738 result(s) for writer
'Courage-Parevo' International Documentary Film Festival, 1 – 2 June
- 8 Feb 2018 2:45 PM
- entertainment
This unique film fest presents the counter-culture of the former socialist countries in Eastern Europe. Stories about silenced artists, Budapest punks, Chuck Norris in a woman’s voice, graffiti dwarfs in Poland, and the generation of 68'ers.
Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai’s Novel Wins Best Book Of 2017 In China
- 25 Jan 2018 10:00 AM
- community & culture
Beijing’s third largest daily newspaper, Xin Jing Bao, chose Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai’s novel, Sátántangó, as the best book of 2017. The author shared the good news on his Facebook page and congratulated the book’s “excellent translator”, Yu Zemin.
Budapest To Host V4 Film Festival
- 15 Jan 2018 11:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
A festival showing a cross-section of films from the Visegrad countries will be held in the Budapest Uránia cinema between February 14 and 17, the cinema said on Tuesday.
Tickets Available: David Helfgott Piano Concert, Budapest Aréna, 15 August
- 11 Jan 2018 12:00 AM
- community & culture
The world famous Australian pianist, David Helfgott returns to Budapest as part of a new European tour to much joy of his Hungarian fans. He has fascinated the Hungarian audience at his previous concerts, and so the musical wonder will be on stage again. You can expect one the most fantastic classical concerts of the year! Gorgeous music from a genius artist whose talent and individuality, and ...
Local Opinion: Liberal Writer’s Speculations About PM Orbán’s Eventual Demise
- 10 Jan 2018 7:53 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist suggests that the liberal writer is advocating violence when he projects a future scenario in which the PM may have to choose between quitting or being killed. An alt-left commentator thinks the scenario Mr Konrad sketched is mistaken, but non-threatening.
Opinion: The Iron Lady’s Business Venture & Orbán Government
- 3 Jan 2018 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Aside from a post I wrote about the World Aquatic Championships held past summer in Budapest, I haven’t paid much attention to the affairs of the Hungarian Swimming Association, which for a while was in total turmoil due to the revolt of the swimmers, led by Katinka Hosszú, the star of Hungarian swimming. That revolt ended with a victory for Hosszú, who managed to get rid of Tamás Gyárfás, the ...
Rufus Wainwright Concert, Mupa, 21 December
- 21 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Accompanying himself on piano and guitar, Canadian-American musician Rufus Wainwright is considered one of the most talented contemporary songwriters in popular music. Acclaimed in both his own genre and as a composer for opera, he also possesses of one of the finest voices in pop.
WAMP Design Fair: 'Third Sunday Of Advent', Millenáris, 17 December
- 14 Dec 2017 7:17 AM
- shopping
One week before Christmas at 17 December will be the biggest and the last WAMP design fair this year. As always at WAMP you can get personal and meaningful presents to your loved-ones from unique clothes and accessories to creative home decor items, toys or gastro delights.
Opinion: Dress Rehearsal For The National Election? By-Election In Solymár
- 12 Dec 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10, a local by-election for a seat on the town council was held in the sixth district of Solymár, a suburb of Budapest, which is described in its English-language Wikipedia entry as “a desirable destination for affluent city-dwellers moving to suburban homes outside of Budapest.”
'Courage-Parevo' International Documentary Film Festival, 1 – 2 June
- 8 Feb 2018 2:45 PM
- entertainment
This unique film fest presents the counter-culture of the former socialist countries in Eastern Europe. Stories about silenced artists, Budapest punks, Chuck Norris in a woman’s voice, graffiti dwarfs in Poland, and the generation of 68'ers.
Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai’s Novel Wins Best Book Of 2017 In China
- 25 Jan 2018 10:00 AM
- community & culture
Beijing’s third largest daily newspaper, Xin Jing Bao, chose Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai’s novel, Sátántangó, as the best book of 2017. The author shared the good news on his Facebook page and congratulated the book’s “excellent translator”, Yu Zemin.
Budapest To Host V4 Film Festival
- 15 Jan 2018 11:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
A festival showing a cross-section of films from the Visegrad countries will be held in the Budapest Uránia cinema between February 14 and 17, the cinema said on Tuesday.
Tickets Available: David Helfgott Piano Concert, Budapest Aréna, 15 August
- 11 Jan 2018 12:00 AM
- community & culture
The world famous Australian pianist, David Helfgott returns to Budapest as part of a new European tour to much joy of his Hungarian fans. He has fascinated the Hungarian audience at his previous concerts, and so the musical wonder will be on stage again. You can expect one the most fantastic classical concerts of the year! Gorgeous music from a genius artist whose talent and individuality, and ...
Local Opinion: Liberal Writer’s Speculations About PM Orbán’s Eventual Demise
- 10 Jan 2018 7:53 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist suggests that the liberal writer is advocating violence when he projects a future scenario in which the PM may have to choose between quitting or being killed. An alt-left commentator thinks the scenario Mr Konrad sketched is mistaken, but non-threatening.
Opinion: The Iron Lady’s Business Venture & Orbán Government
- 3 Jan 2018 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Aside from a post I wrote about the World Aquatic Championships held past summer in Budapest, I haven’t paid much attention to the affairs of the Hungarian Swimming Association, which for a while was in total turmoil due to the revolt of the swimmers, led by Katinka Hosszú, the star of Hungarian swimming. That revolt ended with a victory for Hosszú, who managed to get rid of Tamás Gyárfás, the ...
Rufus Wainwright Concert, Mupa, 21 December
- 21 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Accompanying himself on piano and guitar, Canadian-American musician Rufus Wainwright is considered one of the most talented contemporary songwriters in popular music. Acclaimed in both his own genre and as a composer for opera, he also possesses of one of the finest voices in pop.
WAMP Design Fair: 'Third Sunday Of Advent', Millenáris, 17 December
- 14 Dec 2017 7:17 AM
- shopping
One week before Christmas at 17 December will be the biggest and the last WAMP design fair this year. As always at WAMP you can get personal and meaningful presents to your loved-ones from unique clothes and accessories to creative home decor items, toys or gastro delights.
Opinion: Dress Rehearsal For The National Election? By-Election In Solymár
- 12 Dec 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10, a local by-election for a seat on the town council was held in the sixth district of Solymár, a suburb of Budapest, which is described in its English-language Wikipedia entry as “a desirable destination for affluent city-dwellers moving to suburban homes outside of Budapest.”