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Irish Films At Titanic Film Festival 2013 Budapest, 5 - 13 April
- 25 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A true flagship of this year’s Titanic will be the selection of contemporary Irish films, titled Emerald Island, corresponding with the Irish EU presidency in 2013. The section contains six feature films and a selection of 10 outstanding short films and animations as well. Between 5-13th April the audience can watch Róisín Murphy from the band, Moloko, a horror-comedy staring a sea-monster, a ...
Invitation: Sam Havadtoy Exhibition, Eger, Until 10 June
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Sam Havadtoy, Hungarian painter of the first rank of contemporary art will have a major new exhibition in Eger at Kepes Institute opening on 9th March. Visitors will be able to see a fine selection of his work of the last nearly 30 years. His early screen printings from the 80’s, his pointillist pieces inspired by Russian artist Alekszej von Jawlensky, his lace-covered Walt Disney figurines and ...
Death Of Former American Ambassador To Hungary Mark Palmer
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The U.S. Embassy in Budapest is saddened by the news of the passing of Ambassador Mark Palmer, who served as United States Ambassador to Hungary between 1986 and 1990, following a long struggle with cancer. A champion for freedom, Ambassador Palmer took up his duties in the last years of the Communist era, and played a highly visible role during the regime change.
Hungarian Impoverished Demand ‘Car-Boot’ Style Flea-Markets
- 8 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
An increasing number of people struggling to stay afloat in Hungary’s draconian austerity and economic climate have demanded that the government and local councils allow them to vender their “"junk" to generate a meagre living. Elderly and unemployed citizens told Budapest Report that they have no formal vending site to sell their scrap and unwanted belongings.
Xpat Opinion: Antagonistic Messages Dominate 1956 Anniversary In Hungary
- 25 Oct 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum assess the speeches of PM Orbán and former PM Bajnai in the light of the 2014 election. Both left and right-wing columnists wonder if Bajnai can succeed in uniting moderates, socialists, greens and liberals dissatisfied with the Orbán government.
Opel’s 500 Million Euro Factory Expansion In Szentgotthárd, Hungary
- 21 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Deputy Chairman of Opel’s Management Board Thomas Sedran, inaugurated a new 500 million euro flexible engine factory at Opel’s plant in Szentgotthárd.
Strategy Analytics Defends Nokia’s Lumia Range, Notes Faster Growth Than The iPhone And Samsung
- 8 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
"While many see Nokia as struggling with the Lumia range, analysts Strategy Analytics have come to the defense of the beleaguered company, noting that Nokia is ramping up their Lumia range faster than the iPhone did 5 years ago and Samsung did 3 years ago.
PM Proclaims Hungarian Victory In Dispute With EU Over Crisis Management
- 16 Jul 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has won the 18-month long dispute with Brussels on crisis management, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a video message posted on his Facebook site. A very important debate has ended between Hungary and the EU, he said, adding that the eurozone is struggling with a serious crisis and all countries are seeking appropriate crisis management.
Xpat Opinion: 5 Favorite Wine Bars in Budapest
- 5 Jul 2012 10:40 AM
- food & drink
For a country which boasts centuries of wine tradition, Hungary does not have so much of a wine-bar culture. But I have identified five places in Budapest, which are very much fun to go and have a glass of Hungarian wine, writes Dr. Christian G.E. Schiller. Read on for his opinion about Doblo, Drop Shop, DiVino, Klassz, and Bock.
Irish Films At Titanic Film Festival 2013 Budapest, 5 - 13 April
- 25 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A true flagship of this year’s Titanic will be the selection of contemporary Irish films, titled Emerald Island, corresponding with the Irish EU presidency in 2013. The section contains six feature films and a selection of 10 outstanding short films and animations as well. Between 5-13th April the audience can watch Róisín Murphy from the band, Moloko, a horror-comedy staring a sea-monster, a ...
Invitation: Sam Havadtoy Exhibition, Eger, Until 10 June
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Sam Havadtoy, Hungarian painter of the first rank of contemporary art will have a major new exhibition in Eger at Kepes Institute opening on 9th March. Visitors will be able to see a fine selection of his work of the last nearly 30 years. His early screen printings from the 80’s, his pointillist pieces inspired by Russian artist Alekszej von Jawlensky, his lace-covered Walt Disney figurines and ...
Death Of Former American Ambassador To Hungary Mark Palmer
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The U.S. Embassy in Budapest is saddened by the news of the passing of Ambassador Mark Palmer, who served as United States Ambassador to Hungary between 1986 and 1990, following a long struggle with cancer. A champion for freedom, Ambassador Palmer took up his duties in the last years of the Communist era, and played a highly visible role during the regime change.
Hungarian Impoverished Demand ‘Car-Boot’ Style Flea-Markets
- 8 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
An increasing number of people struggling to stay afloat in Hungary’s draconian austerity and economic climate have demanded that the government and local councils allow them to vender their “"junk" to generate a meagre living. Elderly and unemployed citizens told Budapest Report that they have no formal vending site to sell their scrap and unwanted belongings.
Xpat Opinion: Antagonistic Messages Dominate 1956 Anniversary In Hungary
- 25 Oct 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum assess the speeches of PM Orbán and former PM Bajnai in the light of the 2014 election. Both left and right-wing columnists wonder if Bajnai can succeed in uniting moderates, socialists, greens and liberals dissatisfied with the Orbán government.
Opel’s 500 Million Euro Factory Expansion In Szentgotthárd, Hungary
- 21 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Deputy Chairman of Opel’s Management Board Thomas Sedran, inaugurated a new 500 million euro flexible engine factory at Opel’s plant in Szentgotthárd.
Strategy Analytics Defends Nokia’s Lumia Range, Notes Faster Growth Than The iPhone And Samsung
- 8 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
"While many see Nokia as struggling with the Lumia range, analysts Strategy Analytics have come to the defense of the beleaguered company, noting that Nokia is ramping up their Lumia range faster than the iPhone did 5 years ago and Samsung did 3 years ago.
PM Proclaims Hungarian Victory In Dispute With EU Over Crisis Management
- 16 Jul 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has won the 18-month long dispute with Brussels on crisis management, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a video message posted on his Facebook site. A very important debate has ended between Hungary and the EU, he said, adding that the eurozone is struggling with a serious crisis and all countries are seeking appropriate crisis management.
Xpat Opinion: 5 Favorite Wine Bars in Budapest
- 5 Jul 2012 10:40 AM
- food & drink
For a country which boasts centuries of wine tradition, Hungary does not have so much of a wine-bar culture. But I have identified five places in Budapest, which are very much fun to go and have a glass of Hungarian wine, writes Dr. Christian G.E. Schiller. Read on for his opinion about Doblo, Drop Shop, DiVino, Klassz, and Bock.