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Xpat Guide: 2018 Burns Celebrations
- 25 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Tonight many expats around the world will sing a Scottish song, probably after a wee dram of whiskey, and perhaps some haggis, to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns. In Budapest there are a whole host of Burns Night events taking place this year, not all on January 25th, here’s your guide to what’s on here in honour of the man Hungarians call the Scottish Petőfi.
Péter Korniss: 'Continuing Memories', Hungarian National Gallery
- 19 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Shown until 11 February. Péter Korniss is one of the greatest masters of contemporary Hungarian photography, a recipient of the “Artist of the Nation” award, the Kossuth Prize and the Joseph Pulitzer Memorial Prize. His work centres on documenting the disappearing lifestyle of peasants in Hungary and Transylvania. The series of images that are featured in this exhibition at the Hungarian National ...
'Mulled Wine Festival', 19 - 21 January
- 18 Jan 2018 11:40 AM
- food & drink
Hungary makes fine mulled wine - you know the hot beverage usually made with red wine along with various spices, and sometimes raisins. It is naturally alcoholic, although there are non-alcoholic versions of mulled wine. You are invited to try this traditional winter drink this weekend near Allee Shopping Center between 12:00 - 22:00.
'Bobby McFerrin Concert', Mupa, 3 May
- 17 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- community & culture
For many people, Bobby McFerrin is ‘the guy who sang Don't Worry, Be Happy'. Though he is indeed the composer of that world famous hit and has been performing the song for more than 30 years, it forms just a tiny part of his musical career - as will become evident during the concert.
Registrations Are Open For The V4 Regional Esports Festival
- 16 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- sport
From the organisers: Registration is open for the first word-class, international Hungarian esports tournament where players from Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia may enter alone or with a team in four different esports titles - League of Legends, Counter-strike: Global Offensive, Clash Royale and FIFA18 - at the V4 Future Sports Festival, which has a total prize pool of EUR 1 ...
US Congressman Calls For Better US-Hungary Ties
- 11 Jan 2018 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Andy Harris, a Republican congressman for Maryland, has asked his colleagues to sign a letter urging the State Department to improve relations with Hungary and withdraw its grant to promote “objective media”.
Local Opinion: Analyst Predicts Lasting Fidesz Rule
- 11 Jan 2018 7:52 AM
- current affairs
A conservative political scientist suspects that the government has a realistic chance of becoming a centrist force in Hungary which could dominate politics for a long time unchallenged by the opposition.
International Soups To Beat Winter Blues In Budapest
- 11 Jan 2018 1:42 AM
- food & drink
When a Hungarian says ‘leves’ they generally have their mother’s unparalleled rich meat consommé for Sunday lunch in mind, which has no worldly substitute. This might have to do with the fact that, for a long time, Budapest restaurants did not carry a wide variety of soups. During the past few years, however, the Hungarian capital seems to have transcended the ‘goulash for tourists’ approach. ...
Restaurant Review: Jamie’s Pizzeria In Budapest's Gozsdu
- 5 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- food & drink
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver began his journey to international fame in 1999 when he debuted as “The Naked Chef” on BBC Television. The “Jamie’s Italian” restaurants were founded by the healthy-cooking advocate and his Italian mentor, chef Gennaro Contaldo, in Oxford, UK, in 2008, since when the chain has grown to more than 60 worldwide, including the one in Budapest’s Castle District that ...
Xpat Guide: 2018 Burns Celebrations
- 25 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Tonight many expats around the world will sing a Scottish song, probably after a wee dram of whiskey, and perhaps some haggis, to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns. In Budapest there are a whole host of Burns Night events taking place this year, not all on January 25th, here’s your guide to what’s on here in honour of the man Hungarians call the Scottish Petőfi.
Péter Korniss: 'Continuing Memories', Hungarian National Gallery
- 19 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Shown until 11 February. Péter Korniss is one of the greatest masters of contemporary Hungarian photography, a recipient of the “Artist of the Nation” award, the Kossuth Prize and the Joseph Pulitzer Memorial Prize. His work centres on documenting the disappearing lifestyle of peasants in Hungary and Transylvania. The series of images that are featured in this exhibition at the Hungarian National ...
'Mulled Wine Festival', 19 - 21 January
- 18 Jan 2018 11:40 AM
- food & drink
Hungary makes fine mulled wine - you know the hot beverage usually made with red wine along with various spices, and sometimes raisins. It is naturally alcoholic, although there are non-alcoholic versions of mulled wine. You are invited to try this traditional winter drink this weekend near Allee Shopping Center between 12:00 - 22:00.
'Bobby McFerrin Concert', Mupa, 3 May
- 17 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- community & culture
For many people, Bobby McFerrin is ‘the guy who sang Don't Worry, Be Happy'. Though he is indeed the composer of that world famous hit and has been performing the song for more than 30 years, it forms just a tiny part of his musical career - as will become evident during the concert.
Registrations Are Open For The V4 Regional Esports Festival
- 16 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- sport
From the organisers: Registration is open for the first word-class, international Hungarian esports tournament where players from Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia may enter alone or with a team in four different esports titles - League of Legends, Counter-strike: Global Offensive, Clash Royale and FIFA18 - at the V4 Future Sports Festival, which has a total prize pool of EUR 1 ...
US Congressman Calls For Better US-Hungary Ties
- 11 Jan 2018 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Andy Harris, a Republican congressman for Maryland, has asked his colleagues to sign a letter urging the State Department to improve relations with Hungary and withdraw its grant to promote “objective media”.
Local Opinion: Analyst Predicts Lasting Fidesz Rule
- 11 Jan 2018 7:52 AM
- current affairs
A conservative political scientist suspects that the government has a realistic chance of becoming a centrist force in Hungary which could dominate politics for a long time unchallenged by the opposition.
International Soups To Beat Winter Blues In Budapest
- 11 Jan 2018 1:42 AM
- food & drink
When a Hungarian says ‘leves’ they generally have their mother’s unparalleled rich meat consommé for Sunday lunch in mind, which has no worldly substitute. This might have to do with the fact that, for a long time, Budapest restaurants did not carry a wide variety of soups. During the past few years, however, the Hungarian capital seems to have transcended the ‘goulash for tourists’ approach. ...
Restaurant Review: Jamie’s Pizzeria In Budapest's Gozsdu
- 5 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- food & drink
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver began his journey to international fame in 1999 when he debuted as “The Naked Chef” on BBC Television. The “Jamie’s Italian” restaurants were founded by the healthy-cooking advocate and his Italian mentor, chef Gennaro Contaldo, in Oxford, UK, in 2008, since when the chain has grown to more than 60 worldwide, including the one in Budapest’s Castle District that ...