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Xpat Opinion: Vinowonka Budapest – Chocolate & Wine Bar
- 17 Jan 2013 10:55 AM
- food & drink
With the Corvin shopping center and the entire Corvin project in the eight district of Budapest this area has been changed totally. Where there were just ruined buildings some years ago we can now find brand new buildings, a shopping mall and some nice restaurants and bars. By a coincidence I dropped by Vinowonka – Chocolate and Wine Bar last Saturday and here are my thoughts.
Photo Article: Best Bistros In Downtown Budapest
- 10 Jan 2013 11:55 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest :A great bistro matches its menu and interior design, in harmony with the gastronomical philosophy they aim to express through thier various flavours. To save you time here's a view of the best bistros of downtown Budapest.
Huge Rehabilitation Grant For Budapest's Neglected 8th District
- 8 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- property
District 8 is to get a 13-million-euro government grant, the largest ever, to be spent on the renewal of streets and public squares, as well as the renovation of the engineering and facades of residential buildings, directly affecting the value of 1200 apartments. Furthermore the budget includes the building of a sports and recreation center for children, social educational programs, job ...
Shopping Paradise On Andrássy Ut In Budapest
- 31 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- property
Street front retail property on Andrassy Avenue is worth half of what it used to be before 2008. Shops rent for 30-65 EUR/m2. There are currently 12 vacant properties and 6 under reconstruction on the "Champs Élysées of Budapest," where brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, and Ermenegildo Zegna compete for business. Just this year Moncler, The North Face, Coccinelle and La Perla opened on ...
Winter Activities For Babies & Kids In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2012 10:45 AM
- community & culture
By Andi Lustak: In this post I have collected together expat friendly activities and playgroups that are aimed at toddlers and younger babies.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Xpat Opinion: Spectacular Renewal Ahead For Budapest's Public Transport
- 13 Dec 2012 10:31 AM
- getting around
Budapest has just accepted the budget to replace 37 yellow trams and 24 red electric trolley buses using EU grants and government funding through the years 2014 and 2015. Most of the current vehicles are 1967 and 1978 models. Furthermore, 150 brand new air-conditioned Mercedes buses will appear on the streets next May. Blue buses provide 40% of the public transport capacity of Budapest; their ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Xpat Opinion: Concert Review: The Vibe Debut Concert In Budapest
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Saturday, November 10th saw the long-awaited debut of Budapest's newest cover band super-group, The Vibe. Shameless, consisting of two of the members of The Vibe, Michael Kentish and Jon Spinks, opened the show with a grooving mix of old classics and more contemporary tunes. The song selection was well targeted to get people to start singing along almost immediately with "Smile Like You Mean It" ...
Xpat Opinion: Vinowonka Budapest – Chocolate & Wine Bar
- 17 Jan 2013 10:55 AM
- food & drink
With the Corvin shopping center and the entire Corvin project in the eight district of Budapest this area has been changed totally. Where there were just ruined buildings some years ago we can now find brand new buildings, a shopping mall and some nice restaurants and bars. By a coincidence I dropped by Vinowonka – Chocolate and Wine Bar last Saturday and here are my thoughts.
Photo Article: Best Bistros In Downtown Budapest
- 10 Jan 2013 11:55 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest :A great bistro matches its menu and interior design, in harmony with the gastronomical philosophy they aim to express through thier various flavours. To save you time here's a view of the best bistros of downtown Budapest.
Huge Rehabilitation Grant For Budapest's Neglected 8th District
- 8 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- property
District 8 is to get a 13-million-euro government grant, the largest ever, to be spent on the renewal of streets and public squares, as well as the renovation of the engineering and facades of residential buildings, directly affecting the value of 1200 apartments. Furthermore the budget includes the building of a sports and recreation center for children, social educational programs, job ...
Shopping Paradise On Andrássy Ut In Budapest
- 31 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- property
Street front retail property on Andrassy Avenue is worth half of what it used to be before 2008. Shops rent for 30-65 EUR/m2. There are currently 12 vacant properties and 6 under reconstruction on the "Champs Élysées of Budapest," where brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, and Ermenegildo Zegna compete for business. Just this year Moncler, The North Face, Coccinelle and La Perla opened on ...
Winter Activities For Babies & Kids In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2012 10:45 AM
- community & culture
By Andi Lustak: In this post I have collected together expat friendly activities and playgroups that are aimed at toddlers and younger babies.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Xpat Opinion: Spectacular Renewal Ahead For Budapest's Public Transport
- 13 Dec 2012 10:31 AM
- getting around
Budapest has just accepted the budget to replace 37 yellow trams and 24 red electric trolley buses using EU grants and government funding through the years 2014 and 2015. Most of the current vehicles are 1967 and 1978 models. Furthermore, 150 brand new air-conditioned Mercedes buses will appear on the streets next May. Blue buses provide 40% of the public transport capacity of Budapest; their ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Xpat Opinion: Concert Review: The Vibe Debut Concert In Budapest
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Saturday, November 10th saw the long-awaited debut of Budapest's newest cover band super-group, The Vibe. Shameless, consisting of two of the members of The Vibe, Michael Kentish and Jon Spinks, opened the show with a grooving mix of old classics and more contemporary tunes. The song selection was well targeted to get people to start singing along almost immediately with "Smile Like You Mean It" ...