424 result(s) for public holiday
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Next Year’s Budget Passed
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist welcomes the new budget but warns that the deficit target may not be easy to meet. The Hungarian Parliament passed the 2013 budget on Tuesday. The bill has been amended several times since the first draft was submitted in June.
Information: Heritage Trains On Children's Railway In Budapest
- 27 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Children's Railway possesses many vehicles of historical interest. They are industrial relics as well as specialties very popular with passengers.
Interview 2: Diego Massidda, Former CEO, Vodafone Hungary
- 18 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
21st Budavár Wine Festival Gets Off To A Popping Start
- 12 Sep 2012 12:02 PM
- entertainment
Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas officially opened the 21st Budavár Wine Festival with bottle no. 1 of the limited edition Törley 130 Rosé Brut Nature champagne from the Törley Pezsgőpincészet champagne cellars, made especially for the company's 130th anniversary. "The wine sector contributed 67.5 million forints to the profits of Hungarian agriculture last year", said the Minister. ...
Video Report: National Holiday Celebrated Across Hungary
- 23 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
On 20 August, celebrations across Hungary have marked the national holiday in honour of the first Christian king of Hungary and the foundation of the Hungarian state. In the morning, the national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament in Budapest, in a ceremony attended by President Janos Áder, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and other government members, as well as diplomats, representatives ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
Updated: Official Plans For August 20 Celebrations In Budapest
- 17 Aug 2012 9:10 AM
- community & culture
The celebrations will begin on August 19 when the 'Street of Hungarian Flavours' will open at noon between the Buda side of the Erzsébet híd and Bem tér. Awards will be presented for Hungary’s best cake, sugar-free cake and ice cream. Pop music will play on Clark Ádám tér and on Bem tér from 8pm. Formal events start on Kossuth tér at 8.30 a.m. on August 20. The national flag will be hoisted with ...
Family Programmes On The Danube Banks In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
Parents and children may enjoy the national holiday festivities on the the banks of the Danube, where there will be pop and classical music concerts, dance shows, and puppet theatre performances from 10 a.m. onwards. Read on for a full program of events for families.
Report: Sziget Festival Budapest 2012
- 16 Aug 2012 12:35 PM
- entertainment
On Monday morning the 20th Sziget Festival officially ended. Glastonbury’s founder, Michael Eavis was amongst the 379 thousand visitors, generously praising Sziget for being even more colourful than his own event. Besides celebrating the 20th edition, Sziget also welcomed its 6 millionth visitor this year.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Next Year’s Budget Passed
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist welcomes the new budget but warns that the deficit target may not be easy to meet. The Hungarian Parliament passed the 2013 budget on Tuesday. The bill has been amended several times since the first draft was submitted in June.
Information: Heritage Trains On Children's Railway In Budapest
- 27 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Children's Railway possesses many vehicles of historical interest. They are industrial relics as well as specialties very popular with passengers.
Interview 2: Diego Massidda, Former CEO, Vodafone Hungary
- 18 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
21st Budavár Wine Festival Gets Off To A Popping Start
- 12 Sep 2012 12:02 PM
- entertainment
Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas officially opened the 21st Budavár Wine Festival with bottle no. 1 of the limited edition Törley 130 Rosé Brut Nature champagne from the Törley Pezsgőpincészet champagne cellars, made especially for the company's 130th anniversary. "The wine sector contributed 67.5 million forints to the profits of Hungarian agriculture last year", said the Minister. ...
Video Report: National Holiday Celebrated Across Hungary
- 23 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
On 20 August, celebrations across Hungary have marked the national holiday in honour of the first Christian king of Hungary and the foundation of the Hungarian state. In the morning, the national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament in Budapest, in a ceremony attended by President Janos Áder, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and other government members, as well as diplomats, representatives ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
Updated: Official Plans For August 20 Celebrations In Budapest
- 17 Aug 2012 9:10 AM
- community & culture
The celebrations will begin on August 19 when the 'Street of Hungarian Flavours' will open at noon between the Buda side of the Erzsébet híd and Bem tér. Awards will be presented for Hungary’s best cake, sugar-free cake and ice cream. Pop music will play on Clark Ádám tér and on Bem tér from 8pm. Formal events start on Kossuth tér at 8.30 a.m. on August 20. The national flag will be hoisted with ...
Family Programmes On The Danube Banks In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
Parents and children may enjoy the national holiday festivities on the the banks of the Danube, where there will be pop and classical music concerts, dance shows, and puppet theatre performances from 10 a.m. onwards. Read on for a full program of events for families.
Report: Sziget Festival Budapest 2012
- 16 Aug 2012 12:35 PM
- entertainment
On Monday morning the 20th Sziget Festival officially ended. Glastonbury’s founder, Michael Eavis was amongst the 379 thousand visitors, generously praising Sziget for being even more colourful than his own event. Besides celebrating the 20th edition, Sziget also welcomed its 6 millionth visitor this year.