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Mayor: Budapest Not Ready To Set Start Date For Metro Revamp
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s municipal council has yet to set a start date for upgrading the third metro line, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. The planned duration of the project has not changed, Tarlós told a press conference, adding that delays may be avoidable.
Balaton Sound Festival, Lake Balaton, 6 - 10 July
- 7 Jul 2016 12:00 PM
- entertainment
Balaton Sound, the annual summer beach party organized at Lake Balaton, once again brings the top names from the electronic and hip hop music scene to Zamárdi in Hungary. The five day festival is celebrating its 10th edition this year, and the line-up is now complete with DVBBS, The Chainsmokers, Duke Dumont, Bassjackers, Wiley and many more confirmed.
Police Clash With Waves Of Protesters In City Park
- 7 Jul 2016 11:35 AM
- current affairs
A series of protests and clashes with police culminated with a gathering of 2,000 people who rallied Wednesday evening to protest against the construction of a Museum Quarter in Budapest’s City Park. Police cut the chains of protesters who had chained themselves to buildings and trees. Police also found evidence of marijuana use and launched criminal proceedings.
Sziget Festival Revenue Set To Reach HUF 6bn
- 7 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Budapest’s Sziget Festival is expected to generate revenue of 6 billion forints (EUR 19m) this year, the organiser told business daily Világgazdaság. This year’s revenue will be “somewhat higher” than last year’s, Sziget managing director Károly Gerendai told the paper.
New Record Set At The Balaton Cross Swimming Competition
- 7 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Index.hu writes that a new record was set at the cross swimming competition of Lake Balaton; two Hungarians who are to compete in Rio later this year, Márk Papp and Éva Risztov, claimed the victory amongst the male and the female contestants.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Claim Referendum Is On EU Membership
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party urged citizens to abstain from voting on the EU’s mandatory migrant quota scheme, arguing that the referendum was designed to pave the way for Hungary’s exit from the EU. Socialist Party deputy leader Zoltán Gőgös said Hungary would hold two referendums in the near future: the quota referendum, which he said was actually a vote on Hungary’s EU membership, and one on ...
Introducing Hungary's Twickel Wine Estate
- 5 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- specials
Let us introduce you to Twickel Winery winery from Szekszárd. They will be one of our guest wineries at the next Xpat Wine Club event on 14th July at Hilton Budapest.
Interactive Tasting Games: Introducing The Taste & Play 'Wine Casino'
- 5 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- specials
"What Is Wine Casino®? To some people it is an interactive tasting. To others it is the best adult game ever! Whichever statement is true should be decided by participants after trying the games for themselves!"
Weekly Government Press Briefing – Hungary To Remain Britain’s Strategic Ally
- 1 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary aims to remain a strategic ally of Britain, a “strong western power”, government office chief János Lázár told a regular press briefing in Budapest on Thursday. He announced that the government would set up a working group to handle the consequences of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
Mayor: Budapest Not Ready To Set Start Date For Metro Revamp
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s municipal council has yet to set a start date for upgrading the third metro line, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. The planned duration of the project has not changed, Tarlós told a press conference, adding that delays may be avoidable.
Balaton Sound Festival, Lake Balaton, 6 - 10 July
- 7 Jul 2016 12:00 PM
- entertainment
Balaton Sound, the annual summer beach party organized at Lake Balaton, once again brings the top names from the electronic and hip hop music scene to Zamárdi in Hungary. The five day festival is celebrating its 10th edition this year, and the line-up is now complete with DVBBS, The Chainsmokers, Duke Dumont, Bassjackers, Wiley and many more confirmed.
Police Clash With Waves Of Protesters In City Park
- 7 Jul 2016 11:35 AM
- current affairs
A series of protests and clashes with police culminated with a gathering of 2,000 people who rallied Wednesday evening to protest against the construction of a Museum Quarter in Budapest’s City Park. Police cut the chains of protesters who had chained themselves to buildings and trees. Police also found evidence of marijuana use and launched criminal proceedings.
Sziget Festival Revenue Set To Reach HUF 6bn
- 7 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Budapest’s Sziget Festival is expected to generate revenue of 6 billion forints (EUR 19m) this year, the organiser told business daily Világgazdaság. This year’s revenue will be “somewhat higher” than last year’s, Sziget managing director Károly Gerendai told the paper.
New Record Set At The Balaton Cross Swimming Competition
- 7 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Index.hu writes that a new record was set at the cross swimming competition of Lake Balaton; two Hungarians who are to compete in Rio later this year, Márk Papp and Éva Risztov, claimed the victory amongst the male and the female contestants.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Claim Referendum Is On EU Membership
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party urged citizens to abstain from voting on the EU’s mandatory migrant quota scheme, arguing that the referendum was designed to pave the way for Hungary’s exit from the EU. Socialist Party deputy leader Zoltán Gőgös said Hungary would hold two referendums in the near future: the quota referendum, which he said was actually a vote on Hungary’s EU membership, and one on ...
Introducing Hungary's Twickel Wine Estate
- 5 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- specials
Let us introduce you to Twickel Winery winery from Szekszárd. They will be one of our guest wineries at the next Xpat Wine Club event on 14th July at Hilton Budapest.
Interactive Tasting Games: Introducing The Taste & Play 'Wine Casino'
- 5 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- specials
"What Is Wine Casino®? To some people it is an interactive tasting. To others it is the best adult game ever! Whichever statement is true should be decided by participants after trying the games for themselves!"
Weekly Government Press Briefing – Hungary To Remain Britain’s Strategic Ally
- 1 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary aims to remain a strategic ally of Britain, a “strong western power”, government office chief János Lázár told a regular press briefing in Budapest on Thursday. He announced that the government would set up a working group to handle the consequences of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.