3,480 result(s) for tradition
Xpat Opinion: Scandal Of The Year? Russian-Hungarian Nuclear Pact
- 30 Jan 2014 5:40 AM
- current affairs
The headlines in Hungarian weeklies illustrate a growing controversy over the planned addition of two Russian-made blocks to the existing Paks nuclear power station: “The scandal of the year” (168 óra); “Eastern Block” (Heti Világgazdaság); “The business of the year?” (Figyelő); “Hungary hooked by Putin” (Magyar Narancs); “Change of Roles in Kissidonia” (Demokrata); “Paks Vobiscum” (“Paks be with ...
VCP Buys Hungary's Daily Népszabadság
- 24 Jan 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Vienna Capital Partners (VCP) announced on Thursday that it will buy Népszabadság as part of an extensive print media portfolio to be bought from Axel Springer and Ringier, in a deal that will facilitate the merger of the two publishing companies’ operations in Hungary.
Invitation: Budapest Burns Supper, 25 January
- 24 Jan 2014 8:10 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest Burns Supper is one of the highlights of the social calendar, and was a sell-out last year, so be sure to reserve your tickets early. The Grand Ballroom of the Corinthia Hotel Budapest is once again the venue for the this annual event, 25 January 2014 will be the 17th. It's always an entertaining evening in support of local charity, featuring traditional Scottish culture: live ...
Xpat Opinion: Colleen Bell, US Amb Designate To Hungary, Before The Senate
- 24 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On September 26, 2013 I wrote about the likelihood that the next ambassador to Hungary will a political appointee, Colleen Bell, producer of the TV soap “The Bold and the Beautiful.” At the time I expressed my dismay over the appointment. Not because I had anything against Ms Bell but because I consider the political situation so serious in Hungary that I think it would behoove US interests to ...
Invitation: NAWA Regifting Exchange Event, Budapest, 29 January
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Did you receive a gift this holiday season that’s not your taste? Do you have items lying around your house that you just never use? We have the perfect way to freshen up for the New Year… the NAWA Regifting Exchange!
Now On: Béla Kása Photography Exhibition, Palace Of Arts Budapest
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Béla Kása was born in Pécs in 1952 and graduated in photography from the College of Fine Arts in Cologne in 1979. His photographic journals of folk art were inspired by his travels in Transylvania in 1973, during which time he fell under the spell of the region’s centuries-old traditions and folk music. He learned to play the viola and double bass and began to collect folk music, while taking ...
Invitation: St. Vincent Day Celebration, Ópusztaszer, Hungary, 19 January
- 16 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Linked to the celebration of St. Vincent Martyr Day, the organizers revive the traditional grape cutting and Vincent Day toast drinking. The venue of the first National Assembly has been host to ’Bországgyűlés’, where representatives of Hungarian wine regions introduce, confrérie and other organizations discuss their plans for the future in a course of a professional conference.
See What Happened @ 10th International Circus Festival In Budapest
- 15 Jan 2014 9:20 AM
- entertainment
The world famous artistes, international prize-winning productions and the cream of the circus came to the Capital Circus of Budapest for the International Circus Festival.
Hungary’s Richter Acrobat Troupe Wins Gold At Budapest International Circus Festival
- 15 Jan 2014 9:10 AM
- entertainment
Hungary marked the 10th Budapest International Circus Festival with its first Hungarian medallists ever: the Richter Troupe won gold with their acrobatic horse act, while high wire artist László Simet and his group were awarded a silver medal at the closing gala on 13 January.
Xpat Opinion: Scandal Of The Year? Russian-Hungarian Nuclear Pact
- 30 Jan 2014 5:40 AM
- current affairs
The headlines in Hungarian weeklies illustrate a growing controversy over the planned addition of two Russian-made blocks to the existing Paks nuclear power station: “The scandal of the year” (168 óra); “Eastern Block” (Heti Világgazdaság); “The business of the year?” (Figyelő); “Hungary hooked by Putin” (Magyar Narancs); “Change of Roles in Kissidonia” (Demokrata); “Paks Vobiscum” (“Paks be with ...
VCP Buys Hungary's Daily Népszabadság
- 24 Jan 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Vienna Capital Partners (VCP) announced on Thursday that it will buy Népszabadság as part of an extensive print media portfolio to be bought from Axel Springer and Ringier, in a deal that will facilitate the merger of the two publishing companies’ operations in Hungary.
Invitation: Budapest Burns Supper, 25 January
- 24 Jan 2014 8:10 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest Burns Supper is one of the highlights of the social calendar, and was a sell-out last year, so be sure to reserve your tickets early. The Grand Ballroom of the Corinthia Hotel Budapest is once again the venue for the this annual event, 25 January 2014 will be the 17th. It's always an entertaining evening in support of local charity, featuring traditional Scottish culture: live ...
Xpat Opinion: Colleen Bell, US Amb Designate To Hungary, Before The Senate
- 24 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On September 26, 2013 I wrote about the likelihood that the next ambassador to Hungary will a political appointee, Colleen Bell, producer of the TV soap “The Bold and the Beautiful.” At the time I expressed my dismay over the appointment. Not because I had anything against Ms Bell but because I consider the political situation so serious in Hungary that I think it would behoove US interests to ...
Invitation: NAWA Regifting Exchange Event, Budapest, 29 January
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Did you receive a gift this holiday season that’s not your taste? Do you have items lying around your house that you just never use? We have the perfect way to freshen up for the New Year… the NAWA Regifting Exchange!
Now On: Béla Kása Photography Exhibition, Palace Of Arts Budapest
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Béla Kása was born in Pécs in 1952 and graduated in photography from the College of Fine Arts in Cologne in 1979. His photographic journals of folk art were inspired by his travels in Transylvania in 1973, during which time he fell under the spell of the region’s centuries-old traditions and folk music. He learned to play the viola and double bass and began to collect folk music, while taking ...
Invitation: St. Vincent Day Celebration, Ópusztaszer, Hungary, 19 January
- 16 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Linked to the celebration of St. Vincent Martyr Day, the organizers revive the traditional grape cutting and Vincent Day toast drinking. The venue of the first National Assembly has been host to ’Bországgyűlés’, where representatives of Hungarian wine regions introduce, confrérie and other organizations discuss their plans for the future in a course of a professional conference.
See What Happened @ 10th International Circus Festival In Budapest
- 15 Jan 2014 9:20 AM
- entertainment
The world famous artistes, international prize-winning productions and the cream of the circus came to the Capital Circus of Budapest for the International Circus Festival.
Hungary’s Richter Acrobat Troupe Wins Gold At Budapest International Circus Festival
- 15 Jan 2014 9:10 AM
- entertainment
Hungary marked the 10th Budapest International Circus Festival with its first Hungarian medallists ever: the Richter Troupe won gold with their acrobatic horse act, while high wire artist László Simet and his group were awarded a silver medal at the closing gala on 13 January.