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The Nutcracker, Hungarian State Opera Budapest in December
- 26 Nov 2015 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker has for decades been an essential part of the world’s and the OPERA’s run-up to Christmas. In memory of the previous production that had been in the repertoire for more than half a century, for the Christmas of 2015, a newly buffed-up show was staged that follows classical ballet traditions while still conforming to the requirements of 21st century dance and set design.
Hungarian Socialists Urge Penal Code Amendment Over Terrorist Threat
- 24 Nov 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has proposed changes to the penal code to introduce sanctions for such activities as the promotion of terrorism. The draft, presented by Socialist deputy group leader Tamás Harangozó at a press conference, would also criminalise joining terrorist groups or recruiting members for them.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Slams Austria Chancellor For “False” Remarks
- 23 Nov 2015 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Austria’s Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann “continues to make false statements” about Hungary, the Hungarian foreign minister said. Referring to an interview with Faymann published in the daily Österreich, Péter Szijjártó insisted that “just because it is repeated, a lie will not come true”. In the interview he gave last week, Faymann said that on September 4 Hungary had forwarded thousands of ...
Sziget Festival Budapest Ticket Sales For 2016
- 20 Nov 2015 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Ticket sales for Sziget 2016 will start at noon on 24 November with a special offer for the first 24 hours (until noon 25 November) on szigetfestival.com.
Fewer Foreigners Starting Businesses In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The number of new companies registered with one or more foreign owners fell from an annual 3,000 in 2009 to 2,200 last year, according to company data provider Opten. Tighter rules aimed at reducing registrations for fraudulent purposes played a part in the lower number.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Vows To Press Ahead With Paks Upgrade
- 20 Nov 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the European Commission’s infringement procedure in connection with the planned expansion of the Paks nuclear power station, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public radio that it is in Hungary’s basic interest to operate and expand the Paks plant because electricity prices would sharply rise without Paks. “Cheap electricity equals Paks”, he said, adding that “we will continue moving ...
Now On: Moving Walls 22, Open Society Archives Budapest
- 19 Nov 2015 8:01 AM
- entertainment
For the first time in Europe the public is invited to the exhibition 'Moving Walls 22 / Watching You, Watching Me'. It explores how photography can be both an instrument of surveillance and a tool to expose and challenge its negative impact. The exhibition is at the Open Society Archives and will run until December 8 and will then travel to Berlin.
Permanent Exhibition At Museum Of Ethnography: Traditional Culture Of The Hungarians
- 19 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Museum of Ethnography's permanent exhibition offers visitors a glimpse of the material culture of the Hungarian peasantry as it was from the end of the 18th century until the First World War. Through thirteen rooms of material, the exhibition illustrates the ethnic and religious diversity of the peoples of the Carpathian Basin, the forms of community typical of the region, the variety of ...
Mongooz & Magnet & MY BABY (NL) @ Akvárium Club Budapest, 3 December
- 18 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"The trio Mongooz and the Magnet bring their special brand of no-bullshit feel-good rhythms, with a characteristic dirty edge. Composed of three gentlemen from Hungary, Norway, and Ireland sporting electric guitar, double bass and drums, the band draw their roots from pop and soul music across the world, and with blues as their compass they've set a path that "flows from gritty guitar lead lines ...
The Nutcracker, Hungarian State Opera Budapest in December
- 26 Nov 2015 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker has for decades been an essential part of the world’s and the OPERA’s run-up to Christmas. In memory of the previous production that had been in the repertoire for more than half a century, for the Christmas of 2015, a newly buffed-up show was staged that follows classical ballet traditions while still conforming to the requirements of 21st century dance and set design.
Hungarian Socialists Urge Penal Code Amendment Over Terrorist Threat
- 24 Nov 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has proposed changes to the penal code to introduce sanctions for such activities as the promotion of terrorism. The draft, presented by Socialist deputy group leader Tamás Harangozó at a press conference, would also criminalise joining terrorist groups or recruiting members for them.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Slams Austria Chancellor For “False” Remarks
- 23 Nov 2015 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Austria’s Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann “continues to make false statements” about Hungary, the Hungarian foreign minister said. Referring to an interview with Faymann published in the daily Österreich, Péter Szijjártó insisted that “just because it is repeated, a lie will not come true”. In the interview he gave last week, Faymann said that on September 4 Hungary had forwarded thousands of ...
Sziget Festival Budapest Ticket Sales For 2016
- 20 Nov 2015 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Ticket sales for Sziget 2016 will start at noon on 24 November with a special offer for the first 24 hours (until noon 25 November) on szigetfestival.com.
Fewer Foreigners Starting Businesses In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The number of new companies registered with one or more foreign owners fell from an annual 3,000 in 2009 to 2,200 last year, according to company data provider Opten. Tighter rules aimed at reducing registrations for fraudulent purposes played a part in the lower number.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Vows To Press Ahead With Paks Upgrade
- 20 Nov 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the European Commission’s infringement procedure in connection with the planned expansion of the Paks nuclear power station, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public radio that it is in Hungary’s basic interest to operate and expand the Paks plant because electricity prices would sharply rise without Paks. “Cheap electricity equals Paks”, he said, adding that “we will continue moving ...
Now On: Moving Walls 22, Open Society Archives Budapest
- 19 Nov 2015 8:01 AM
- entertainment
For the first time in Europe the public is invited to the exhibition 'Moving Walls 22 / Watching You, Watching Me'. It explores how photography can be both an instrument of surveillance and a tool to expose and challenge its negative impact. The exhibition is at the Open Society Archives and will run until December 8 and will then travel to Berlin.
Permanent Exhibition At Museum Of Ethnography: Traditional Culture Of The Hungarians
- 19 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Museum of Ethnography's permanent exhibition offers visitors a glimpse of the material culture of the Hungarian peasantry as it was from the end of the 18th century until the First World War. Through thirteen rooms of material, the exhibition illustrates the ethnic and religious diversity of the peoples of the Carpathian Basin, the forms of community typical of the region, the variety of ...
Mongooz & Magnet & MY BABY (NL) @ Akvárium Club Budapest, 3 December
- 18 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"The trio Mongooz and the Magnet bring their special brand of no-bullshit feel-good rhythms, with a characteristic dirty edge. Composed of three gentlemen from Hungary, Norway, and Ireland sporting electric guitar, double bass and drums, the band draw their roots from pop and soul music across the world, and with blues as their compass they've set a path that "flows from gritty guitar lead lines ...