416 result(s) for walls
Xpat Opinion: Sexism In The Hungarian Parliament
- 12 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written a number of times about female members of the Hungarian parliament and their treatment by male colleagues. I’ve also written about the attitude, especially of Fidesz MPs, toward women in general.
Xpat Opinion: Instant vs Mumus In Budapest
- 29 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Let's call it Instant!", they thought, in an instant. "Let's call it Mumus!", they thought, since that's what the old one was called. (Mumus [n.] - the kind of monster you frighten your children with; the bogeyman.)
Invitation: Festive Programmes At Balaton Shore In Hungary, 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Fireworks around Lake Balaton at different locations: Balatonfüred Balatonlelle Keszthely Siófok Zamárdi Zánka.
Other free programmes of the national festivity series
Xpat Opinion: How Much Is How Much When It Comes To Teachers’ Salaries In Hungary
- 24 Jul 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As we know only too well, teachers’ salaries are extremely low in Hungary and teachers haven’t had a raise since the 2008 financial crisis. Given the fairly high inflation rate, at least until recently, the already very low living standards of teachers have further deteriorated in the last five years.
Good Samaritans Helping Out During Budapest Flood 2013
- 10 Jun 2013 10:00 AM
- video
Thousands of volunteers and emergency workers are helping to shore up flood defences in Hungary. They are packing and placing sandbags to strengthen flood walls along the Danube. Parts of the south and north ends of Budapest are already under water, but locals and specialised crews are working hard to make sure the flood defences hold firm.
Invitation: 9th European Art Of Garden Show, Fehérvárcsurgó Hungary
- 30 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Dear Friends,
I wish to draw your attention to a very special Hungarian Springtime event, the Garden Show at Károlyi Kastély in Fehérvárcsurgó (about 10 k. west of Székesfehérvár) beginning on Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd.. Count Georges and Countess Angelica Károlyi host a weekend of floricultural delight, informative conferences and educational workshops on such topics as ...
I wish to draw your attention to a very special Hungarian Springtime event, the Garden Show at Károlyi Kastély in Fehérvárcsurgó (about 10 k. west of Székesfehérvár) beginning on Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd.. Count Georges and Countess Angelica Károlyi host a weekend of floricultural delight, informative conferences and educational workshops on such topics as ...
Weekend Escape To Malta From Budapest
- 28 May 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
As WizzAir now provides expats in Hungary with flights timed for a weekend away in Malta, here's an insightful report about the ways locals suggest to enjoy this new 'Wizz destination'. "Two days isn’t enough!” my Maltese friends Michael and Jennifer exclaim when I tell them I’m coming to Malta to experience the island like a local. Their email recommends I stay at least four days, especially ...
Hay Festival Budapest: Nicole Strauss & Marcus du Sautoy On Opening Day
- 16 May 2013 10:35 AM
- community & culture
Audience in Hungary have the chance to meet international authors, thinkers, musicians and well-known Hungarian authors, at the local Hay Festival held between 17-21 May. On the opening day Nicole Krauss, one of the most significant American novelists, presents her most recent novel Great House. László Lovász Wolf Prize winner mathematician talks to the renowned academician Marcus du Sautoy. Read ...
Chocolate Museum In Corvin Shopping Center In Budapest
- 6 May 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Sometimes shops are given names that doesn’t exactly describe what is actually is. That is the truth for the Chocolate museum (original name: Csokolade muzeum) located in Corvin shopping center. It is a great place for chocolate lovers, but I guess the reality is that the place is more of a chocolate shop than a chocolate museum.
Xpat Opinion: Sexism In The Hungarian Parliament
- 12 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written a number of times about female members of the Hungarian parliament and their treatment by male colleagues. I’ve also written about the attitude, especially of Fidesz MPs, toward women in general.
Xpat Opinion: Instant vs Mumus In Budapest
- 29 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Let's call it Instant!", they thought, in an instant. "Let's call it Mumus!", they thought, since that's what the old one was called. (Mumus [n.] - the kind of monster you frighten your children with; the bogeyman.)
Invitation: Festive Programmes At Balaton Shore In Hungary, 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Fireworks around Lake Balaton at different locations: Balatonfüred Balatonlelle Keszthely Siófok Zamárdi Zánka.
Other free programmes of the national festivity series
Xpat Opinion: How Much Is How Much When It Comes To Teachers’ Salaries In Hungary
- 24 Jul 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As we know only too well, teachers’ salaries are extremely low in Hungary and teachers haven’t had a raise since the 2008 financial crisis. Given the fairly high inflation rate, at least until recently, the already very low living standards of teachers have further deteriorated in the last five years.
Good Samaritans Helping Out During Budapest Flood 2013
- 10 Jun 2013 10:00 AM
- video
Thousands of volunteers and emergency workers are helping to shore up flood defences in Hungary. They are packing and placing sandbags to strengthen flood walls along the Danube. Parts of the south and north ends of Budapest are already under water, but locals and specialised crews are working hard to make sure the flood defences hold firm.
Invitation: 9th European Art Of Garden Show, Fehérvárcsurgó Hungary
- 30 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Dear Friends,
I wish to draw your attention to a very special Hungarian Springtime event, the Garden Show at Károlyi Kastély in Fehérvárcsurgó (about 10 k. west of Székesfehérvár) beginning on Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd.. Count Georges and Countess Angelica Károlyi host a weekend of floricultural delight, informative conferences and educational workshops on such topics as ...
I wish to draw your attention to a very special Hungarian Springtime event, the Garden Show at Károlyi Kastély in Fehérvárcsurgó (about 10 k. west of Székesfehérvár) beginning on Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd.. Count Georges and Countess Angelica Károlyi host a weekend of floricultural delight, informative conferences and educational workshops on such topics as ...
Weekend Escape To Malta From Budapest
- 28 May 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
As WizzAir now provides expats in Hungary with flights timed for a weekend away in Malta, here's an insightful report about the ways locals suggest to enjoy this new 'Wizz destination'. "Two days isn’t enough!” my Maltese friends Michael and Jennifer exclaim when I tell them I’m coming to Malta to experience the island like a local. Their email recommends I stay at least four days, especially ...
Hay Festival Budapest: Nicole Strauss & Marcus du Sautoy On Opening Day
- 16 May 2013 10:35 AM
- community & culture
Audience in Hungary have the chance to meet international authors, thinkers, musicians and well-known Hungarian authors, at the local Hay Festival held between 17-21 May. On the opening day Nicole Krauss, one of the most significant American novelists, presents her most recent novel Great House. László Lovász Wolf Prize winner mathematician talks to the renowned academician Marcus du Sautoy. Read ...
Chocolate Museum In Corvin Shopping Center In Budapest
- 6 May 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Sometimes shops are given names that doesn’t exactly describe what is actually is. That is the truth for the Chocolate museum (original name: Csokolade muzeum) located in Corvin shopping center. It is a great place for chocolate lovers, but I guess the reality is that the place is more of a chocolate shop than a chocolate museum.