235 result(s) for year of dog
Invitation: Food Festival By International Women’s Club Budapest, 9 June
- 6 Jun 2013 10:56 AM
- community & culture
For many years the IWC has held an annual 'International Food Festival' to raise funds for charity projects, this year the date for your diary is 9 June. As you may know, IWC is organization comprised of mainly expatriate women living in Hungary, you may be surprised to know that this year IWC is celebrating its 32th anniversary. Entrance to this event is free of charge, and all Xpats are ...
'Facts Gaining Traction In Reporting On Hungary', By Ferenc Kumin
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the old saying goes, it’s not news, if the dog bites the postman. News is when the postman bites the dog. Similarly, the good news from Hungary doesn’t always make for catchy news material. When a government of a small central European country, empowered by a rare supermajority mandate provided by voters in democratic elections, embarks on an ambitious program of renewal, reduces the deficit ...
Xpat Opinion: How I Went For My First And The Last Ride On BKV Boat In Budapest
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
It is Sunday evening. We had such wonderful weather here in Budapest this weekend that I just didn't know what I should do first to be able to tell you about it later so you could do it too once you get the chance, and here I am now...contemplating how to tell you what NOT to do, EVER.
20th Jubilee Titanic Kicks Off On 5th April In Budapest
- 28 Mar 2013 6:45 AM
- entertainment
The 20th Titanic International Film Festival starts with the screening of The Master. Between 5th -13th April in five venues the audience can watch 74 films including Hungarian-related features and international premiers as well. The two flagships of this year’s Titanic are the Irish-section, Emerald Island and Staropramen beer snacks, a selection of contemporary Czech movies. This year’s event ...
Invitation: Conductor Game For Children & Grown Ups, Bélaműhely, 3 March
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Out of more than twenty instruments of Belamuhely, three are unique in the world. Would you like to try the Soundburgers, Bicycledrum, Giant Cajon, Jimity, Keyboard Shaker, Ghetto Marimbula, Little Trough, Tiny Burger, Handlebar Pressureflute, Wooden Dog, Paper dog and many other instruments made out of recycled industrial trash? Do you also want to conduct the orchestra playing on these ...
Bélaműhely Soundart: Inventing Instruments & Musical Games In Budapest
- 31 Jan 2013 10:30 AM
- entertainment
Would you like to try the Soundburgers, Bicycledrum, Giant Cajon, Jimity, Keyboard Shaker, Ghetto Marimbula, Little Trough, Tiny Burger, Handlebar Pressureflute, Wooden Dog, Paper dog and many other instruments made out of recycled industrial trash? Do you also want to conduct an orchestra playing these instruments? Yes? Then you're welcome to the 'Jurányi Art Incubator Session' in Budapest on ...
Interest Rate Cut Criticised And Praised In Hungary
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- business
According to Népszabadság ‘the air is getting thinner’ around the President of the National Bank – meaning that he is running out of breathing room – and he should consider resigning. Magyar Nemzet welcomes what it calls a break with old dogmas.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And The National Security Forces: The Case Of Zoltán Bosnyák
- 22 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago I received a letter from a fellow Hungarian-American who regularly publishes in Hungarian newspapers. He is an excellent researcher who was struck by the ease with which László Csatáry and, before him, Sándor Képíró, another war criminal, managed to settle in Hungary. Both men, it turned out, were assured that no criminal proceedings would be brought against them. Képíró returned ...
Getaway From Budapest To Venice With Ryanair
- 5 Jul 2012 12:35 PM
- travel
There is no other city like Venice. It has 180 canals, 450 bridges and magnificent palaces. It is a city rich in museums and historical buildings of great artistic and cultural importance. Add to that the transient feeling and the quiet everyday life. The beauty of it all is truly apparent.
Invitation: Food Festival By International Women’s Club Budapest, 9 June
- 6 Jun 2013 10:56 AM
- community & culture
For many years the IWC has held an annual 'International Food Festival' to raise funds for charity projects, this year the date for your diary is 9 June. As you may know, IWC is organization comprised of mainly expatriate women living in Hungary, you may be surprised to know that this year IWC is celebrating its 32th anniversary. Entrance to this event is free of charge, and all Xpats are ...
'Facts Gaining Traction In Reporting On Hungary', By Ferenc Kumin
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the old saying goes, it’s not news, if the dog bites the postman. News is when the postman bites the dog. Similarly, the good news from Hungary doesn’t always make for catchy news material. When a government of a small central European country, empowered by a rare supermajority mandate provided by voters in democratic elections, embarks on an ambitious program of renewal, reduces the deficit ...
Xpat Opinion: How I Went For My First And The Last Ride On BKV Boat In Budapest
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
It is Sunday evening. We had such wonderful weather here in Budapest this weekend that I just didn't know what I should do first to be able to tell you about it later so you could do it too once you get the chance, and here I am now...contemplating how to tell you what NOT to do, EVER.
20th Jubilee Titanic Kicks Off On 5th April In Budapest
- 28 Mar 2013 6:45 AM
- entertainment
The 20th Titanic International Film Festival starts with the screening of The Master. Between 5th -13th April in five venues the audience can watch 74 films including Hungarian-related features and international premiers as well. The two flagships of this year’s Titanic are the Irish-section, Emerald Island and Staropramen beer snacks, a selection of contemporary Czech movies. This year’s event ...
Invitation: Conductor Game For Children & Grown Ups, Bélaműhely, 3 March
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Out of more than twenty instruments of Belamuhely, three are unique in the world. Would you like to try the Soundburgers, Bicycledrum, Giant Cajon, Jimity, Keyboard Shaker, Ghetto Marimbula, Little Trough, Tiny Burger, Handlebar Pressureflute, Wooden Dog, Paper dog and many other instruments made out of recycled industrial trash? Do you also want to conduct the orchestra playing on these ...
Bélaműhely Soundart: Inventing Instruments & Musical Games In Budapest
- 31 Jan 2013 10:30 AM
- entertainment
Would you like to try the Soundburgers, Bicycledrum, Giant Cajon, Jimity, Keyboard Shaker, Ghetto Marimbula, Little Trough, Tiny Burger, Handlebar Pressureflute, Wooden Dog, Paper dog and many other instruments made out of recycled industrial trash? Do you also want to conduct an orchestra playing these instruments? Yes? Then you're welcome to the 'Jurányi Art Incubator Session' in Budapest on ...
Interest Rate Cut Criticised And Praised In Hungary
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- business
According to Népszabadság ‘the air is getting thinner’ around the President of the National Bank – meaning that he is running out of breathing room – and he should consider resigning. Magyar Nemzet welcomes what it calls a break with old dogmas.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And The National Security Forces: The Case Of Zoltán Bosnyák
- 22 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago I received a letter from a fellow Hungarian-American who regularly publishes in Hungarian newspapers. He is an excellent researcher who was struck by the ease with which László Csatáry and, before him, Sándor Képíró, another war criminal, managed to settle in Hungary. Both men, it turned out, were assured that no criminal proceedings would be brought against them. Képíró returned ...
Getaway From Budapest To Venice With Ryanair
- 5 Jul 2012 12:35 PM
- travel
There is no other city like Venice. It has 180 canals, 450 bridges and magnificent palaces. It is a city rich in museums and historical buildings of great artistic and cultural importance. Add to that the transient feeling and the quiet everyday life. The beauty of it all is truly apparent.