753 result(s) for revolution
Challenging Disability & Ethnicity Discrimination In Education Across C.E. Europe
- 26 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Today, the New York Times published a letter by Dezideriu Gergely (Executive Director of the European Roma Rights Centre) and myself. It concerns the discrimination in education faced by Roma children and children with disabilities in central and eastern Europe." By Oliver Lewis, Executive Director, Mental Disability Advocacy Center, Budapest. Oliver tweets @olewis75. This article was first ...
The Prodigy, Wu Tang Clan & Many More At Balaton Sound 2013
- 10 Jul 2013 11:40 AM
- entertainment
Balaton Sound has just been freshly crowned as ’Best European Medium-Sized Festival’ at the European Festival Awards. An all-star line-up is once again taking shape for the lakeside party, held this year between 11-14 July 2013 in Zamardi, Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Kim Lane Scheppele: In Praise Of The Tavares Report About Hungary
- 5 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Europe acted to hold the Hungarian government to the constitutional values that it eagerly endorsed when it joined the European Union nearly a decade ago.
Xpat Event Report: Budapest Beer Festival
- 17 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
After the floods, came the pouring, and lots of it, at the 3rd Budapest Beer Festival. For beer connoisseurs, a ramble around the Castle District in the hot sunshine was the perfect setting to try out specialty ales from craft breweries, plus apple based alcoholic beverages in a 'Cider Grove'. The best Hungarian breweries, local “kezmuves” lager factories and the world’s beer super-powers were ...
Invitation: Budapest Beer Festival, Castle District, 13 - 16 June
- 14 Jun 2013 9:10 AM
- food & drink
The 3rd Beer Festival in the Buda Castle plans to make around 200 types of amber brews within easy reach. Aiming to delight fans of 'liquid bread', the event will showcase specialty ales from craft breweries, plus apple based alcoholic beverages will also be on show in a 'Cider Grove'. Together with the best Hungarian breweries and local lager factories, the world’s beer super-powers are also set ...
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
The Water Tower Of Margaret Island In Budapest Turned 102 Years Old
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The historic Water Tower is a spectacular attraction of the Margaret Island, rising above the crowns of the massive trees in the court of the Open-air Theatre. Open from June until the end of September, daily: 11am–10pm. On performance days, between 7pm–11pm only the audience of the theatre may visit the Water Tower, with presenting a valid ticket.
Budapest Summer Festival 2013, Margaret Island
- 22 May 2013 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This year’s Budapest Summer Festival starts 14 June and offers exceptional programs and gifts to you, so that artist and guest can celebrate together.
Xpat Report: Last Train To Budapest
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"My Dad and I broke down in 1982 in a village called Abaújszánto, Hungary. I was 14 years old and unknowing to me at the time, this moment was to be pivotal and would change my life years later.
Challenging Disability & Ethnicity Discrimination In Education Across C.E. Europe
- 26 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Today, the New York Times published a letter by Dezideriu Gergely (Executive Director of the European Roma Rights Centre) and myself. It concerns the discrimination in education faced by Roma children and children with disabilities in central and eastern Europe." By Oliver Lewis, Executive Director, Mental Disability Advocacy Center, Budapest. Oliver tweets @olewis75. This article was first ...
The Prodigy, Wu Tang Clan & Many More At Balaton Sound 2013
- 10 Jul 2013 11:40 AM
- entertainment
Balaton Sound has just been freshly crowned as ’Best European Medium-Sized Festival’ at the European Festival Awards. An all-star line-up is once again taking shape for the lakeside party, held this year between 11-14 July 2013 in Zamardi, Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Kim Lane Scheppele: In Praise Of The Tavares Report About Hungary
- 5 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Europe acted to hold the Hungarian government to the constitutional values that it eagerly endorsed when it joined the European Union nearly a decade ago.
Xpat Event Report: Budapest Beer Festival
- 17 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
After the floods, came the pouring, and lots of it, at the 3rd Budapest Beer Festival. For beer connoisseurs, a ramble around the Castle District in the hot sunshine was the perfect setting to try out specialty ales from craft breweries, plus apple based alcoholic beverages in a 'Cider Grove'. The best Hungarian breweries, local “kezmuves” lager factories and the world’s beer super-powers were ...
Invitation: Budapest Beer Festival, Castle District, 13 - 16 June
- 14 Jun 2013 9:10 AM
- food & drink
The 3rd Beer Festival in the Buda Castle plans to make around 200 types of amber brews within easy reach. Aiming to delight fans of 'liquid bread', the event will showcase specialty ales from craft breweries, plus apple based alcoholic beverages will also be on show in a 'Cider Grove'. Together with the best Hungarian breweries and local lager factories, the world’s beer super-powers are also set ...
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
The Water Tower Of Margaret Island In Budapest Turned 102 Years Old
- 23 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The historic Water Tower is a spectacular attraction of the Margaret Island, rising above the crowns of the massive trees in the court of the Open-air Theatre. Open from June until the end of September, daily: 11am–10pm. On performance days, between 7pm–11pm only the audience of the theatre may visit the Water Tower, with presenting a valid ticket.
Budapest Summer Festival 2013, Margaret Island
- 22 May 2013 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This year’s Budapest Summer Festival starts 14 June and offers exceptional programs and gifts to you, so that artist and guest can celebrate together.
Xpat Report: Last Train To Budapest
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"My Dad and I broke down in 1982 in a village called Abaújszánto, Hungary. I was 14 years old and unknowing to me at the time, this moment was to be pivotal and would change my life years later.