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Hungarian Writer Krasznahorkai Wins 2015 Man Booker International Prize
- 21 May 2015 9:08 AM
- community & culture
“Innovative Hungarian writer” László Krasznahorkai was announced as the winner of the sixth Man Booker International Prize at an award ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London late on Tuesday. Krasznahorkai was chosen from a list of ten contenders from around the world, the website of the prominent literary prize said.
Suspicious Parcel On Bulgarian Bus Near Budapest Not Linked To Terrorist Org
- 20 May 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The suspicious parcel found on a Bulgarian bus near Budapest last Saturday— reportedly an explosive device—cannot be linked to any terrorist organisation, Hungary’s counter terrorism force TEK said. “The information available to date has not raised the suspicion of an ideologically or political motivated act of terrorism. The act cannot be linked to any terrorist organisation or religious ...
Hungarian-French Tennis Doubles Beats World Rankings Leaders In Rome
- 18 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
A Hungarian-French tennis doubles has beaten the duo leading tennis doubles world rankings 6-4 at a match in Rome. Hungarian tennis player Tímea Babos and her French pair Kristina Mladenovic beat Swiss-Indian doubles Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza in two sets, winning the Internazionali BNL d’Italia female tennis doubles competition in Rome on Sunday.
Plans Emerge Of Gigantic Mosque To Be Built In Budapest
- 18 May 2015 9:00 AM
- property
An entry dated 22 April on the Islamic website Iszlám.com includes a video of a gigantic building which is claimed to depict a mosque planned by the Turkish ministry of religious affairs to be constructed in Budapest, a reader’s message to the news website MNO.hu reveals.
Hungarian Business Man Csányi Number One On Napi.hu’s Rich List
- 14 May 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Sándor Csányi, owner of the agribusiness Bonafarm and chief of OTP Bank, has kept his top spot on Hungary’s rich list, business news website napi.hu reported. Csányi, whose assets now reach 165 billion forints (EUR 542m), up 15 billion from last year, has been at the top of the list since 2011. (Pictured on the right)
Upcoming Expat Theatre: 'Pretext', Müszi Budapest, 20 & 21 May
- 14 May 2015 1:35 AM
- entertainment
Pretext is an original comedy from Budapest English Theatre. A light-hearted look at a serious subject: the war of the sexes as they face their mortality. Written and directed by the company’s Artistic Director, Virginia Proud, she also takes to the stage with Beth Spisljak, Esther Holbrook and Madeleine Damasdi. Asked about juggling so many roles, she said “I won’t deny it, it was challenging! ...
Open-Air Bathing Season In Hungary Begins
- 11 May 2015 9:02 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary’s spas drew more than 40 million visitors last year, State Secretary at the Ministry for National Economy Ádám Ruszinkó told a press conference in front of Hotel Gellért’s spa and swimming pool facility on Thursday to mark the onset of the open-air baths season.
IHBC Sunday Hike Pomaz To Piliszentlaszlo, 10 May
- 8 May 2015 9:04 AM
- getting around
This walk is a little different to previous walks as I’ve not taken you on this route to Piliszentlaszlo through the wonderful Pilis Hills. Suitable for all, including families with active children; dogs are also welcome. Remember, this is an all-day event. Please note: the final route will be finalised on the day, depending on numbers. Meeting point will be at Margit híd HÉV 5 ticket office at ...
Program Shaping Up For Hungary’s Balaton Sound Festival
- 7 May 2015 12:00 PM
- entertainment
Press Release: The prominent beach party by Lake Balaton, MasterCard Balaton Sound, will open its gates just in 2 months. A 2 kilometer beach right on the festival area, the biggest names of electronic music and 4+1 days of non-stop party are guaranteed features for those, who want to get the most out of their summer. All this happening in the Hungarian town of Zamárdi between 8-12 July.
Hungarian Writer Krasznahorkai Wins 2015 Man Booker International Prize
- 21 May 2015 9:08 AM
- community & culture
“Innovative Hungarian writer” László Krasznahorkai was announced as the winner of the sixth Man Booker International Prize at an award ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London late on Tuesday. Krasznahorkai was chosen from a list of ten contenders from around the world, the website of the prominent literary prize said.
Suspicious Parcel On Bulgarian Bus Near Budapest Not Linked To Terrorist Org
- 20 May 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The suspicious parcel found on a Bulgarian bus near Budapest last Saturday— reportedly an explosive device—cannot be linked to any terrorist organisation, Hungary’s counter terrorism force TEK said. “The information available to date has not raised the suspicion of an ideologically or political motivated act of terrorism. The act cannot be linked to any terrorist organisation or religious ...
Hungarian-French Tennis Doubles Beats World Rankings Leaders In Rome
- 18 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
A Hungarian-French tennis doubles has beaten the duo leading tennis doubles world rankings 6-4 at a match in Rome. Hungarian tennis player Tímea Babos and her French pair Kristina Mladenovic beat Swiss-Indian doubles Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza in two sets, winning the Internazionali BNL d’Italia female tennis doubles competition in Rome on Sunday.
Plans Emerge Of Gigantic Mosque To Be Built In Budapest
- 18 May 2015 9:00 AM
- property
An entry dated 22 April on the Islamic website Iszlám.com includes a video of a gigantic building which is claimed to depict a mosque planned by the Turkish ministry of religious affairs to be constructed in Budapest, a reader’s message to the news website MNO.hu reveals.
Hungarian Business Man Csányi Number One On Napi.hu’s Rich List
- 14 May 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Sándor Csányi, owner of the agribusiness Bonafarm and chief of OTP Bank, has kept his top spot on Hungary’s rich list, business news website napi.hu reported. Csányi, whose assets now reach 165 billion forints (EUR 542m), up 15 billion from last year, has been at the top of the list since 2011. (Pictured on the right)
Upcoming Expat Theatre: 'Pretext', Müszi Budapest, 20 & 21 May
- 14 May 2015 1:35 AM
- entertainment
Pretext is an original comedy from Budapest English Theatre. A light-hearted look at a serious subject: the war of the sexes as they face their mortality. Written and directed by the company’s Artistic Director, Virginia Proud, she also takes to the stage with Beth Spisljak, Esther Holbrook and Madeleine Damasdi. Asked about juggling so many roles, she said “I won’t deny it, it was challenging! ...
Open-Air Bathing Season In Hungary Begins
- 11 May 2015 9:02 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary’s spas drew more than 40 million visitors last year, State Secretary at the Ministry for National Economy Ádám Ruszinkó told a press conference in front of Hotel Gellért’s spa and swimming pool facility on Thursday to mark the onset of the open-air baths season.
IHBC Sunday Hike Pomaz To Piliszentlaszlo, 10 May
- 8 May 2015 9:04 AM
- getting around
This walk is a little different to previous walks as I’ve not taken you on this route to Piliszentlaszlo through the wonderful Pilis Hills. Suitable for all, including families with active children; dogs are also welcome. Remember, this is an all-day event. Please note: the final route will be finalised on the day, depending on numbers. Meeting point will be at Margit híd HÉV 5 ticket office at ...
Program Shaping Up For Hungary’s Balaton Sound Festival
- 7 May 2015 12:00 PM
- entertainment
Press Release: The prominent beach party by Lake Balaton, MasterCard Balaton Sound, will open its gates just in 2 months. A 2 kilometer beach right on the festival area, the biggest names of electronic music and 4+1 days of non-stop party are guaranteed features for those, who want to get the most out of their summer. All this happening in the Hungarian town of Zamárdi between 8-12 July.