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Budapest International Book Festival To Open With Exhibitors From Over Thirty Countries
- 23 Apr 2015 9:02 AM
- community & culture
The 22nd Budapest International Book Festival is to open with around 400 events on Thursday at Budapest’s Millenáris Park. The book fair’s star guest this year will be American writer Jonathan Franzen, whose self-biographical novel Discomfort Zone will be introduced to the public on Saturday. During the festival’s four days, Hungary will host the world’s largest book store.
Hungarian National Theatre Chief Wants Explanation For Vienna Theatre’s Statement
- 21 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Attila Vidnyánszky, the director of Budapest’s National Theatre, expects an explanation from the Vienna Burgtheater after one of its actors made a “direct political statement” in Budapest on Sunday. At the end of a performance of Tchekhov’s Seagull by the Burgtheater’s company, as part of an international theatre festival, actor Martin Reinke read out a letter voicing concern over developments ...
Aggtelek National Park Turns 30, & Also Celebrates 20 Years As A World Heritage Site
- 20 Apr 2015 9:02 AM
- getting around
A variety of promotions and events are being held this year to commemorate these milestones, including:
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
Fidelio, L'Odyssée D'alice Won The 22. Titanic International Film Festival In Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The young French director’s feature debut, Lucie Borleteau’s FIDELIO, L'ODYSSÉE D'ALICE won the Breaking Waves Award at Titanic International Film Festival held between 10-18 April in five different venues in Budapest. The jury lead by Borislav Andjelic gave a Special Jury Mention to the Finnish director, J.-P. Valkepää’s They Have Escaped.
International Festival @ American School, On Sunday
- 16 Apr 2015 12:00 PM
- community & culture
A fun-filled day bringing together the international community in Budapest to celebrate the unique diversity of the American International School Budapest. Xpats are encouraged to invite family & friends this Sunday 19 April between 11am and 3pm, admission is free.
Thai New Year Party @ Buddha-Bar Budapest, 18 April
- 13 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- specials
The Thai New Year symbolizes the end of the drought as well as the beginning of the monsun season. Altough in Thailand it is traditionally saluted with a water splashing festival, we will celebrate it in a different way. We open the night with a glamourous traditional Thai dance show followed by the catchy tracks of the Buddha-Bar Budapest DJs.
22nd Titanic International Film Festival, Budapest, 10 - 18 April
- 10 Apr 2015 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Titanic International Film Festival begins with English-Irish drama, ’71 and will close in an unusal way with a documentary, Michael Madsen’s The Visit. Between 10-18 April 52 movies representing 34 nations in 8 sections can be seen in Budapest. 8 films are in competiton for the Breaking Waves Award. The jury is lead by a Serb film critic, Borislav Andjelic, and Elemér Ragályi, a Hungarian ...
Two Main Stages At VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2015 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Exactly 3 months to go till Telekom VOLT Festival opens its gates with a great line-up of more than 130 artists on 5 stages. This year VOLT will have 2 main stages, so starting from 3 in the afternoon until 6 in the morning the program will continuously flow. Tickets for the lowest price are still available until 10th April. VOLT Festival is held in the beautiful city of Sopron between 1-4 July, ...
Hungarian Easter Events For Expats
- 3 Apr 2015 5:04 AM
- community & culture
Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are both public holidays in Hungary, and are packed with fun and feasts for all the family. Húsvét, in Hungarian, has many local customs: Egg painting is one of the most popular, and oldest traditions, along with Easter Sunday fun when the Easter bunny brings presents for children, which they find during the Easter egg hunt.
Budapest International Book Festival To Open With Exhibitors From Over Thirty Countries
- 23 Apr 2015 9:02 AM
- community & culture
The 22nd Budapest International Book Festival is to open with around 400 events on Thursday at Budapest’s Millenáris Park. The book fair’s star guest this year will be American writer Jonathan Franzen, whose self-biographical novel Discomfort Zone will be introduced to the public on Saturday. During the festival’s four days, Hungary will host the world’s largest book store.
Hungarian National Theatre Chief Wants Explanation For Vienna Theatre’s Statement
- 21 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Attila Vidnyánszky, the director of Budapest’s National Theatre, expects an explanation from the Vienna Burgtheater after one of its actors made a “direct political statement” in Budapest on Sunday. At the end of a performance of Tchekhov’s Seagull by the Burgtheater’s company, as part of an international theatre festival, actor Martin Reinke read out a letter voicing concern over developments ...
Aggtelek National Park Turns 30, & Also Celebrates 20 Years As A World Heritage Site
- 20 Apr 2015 9:02 AM
- getting around
A variety of promotions and events are being held this year to commemorate these milestones, including:
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
Fidelio, L'Odyssée D'alice Won The 22. Titanic International Film Festival In Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The young French director’s feature debut, Lucie Borleteau’s FIDELIO, L'ODYSSÉE D'ALICE won the Breaking Waves Award at Titanic International Film Festival held between 10-18 April in five different venues in Budapest. The jury lead by Borislav Andjelic gave a Special Jury Mention to the Finnish director, J.-P. Valkepää’s They Have Escaped.
International Festival @ American School, On Sunday
- 16 Apr 2015 12:00 PM
- community & culture
A fun-filled day bringing together the international community in Budapest to celebrate the unique diversity of the American International School Budapest. Xpats are encouraged to invite family & friends this Sunday 19 April between 11am and 3pm, admission is free.
Thai New Year Party @ Buddha-Bar Budapest, 18 April
- 13 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- specials
The Thai New Year symbolizes the end of the drought as well as the beginning of the monsun season. Altough in Thailand it is traditionally saluted with a water splashing festival, we will celebrate it in a different way. We open the night with a glamourous traditional Thai dance show followed by the catchy tracks of the Buddha-Bar Budapest DJs.
22nd Titanic International Film Festival, Budapest, 10 - 18 April
- 10 Apr 2015 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Titanic International Film Festival begins with English-Irish drama, ’71 and will close in an unusal way with a documentary, Michael Madsen’s The Visit. Between 10-18 April 52 movies representing 34 nations in 8 sections can be seen in Budapest. 8 films are in competiton for the Breaking Waves Award. The jury is lead by a Serb film critic, Borislav Andjelic, and Elemér Ragályi, a Hungarian ...
Two Main Stages At VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2015 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Exactly 3 months to go till Telekom VOLT Festival opens its gates with a great line-up of more than 130 artists on 5 stages. This year VOLT will have 2 main stages, so starting from 3 in the afternoon until 6 in the morning the program will continuously flow. Tickets for the lowest price are still available until 10th April. VOLT Festival is held in the beautiful city of Sopron between 1-4 July, ...
Hungarian Easter Events For Expats
- 3 Apr 2015 5:04 AM
- community & culture
Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are both public holidays in Hungary, and are packed with fun and feasts for all the family. Húsvét, in Hungarian, has many local customs: Egg painting is one of the most popular, and oldest traditions, along with Easter Sunday fun when the Easter bunny brings presents for children, which they find during the Easter egg hunt.