332 result(s) for second wave
The Night Of Contemporary Galleries In Budapest, 17 October
- 17 Oct 2013 10:40 AM
- community & culture
Organized with the participation of more than twenty art galleries, the Night of Contemporary Galleries turns the white cube into an agora, a marketplace of the intellect that encourages the exchange of ideas and impulses, a place that is dominated not by the objects that “speak for themselves,” but by the moods, sentiments and ideas they prompt. With doors thrown wide open, the galleries await ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Ethics” Of A Car Accident In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today’s topic, a car accident, is not the usual fare of this blog. Admittedly, one of the people injured in the accident was the Hungarian minister of defense, Csaba Hende, but that wouldn’t be sufficient reason to blog about it. (Fortunately no one died and the minister’s Audi wasn’t even a total loss.) I decided to write about it because I think it reveals more about Hungary and Hungarians than ...
Why Are So Many Hungarians Working In London?
- 17 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
For long the number one destination for Hungarian emigrants, London is said to be Hungary’s fifth biggest city. But does success come easier in the UK? Will those who didn’t find prosperity in Hungary ever return to the home country? Hungarian places, faces, and stories from the British capital – from first-hand accounts.
Now On: Far From Mount Ararat Exhibition, Budapest History Museum
- 26 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Armenians have been present in the Carpathian Basin since the Middle Ages, but some hypotheses claim that the Hungarians had already had contacts with them even before the Conquest of Hungary. Their more substantial immigration took place in the second half of the 17th century, and further waves came in the 20th. In the Early Modern era, they strengthened Hungary's economy as a mediator ...
Updated: Heat-Wave To Hit Hungary
- 27 Jul 2013 6:10 AM
- current affairs
Due to the extreme heat, the weather service has issued a second-level, orange warning in the country until Saturday night. Warnings about expected thunderstorms and downpours in certain counties have been withdrawn. According to forecasts, temperatures will likely be between 30ºC and 35ºC during the afternoons and 21-27 ºC during the evenings.
'Lore' Won Titanic Film Festival In Budapest
- 17 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Australia’s 2013 Oscar Nominee, Cate Shortland’s LORE won XX. Titanic International Filmfest’s Breaking Waves Award worth 8000 Euros, supported by the Hungarian National Film Fund. The jury, whose head was the world famous Jiři Menzel, awarded Mira Fornay’s MY DOG KILLER with a special award. The Audience’s Award was given to the Czech director, Petr Nikolaev for his film, LIDICE.
Biffy Clyro, Mika & Many Others Visit The Island Of Freedom In Budapest
- 4 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
About two dozen new acts received their “concert visa” to Sziget, the ‘Island of Freedom’. Among the names we can find one of the best British live bands, Biffy Clyro, and one of the most talented and fun performer of today’s pop scene, Mika. In addition the suggestive, dynamic electronic production of Nero and many more will perform as well. The non-stop week of fun is once again guaranteed, ...
Vaya Con Dios Farewell Tour, Budapest Aréna, 6 April
- 1 Apr 2013 1:00 AM
- entertainment
Vaya con Dios is coming to play their last live concert in Budapest. The band is celebrating their nearly 30 year carrier with a farewell tour. Don’t miss the last chance to see them live.
20th Jubilee Titanic Kicks Off On 5th April In Budapest
- 28 Mar 2013 6:45 AM
- entertainment
The 20th Titanic International Film Festival starts with the screening of The Master. Between 5th -13th April in five venues the audience can watch 74 films including Hungarian-related features and international premiers as well. The two flagships of this year’s Titanic are the Irish-section, Emerald Island and Staropramen beer snacks, a selection of contemporary Czech movies. This year’s event ...
The Night Of Contemporary Galleries In Budapest, 17 October
- 17 Oct 2013 10:40 AM
- community & culture
Organized with the participation of more than twenty art galleries, the Night of Contemporary Galleries turns the white cube into an agora, a marketplace of the intellect that encourages the exchange of ideas and impulses, a place that is dominated not by the objects that “speak for themselves,” but by the moods, sentiments and ideas they prompt. With doors thrown wide open, the galleries await ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Ethics” Of A Car Accident In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today’s topic, a car accident, is not the usual fare of this blog. Admittedly, one of the people injured in the accident was the Hungarian minister of defense, Csaba Hende, but that wouldn’t be sufficient reason to blog about it. (Fortunately no one died and the minister’s Audi wasn’t even a total loss.) I decided to write about it because I think it reveals more about Hungary and Hungarians than ...
Why Are So Many Hungarians Working In London?
- 17 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
For long the number one destination for Hungarian emigrants, London is said to be Hungary’s fifth biggest city. But does success come easier in the UK? Will those who didn’t find prosperity in Hungary ever return to the home country? Hungarian places, faces, and stories from the British capital – from first-hand accounts.
Now On: Far From Mount Ararat Exhibition, Budapest History Museum
- 26 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Armenians have been present in the Carpathian Basin since the Middle Ages, but some hypotheses claim that the Hungarians had already had contacts with them even before the Conquest of Hungary. Their more substantial immigration took place in the second half of the 17th century, and further waves came in the 20th. In the Early Modern era, they strengthened Hungary's economy as a mediator ...
Updated: Heat-Wave To Hit Hungary
- 27 Jul 2013 6:10 AM
- current affairs
Due to the extreme heat, the weather service has issued a second-level, orange warning in the country until Saturday night. Warnings about expected thunderstorms and downpours in certain counties have been withdrawn. According to forecasts, temperatures will likely be between 30ºC and 35ºC during the afternoons and 21-27 ºC during the evenings.
'Lore' Won Titanic Film Festival In Budapest
- 17 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Australia’s 2013 Oscar Nominee, Cate Shortland’s LORE won XX. Titanic International Filmfest’s Breaking Waves Award worth 8000 Euros, supported by the Hungarian National Film Fund. The jury, whose head was the world famous Jiři Menzel, awarded Mira Fornay’s MY DOG KILLER with a special award. The Audience’s Award was given to the Czech director, Petr Nikolaev for his film, LIDICE.
Biffy Clyro, Mika & Many Others Visit The Island Of Freedom In Budapest
- 4 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
About two dozen new acts received their “concert visa” to Sziget, the ‘Island of Freedom’. Among the names we can find one of the best British live bands, Biffy Clyro, and one of the most talented and fun performer of today’s pop scene, Mika. In addition the suggestive, dynamic electronic production of Nero and many more will perform as well. The non-stop week of fun is once again guaranteed, ...
Vaya Con Dios Farewell Tour, Budapest Aréna, 6 April
- 1 Apr 2013 1:00 AM
- entertainment
Vaya con Dios is coming to play their last live concert in Budapest. The band is celebrating their nearly 30 year carrier with a farewell tour. Don’t miss the last chance to see them live.
20th Jubilee Titanic Kicks Off On 5th April In Budapest
- 28 Mar 2013 6:45 AM
- entertainment
The 20th Titanic International Film Festival starts with the screening of The Master. Between 5th -13th April in five venues the audience can watch 74 films including Hungarian-related features and international premiers as well. The two flagships of this year’s Titanic are the Irish-section, Emerald Island and Staropramen beer snacks, a selection of contemporary Czech movies. This year’s event ...