129 result(s) for the danube region
Xpat Insights: 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 'Another Hungarian Tragedy'
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
One month from now, sixty years ago on 4 November 1956, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest and other regions of the country. The Hungarian resistance continued until 10 November, during which time 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed in the conflict. Below are key insights into what happened on 4 November 1956, over the next few days, and then afterwards as 200,000 Hungarians ...
Gergö Galla, Former Director, Hotel President Budapest
- 3 Oct 2016 12:00 PM
Gergő says he is a natural born hotelier. When he was a kid both his mother and father was working in hotels and since than he always wanted to work for hotel and his target was to become GM of a nice Hotel. In the past more than 15 years Gergő was working in different size and different quality hotels and he always did his job with passion and loyalty, he says.
WWF Big Jump 2016: Let’s Jump Together For The Living Rivers On 10 July
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
This Sunday, on the 10th of July, at 3pm Hungary joins the celebrations of Big Jump with the biggest splash in the region. 15 municipalities, 8 counties and 8 rivers and creeks participate in this year’s Big Jump, dedicated to the Amazon of Europe. Apart from Danube, Drava and Tisza, Szamos, Sajó, Túr and Séd creek are participating as well, while Gyermely is dedicating its Big Jump event to give ...
V4 Festival & Theatre Meeting, On Until 3 July
- 28 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
V4 Festival and Theatre Meeting is planned to be organized for the 4th time this year between 28 June and 3 July. It’s the cultural extension of the historical and political cooperation of the 4 Visegrad countries. We want to continue the cooperation started in 2013 that spans over borders, one that puts the artists and audiences of the region in touch and offers opportunities for pooling of ...
Budapest Welcomes Korean Photographers’ Touring Exhibition From 6 May
- 5 May 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
The first Eastern European country to establish diplomatic relations with Korea, Hungary shares so much with Korean that it’s called ‘The East Asia of Europe’. The most impressive thing is that, as in Korea, they hang and dry chili peppers and garlic, essential ingredients in Korean cooking. Although the chili pepper is called paprika in Hungary, the sight of if surely reminds me of an autumn day ...
Ball Of Hungarian Wines, Budapest, 27 February
- 18 Feb 2016 8:01 AM
- food & drink
The Ball of Hungarian Wines will be held on 27 February 2016 which will be the eleventh occasion when this magnificent event is organized. The venue is going to be the glamorous InterContinental Budapest which provides a breathtaking view to the most famous sites of Budapest.
Introducing Hilltop Winery From Neszmély
- 9 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Let us introduce you to Hilltop winery from Neszmély, who will be one of our guest wineries at the next Xpat Wine Club event on 11th of February at Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
Busó Carnival, Mohács, 4 - 9 February 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
From the Island of Mohács the „devils” still come on boats, according to the legend. Those arriving by boats walk to Kóló Square to join the rest, and then all proceed through the streets, mixing in with the audience along the way.
Video: US Ambassador To Hungary's “We Will Build a Stronger Bridge” Speech
- 31 Oct 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
US Ambassador Colleen Bell recently made numerous positive public remarks about Hungary, and also spoke of her country’s concerns - about corruption, a decline of freedom of the press, and xenophobic characterisations of refugees – during her speech on Wednesday 28 October at the Corvinus University in Budapest.
She said Hungary was not a place where journalists were jailed or tortured, ...
She said Hungary was not a place where journalists were jailed or tortured, ...
Xpat Insights: 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 'Another Hungarian Tragedy'
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
One month from now, sixty years ago on 4 November 1956, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest and other regions of the country. The Hungarian resistance continued until 10 November, during which time 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed in the conflict. Below are key insights into what happened on 4 November 1956, over the next few days, and then afterwards as 200,000 Hungarians ...
Gergö Galla, Former Director, Hotel President Budapest
- 3 Oct 2016 12:00 PM
Gergő says he is a natural born hotelier. When he was a kid both his mother and father was working in hotels and since than he always wanted to work for hotel and his target was to become GM of a nice Hotel. In the past more than 15 years Gergő was working in different size and different quality hotels and he always did his job with passion and loyalty, he says.
WWF Big Jump 2016: Let’s Jump Together For The Living Rivers On 10 July
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
This Sunday, on the 10th of July, at 3pm Hungary joins the celebrations of Big Jump with the biggest splash in the region. 15 municipalities, 8 counties and 8 rivers and creeks participate in this year’s Big Jump, dedicated to the Amazon of Europe. Apart from Danube, Drava and Tisza, Szamos, Sajó, Túr and Séd creek are participating as well, while Gyermely is dedicating its Big Jump event to give ...
V4 Festival & Theatre Meeting, On Until 3 July
- 28 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
V4 Festival and Theatre Meeting is planned to be organized for the 4th time this year between 28 June and 3 July. It’s the cultural extension of the historical and political cooperation of the 4 Visegrad countries. We want to continue the cooperation started in 2013 that spans over borders, one that puts the artists and audiences of the region in touch and offers opportunities for pooling of ...
Budapest Welcomes Korean Photographers’ Touring Exhibition From 6 May
- 5 May 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
The first Eastern European country to establish diplomatic relations with Korea, Hungary shares so much with Korean that it’s called ‘The East Asia of Europe’. The most impressive thing is that, as in Korea, they hang and dry chili peppers and garlic, essential ingredients in Korean cooking. Although the chili pepper is called paprika in Hungary, the sight of if surely reminds me of an autumn day ...
Ball Of Hungarian Wines, Budapest, 27 February
- 18 Feb 2016 8:01 AM
- food & drink
The Ball of Hungarian Wines will be held on 27 February 2016 which will be the eleventh occasion when this magnificent event is organized. The venue is going to be the glamorous InterContinental Budapest which provides a breathtaking view to the most famous sites of Budapest.
Introducing Hilltop Winery From Neszmély
- 9 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Let us introduce you to Hilltop winery from Neszmély, who will be one of our guest wineries at the next Xpat Wine Club event on 11th of February at Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
Busó Carnival, Mohács, 4 - 9 February 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
From the Island of Mohács the „devils” still come on boats, according to the legend. Those arriving by boats walk to Kóló Square to join the rest, and then all proceed through the streets, mixing in with the audience along the way.
Video: US Ambassador To Hungary's “We Will Build a Stronger Bridge” Speech
- 31 Oct 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
US Ambassador Colleen Bell recently made numerous positive public remarks about Hungary, and also spoke of her country’s concerns - about corruption, a decline of freedom of the press, and xenophobic characterisations of refugees – during her speech on Wednesday 28 October at the Corvinus University in Budapest.
She said Hungary was not a place where journalists were jailed or tortured, ...
She said Hungary was not a place where journalists were jailed or tortured, ...