófia Boat
- 4 Nov 2014 10:59 AM
- community & culture
You’re cordially invited to mix and mingle with 200 fellow Xpats in Budapest on Wednesday 5 November. This year the annual XpatLoop birthday bash will feature a one hour cruise, sweet sounds all evening from the Music Sommelier, and a few surprises will all add up to make this an enjoyable and worthwhile social networking event. ‘Remember, remember’ it's a feel good Guy Fawkes* party sponsored by ...
Invitation: Borjour Wine Tasting Cruise, 6 September
- 2 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- specials
Circumnavigate Budapest in style while tasing your choices from 50 different kinds of wine! Yep tasting without limitations for a single entrance fee while cruising on the Danube. This is Borjour’s most exciting tasting session so far!
Public Transport Will Get You To The Festivities In Budapest On 20 August
- 20 Aug 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Traffic changes will be made in public transport service and on roads and Danube bridges on the eve and the day of St. Stephen’s Day (Tuesday, 19 August and Wednesday, 20 August 2014). Already on 19 August 2014, traffic restrictions will be in place at several locations in the city due to preparations for the celebrations, therefore some public transport lines will run on modified routes.
Fireworks In Budapest, 20 August 2014
- 19 Aug 2014 4:00 AM
- entertainment
On 20 August 2014, between 9 – 9.30 pm, fireworks will be launched from four sites (three barges and the Chain Bridge) to create the traditional ceremonial 'play of lights' in the Hungarian capital. The best downtown viewing area is on the Danube bank between Petőfi and Margaret Bridge, said an official spokesperson. Check out a video from last year below...
Ceremonial Programs In Budapest On 15 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Updated: Budapest’s Whale (Bálna) Building To Open In November
- 17 Oct 2013 10:30 AM
- property
The 'whale' that prominently rests on the side of Pest's riverbank, between the Petőfi and Szabadság bridges - the structure that used to be referred to as the CET building - seems to be reaching calm waters now. After years of dispute over the fate of this giant structure, the obstacles to it fully operating have finally gone, and it's ready to open up at the end of this month.
Invitation: Special Providence, Beardfish (SE), Baraka (JP), A38 Ship Budapest, 17 October
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
A hilarious night with three great bands of progressive rock. This will be the first date on the European tour of the Hungarian Special Providence and the Svedish Beardfish, while the Tokyo-based Baraka comes after playing together in Japan with the Special Providence.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of The Homeless In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Perhaps I haven’t spent enough time on the plight of the homeless in Hungary. The United Nations estimates the number of homeless people in Hungary at 30-35,000, of whom about 8,000 are in Budapest. Some of them live in homeless shelters; others, afraid of being robbed, refuse to go there. In any case, there are only about 5,500 places, which is not enough. Some of those counted as homeless ...
Fully Booked: Bonfire Night Party, Zsófia Boat
- 4 Nov 2014 10:59 AM
- community & culture
You’re cordially invited to mix and mingle with 200 fellow Xpats in Budapest on Wednesday 5 November. This year the annual XpatLoop birthday bash will feature a one hour cruise, sweet sounds all evening from the Music Sommelier, and a few surprises will all add up to make this an enjoyable and worthwhile social networking event. ‘Remember, remember’ it's a feel good Guy Fawkes* party sponsored by ...
Invitation: Borjour Wine Tasting Cruise, 6 September
- 2 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- specials
Circumnavigate Budapest in style while tasing your choices from 50 different kinds of wine! Yep tasting without limitations for a single entrance fee while cruising on the Danube. This is Borjour’s most exciting tasting session so far!
Public Transport Will Get You To The Festivities In Budapest On 20 August
- 20 Aug 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Traffic changes will be made in public transport service and on roads and Danube bridges on the eve and the day of St. Stephen’s Day (Tuesday, 19 August and Wednesday, 20 August 2014). Already on 19 August 2014, traffic restrictions will be in place at several locations in the city due to preparations for the celebrations, therefore some public transport lines will run on modified routes.
Fireworks In Budapest, 20 August 2014
- 19 Aug 2014 4:00 AM
- entertainment
On 20 August 2014, between 9 – 9.30 pm, fireworks will be launched from four sites (three barges and the Chain Bridge) to create the traditional ceremonial 'play of lights' in the Hungarian capital. The best downtown viewing area is on the Danube bank between Petőfi and Margaret Bridge, said an official spokesperson. Check out a video from last year below...
Ceremonial Programs In Budapest On 15 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Updated: Budapest’s Whale (Bálna) Building To Open In November
- 17 Oct 2013 10:30 AM
- property
The 'whale' that prominently rests on the side of Pest's riverbank, between the Petőfi and Szabadság bridges - the structure that used to be referred to as the CET building - seems to be reaching calm waters now. After years of dispute over the fate of this giant structure, the obstacles to it fully operating have finally gone, and it's ready to open up at the end of this month.
Invitation: Special Providence, Beardfish (SE), Baraka (JP), A38 Ship Budapest, 17 October
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
A hilarious night with three great bands of progressive rock. This will be the first date on the European tour of the Hungarian Special Providence and the Svedish Beardfish, while the Tokyo-based Baraka comes after playing together in Japan with the Special Providence.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of The Homeless In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Perhaps I haven’t spent enough time on the plight of the homeless in Hungary. The United Nations estimates the number of homeless people in Hungary at 30-35,000, of whom about 8,000 are in Budapest. Some of them live in homeless shelters; others, afraid of being robbed, refuse to go there. In any case, there are only about 5,500 places, which is not enough. Some of those counted as homeless ...