109 result(s) for river tisza
Central Europe’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens In Szolnok, Hungary
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Central Europe’s longest (444m) pedestrian and cyclist bridge has been opened in the Eastern Hungarian city of Szolnok, marking a shift in priorities: instead of building yet another car-bridge the decision was made to create a crossing entirely dedicated to "soft" mobility (such as walking and cycling) – significantly improving the short-distance mobility situation and the social, cultural and ...
Xpat Opinion: Sexism In The Hungarian Parliament
- 12 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written a number of times about female members of the Hungarian parliament and their treatment by male colleagues. I’ve also written about the attitude, especially of Fidesz MPs, toward women in general.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Fight To Stay GMO-Free
- 10 Sep 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: In case you missed it, back at the end of May, the Twittersphere (see here, here and here) and online forums lit up with positive coverage of a story about Hungary. If you’ve read anything in the international media about Hungary over the past three years, you’ll know that such things don’t happen every day. So what was all the excitement about?
Invitation: International Tisza Fish Festival, Szeged, Hungary, 6 - 8 September
- 7 Sep 2013 6:00 AM
- food & drink
Fish has always played an important part in the people’s diet in Szeged and since 1997 there has been a fish festival organised by the city. The place of the event is at the foot of the Old Bridge where there used to be the fish market. It is organised on the first weekend of September.
Invitation: Hegyalja Festival, Tokaj, Hungary Until 30 June
- 28 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Hegy’ is a place that makes you come back, because between the Tokaj mountains real people, real music, the real festival experience wait for you. The Borsodi Hegyalja Festival is the only 4 day festival in Hungary where festival experiences become part of the world heritage.
Between 25-30. June you can enjoy the river Tisza, the Tokaj wines, the best concerts of foreign and Hungarian bands ...
Hungarian Solidarity Overcoming Flood Of The Century
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Since my update last week, the Danube in northern Hungary and Budapest is receding and the high waters of the greatest flood ever recorded in Hungary are moving towards the southern borders of the country. Thanks to the hard work of more than 10 thousand emergency response unit members, policemen, firemen and army personnel, and most importantly, another 10 thousand volunteers, ...
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.
Volbeat & Hegyalja Festival Combined Tickets For 35 Euro Off
- 21 May 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Hungary's Hegyalja Festival and Concerto Music proudly present Danish metal icon Volbeat's live show in PeCsa Music Hall in Budapest on 18 June.
Almost 20,000 Votes For Cities Abroad As Guests Of Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Based on the festival fans’ votes, besides Hungary’s Kecskemét, residents of Slovakia’s Dunajska Streda, Ukraine’s Berehove, Serbia’s Subotica and Romania’s Odorheiu Secuiesc can enter Hegyalja Festival 2013 in Tokaj, Hungary for free between 25 and June, 2013.
Central Europe’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens In Szolnok, Hungary
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Central Europe’s longest (444m) pedestrian and cyclist bridge has been opened in the Eastern Hungarian city of Szolnok, marking a shift in priorities: instead of building yet another car-bridge the decision was made to create a crossing entirely dedicated to "soft" mobility (such as walking and cycling) – significantly improving the short-distance mobility situation and the social, cultural and ...
Xpat Opinion: Sexism In The Hungarian Parliament
- 12 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written a number of times about female members of the Hungarian parliament and their treatment by male colleagues. I’ve also written about the attitude, especially of Fidesz MPs, toward women in general.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Fight To Stay GMO-Free
- 10 Sep 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: In case you missed it, back at the end of May, the Twittersphere (see here, here and here) and online forums lit up with positive coverage of a story about Hungary. If you’ve read anything in the international media about Hungary over the past three years, you’ll know that such things don’t happen every day. So what was all the excitement about?
Invitation: International Tisza Fish Festival, Szeged, Hungary, 6 - 8 September
- 7 Sep 2013 6:00 AM
- food & drink
Fish has always played an important part in the people’s diet in Szeged and since 1997 there has been a fish festival organised by the city. The place of the event is at the foot of the Old Bridge where there used to be the fish market. It is organised on the first weekend of September.
Invitation: Hegyalja Festival, Tokaj, Hungary Until 30 June
- 28 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Hegy’ is a place that makes you come back, because between the Tokaj mountains real people, real music, the real festival experience wait for you. The Borsodi Hegyalja Festival is the only 4 day festival in Hungary where festival experiences become part of the world heritage.
Between 25-30. June you can enjoy the river Tisza, the Tokaj wines, the best concerts of foreign and Hungarian bands ...
Hungarian Solidarity Overcoming Flood Of The Century
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Since my update last week, the Danube in northern Hungary and Budapest is receding and the high waters of the greatest flood ever recorded in Hungary are moving towards the southern borders of the country. Thanks to the hard work of more than 10 thousand emergency response unit members, policemen, firemen and army personnel, and most importantly, another 10 thousand volunteers, ...
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.
Volbeat & Hegyalja Festival Combined Tickets For 35 Euro Off
- 21 May 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Hungary's Hegyalja Festival and Concerto Music proudly present Danish metal icon Volbeat's live show in PeCsa Music Hall in Budapest on 18 June.
Almost 20,000 Votes For Cities Abroad As Guests Of Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Based on the festival fans’ votes, besides Hungary’s Kecskemét, residents of Slovakia’s Dunajska Streda, Ukraine’s Berehove, Serbia’s Subotica and Romania’s Odorheiu Secuiesc can enter Hegyalja Festival 2013 in Tokaj, Hungary for free between 25 and June, 2013.