108 result(s) for szabadság square budapest
Kossuth Square Reopens Renewed On Saturday
- 13 Mar 2014 11:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary will celebrate one of its most important national holidays this Saturday, March 15. It’s the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, a freedom fight that became a war of independence against the Austrian Empire. The March 15 holiday is always special, but this year will be especially so because the festivities will include the reopening of the completely renovated Kossuth Square ...
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.”
Xpat Opinion: Culture Wars Over Holocaust Anniversary In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator welcomes a statement by the leaders of the Jewish religious communities who are threatening to withdraw from the state commemorations to mark the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust, unless the government changes its approach to history and stops implicitly whitewashing Hungarian wartime collaborators. A pro-government columnist accuses critics of denying Hungary’s ...
Budapest Szabadság Square Memorial To Be Archangel Gabriel & Imperial Eagle
- 22 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The Budapest fifth district council has approved the design of a memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1944 German occupation of Hungary, whose main motives are the Archangel Gabriel and imperial eagle.
Xpat Opinion: Nazi Invasion Monument To Be Erected In Budapest
- 6 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators echo the misgivings expressed by opposition politicians about the government’s plan to erect a monument commemorating the invasion of Hungary by Nazi Germany in 1944. The statue is due to be unveiled on the 70th anniversary, i.e. March 19th, on Szabadság (Freedom) square, in front of the monument to Soviet soldiers.
Photo Article: Best Fruit & Veg Markets In Budapest
- 4 Jul 2013 12:55 PM
- shopping
When it comes to buying groceries, there are more exciting options beyond supermarkets. Marketplaces provide an intimate, less-alienating way of upgrading your pantry, and are full of farm-grown and handcrafted goods.
Surface Reinstatement Of Fővám tér & Kálvin Tér In Budapest Complete
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The surface reinstatement of the Fővám tér and Kálvin tér related to the M4 Project has been completed. Following technical handover, both squares in their entirety – except the metro exits – are returned to pedestrians. The completion of the works, the road building and the construction of the catenary, has made it possible for the no. 83 trolley to run along its original route.
'We Love Free Budapest' - How To Enjoy Hungarian Capital For (Nearly) Nothing?
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
With temperatures in Budapest about to peak, now’s the time to enjoy the natural splendour of the city. But what if you’re a bit short on cash? No worries. Be it picnics in city parks, panoramic views, relaxing bike rides or market stalls with free nibbles, Wizz Air’s Facebook friends and Budapest’s residents show us all the best things in the city are free.
Budapest Pálinka Festival, Erzsébet Square, 16 - 19 May
- 18 May 2013 5:02 AM
- food & drink
Sour-cherry is in focus at this year's festival, and so pálinkas and other local delicacies made of this fine Hungarian fruit will play a starring role between May 16 - 19. Once again held in downtown Szabadsag square, with over 400 spirits available for tasting from 25 exhibitors. The Pálinka of the Year (a blend of the finest local spirits) will be available for tasting for the first time. Read ...
Kossuth Square Reopens Renewed On Saturday
- 13 Mar 2014 11:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary will celebrate one of its most important national holidays this Saturday, March 15. It’s the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, a freedom fight that became a war of independence against the Austrian Empire. The March 15 holiday is always special, but this year will be especially so because the festivities will include the reopening of the completely renovated Kossuth Square ...
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.”
Xpat Opinion: Culture Wars Over Holocaust Anniversary In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator welcomes a statement by the leaders of the Jewish religious communities who are threatening to withdraw from the state commemorations to mark the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust, unless the government changes its approach to history and stops implicitly whitewashing Hungarian wartime collaborators. A pro-government columnist accuses critics of denying Hungary’s ...
Budapest Szabadság Square Memorial To Be Archangel Gabriel & Imperial Eagle
- 22 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The Budapest fifth district council has approved the design of a memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1944 German occupation of Hungary, whose main motives are the Archangel Gabriel and imperial eagle.
Xpat Opinion: Nazi Invasion Monument To Be Erected In Budapest
- 6 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators echo the misgivings expressed by opposition politicians about the government’s plan to erect a monument commemorating the invasion of Hungary by Nazi Germany in 1944. The statue is due to be unveiled on the 70th anniversary, i.e. March 19th, on Szabadság (Freedom) square, in front of the monument to Soviet soldiers.
Photo Article: Best Fruit & Veg Markets In Budapest
- 4 Jul 2013 12:55 PM
- shopping
When it comes to buying groceries, there are more exciting options beyond supermarkets. Marketplaces provide an intimate, less-alienating way of upgrading your pantry, and are full of farm-grown and handcrafted goods.
Surface Reinstatement Of Fővám tér & Kálvin Tér In Budapest Complete
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The surface reinstatement of the Fővám tér and Kálvin tér related to the M4 Project has been completed. Following technical handover, both squares in their entirety – except the metro exits – are returned to pedestrians. The completion of the works, the road building and the construction of the catenary, has made it possible for the no. 83 trolley to run along its original route.
'We Love Free Budapest' - How To Enjoy Hungarian Capital For (Nearly) Nothing?
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
With temperatures in Budapest about to peak, now’s the time to enjoy the natural splendour of the city. But what if you’re a bit short on cash? No worries. Be it picnics in city parks, panoramic views, relaxing bike rides or market stalls with free nibbles, Wizz Air’s Facebook friends and Budapest’s residents show us all the best things in the city are free.
Budapest Pálinka Festival, Erzsébet Square, 16 - 19 May
- 18 May 2013 5:02 AM
- food & drink
Sour-cherry is in focus at this year's festival, and so pálinkas and other local delicacies made of this fine Hungarian fruit will play a starring role between May 16 - 19. Once again held in downtown Szabadsag square, with over 400 spirits available for tasting from 25 exhibitors. The Pálinka of the Year (a blend of the finest local spirits) will be available for tasting for the first time. Read ...