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Govt Politicians Pilfering EU Funds, Say Hungarian Opposition Parties
- 29 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
European Union funds have been criminally pilfered in Hungary with the participation of government politicians, the green opposition LMP alleged. This is the biggest crime in contemporary Hungarian history, LMP’s anti-corruption spokesman told the press. He accused the chancellery and the human resources ministry of pre-selecting companies that manage projects before tenders are even invited, ...
Escape From Budapest To Thailand’s Leading Family Resort: Angsana Phuket
- 14 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- travel
The 2015 World Travel Awards accolade of “Thailand’s Leading Family Resort” was voted for by travel agents worldwide. The winner is an island resort in Southern Thailand which beckons with open arms. Located on the sun-splashed island of Phuket, and nestled in scenic Bang Tao Bay, Angsana Laguna is a fun-filled destination that offers the best in sun, sand and sea. Just 20 minutes drive from ...
January Highlights At The Hungarian State Opera
- 11 Jan 2016 3:00 AM
- community & culture
In the first month of the New Year, the Hungarian State Opera offers a selection of premieres and concerts at the Opera House and the Erkel Theatre featuring international guest soloists and conductors.
Escape From Budapest To The Westin Siray Bay Resort In Phuket, Thailand
- 6 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- specials
Thailand's one of the most popular sunshine destinations to escape winter in Hungary, and a 5* choice for a family holiday is the Westin Siray Bay Resort in Phuket. Its tranquil setting allows parents to restore the body and expand the mind, while the children play happily in the kids club. Located on the east side of Phuket it's away from the hustle and bustle, while it boasts the latest in ...
The Survivor's Shadow, Hungarian National Gallery
- 24 Dec 2015 8:15 AM
- community & culture
El Kazovsky (1948-2008) was one of the most original and potent Hungarian artists of the late twentieth century and the turn of the millennium. As a painter, a performance artist, a stage designer and - as we now know - a poet, he left an enormous legacy of works, whose immense vivaciousness and profundity were immediately clear to his contemporaries. This exhibition of close to 400 of his works ...
Christmas Concerts At The Hungarian State Opera
- 14 Dec 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
In the final week of advent, Messiah by Händel is performed on two nights under the baton of conductor Paul Goodwin at the Opera House: on 21 December, 2015, as part of the series by the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, on 22 December as the Opera Christmas concert.
See What Happened @ Xpat Wine Club: Tasting, Talking & Networking
- 9 Dec 2015 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Last Thursday, 3 December, XpatLoop.com held its latest wine club event in Akvárium at Erzsébet Square, downtown Budapest. Expats and internationally-minded Hungarians rubbed shoulders and tasted a seclection of 18 wines from a good handful of Hungary’s top producers. Here's a quick tour of the six different regions the wine-makers on show represented, along with a few words of introduction about ...
Jazz Korea In Budapest, 27 - 29 November
- 28 Nov 2015 8:06 AM
- entertainment
On Friday 27 November at 7 p.m. at Hanmadang Korean Cultural Center In Budapest. Hyejin Quartet - Jazz vocalist Hyejin is an orthodox jazz musician who succeeded to the legacy of jazz while enlightening music lovers on the essence of jazz. She had long trod the road to classic pianist, but after studying in U.S. which is the home of jazz, she definitely turned to jazz vocalist.
Sziget 2016 Special Tickets Available Today, Interview With 'Island of Freedom' Founder
- 24 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Tickets for Sziget 2016 are now on sale, with special offers available for the first 24 hours. We've got the details from the super-man who founded one of Europe’s most popular cultural events. Also below you can now watch the best bits from Sziget this year - which XpatLoop.com asked founder Károly Gerendai about, amongst other related topics including his future. As you may know, he's one of ...
Govt Politicians Pilfering EU Funds, Say Hungarian Opposition Parties
- 29 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
European Union funds have been criminally pilfered in Hungary with the participation of government politicians, the green opposition LMP alleged. This is the biggest crime in contemporary Hungarian history, LMP’s anti-corruption spokesman told the press. He accused the chancellery and the human resources ministry of pre-selecting companies that manage projects before tenders are even invited, ...
Escape From Budapest To Thailand’s Leading Family Resort: Angsana Phuket
- 14 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- travel
The 2015 World Travel Awards accolade of “Thailand’s Leading Family Resort” was voted for by travel agents worldwide. The winner is an island resort in Southern Thailand which beckons with open arms. Located on the sun-splashed island of Phuket, and nestled in scenic Bang Tao Bay, Angsana Laguna is a fun-filled destination that offers the best in sun, sand and sea. Just 20 minutes drive from ...
January Highlights At The Hungarian State Opera
- 11 Jan 2016 3:00 AM
- community & culture
In the first month of the New Year, the Hungarian State Opera offers a selection of premieres and concerts at the Opera House and the Erkel Theatre featuring international guest soloists and conductors.
Escape From Budapest To The Westin Siray Bay Resort In Phuket, Thailand
- 6 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- specials
Thailand's one of the most popular sunshine destinations to escape winter in Hungary, and a 5* choice for a family holiday is the Westin Siray Bay Resort in Phuket. Its tranquil setting allows parents to restore the body and expand the mind, while the children play happily in the kids club. Located on the east side of Phuket it's away from the hustle and bustle, while it boasts the latest in ...
The Survivor's Shadow, Hungarian National Gallery
- 24 Dec 2015 8:15 AM
- community & culture
El Kazovsky (1948-2008) was one of the most original and potent Hungarian artists of the late twentieth century and the turn of the millennium. As a painter, a performance artist, a stage designer and - as we now know - a poet, he left an enormous legacy of works, whose immense vivaciousness and profundity were immediately clear to his contemporaries. This exhibition of close to 400 of his works ...
Christmas Concerts At The Hungarian State Opera
- 14 Dec 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
In the final week of advent, Messiah by Händel is performed on two nights under the baton of conductor Paul Goodwin at the Opera House: on 21 December, 2015, as part of the series by the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, on 22 December as the Opera Christmas concert.
See What Happened @ Xpat Wine Club: Tasting, Talking & Networking
- 9 Dec 2015 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Last Thursday, 3 December, XpatLoop.com held its latest wine club event in Akvárium at Erzsébet Square, downtown Budapest. Expats and internationally-minded Hungarians rubbed shoulders and tasted a seclection of 18 wines from a good handful of Hungary’s top producers. Here's a quick tour of the six different regions the wine-makers on show represented, along with a few words of introduction about ...
Jazz Korea In Budapest, 27 - 29 November
- 28 Nov 2015 8:06 AM
- entertainment
On Friday 27 November at 7 p.m. at Hanmadang Korean Cultural Center In Budapest. Hyejin Quartet - Jazz vocalist Hyejin is an orthodox jazz musician who succeeded to the legacy of jazz while enlightening music lovers on the essence of jazz. She had long trod the road to classic pianist, but after studying in U.S. which is the home of jazz, she definitely turned to jazz vocalist.
Sziget 2016 Special Tickets Available Today, Interview With 'Island of Freedom' Founder
- 24 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Tickets for Sziget 2016 are now on sale, with special offers available for the first 24 hours. We've got the details from the super-man who founded one of Europe’s most popular cultural events. Also below you can now watch the best bits from Sziget this year - which XpatLoop.com asked founder Károly Gerendai about, amongst other related topics including his future. As you may know, he's one of ...