126 result(s) for peterjon
Insider's Guide: Budapest's Chinatown - Culinary, Cultural & Shopping Oasis
- 24 Aug 2023 7:27 AM
- getting around
Nestled on the southern fringes of Budapest, the vibrant enclave known as Chinatown has emerged as a real cultural and culinary hub. Containing over a dozen Chinese eateries, this area stands as a testament Budapest’s ethnic diversity and cultural fusion.
Free Festival: Celebrate Reopening of Budapest’s Chain Bridge
- 22 Aug 2023 4:50 PM
- entertainment
On 16 September, live music, children’s games and a historical exhibition all form part of a free festival to mark the full reopening of the Chain Bridge. The occasion also coincides with the 150th anniversary of the union of Buda, Pest and Óbuda in 1873.
Free Water for Spectators at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest
- 22 Aug 2023 11:43 AM
- sport
In view of the current heat wave, extra measures have been introduced at the World Athletics Championships currently taking place in Budapest
“Shoot Orbán!”: Anti-PM Graffiti Suspect Hunted by Budapest Police
- 22 Aug 2023 8:46 AM
- current affairs
A graffiti artist who scrawled “Shoot Orbán!” in protest against the Hungarian PM is currently in hiding after police discovered his handiwork at a prominent spot in downtown Budapest.
Watch: Europe’s Largest Fireworks Display Held in Budapest for Hungary's Birthday
- 21 Aug 2023 5:09 PM
- entertainment
A breathtaking spectacle crowned this year's St Stephen’s Day celebrations in Budapest. The most complex fireworks show ever, featuring 34,000 pyrotechnic effects, grandiose light and laser displays, building projections, a fiery flower carpet on the waters of the Danube, and almost 900 drones, made it unforgettable.
Insider’s Guide: Budapest Zoo – Take a Walk on the Wild Side
- 21 Aug 2023 8:12 AM
- getting around
Budapest Zoo is one of the oldest of its kind. Set at the edge of City Park, it regularly announces the arrival of new-borns and stages special events all year round. One such is the Night of Zoos, scheduled for the end of summer every year.
Enjoy Hidden Idylls on the Danube: Come Discover Hungary’s Enchanting Islands
- 18 Aug 2023 6:59 AM
- getting around
Every August, thousands head to Hajógyári Island for the Sziget Festival but few may realise that there are many other island destinations in the Danube that are equally worthy of discovery.
Bye Bye Big Blue Plant: US Tech Giant is Closing Factory in Hungary
- 18 Aug 2023 6:45 AM
- business
IBM is closing its plant in Vác, which makes storage servers, and is moving this manufacturing to Mexico – reports Telex. According to this information, the subsidiary of the large American corporation, IBM Data Storage Systems (DSS) Kft, is ceasing its operations.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
- getting around
Predating Budapest’s many landmarks unveiled in the later 1800s, the Hungarian National Museum was built in the ten years before the Uprising of 1848 – in fact, it is indelibly linked to those momentous events. In our continuing series proving the backstories to Budapest’s great landmarks, we look at this former seat of government, now housing a comprehensive display showing the history of ...
Insider's Guide: Budapest's Chinatown - Culinary, Cultural & Shopping Oasis
- 24 Aug 2023 7:27 AM
- getting around
Nestled on the southern fringes of Budapest, the vibrant enclave known as Chinatown has emerged as a real cultural and culinary hub. Containing over a dozen Chinese eateries, this area stands as a testament Budapest’s ethnic diversity and cultural fusion.
Free Festival: Celebrate Reopening of Budapest’s Chain Bridge
- 22 Aug 2023 4:50 PM
- entertainment
On 16 September, live music, children’s games and a historical exhibition all form part of a free festival to mark the full reopening of the Chain Bridge. The occasion also coincides with the 150th anniversary of the union of Buda, Pest and Óbuda in 1873.
Free Water for Spectators at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest
- 22 Aug 2023 11:43 AM
- sport
In view of the current heat wave, extra measures have been introduced at the World Athletics Championships currently taking place in Budapest
“Shoot Orbán!”: Anti-PM Graffiti Suspect Hunted by Budapest Police
- 22 Aug 2023 8:46 AM
- current affairs
A graffiti artist who scrawled “Shoot Orbán!” in protest against the Hungarian PM is currently in hiding after police discovered his handiwork at a prominent spot in downtown Budapest.
Watch: Europe’s Largest Fireworks Display Held in Budapest for Hungary's Birthday
- 21 Aug 2023 5:09 PM
- entertainment
A breathtaking spectacle crowned this year's St Stephen’s Day celebrations in Budapest. The most complex fireworks show ever, featuring 34,000 pyrotechnic effects, grandiose light and laser displays, building projections, a fiery flower carpet on the waters of the Danube, and almost 900 drones, made it unforgettable.
Insider’s Guide: Budapest Zoo – Take a Walk on the Wild Side
- 21 Aug 2023 8:12 AM
- getting around
Budapest Zoo is one of the oldest of its kind. Set at the edge of City Park, it regularly announces the arrival of new-borns and stages special events all year round. One such is the Night of Zoos, scheduled for the end of summer every year.
Enjoy Hidden Idylls on the Danube: Come Discover Hungary’s Enchanting Islands
- 18 Aug 2023 6:59 AM
- getting around
Every August, thousands head to Hajógyári Island for the Sziget Festival but few may realise that there are many other island destinations in the Danube that are equally worthy of discovery.
Bye Bye Big Blue Plant: US Tech Giant is Closing Factory in Hungary
- 18 Aug 2023 6:45 AM
- business
IBM is closing its plant in Vác, which makes storage servers, and is moving this manufacturing to Mexico – reports Telex. According to this information, the subsidiary of the large American corporation, IBM Data Storage Systems (DSS) Kft, is ceasing its operations.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
- getting around
Predating Budapest’s many landmarks unveiled in the later 1800s, the Hungarian National Museum was built in the ten years before the Uprising of 1848 – in fact, it is indelibly linked to those momentous events. In our continuing series proving the backstories to Budapest’s great landmarks, we look at this former seat of government, now housing a comprehensive display showing the history of ...