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Festive Ball And Gala Night In The 120-Year-Old New York Palace
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
"We celebrated the 120th anniversary of the opening of the New York Palace with a grandiose gala evening. The management of the New York Café and Boscolo Hotel paid their tribute to the historical building with the gala event on 21th November.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Update: New 10 000 Forint Banknote Now In Circulation
- 4 Dec 2014 12:06 AM
- business
The upgraded 10 000 forint banknote came into circulation from 1 December, and is likely to be widely available for everyday use from 2015. Old 10 000 forint notes will remain legal tender until a decision is made by the National Bank on their withdrawal.
Xpat Opinion: Left Urged To Move To The Centre
- 2 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator contends that the Left needs to perform an ideological U-turn in order to connect to everyday voters and lay the groundwork for a possible future coalition government with Fidesz.
Jobbik Calls For More Transparency In Politicians’ Wealtht
- 2 Dec 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party is calling for urgent measures to make the financial circumstances of politicians and their families more transparent. MP György Szilágyi criticised parliament’s justice committee for its failure to put on the agenda a Jobbik proposal for lawmakers’ compulsory audits and that the asset declaration of family members who share the same household with them should ...
Diplomatic Charity Fair, InterContinental Budapest, 30 November
- 28 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- shopping
Intercontinental Hotel Budapest will host the fourth Diplomatic Fair, a charity event featuring theatre performances, children programmes and a raffle, on Sunday. Visitors will get a chance to buy goods from 45 national stands and taste dishes from 30 countries, Katalin Skaper, the deputy head of organiser Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest, said.
Celebrating St Andrew’s Day In Scotland’s Special Year
- 27 Nov 2014 3:33 AM
- community & culture
By Jonathan Knott, UK Ambassador To Hungary: "On Sunday, 30 November, we celebrate Scotland’s national day and anyone passing the British Embassy in Budapest will notice a subtle change.
Moiseyev Ballet Comes To Hungary, 6 - 10 December
- 25 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The name of Igor Moisevey (born in 1906 in Kiev) became well-known by the style named after him, which he created by alloying the dances of different peoples with the elements of traditional ballet. He learnt dancing in the studio of the Great Theatre in Moscow. In 1924 he was already dancing in the Bolsoi, then became solo dancer and later ballet master. In the 1920’s and 30’s he wandered around ...
12th Anilogue International Animation Film Festival, 19 - 23 November
- 22 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- entertainment
It is already for the twelfth time that the Anilogue International Animation Film Festival is being organised in Budapest. Between 19-23 November in the Urania cinema the most exciting animation films produced over the last few years all over the world will be presented.
Festive Ball And Gala Night In The 120-Year-Old New York Palace
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
"We celebrated the 120th anniversary of the opening of the New York Palace with a grandiose gala evening. The management of the New York Café and Boscolo Hotel paid their tribute to the historical building with the gala event on 21th November.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Update: New 10 000 Forint Banknote Now In Circulation
- 4 Dec 2014 12:06 AM
- business
The upgraded 10 000 forint banknote came into circulation from 1 December, and is likely to be widely available for everyday use from 2015. Old 10 000 forint notes will remain legal tender until a decision is made by the National Bank on their withdrawal.
Xpat Opinion: Left Urged To Move To The Centre
- 2 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator contends that the Left needs to perform an ideological U-turn in order to connect to everyday voters and lay the groundwork for a possible future coalition government with Fidesz.
Jobbik Calls For More Transparency In Politicians’ Wealtht
- 2 Dec 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party is calling for urgent measures to make the financial circumstances of politicians and their families more transparent. MP György Szilágyi criticised parliament’s justice committee for its failure to put on the agenda a Jobbik proposal for lawmakers’ compulsory audits and that the asset declaration of family members who share the same household with them should ...
Diplomatic Charity Fair, InterContinental Budapest, 30 November
- 28 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- shopping
Intercontinental Hotel Budapest will host the fourth Diplomatic Fair, a charity event featuring theatre performances, children programmes and a raffle, on Sunday. Visitors will get a chance to buy goods from 45 national stands and taste dishes from 30 countries, Katalin Skaper, the deputy head of organiser Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest, said.
Celebrating St Andrew’s Day In Scotland’s Special Year
- 27 Nov 2014 3:33 AM
- community & culture
By Jonathan Knott, UK Ambassador To Hungary: "On Sunday, 30 November, we celebrate Scotland’s national day and anyone passing the British Embassy in Budapest will notice a subtle change.
Moiseyev Ballet Comes To Hungary, 6 - 10 December
- 25 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The name of Igor Moisevey (born in 1906 in Kiev) became well-known by the style named after him, which he created by alloying the dances of different peoples with the elements of traditional ballet. He learnt dancing in the studio of the Great Theatre in Moscow. In 1924 he was already dancing in the Bolsoi, then became solo dancer and later ballet master. In the 1920’s and 30’s he wandered around ...
12th Anilogue International Animation Film Festival, 19 - 23 November
- 22 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- entertainment
It is already for the twelfth time that the Anilogue International Animation Film Festival is being organised in Budapest. Between 19-23 November in the Urania cinema the most exciting animation films produced over the last few years all over the world will be presented.