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Xpat Interview: Dr. Jennifer Walker, Freelance Writer & Journalist
- 10 Sep 2014 12:00 PM
Jennifer is an ex-nuclear physicist turned freelance travel writer and cultural journalist. Originally from the UK, Jennifer comes from a mixed background of British and Hungarian heritage. Born in Epsom, Surrey, to an English father and Hungarian mother, Jennifer grew up between East Sussex and Budapest, infusing her with a wanderlust and a fascination for other cultures.
National Gallop - International Race, Budapest, 19 - 21 September
- 9 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
On 20- 21 September the Andrássy Avenue, the city’s grandest boulevard, will become the Gallop Promenade, presenting over 1,000 years of Hungarian history. Tents representing towns and cities across the nation will show off local traditions – imagine blacksmiths pounding horseshoes, costumed women embroidering centuries-old flower motifs, weavers crafting baskets of straw or rugs of wool.
Hungary’s Central Bank Rejects Opposition Attack On Their Independence
- 8 Sep 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties are trying to limit the independence of the central bank, the National Bank of Hungary said. “In recent weeks, some political parties and media outlets close to them have tried, unsuccessfully, to question the legal standing of the NBH in the central bank act and resolutions on its basic tasks,” the bank said.
Hungary's Fidesz Stabilises Strong Lead
- 4 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz has maintained its strong lead over opposition parties, notching up again 33% of support among all voters in Nézőpont’s August poll. The radical nationalist Jobbik party had 15% support, up two points. The Socialists were backed by 10% (up three points), while the Democratic Coalition (DK) stagnated at 5% and the E-PM party alliance at 3%, the poll said.
Updated: Hungarian State Opera's New Season
- 4 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian State Opera proudly presents its new (2014/15) season. It exceeds all expectations and is worthy of any opera house or cultural institute in the world. Together with our recently reopened second venue, the Erkel Theatre, the Opera offers more programmes than ever.
Marlene, Katona József Theatre Budapest, 7 September
- 3 Sep 2014 9:01 AM
- entertainment
Eva Magyar invites you to her solo performance to be shown in English in Budapest for one night only on 7 September at Kamra @ Katona József Theatre from 7.30 pm.
Xpat Opinion: Learning History In Orbán’s Hungary
- 2 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The new school year began yesterday and with it an entirely new system as far as textbook distribution is concerned. As you most likely know, a couple of years ago all schools were nationalized and put under the authority of one monstrous organization called Klebelsberg Intézményfenntartó Központ (KLIK), named after Kunó Klebelsberg, minister of education between 1922 and 1931.
Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 5 & 6 September
- 1 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 5th September 2014 will open its Autumn season and just for that week it will bring you more music on Saturday too. On Friday the music will be provided by the Szakcsi Trio
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...
Xpat Interview: Dr. Jennifer Walker, Freelance Writer & Journalist
- 10 Sep 2014 12:00 PM
Jennifer is an ex-nuclear physicist turned freelance travel writer and cultural journalist. Originally from the UK, Jennifer comes from a mixed background of British and Hungarian heritage. Born in Epsom, Surrey, to an English father and Hungarian mother, Jennifer grew up between East Sussex and Budapest, infusing her with a wanderlust and a fascination for other cultures.
National Gallop - International Race, Budapest, 19 - 21 September
- 9 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
On 20- 21 September the Andrássy Avenue, the city’s grandest boulevard, will become the Gallop Promenade, presenting over 1,000 years of Hungarian history. Tents representing towns and cities across the nation will show off local traditions – imagine blacksmiths pounding horseshoes, costumed women embroidering centuries-old flower motifs, weavers crafting baskets of straw or rugs of wool.
Hungary’s Central Bank Rejects Opposition Attack On Their Independence
- 8 Sep 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties are trying to limit the independence of the central bank, the National Bank of Hungary said. “In recent weeks, some political parties and media outlets close to them have tried, unsuccessfully, to question the legal standing of the NBH in the central bank act and resolutions on its basic tasks,” the bank said.
Hungary's Fidesz Stabilises Strong Lead
- 4 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz has maintained its strong lead over opposition parties, notching up again 33% of support among all voters in Nézőpont’s August poll. The radical nationalist Jobbik party had 15% support, up two points. The Socialists were backed by 10% (up three points), while the Democratic Coalition (DK) stagnated at 5% and the E-PM party alliance at 3%, the poll said.
Updated: Hungarian State Opera's New Season
- 4 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian State Opera proudly presents its new (2014/15) season. It exceeds all expectations and is worthy of any opera house or cultural institute in the world. Together with our recently reopened second venue, the Erkel Theatre, the Opera offers more programmes than ever.
Marlene, Katona József Theatre Budapest, 7 September
- 3 Sep 2014 9:01 AM
- entertainment
Eva Magyar invites you to her solo performance to be shown in English in Budapest for one night only on 7 September at Kamra @ Katona József Theatre from 7.30 pm.
Xpat Opinion: Learning History In Orbán’s Hungary
- 2 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The new school year began yesterday and with it an entirely new system as far as textbook distribution is concerned. As you most likely know, a couple of years ago all schools were nationalized and put under the authority of one monstrous organization called Klebelsberg Intézményfenntartó Központ (KLIK), named after Kunó Klebelsberg, minister of education between 1922 and 1931.
Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 5 & 6 September
- 1 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 5th September 2014 will open its Autumn season and just for that week it will bring you more music on Saturday too. On Friday the music will be provided by the Szakcsi Trio
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...