484 result(s) for row
Update: Hungarian President Plagiarism Charge Cleared
- 27 Mar 2012 11:00 AM
- current affairs
A commission formed by the dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science at Semmelweis University looked into allegations that the Hungarian President Pál Schmitt’s doctoral thesis was plagiarised. It was announced today that the committee completed the examination of the doctorate and found that the dissertation complied with the rules in effect in 1992, therefore there is no ...
New Names In The Line-Up Shine Upon Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 12 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"New names snapped out from the ice of winter: the 'Lucky 13' Borsodi Hegyalja Festival will feature Grammy-winner Everlast as well as the Newport-based alternative ragga-metal band Skindred, both to bring their new albums to the fans. Festival goers will be spelled by dark electronic rhythms of Black Sun Empire, and Evil Nine will represent the hip-hop party line at the summer event. Raw and ...
Top 10 Kids’ Birthday Parties In Budapest, Part II
- 8 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
"As promised, here are two more ideas for kids’ birthday party venues. Did I mention I once (that’s right, once) made the mistake of having one at home? If you’ve done that and not gone bonkers, then hats off to you. Our problem was, it was winter, and ALL the kids came who were invited (15 plus several siblings). Crowd behavior took over - I couldn’t get them to play the games I had planned.
Invitation: 'The World Makes Music', Palace Of Arts Budapest, 25 February
- 22 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"This season of concerts and demonstrations will introduce children to folk music from various regions of the world, and instruments most people have never seen or heard before. The balafon is a xylophone-like instrument from West Africa.
FT: Ryanair vs Budapest: Playing Dirty? Hungarian Airport Response
- 9 Feb 2012 11:55 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport CEO Jost Lammers was surprised to learn of the comments attributed to Budapest Airport in the FT article yesterday evening. Therefore he wishes to redress the balance with a formal official statement to avoid any misunderstanding for all stakeholders, especially the passengers and Ryanair.
'Music - Wine' Gala Concert Of The 100 Member Gipsy Orchestra, Budapest, 30 December 2010
- 24 Dec 2010 6:30 AM
- entertainment
"It has become a tradition for the “Hundred Member” Gipsy Orchestra to give a gala concert on December the 30th. The audience will get the chance to hear the pieces of Liszt, Brahms, Strauss and Khachaturian in the interpretation of outstanding musicians.
Anne Applebaum Receives Petőfi Prize In Budapest
- 23 Dec 2010 1:40 AM
- community & culture
"Acclaimed U.S. historian, journalist and author Anne Applebaum was awarded this year’s Petőfi Prize at the Budapest Terror House Museum on December 14, 2010. The Hungarian MOL-sponsored prize recognizes outstanding efforts made to advance freedom and democracy in Central-Eastern Europe.
Hungary To Continue Olympic Legacy In London
- 4 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) has reportedly drawn up plans for a successful run in the 2012 London Olympics, members said. At the previous London Summer Olympics in 1908 Hungary achieved 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals (9 in total) and in the summer Olympics in London in 1948 it achieved 10 gold, 5 silver and 13 bronze (28 in total). This time MOB would like to achieve at least 30 ...
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Update: Hungarian President Plagiarism Charge Cleared
- 27 Mar 2012 11:00 AM
- current affairs
A commission formed by the dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science at Semmelweis University looked into allegations that the Hungarian President Pál Schmitt’s doctoral thesis was plagiarised. It was announced today that the committee completed the examination of the doctorate and found that the dissertation complied with the rules in effect in 1992, therefore there is no ...
New Names In The Line-Up Shine Upon Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 12 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"New names snapped out from the ice of winter: the 'Lucky 13' Borsodi Hegyalja Festival will feature Grammy-winner Everlast as well as the Newport-based alternative ragga-metal band Skindred, both to bring their new albums to the fans. Festival goers will be spelled by dark electronic rhythms of Black Sun Empire, and Evil Nine will represent the hip-hop party line at the summer event. Raw and ...
Top 10 Kids’ Birthday Parties In Budapest, Part II
- 8 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
"As promised, here are two more ideas for kids’ birthday party venues. Did I mention I once (that’s right, once) made the mistake of having one at home? If you’ve done that and not gone bonkers, then hats off to you. Our problem was, it was winter, and ALL the kids came who were invited (15 plus several siblings). Crowd behavior took over - I couldn’t get them to play the games I had planned.
Invitation: 'The World Makes Music', Palace Of Arts Budapest, 25 February
- 22 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"This season of concerts and demonstrations will introduce children to folk music from various regions of the world, and instruments most people have never seen or heard before. The balafon is a xylophone-like instrument from West Africa.
FT: Ryanair vs Budapest: Playing Dirty? Hungarian Airport Response
- 9 Feb 2012 11:55 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport CEO Jost Lammers was surprised to learn of the comments attributed to Budapest Airport in the FT article yesterday evening. Therefore he wishes to redress the balance with a formal official statement to avoid any misunderstanding for all stakeholders, especially the passengers and Ryanair.
'Music - Wine' Gala Concert Of The 100 Member Gipsy Orchestra, Budapest, 30 December 2010
- 24 Dec 2010 6:30 AM
- entertainment
"It has become a tradition for the “Hundred Member” Gipsy Orchestra to give a gala concert on December the 30th. The audience will get the chance to hear the pieces of Liszt, Brahms, Strauss and Khachaturian in the interpretation of outstanding musicians.
Anne Applebaum Receives Petőfi Prize In Budapest
- 23 Dec 2010 1:40 AM
- community & culture
"Acclaimed U.S. historian, journalist and author Anne Applebaum was awarded this year’s Petőfi Prize at the Budapest Terror House Museum on December 14, 2010. The Hungarian MOL-sponsored prize recognizes outstanding efforts made to advance freedom and democracy in Central-Eastern Europe.
Hungary To Continue Olympic Legacy In London
- 4 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) has reportedly drawn up plans for a successful run in the 2012 London Olympics, members said. At the previous London Summer Olympics in 1908 Hungary achieved 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals (9 in total) and in the summer Olympics in London in 1948 it achieved 10 gold, 5 silver and 13 bronze (28 in total). This time MOB would like to achieve at least 30 ...
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).