623 result(s) for symbol budapest
120th Anniversary Of New York Palace Budapest
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
The history of the New York Palace dates back to the 70s of the 19th century when a talented young man from Upper Hungary called Max Aufricht arrived to Budapest with a teacher’s diploma and a silver forint in his pocket. But his poverty was paired with immense ambition; he obtained a doctoral degree in law and learned French.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Olimpiai Park Budapest To Reopen Soon After 8-Month Renovation
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The 10,000 square metre Olimpiai Park situated in district V just next to Kossuth tér will soon open the gates to a multifunctional urban meeting space, attractive for both visitors and residents. As part of the Észak-Lipótváros (northern part of district V) Renewal project, renovations and improvements have been going on since August 2013, and the reopening is planned for March this year.
Decorate Sziget Festival Budapest
- 14 Feb 2014 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Build the symbol of the Island of Freedom, design a sculpture, installation or decoration that could be a cool element of this year’s Sziget Festival! Sziget will look visually attractive as always and to enhance this, artists and artistic groups can apply in three categories to make quality and unique works.
Budapest Film Review: Her
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
We have certainly come along way since the days of "You've Got Mail" (1998) the romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan about two people falling in love over the Internet.
Award Winners At 7th Annual Aviation Awards Gala In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
A total of 12 different airlines and service providers were acknowledged by Budapest Airport at the traditional Aviation Gala held at the elegant Terminal 1 Event Centre. Stakeholders from all areas of the aviation industry in Hungary see good prospects for growth in 2014.
Xpat Opinion: US - Hungarian Friction
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes that the Hungarian government criticizes the US in order to strengthen its anti-Western image before the April elections. Right-wing columnists are displeased with Senator McCain’s comments on Hungarian affairs.
Xpat Opinion: Some Facts About A Monument To The “Memory Of All Victims” In Budapest
- 31 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
You may have heard the news. Plans are underway to erect a monument in downtown Budapest on Szabadság tér – or, Freedom Square – that would call to mind the date that the Nazi German occupation of Hungary began, March 19, 1944, and be dedicated “to the memory of all victims.”
Budapest Zoo Expansion Project To Start In Feb
- 25 Jan 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Budapest Zoo director Miklós Persányi will symbolically receive the keys to an adjoining 6.5-hectare area that currently houses an amusement park, and the zoo expansion project will be read to begin in February, daily Népszava reported.
As a result of the expansion project, the zoo, which currently occupies an area of 10.7 hectares, will almost reach its original size of 18 hectares at the time ...
120th Anniversary Of New York Palace Budapest
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
The history of the New York Palace dates back to the 70s of the 19th century when a talented young man from Upper Hungary called Max Aufricht arrived to Budapest with a teacher’s diploma and a silver forint in his pocket. But his poverty was paired with immense ambition; he obtained a doctoral degree in law and learned French.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Olimpiai Park Budapest To Reopen Soon After 8-Month Renovation
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The 10,000 square metre Olimpiai Park situated in district V just next to Kossuth tér will soon open the gates to a multifunctional urban meeting space, attractive for both visitors and residents. As part of the Észak-Lipótváros (northern part of district V) Renewal project, renovations and improvements have been going on since August 2013, and the reopening is planned for March this year.
Decorate Sziget Festival Budapest
- 14 Feb 2014 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Build the symbol of the Island of Freedom, design a sculpture, installation or decoration that could be a cool element of this year’s Sziget Festival! Sziget will look visually attractive as always and to enhance this, artists and artistic groups can apply in three categories to make quality and unique works.
Budapest Film Review: Her
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
We have certainly come along way since the days of "You've Got Mail" (1998) the romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan about two people falling in love over the Internet.
Award Winners At 7th Annual Aviation Awards Gala In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
A total of 12 different airlines and service providers were acknowledged by Budapest Airport at the traditional Aviation Gala held at the elegant Terminal 1 Event Centre. Stakeholders from all areas of the aviation industry in Hungary see good prospects for growth in 2014.
Xpat Opinion: US - Hungarian Friction
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes that the Hungarian government criticizes the US in order to strengthen its anti-Western image before the April elections. Right-wing columnists are displeased with Senator McCain’s comments on Hungarian affairs.
Xpat Opinion: Some Facts About A Monument To The “Memory Of All Victims” In Budapest
- 31 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
You may have heard the news. Plans are underway to erect a monument in downtown Budapest on Szabadság tér – or, Freedom Square – that would call to mind the date that the Nazi German occupation of Hungary began, March 19, 1944, and be dedicated “to the memory of all victims.”
Budapest Zoo Expansion Project To Start In Feb
- 25 Jan 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Budapest Zoo director Miklós Persányi will symbolically receive the keys to an adjoining 6.5-hectare area that currently houses an amusement park, and the zoo expansion project will be read to begin in February, daily Népszava reported.
As a result of the expansion project, the zoo, which currently occupies an area of 10.7 hectares, will almost reach its original size of 18 hectares at the time ...