434 result(s) for photo competition
WAMP Presents: Budapest, As You Have Never Seen It Before, 23 June
- 21 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
On June 23 until late at night, there will be a special event held on Erzsébet Square, partly connected to Midsummer Night, the summer solstice. In addition to the design fair, WAMP and WeLoveBudapest are preparing some other exciting events for visitors.
Hungarian Government Measures To Safeguard Achievements
- 18 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian people have made tremendous efforts to end the Excessive Deficit procedure against the country, but the result “shall be upheld and protected”, and that is the reason the Government has submitted new measures in Parliament, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said, and Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga announced the concrete measures.
Xpat Event Report: Polo Festival - Kincsem Park, Budapest
- 11 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Polo, “The Sport of Kings” was first played in Persia in the 5th century BC. Originally, it was a training game for cavalry units, usually the king's guards. The modern game, formalized and popularized by the British, has now arrived to Hungary. Taking place at Kincsem Park, the “Polo Festival” was held, with Arena polo matches, fashion show, hat competition, pony riding and lots more.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Facing Floods, EU Criticism & Opposition
- 10 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators don’t refrain from political remarks while tens of thousands of volunteers, leading politicians among them, help professionals build temporary defences against the highest water levels the Danube has seen.
On 16 April We Remember Hungarian Victims Of Holocaust
- 15 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In 2000, the National Assembly designated 16 April as the Day of Remembrance for Hungarian Victims of the Holocaust. The first such memorial event was held in 2001. This year official Remembrance Day events will take place in Budapest at the Holocaust Memorial Center and the Danube Promenade Holocaust Memorial, and also in the cities of Hódmezővásárhely and Pécs. There will also be a memorial ...
Irish Films At Titanic Film Festival 2013 Budapest, 5 - 13 April
- 25 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A true flagship of this year’s Titanic will be the selection of contemporary Irish films, titled Emerald Island, corresponding with the Irish EU presidency in 2013. The section contains six feature films and a selection of 10 outstanding short films and animations as well. Between 5-13th April the audience can watch Róisín Murphy from the band, Moloko, a horror-comedy staring a sea-monster, a ...
Xpat Report: British Embassy Event 'Fashion Is Great With Glamour Magazine'
- 5 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The British Embassy in Budapest promoted British fashion at GLAMOUR Gardróbfrissítés (GLAMOUR Refresh Your Wardrobe) event in Arena Plaza on 1 December. Hundreds of fashion fanatics – mostly ladies – were standing through the long queues between 10:00 and 18:00 to get in to the GLAMOUR pop up strore. People were able to purchase the assorted clothes garnered up in November at a standard price of ...
Xpat Opinion: Best Korean Restaurants In Budapest
- 3 Nov 2012 10:40 AM
- food & drink
The majority of Budapest restaurants goers have little info about the number of Korean eateries in the city. This article by someone in the know, describes a little about why Korean is worth a go. For those unfamiliar with it, consider Korean food sitting somewhere in the middle of Japanese and Chinese cuisines - many dishes offering the best of both those Asian kitchens. Surprisingly, here in ...
Meeting Point – Programme To Raise Awareness Against Discrimination In Hungary
- 17 Oct 2012 9:01 AM
- community & culture
The 'PROGRESS – equality without boundaries' programme of the Hungarian Ministry of Human Resources focuses on topics such as people with disabilities, ethnic discrimination and solidarity between generations. The aim of this programme is to help young people eliminate prejudice and stereotypes in order to strengthen acceptance and combat discrimination.
WAMP Presents: Budapest, As You Have Never Seen It Before, 23 June
- 21 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
On June 23 until late at night, there will be a special event held on Erzsébet Square, partly connected to Midsummer Night, the summer solstice. In addition to the design fair, WAMP and WeLoveBudapest are preparing some other exciting events for visitors.
Hungarian Government Measures To Safeguard Achievements
- 18 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian people have made tremendous efforts to end the Excessive Deficit procedure against the country, but the result “shall be upheld and protected”, and that is the reason the Government has submitted new measures in Parliament, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said, and Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga announced the concrete measures.
Xpat Event Report: Polo Festival - Kincsem Park, Budapest
- 11 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Polo, “The Sport of Kings” was first played in Persia in the 5th century BC. Originally, it was a training game for cavalry units, usually the king's guards. The modern game, formalized and popularized by the British, has now arrived to Hungary. Taking place at Kincsem Park, the “Polo Festival” was held, with Arena polo matches, fashion show, hat competition, pony riding and lots more.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Facing Floods, EU Criticism & Opposition
- 10 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators don’t refrain from political remarks while tens of thousands of volunteers, leading politicians among them, help professionals build temporary defences against the highest water levels the Danube has seen.
On 16 April We Remember Hungarian Victims Of Holocaust
- 15 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In 2000, the National Assembly designated 16 April as the Day of Remembrance for Hungarian Victims of the Holocaust. The first such memorial event was held in 2001. This year official Remembrance Day events will take place in Budapest at the Holocaust Memorial Center and the Danube Promenade Holocaust Memorial, and also in the cities of Hódmezővásárhely and Pécs. There will also be a memorial ...
Irish Films At Titanic Film Festival 2013 Budapest, 5 - 13 April
- 25 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A true flagship of this year’s Titanic will be the selection of contemporary Irish films, titled Emerald Island, corresponding with the Irish EU presidency in 2013. The section contains six feature films and a selection of 10 outstanding short films and animations as well. Between 5-13th April the audience can watch Róisín Murphy from the band, Moloko, a horror-comedy staring a sea-monster, a ...
Xpat Report: British Embassy Event 'Fashion Is Great With Glamour Magazine'
- 5 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The British Embassy in Budapest promoted British fashion at GLAMOUR Gardróbfrissítés (GLAMOUR Refresh Your Wardrobe) event in Arena Plaza on 1 December. Hundreds of fashion fanatics – mostly ladies – were standing through the long queues between 10:00 and 18:00 to get in to the GLAMOUR pop up strore. People were able to purchase the assorted clothes garnered up in November at a standard price of ...
Xpat Opinion: Best Korean Restaurants In Budapest
- 3 Nov 2012 10:40 AM
- food & drink
The majority of Budapest restaurants goers have little info about the number of Korean eateries in the city. This article by someone in the know, describes a little about why Korean is worth a go. For those unfamiliar with it, consider Korean food sitting somewhere in the middle of Japanese and Chinese cuisines - many dishes offering the best of both those Asian kitchens. Surprisingly, here in ...
Meeting Point – Programme To Raise Awareness Against Discrimination In Hungary
- 17 Oct 2012 9:01 AM
- community & culture
The 'PROGRESS – equality without boundaries' programme of the Hungarian Ministry of Human Resources focuses on topics such as people with disabilities, ethnic discrimination and solidarity between generations. The aim of this programme is to help young people eliminate prejudice and stereotypes in order to strengthen acceptance and combat discrimination.