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Anti-Flood Defences Hold Firm In Hungary
- 10 Jun 2013 9:10 AM
- current affairs
Flood defence works in Budapest appeared to have held out as the Danube rose to a height of 895-896cm on Sunday, exceeding the previous record set in 2006 by 35cm. “We have done what was possible, and we hope that the 6km of temporary dams at Buda’s Római Párt, the 5.5km on Margaret Island and the rain drainage system will resist,” head of Budapest flood operations György Palkó said on Sunday, a ...
Xpat Event Report: Intact Academy Salon Series Budapest
- 10 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
“Intact” coaching has been alive and kicking in Budapest for some 20 years. This is largely down to the charming and charismatic Sari van Poelje, who has been hopping back and forth between Holland and Hungary. No doubt she has collected a wealth of knowledge and expertise on the way.
Weekend Escape To Malta From Budapest
- 28 May 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
As WizzAir now provides expats in Hungary with flights timed for a weekend away in Malta, here's an insightful report about the ways locals suggest to enjoy this new 'Wizz destination'. "Two days isn’t enough!” my Maltese friends Michael and Jennifer exclaim when I tell them I’m coming to Malta to experience the island like a local. Their email recommends I stay at least four days, especially ...
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.
Hay Festival Budapest Program: 19 - 21 May
- 18 May 2013 5:00 AM
- community & culture
On 19 May, Sunday and on Whitsun Monday, there will also be a wide variety of programmes at Hay Festival Budapest for the culture-loving audience. György Dragomán hosts a wine-tasting event and a free poetic walk. The festival’s guests will be the prominent Australian feminist author Germaine Greer and Jaap Scholten, the Dutch writer living in Budapest, and the British Peter Florence, founder and ...
Xpat Event Report: We Coloured The Weekend Into A Rainbow In Hungary
- 15 May 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Over 70 runners and supporters ran in Seedling colors at Saturday's Wink Marathon in Siófok. This fantastic day brought so much joy and emotions to all of us it would be hard to list them all in one small space. We raised over 200,000 forints from t-shirt sale, VK Seedling re-designed bags, charity stickers and Heart Over Heels books. A group of 25 disabled Seedlings also joined us for 7 ...
Now On: Hands-On Art For All, Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Organised in conjunction with the Kézzelfogható Foundation and linked to the European Equal Opportunities Day, the Museum of Fine Arts will host a hands-on exhibition, a conference and interactive creative workshops. The special exhibition, running from 2nd May, is aimed at providing the opportunity for visually impaired and blind people to share in the exhibition experience with the sighted and ...
Public Transport In Budapest Will Get You To Eros Ramazzotti’s Concert Quickly And On Time
- 8 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Eros Ramazzotti will give a concert at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Budapest on 8 May 2013 (Wednesday) from 20:00. The Italian pop star’s concert is expected to finish by 22:30. For reaching Sportaréna the fastest and quickest way, we recommend that fans use public transport as described in this press release.
Hungary's Orbán Stops Short Of Censuring Anti-Jewish Party
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán strongly denounced growing anti-Semitism in his country on Sunday (5 May), but stopped short of censuring the far-right Jobbik party at a gathering of world Jewish leaders in Budapest.
Anti-Flood Defences Hold Firm In Hungary
- 10 Jun 2013 9:10 AM
- current affairs
Flood defence works in Budapest appeared to have held out as the Danube rose to a height of 895-896cm on Sunday, exceeding the previous record set in 2006 by 35cm. “We have done what was possible, and we hope that the 6km of temporary dams at Buda’s Római Párt, the 5.5km on Margaret Island and the rain drainage system will resist,” head of Budapest flood operations György Palkó said on Sunday, a ...
Xpat Event Report: Intact Academy Salon Series Budapest
- 10 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
“Intact” coaching has been alive and kicking in Budapest for some 20 years. This is largely down to the charming and charismatic Sari van Poelje, who has been hopping back and forth between Holland and Hungary. No doubt she has collected a wealth of knowledge and expertise on the way.
Weekend Escape To Malta From Budapest
- 28 May 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
As WizzAir now provides expats in Hungary with flights timed for a weekend away in Malta, here's an insightful report about the ways locals suggest to enjoy this new 'Wizz destination'. "Two days isn’t enough!” my Maltese friends Michael and Jennifer exclaim when I tell them I’m coming to Malta to experience the island like a local. Their email recommends I stay at least four days, especially ...
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.
Hay Festival Budapest Program: 19 - 21 May
- 18 May 2013 5:00 AM
- community & culture
On 19 May, Sunday and on Whitsun Monday, there will also be a wide variety of programmes at Hay Festival Budapest for the culture-loving audience. György Dragomán hosts a wine-tasting event and a free poetic walk. The festival’s guests will be the prominent Australian feminist author Germaine Greer and Jaap Scholten, the Dutch writer living in Budapest, and the British Peter Florence, founder and ...
Xpat Event Report: We Coloured The Weekend Into A Rainbow In Hungary
- 15 May 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Over 70 runners and supporters ran in Seedling colors at Saturday's Wink Marathon in Siófok. This fantastic day brought so much joy and emotions to all of us it would be hard to list them all in one small space. We raised over 200,000 forints from t-shirt sale, VK Seedling re-designed bags, charity stickers and Heart Over Heels books. A group of 25 disabled Seedlings also joined us for 7 ...
Now On: Hands-On Art For All, Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Organised in conjunction with the Kézzelfogható Foundation and linked to the European Equal Opportunities Day, the Museum of Fine Arts will host a hands-on exhibition, a conference and interactive creative workshops. The special exhibition, running from 2nd May, is aimed at providing the opportunity for visually impaired and blind people to share in the exhibition experience with the sighted and ...
Public Transport In Budapest Will Get You To Eros Ramazzotti’s Concert Quickly And On Time
- 8 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Eros Ramazzotti will give a concert at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Budapest on 8 May 2013 (Wednesday) from 20:00. The Italian pop star’s concert is expected to finish by 22:30. For reaching Sportaréna the fastest and quickest way, we recommend that fans use public transport as described in this press release.
Hungary's Orbán Stops Short Of Censuring Anti-Jewish Party
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán strongly denounced growing anti-Semitism in his country on Sunday (5 May), but stopped short of censuring the far-right Jobbik party at a gathering of world Jewish leaders in Budapest.