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Hay Festival To Pollinate Ideas In Hungary
- 26 Apr 2012 11:01 AM
- community & culture
Famously described as the Woodstock of the mind by Bill Clinton, the Hay Festival is one of the world's most prestigious literature and arts festivals. Hay Budapest will feature an exciting mix of Hungarian, Central European, British and Spanish authors and thinkers. Bob Geldof, Jung Chang, Ben Okri, Hanif Kureishi, and György Dragomán are some of the distinguished guests at the first Hay ...
Hungarian Regional Development Ministry To Outlaw “Pocket Contracts”
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The signing of “pocket contracts” – illegal agreements to circumvent the ban on the sale of land to foreigners – will be classified as a crime, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Gyula Budai said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap at the weekend. Most such contracts have been signed in western Hungary over the past 20 years, often disguised as rental agreements.
Hungarian Radio Stations Danubius, Sláger Revive Lawsuits
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The US owners of the former Sláger and Danubius radio stations are taking legal action, alleging political interference in the 2009 tender that awarded the stations’ licences to groups close to the Fidesz and Socialist parties, it was announced on Thursday.
Hungarian Slavery Gang Convicted In Canada
- 4 Apr 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
"A court in Hamilton, Ontario has convicted two Hungarians after both admitted that they brought fellow Roma to Canada with the promise of benefits, then forced them to work as slaves in their construction business.
Budapest Sziget Festival Line-up For World Music Stage Complete
- 2 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Easy answer: just make sure everyone spends time at the World Music Party Stage of Sziget Festival, between 6-13 August in Budapest. The program of the stage is complete and means 120% of dance and fun – even the name has changed to indicate this. You can meet the orginal line-up of The Pogues, Goran Bregovic Wedding And Funeral Band, Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra, Shantel & Bucovina ...
Slam Poetry Budapest, Last Thursday Of Month, Mika Tivadar
- 29 Mar 2012 11:30 AM
- entertainment
"After a year of absence, Slam Poetry Budapest (SPB) is back to verbally slap the audience on a monthly basis. Poetry Slams are not foreign to the Hungarian audience, as 6 years ago the first Poetry Slam was organized by Kunsthalle Budapest (Műcsarnok) that was advertised as the epic clash of rappers and poets. As of 2008, poetry enthusiasts have been gathering every month in the basement of the ...
Simple Plan And Röyksopp At Volt Festival In Hungary
- 28 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Less than 100 days left before opening the gates and VOLT festival has some great news for all fans. Canadian stars Simple Plan will arrive with a private jet to make it in time for their gig – thanks to the massive demand by VOLT fans, while Norvegian Röyksopp promises a magic combination of dance and pop. This and a lot more awaits fans between 27-30 June in Sopron, Hungary.
Top 10 Kids’ Birthday Parties In Budapest, Part II
- 8 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
"As promised, here are two more ideas for kids’ birthday party venues. Did I mention I once (that’s right, once) made the mistake of having one at home? If you’ve done that and not gone bonkers, then hats off to you. Our problem was, it was winter, and ALL the kids came who were invited (15 plus several siblings). Crowd behavior took over - I couldn’t get them to play the games I had planned.
Interior Design Trends Exhibition At The Millenáris Budapest
- 2 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"Between 2nd and 4th March, the Millenáris will be devoted to contemporary furniture, international design and trend-shaping fashion. Central to the Interior Design Trends Exhibition, the “madeinhungary” show, now in its 11th year, is a series of events featuring the very best work by local designers that have represented Hungary at various fairs, including the 100% Design London exhibition. The ...
Hay Festival To Pollinate Ideas In Hungary
- 26 Apr 2012 11:01 AM
- community & culture
Famously described as the Woodstock of the mind by Bill Clinton, the Hay Festival is one of the world's most prestigious literature and arts festivals. Hay Budapest will feature an exciting mix of Hungarian, Central European, British and Spanish authors and thinkers. Bob Geldof, Jung Chang, Ben Okri, Hanif Kureishi, and György Dragomán are some of the distinguished guests at the first Hay ...
Hungarian Regional Development Ministry To Outlaw “Pocket Contracts”
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The signing of “pocket contracts” – illegal agreements to circumvent the ban on the sale of land to foreigners – will be classified as a crime, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Gyula Budai said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap at the weekend. Most such contracts have been signed in western Hungary over the past 20 years, often disguised as rental agreements.
Hungarian Radio Stations Danubius, Sláger Revive Lawsuits
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The US owners of the former Sláger and Danubius radio stations are taking legal action, alleging political interference in the 2009 tender that awarded the stations’ licences to groups close to the Fidesz and Socialist parties, it was announced on Thursday.
Hungarian Slavery Gang Convicted In Canada
- 4 Apr 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
"A court in Hamilton, Ontario has convicted two Hungarians after both admitted that they brought fellow Roma to Canada with the promise of benefits, then forced them to work as slaves in their construction business.
Budapest Sziget Festival Line-up For World Music Stage Complete
- 2 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Easy answer: just make sure everyone spends time at the World Music Party Stage of Sziget Festival, between 6-13 August in Budapest. The program of the stage is complete and means 120% of dance and fun – even the name has changed to indicate this. You can meet the orginal line-up of The Pogues, Goran Bregovic Wedding And Funeral Band, Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra, Shantel & Bucovina ...
Slam Poetry Budapest, Last Thursday Of Month, Mika Tivadar
- 29 Mar 2012 11:30 AM
- entertainment
"After a year of absence, Slam Poetry Budapest (SPB) is back to verbally slap the audience on a monthly basis. Poetry Slams are not foreign to the Hungarian audience, as 6 years ago the first Poetry Slam was organized by Kunsthalle Budapest (Műcsarnok) that was advertised as the epic clash of rappers and poets. As of 2008, poetry enthusiasts have been gathering every month in the basement of the ...
Simple Plan And Röyksopp At Volt Festival In Hungary
- 28 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Less than 100 days left before opening the gates and VOLT festival has some great news for all fans. Canadian stars Simple Plan will arrive with a private jet to make it in time for their gig – thanks to the massive demand by VOLT fans, while Norvegian Röyksopp promises a magic combination of dance and pop. This and a lot more awaits fans between 27-30 June in Sopron, Hungary.
Top 10 Kids’ Birthday Parties In Budapest, Part II
- 8 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
"As promised, here are two more ideas for kids’ birthday party venues. Did I mention I once (that’s right, once) made the mistake of having one at home? If you’ve done that and not gone bonkers, then hats off to you. Our problem was, it was winter, and ALL the kids came who were invited (15 plus several siblings). Crowd behavior took over - I couldn’t get them to play the games I had planned.
Interior Design Trends Exhibition At The Millenáris Budapest
- 2 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"Between 2nd and 4th March, the Millenáris will be devoted to contemporary furniture, international design and trend-shaping fashion. Central to the Interior Design Trends Exhibition, the “madeinhungary” show, now in its 11th year, is a series of events featuring the very best work by local designers that have represented Hungary at various fairs, including the 100% Design London exhibition. The ...