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Theatre Performance, American International School Budapest, 13 April
- 11 Apr 2014 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Creating Worlds Through Theatre - Please join us for the culminating event of our MS ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association) festival 11.30-12.00 on Sunday 13th April. Over the span of three days, 150 MS students will work with theatre professionals exploring the theme “A Csodaszarvas- In Search of the White Stag” which draws from Hungarian folk tradition. Everyone is welcome to this ...
ECJ Rules Against Tax-Free Pálinka Distillation In Hungary
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Rural Development Minister Sándor Fazekas reacted angrily yesterday after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled against the Hungarian regulation that exempts distillers from paying taxes on the first 50 litres of pálinka (fruit brandy) produced annually.
Xpat Opinion: The One Thing That All Electoral Systems Have In Common
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
ven before preliminary election results came out, critics were casting doubt: Is this significant majority a genuine reflection of voter will? How can the governing parties be able to seat a two-thirds majority after winning less than 50 percent of the vote? Readers of my blog know that it’s not rocket science. That happens in a number of other democratic systems. But don’t take my word for it. ...
Spring Fair On Vörösmarty Square Budapest
- 11 Apr 2014 4:10 AM
- shopping
Folk art and traditional material culture rendezvous with modern design and the latest trends on Vörösmarty Square: this is the Spring Fair, which not only offers a chance to meet the craftsmen in person, but cultural refreshments as well. The performers on the weekends include Viki Havay and Fakutya, Vera Jónás and the Mi Van, Cicus band.
Children's Railway Day In Budapest, On Saturday
- 10 Apr 2014 10:45 AM
- entertainment
April 12th is the date this year for the Children's Railway Day in Hungary. As usual it offers a special train ride and unique programmes, as the 'heritage railcar set' turns 85 years old this year and it's a rare occasion for this railcar to haul more than one of its trailers at the same time.
Xpat Opinion: How Fidesz Won A Two-Thirds Parliamentary Majority With Only 44.5% Of The Vote
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The election law adopted under the previous Fidesz-KDNP government decreased the number of members of parliament from 386 (of which 176 were elected directly and 210 were elected from party lists) to 199 (of which 106 are elected directly and 93 from party lists).
Budapest Has The Most Michelin Stars In Central Eastern Europe
- 9 Apr 2014 9:02 AM
- food & drink
Besides great Hungarian wines, we have three more arguments for Budapest: there are 3 Michelin star restaurants here with the latest to award the prestigious star, Borkonyha (‘Winekitchen’). The next ‘starry city’ is Prage with 2 Michelin star restaurants.
Sziget Festival Budapest Line-Up Shaping Up
- 3 Apr 2014 11:55 AM
- entertainment
New names were added to the always colorful line-up of Sziget Festival. All genres will be covered this year as well, so Deadmau5, Axwell, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Kooks, Crystal Fighters, Anti-Flag will be great add-ins to the previously announced acts like Queens of the Stone Age, The Prodigy, Placebo, Imagine Dragons and many more. The Island of Freedom is held between 11-18 August in ...
New Sounds At Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2014 11:30 AM
- entertainment
Grammy Award winner Timbaland, recently regrouped Deep Dish, minimal techno star Richie Hawtin, super popular Martin Solveig, amazing Rita Ora, the more and more successful DVBBS and dynamic Blasterjaxx are all joining the already prestigious line-up of MasterCard Balaton Sound. This year the beach party is held between 10-13 July in Zamárdi, by Lake Balaton, Hungary.
Theatre Performance, American International School Budapest, 13 April
- 11 Apr 2014 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Creating Worlds Through Theatre - Please join us for the culminating event of our MS ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association) festival 11.30-12.00 on Sunday 13th April. Over the span of three days, 150 MS students will work with theatre professionals exploring the theme “A Csodaszarvas- In Search of the White Stag” which draws from Hungarian folk tradition. Everyone is welcome to this ...
ECJ Rules Against Tax-Free Pálinka Distillation In Hungary
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Rural Development Minister Sándor Fazekas reacted angrily yesterday after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled against the Hungarian regulation that exempts distillers from paying taxes on the first 50 litres of pálinka (fruit brandy) produced annually.
Xpat Opinion: The One Thing That All Electoral Systems Have In Common
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
ven before preliminary election results came out, critics were casting doubt: Is this significant majority a genuine reflection of voter will? How can the governing parties be able to seat a two-thirds majority after winning less than 50 percent of the vote? Readers of my blog know that it’s not rocket science. That happens in a number of other democratic systems. But don’t take my word for it. ...
Spring Fair On Vörösmarty Square Budapest
- 11 Apr 2014 4:10 AM
- shopping
Folk art and traditional material culture rendezvous with modern design and the latest trends on Vörösmarty Square: this is the Spring Fair, which not only offers a chance to meet the craftsmen in person, but cultural refreshments as well. The performers on the weekends include Viki Havay and Fakutya, Vera Jónás and the Mi Van, Cicus band.
Children's Railway Day In Budapest, On Saturday
- 10 Apr 2014 10:45 AM
- entertainment
April 12th is the date this year for the Children's Railway Day in Hungary. As usual it offers a special train ride and unique programmes, as the 'heritage railcar set' turns 85 years old this year and it's a rare occasion for this railcar to haul more than one of its trailers at the same time.
Xpat Opinion: How Fidesz Won A Two-Thirds Parliamentary Majority With Only 44.5% Of The Vote
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The election law adopted under the previous Fidesz-KDNP government decreased the number of members of parliament from 386 (of which 176 were elected directly and 210 were elected from party lists) to 199 (of which 106 are elected directly and 93 from party lists).
Budapest Has The Most Michelin Stars In Central Eastern Europe
- 9 Apr 2014 9:02 AM
- food & drink
Besides great Hungarian wines, we have three more arguments for Budapest: there are 3 Michelin star restaurants here with the latest to award the prestigious star, Borkonyha (‘Winekitchen’). The next ‘starry city’ is Prage with 2 Michelin star restaurants.
Sziget Festival Budapest Line-Up Shaping Up
- 3 Apr 2014 11:55 AM
- entertainment
New names were added to the always colorful line-up of Sziget Festival. All genres will be covered this year as well, so Deadmau5, Axwell, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Kooks, Crystal Fighters, Anti-Flag will be great add-ins to the previously announced acts like Queens of the Stone Age, The Prodigy, Placebo, Imagine Dragons and many more. The Island of Freedom is held between 11-18 August in ...
New Sounds At Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2014 11:30 AM
- entertainment
Grammy Award winner Timbaland, recently regrouped Deep Dish, minimal techno star Richie Hawtin, super popular Martin Solveig, amazing Rita Ora, the more and more successful DVBBS and dynamic Blasterjaxx are all joining the already prestigious line-up of MasterCard Balaton Sound. This year the beach party is held between 10-13 July in Zamárdi, by Lake Balaton, Hungary.