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Hungarian Kayakers Banned For 10 Months Over Cocaine Use
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s Tamara Csipes and Bence Dombvári, who have recently tested positive for cocaine, have been banned from competition for 10 months, the Hungarian Canoe-Kayak Federation announced. According to a decision by the federation’s disciplinary committee, the two kayakers are not allowed to participate in the federation’s competitions for 10 months, but they can go on training at their own ...
Aerobic: Hungarian Contestant Wins World Cup Series For The First Time Ever
- 8 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian Dóra Hegyi has achieved a historical success for Hungarian sport by winning the aerobic World Cup series. According to a statement issued by the national federation, Ms. Hegyi, of Debrecen in eastern Hungary, came third at the latest World Cup round held in Borovets, Bulgaria, securing her first position on final rankings.
Two Top Hungarian Kayakers Suspended After Positive Drugs Tests
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
A male and a female kayaker have had their membership in the Hungarian national team suspended after a drug test conducted at a training camp in Dunavarsány, south of Budapest, revealed that the two had been taking cocaine. The case does not classify as a doping violation because drug usage was detected at a routine check and not before a competition event.
Great Race 3 In Budapest, 1 May
- 30 Apr 2015 1:50 AM
- sport
Formula-1 cars roaring in the heart of Budapest? Yes, this is called the Great Race after all! Apart from being a generally spectacular event for audiences of all ages, it has the specific aim of bringing the 'F1 Race Circus', and all motor sports, closer to the public - literally! This event has by now become a tradition in the Hungarian capital, so much so that the drivers of the touring car ...
See What Happened @ Xpat Wine Club With Sauska
- 30 Apr 2015 1:30 AM
- food & drink
By Liz Frommer: Last Thursday, April 23rd marked the re-inauguration of the Xpat Wine Club here in Budapest. Having been evidently sorely missed, the turnout was impressive, and Le Meridien’s Longitude Bar was well-filled by guests looking to get a taste or two (or seven to be exact) of exemplary Hungarian wines.
Hungary’s Liza, The Fox-Fairy Conquers Brussels Film Festival
- 21 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian film Liza, the Fox-Fairy won the 7th Orbit Award at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF), Europe’s leading international genre film festival, the Hungarian Film Union told MTI.
How Could A Hungarian Red Wine Win Accolade In Paris?
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I've always fought against high-alcohol, high tannin, and hard to drink wines. A wine shouldn't have to punch you in the nose, says Tamás Dúzsi, who's won the trophy for best red at the 21st Vinalies Internationales in Paris, an all-time first for a Hungarian wine.
'Light Path' Exhibition By Attila Csáji, Now On Until 5 April
- 30 Mar 2015 10:00 AM
- entertainment
UNESCO proclaimed 2015 as the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies. The Kunsthalle Budapest contributes an exhibition of the Munkácsy Prize-winner Attila Csáji to the initiative. The physical and spiritual dimension of light has assumed a crucial role in the oeuvre of Csáji (1939).
Xpat Recommendation: Great Weekend Break In Athens
- 28 Mar 2015 7:30 AM
- travel
Athens is still a really great place for a weekend break, for shopping, sight seeing, relaxing and more. Who hasn't heard of the marvelous Acropolis? Nominated as one of the 7 wonders of our modern world, you can see it from your room if you stay at the Hilton in Athens. The Holy Rock of Acropolis dates back to the 5th BC, today it's still well worth seeing. Athens itself has seen times of boom ...
Hungarian Kayakers Banned For 10 Months Over Cocaine Use
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s Tamara Csipes and Bence Dombvári, who have recently tested positive for cocaine, have been banned from competition for 10 months, the Hungarian Canoe-Kayak Federation announced. According to a decision by the federation’s disciplinary committee, the two kayakers are not allowed to participate in the federation’s competitions for 10 months, but they can go on training at their own ...
Aerobic: Hungarian Contestant Wins World Cup Series For The First Time Ever
- 8 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian Dóra Hegyi has achieved a historical success for Hungarian sport by winning the aerobic World Cup series. According to a statement issued by the national federation, Ms. Hegyi, of Debrecen in eastern Hungary, came third at the latest World Cup round held in Borovets, Bulgaria, securing her first position on final rankings.
Two Top Hungarian Kayakers Suspended After Positive Drugs Tests
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
A male and a female kayaker have had their membership in the Hungarian national team suspended after a drug test conducted at a training camp in Dunavarsány, south of Budapest, revealed that the two had been taking cocaine. The case does not classify as a doping violation because drug usage was detected at a routine check and not before a competition event.
Great Race 3 In Budapest, 1 May
- 30 Apr 2015 1:50 AM
- sport
Formula-1 cars roaring in the heart of Budapest? Yes, this is called the Great Race after all! Apart from being a generally spectacular event for audiences of all ages, it has the specific aim of bringing the 'F1 Race Circus', and all motor sports, closer to the public - literally! This event has by now become a tradition in the Hungarian capital, so much so that the drivers of the touring car ...
See What Happened @ Xpat Wine Club With Sauska
- 30 Apr 2015 1:30 AM
- food & drink
By Liz Frommer: Last Thursday, April 23rd marked the re-inauguration of the Xpat Wine Club here in Budapest. Having been evidently sorely missed, the turnout was impressive, and Le Meridien’s Longitude Bar was well-filled by guests looking to get a taste or two (or seven to be exact) of exemplary Hungarian wines.
Hungary’s Liza, The Fox-Fairy Conquers Brussels Film Festival
- 21 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian film Liza, the Fox-Fairy won the 7th Orbit Award at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF), Europe’s leading international genre film festival, the Hungarian Film Union told MTI.
How Could A Hungarian Red Wine Win Accolade In Paris?
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I've always fought against high-alcohol, high tannin, and hard to drink wines. A wine shouldn't have to punch you in the nose, says Tamás Dúzsi, who's won the trophy for best red at the 21st Vinalies Internationales in Paris, an all-time first for a Hungarian wine.
'Light Path' Exhibition By Attila Csáji, Now On Until 5 April
- 30 Mar 2015 10:00 AM
- entertainment
UNESCO proclaimed 2015 as the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies. The Kunsthalle Budapest contributes an exhibition of the Munkácsy Prize-winner Attila Csáji to the initiative. The physical and spiritual dimension of light has assumed a crucial role in the oeuvre of Csáji (1939).
Xpat Recommendation: Great Weekend Break In Athens
- 28 Mar 2015 7:30 AM
- travel
Athens is still a really great place for a weekend break, for shopping, sight seeing, relaxing and more. Who hasn't heard of the marvelous Acropolis? Nominated as one of the 7 wonders of our modern world, you can see it from your room if you stay at the Hilton in Athens. The Holy Rock of Acropolis dates back to the 5th BC, today it's still well worth seeing. Athens itself has seen times of boom ...