269 result(s) for second world war
Weekend Getaway From Budapest To Dublin
- 28 Nov 2013 11:50 AM
- travel
"Work is the curse of the drinking class." So quipped the Irish writer and bon vivant Oscar Wilde (pictured). Frankly, the guy was onto something — and there's no better way to shed the workaday 'curse' than with a trip to Wilde's birthplace. So here's a few tips for expats about what to do while there. Via the front desk at the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin guests can sign up for an exclusive ...
Invitation: Unknown Mortal Orchestra (US/NZ), A38 Ship Budapest, 18 November
- 30 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Unknown Mortal Orchestra first dropped into the world in late 2010 as a bandcamp account carrying a single called ‘Ffunny Ffrends’.‘Ffunny Ffrends’ was everything you imagined it might be – alien beatnik pop music that echoed 60s psychedelia and krautrock minimalism with just a hint of gentle weirdness that suggested its roots might equally lie in the verdant indie of the equally distant New ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Message To Europe: 'The Crisis Is Not A Problem But A Possibility'
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister was in London yesterday meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron and speaking at Chatham House. It was quite a day. The bi-lateral meeting was exciting, but I won’t dwell on that here. Instead, I’d like to call the reader’s attention to the speech.
Carl Bernstein At Hay Festival In Budapest About Obama, Watergate & Journalism
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On Tuesday, May 21 the Hay Festival of Literature in Budapest featured a discussion with iconic American investigative journalist, Carl Bernstein. The event was held on the last day of the Festival, a grand finale for a week which was kicked off with a discussion featuring world-renowned novelist Nicole Krauss. The event was held in the Petofi Museum of Literature and the moderator for the ...
Xpat Opinion: Best Chinese Restaurants In Budapest
- 13 Jun 2013 10:50 AM
- food & drink
Asian food has always been one of the most attractive cuisines in the world. Besides popular Indian, Japanese and even Korean restaurants, we’ve also seen many Chinese restaurants opening up in Hungary. While most of us may have tried out the fast-food buffet-style Chinese eateries, many expats might not be so familiar with places that serve really traditional Chinese dishes. Here’s a brief tour ...
Concert Invitation: Steve Lukather, PeCsa Music Hall, 7 April
- 1 Apr 2013 12:46 PM
- entertainment
Steve Lukather’s new album Transition on Mascot Records strikes a perfect balance of style, power and imagination as he takes risks and challenges himself in ways most other players can’t even approach.
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.
Concert Invitation: Peter Hook & The Light (UK), 25 March
- 25 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Peter Hook bass player, musician, singer, DJ, nightclub owner, record company boss and author, currently lead vocalist and bassist for Peter Hook and The Light, once co-founder of the Joy Division now plays with his band the complete first album of the Division only released during Ian Curis was alive. An outstanding experience.
33rd Budapest Spring Festival Starts On 22 March
- 21 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- community & culture
The 2013 Budapest Spring Festival may well be offering on its second weekend what can be considered a festival within the festival: the Budapest Festival Centre has organized a programme that is in harmony with the spirit of the Easter celebrations. In 2013 Hungary’s most prestigious arts festival will await its audience between 22 March and 7 April.
Weekend Getaway From Budapest To Dublin
- 28 Nov 2013 11:50 AM
- travel
"Work is the curse of the drinking class." So quipped the Irish writer and bon vivant Oscar Wilde (pictured). Frankly, the guy was onto something — and there's no better way to shed the workaday 'curse' than with a trip to Wilde's birthplace. So here's a few tips for expats about what to do while there. Via the front desk at the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin guests can sign up for an exclusive ...
Invitation: Unknown Mortal Orchestra (US/NZ), A38 Ship Budapest, 18 November
- 30 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Unknown Mortal Orchestra first dropped into the world in late 2010 as a bandcamp account carrying a single called ‘Ffunny Ffrends’.‘Ffunny Ffrends’ was everything you imagined it might be – alien beatnik pop music that echoed 60s psychedelia and krautrock minimalism with just a hint of gentle weirdness that suggested its roots might equally lie in the verdant indie of the equally distant New ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Message To Europe: 'The Crisis Is Not A Problem But A Possibility'
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister was in London yesterday meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron and speaking at Chatham House. It was quite a day. The bi-lateral meeting was exciting, but I won’t dwell on that here. Instead, I’d like to call the reader’s attention to the speech.
Carl Bernstein At Hay Festival In Budapest About Obama, Watergate & Journalism
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On Tuesday, May 21 the Hay Festival of Literature in Budapest featured a discussion with iconic American investigative journalist, Carl Bernstein. The event was held on the last day of the Festival, a grand finale for a week which was kicked off with a discussion featuring world-renowned novelist Nicole Krauss. The event was held in the Petofi Museum of Literature and the moderator for the ...
Xpat Opinion: Best Chinese Restaurants In Budapest
- 13 Jun 2013 10:50 AM
- food & drink
Asian food has always been one of the most attractive cuisines in the world. Besides popular Indian, Japanese and even Korean restaurants, we’ve also seen many Chinese restaurants opening up in Hungary. While most of us may have tried out the fast-food buffet-style Chinese eateries, many expats might not be so familiar with places that serve really traditional Chinese dishes. Here’s a brief tour ...
Concert Invitation: Steve Lukather, PeCsa Music Hall, 7 April
- 1 Apr 2013 12:46 PM
- entertainment
Steve Lukather’s new album Transition on Mascot Records strikes a perfect balance of style, power and imagination as he takes risks and challenges himself in ways most other players can’t even approach.
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.
Concert Invitation: Peter Hook & The Light (UK), 25 March
- 25 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Peter Hook bass player, musician, singer, DJ, nightclub owner, record company boss and author, currently lead vocalist and bassist for Peter Hook and The Light, once co-founder of the Joy Division now plays with his band the complete first album of the Division only released during Ian Curis was alive. An outstanding experience.
33rd Budapest Spring Festival Starts On 22 March
- 21 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- community & culture
The 2013 Budapest Spring Festival may well be offering on its second weekend what can be considered a festival within the festival: the Budapest Festival Centre has organized a programme that is in harmony with the spirit of the Easter celebrations. In 2013 Hungary’s most prestigious arts festival will await its audience between 22 March and 7 April.