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Top 10 Things To Do In Budapest
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is one of the most vibrant and culturally esteemed regions in the world, surrounded by a truly idyllic landscape. This makes it a sought after tourist destination for many. If you are planning a trip to Budapest, here are ten of its most popular attractions.
5th VinCE Budapest Wine Show, Corinthia Hotel Budapest, 28 Feb - 2 March
- 17 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Vintage refers to any exciting object in good shape from clothing to furniture from the past era. But when it comes to wine, vintage has its own significance. It distinguishes us from the New World where there is only a slight difference between harvests and it has remarkable influence on the price of exceptional vintages. This year, the 5th VinCE Budapest salutes the memorable vintages with ...
Xpat Opinion: Repercussions Of The Simon Scandal In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators are less than convinced about the explanations offered by the MSZP about the undeclared assets of a leading Socialist. Left-wing pundits, however, are calling for similar investigations of right-wing politicians’ wealth as well as more transparent campaign regulations.
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 ...
Budapest Applied Arts Museum Director Resigns
- 28 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Museum of Applied Arts director Imre Takács announced his resignation effective March 25, after learning that the government plans to remove parts of the collection.
Hungarian Treasure: The Sweetest Museum In Budapest
- 9 Jan 2014 10:50 AM
- food & drink
When I was a kid, every Christmas Eve I’d eat dozens of apples, oranges, pears, bananas, grapes, and a whole watermelon with no problem at all. How could I do that? The fruits weren’t real. They were miniature sculptures made out of marzipan, a sweet confection of sugar, honey, and almonds. After my grandma passed away, I missed those marzipan treats. But not anymore. Recently I discovered a ...
Hungary’s President Áder Advocates Patriotism In New Year Address
- 2 Jan 2014 3:06 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder pointed to the importance of “patriotism together with a joy of life” in his New Year’s address aired on Hungarian public television just after midnight. 2014 is still “another fair white page for us to write our own words, our own history on,” he said, and referred to developments in Hungary 25 years ago.
Szigliget Castle Renewed & Reopened To Public From EU Funds
- 23 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
After a renovation amounting to HUF 302 million, the Castle of Szigliget was inaugurated on Thursday. At the ceremony, Tibor Navracsics, Deputy Prime Minister, said that the renovation of the castle was an excellent example of how a community living at one of the most beautiful spots of the Lake Balaton region is able to grasp an opportunity arising out of the historical past.
Socialist In signature Drive Against Museum Quarter In Budapest
- 18 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Socialist party has started collecting signatures for a petition against building a museum quarter in Budapest’s Városliget (city park). The ruling Fidesz majority in parliament decided on Tuesday to nationalise the park with a view to building “monumental buildings”, Csaba Horváth, the Socialist mayoral candidate, told MTI.
Top 10 Things To Do In Budapest
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is one of the most vibrant and culturally esteemed regions in the world, surrounded by a truly idyllic landscape. This makes it a sought after tourist destination for many. If you are planning a trip to Budapest, here are ten of its most popular attractions.
5th VinCE Budapest Wine Show, Corinthia Hotel Budapest, 28 Feb - 2 March
- 17 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Vintage refers to any exciting object in good shape from clothing to furniture from the past era. But when it comes to wine, vintage has its own significance. It distinguishes us from the New World where there is only a slight difference between harvests and it has remarkable influence on the price of exceptional vintages. This year, the 5th VinCE Budapest salutes the memorable vintages with ...
Xpat Opinion: Repercussions Of The Simon Scandal In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators are less than convinced about the explanations offered by the MSZP about the undeclared assets of a leading Socialist. Left-wing pundits, however, are calling for similar investigations of right-wing politicians’ wealth as well as more transparent campaign regulations.
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 ...
Budapest Applied Arts Museum Director Resigns
- 28 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Museum of Applied Arts director Imre Takács announced his resignation effective March 25, after learning that the government plans to remove parts of the collection.
Hungarian Treasure: The Sweetest Museum In Budapest
- 9 Jan 2014 10:50 AM
- food & drink
When I was a kid, every Christmas Eve I’d eat dozens of apples, oranges, pears, bananas, grapes, and a whole watermelon with no problem at all. How could I do that? The fruits weren’t real. They were miniature sculptures made out of marzipan, a sweet confection of sugar, honey, and almonds. After my grandma passed away, I missed those marzipan treats. But not anymore. Recently I discovered a ...
Hungary’s President Áder Advocates Patriotism In New Year Address
- 2 Jan 2014 3:06 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder pointed to the importance of “patriotism together with a joy of life” in his New Year’s address aired on Hungarian public television just after midnight. 2014 is still “another fair white page for us to write our own words, our own history on,” he said, and referred to developments in Hungary 25 years ago.
Szigliget Castle Renewed & Reopened To Public From EU Funds
- 23 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
After a renovation amounting to HUF 302 million, the Castle of Szigliget was inaugurated on Thursday. At the ceremony, Tibor Navracsics, Deputy Prime Minister, said that the renovation of the castle was an excellent example of how a community living at one of the most beautiful spots of the Lake Balaton region is able to grasp an opportunity arising out of the historical past.
Socialist In signature Drive Against Museum Quarter In Budapest
- 18 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Socialist party has started collecting signatures for a petition against building a museum quarter in Budapest’s Városliget (city park). The ruling Fidesz majority in parliament decided on Tuesday to nationalise the park with a view to building “monumental buildings”, Csaba Horváth, the Socialist mayoral candidate, told MTI.