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Jerry Lee Lewis In Budapest, Postponed To 31 October
- 28 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"Born in Ferriday, Louisiana, Jerry Lee Lewis showed an early, natural talent for the piano. His parents were poor but took out a loan to buy a third-hand upright piano for him. Sharing piano lessons with his cousins Mickey Gilley and Jimmy Lee Swaggart, the ten-year old Lewis is said to have shown remarkable aptitude for the instrument.
Poppies Available In Budapest, Remembrance Day Service in Hungary
- 27 Oct 2010 7:55 AM
- community & culture
"Poppies have been made available at the British and Australian Embassies, as well as at the British International School of Budapest and the St Margaret Anglican Church, from the middle of this month. They will also be available at Solymár Cemetery before the service. All donations go to the Royal British Legion to help ex-servicemen. The annual Service of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony ...
Snow-Show Celebrates Its 20th Birthday In Budapest
- 22 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"In the last 20 years SNOW-SHOW+ has opened the winter season for skiers and other winter sports' funs. It has always shown the novelties, the latest products and services. But can we compare the neon-coloured overalls that were 20 years ago with the waterresistant jackets that we wear nowadays?
Catherine Dickens-Massey, Catherine’s Cottages
- 20 Oct 2010 12:00 PM
A great-great-great granddaughter of iconic novelist Charles Dickens, Catherine is half-English and half-Hungarian.
Xpat Concert Review: Mookie Brando And The Random Chocolates
- 20 Oct 2010 9:35 AM
- entertainment
Well known expat Treehugger Dan provides us with this concert report: Two great local international bands co-headlined at Rézmál Kávézo one Saturday night recently. The Random Chocolates first took the stage and rocked the house with their high-energy show. They played most of my favorites, including "Charlotte," "Pure," "Found," and "Casa Retro," along with covers by ZZ Tops - "Cheap ...
Website Open To Views On Constitution In Hungary
- 18 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Ordinary citizens can express their views on the new draft Constitution on the website alkotmany.postr.hu, Fidesz MEP József Szájer told reporters on Sunday.
Budapest Autumn Festival Now On Until Sunday
- 13 Oct 2010 9:00 AM
- community & culture
BAF (BOF in Hungarian) is one of Europe’s leading festivals for the contemporary arts. Now in its 19th year, it sets itself the task of making new art better known in Hungary. Read on for more about the local and internationally renowned film, dance, and theater productions. We also have a link to all the events taking place these days in venues all around Budapest.
'Voice of Piaf', Jil Aigrot in Budapest, 15 October
- 13 Oct 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
"I’m sure that Edith Piaf must be very proud up there seeing you singing her chansons!" wrote someone in the guest book at one of Jil Aigrot’s concerts. Some are moved to tears by the singer’s voice, others relive long forgotten memories, feelings and love affairs – the effect is diverse but one thing is for sure: after the concert, no one leaves as the same person who entered.
Hungarian Forint Flexes Muscles On Gov’t Pledge
- 12 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"The forint strengthened to a five-month high against the euro on Wednesday. The exchange rate fell below the Ft 269 level, before easing back to over Ft 270, the 200-day average. The dollar was quoted at Ft 195 and the Swiss franc at Ft 200 in the course of the day.
Jerry Lee Lewis In Budapest, Postponed To 31 October
- 28 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"Born in Ferriday, Louisiana, Jerry Lee Lewis showed an early, natural talent for the piano. His parents were poor but took out a loan to buy a third-hand upright piano for him. Sharing piano lessons with his cousins Mickey Gilley and Jimmy Lee Swaggart, the ten-year old Lewis is said to have shown remarkable aptitude for the instrument.
Poppies Available In Budapest, Remembrance Day Service in Hungary
- 27 Oct 2010 7:55 AM
- community & culture
"Poppies have been made available at the British and Australian Embassies, as well as at the British International School of Budapest and the St Margaret Anglican Church, from the middle of this month. They will also be available at Solymár Cemetery before the service. All donations go to the Royal British Legion to help ex-servicemen. The annual Service of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony ...
Snow-Show Celebrates Its 20th Birthday In Budapest
- 22 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"In the last 20 years SNOW-SHOW+ has opened the winter season for skiers and other winter sports' funs. It has always shown the novelties, the latest products and services. But can we compare the neon-coloured overalls that were 20 years ago with the waterresistant jackets that we wear nowadays?
Catherine Dickens-Massey, Catherine’s Cottages
- 20 Oct 2010 12:00 PM
A great-great-great granddaughter of iconic novelist Charles Dickens, Catherine is half-English and half-Hungarian.
Xpat Concert Review: Mookie Brando And The Random Chocolates
- 20 Oct 2010 9:35 AM
- entertainment
Well known expat Treehugger Dan provides us with this concert report: Two great local international bands co-headlined at Rézmál Kávézo one Saturday night recently. The Random Chocolates first took the stage and rocked the house with their high-energy show. They played most of my favorites, including "Charlotte," "Pure," "Found," and "Casa Retro," along with covers by ZZ Tops - "Cheap ...
Website Open To Views On Constitution In Hungary
- 18 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Ordinary citizens can express their views on the new draft Constitution on the website alkotmany.postr.hu, Fidesz MEP József Szájer told reporters on Sunday.
Budapest Autumn Festival Now On Until Sunday
- 13 Oct 2010 9:00 AM
- community & culture
BAF (BOF in Hungarian) is one of Europe’s leading festivals for the contemporary arts. Now in its 19th year, it sets itself the task of making new art better known in Hungary. Read on for more about the local and internationally renowned film, dance, and theater productions. We also have a link to all the events taking place these days in venues all around Budapest.
'Voice of Piaf', Jil Aigrot in Budapest, 15 October
- 13 Oct 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
"I’m sure that Edith Piaf must be very proud up there seeing you singing her chansons!" wrote someone in the guest book at one of Jil Aigrot’s concerts. Some are moved to tears by the singer’s voice, others relive long forgotten memories, feelings and love affairs – the effect is diverse but one thing is for sure: after the concert, no one leaves as the same person who entered.
Hungarian Forint Flexes Muscles On Gov’t Pledge
- 12 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"The forint strengthened to a five-month high against the euro on Wednesday. The exchange rate fell below the Ft 269 level, before easing back to over Ft 270, the 200-day average. The dollar was quoted at Ft 195 and the Swiss franc at Ft 200 in the course of the day.