732 result(s) for year of families
Xpat Opinion: Left-Wing Criticism Of University Scholarship Allocation Plans
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left of centre columnists discuss the allocation of university scholarships for 2013, and accuse Fidesz of breaching its promise not to introduce tuition fees.
Guest Blog: It’s Better To Give Than To Receive
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Guest blog by Foreign Policy, Justice and Home Affairs and Human Rights Attaché Levente Nyitrai: As a young kid I used to not understand that saying. Every Christmas I was eagerly waiting for the chance to attack the nicely wrapped presents under the tree. The moments on Christmas Eve when we entered the until then closed room and started singing Christmas carols before opening them seemed ages.
New Book On Autumn 2006 In Hungary
- 5 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Political scientist Jozsef Debreczeni presented his latest book, A 2006-osz (The Autumn of 2006) to the media and politicians. Former Democratic Forum caucus leader Karoly Herenyi, former Democratic Forum MP Szabolcs Kerek-Barczy, former Free Democrat MP Tamas Bauer and former Free Democrat interior minister Gabor Kuncze all attended the book launch.
U.S. Embassy Supports Volunteerism Conference In Budapest
- 26 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Embassy sponsored a conference on the economic impact of volunteerism organized by the Hungarian Statistical Office and Volunteer Center on November 13. Read Ambassador Kounalakis’ remarks.
4th Hungarian Tastes Fair, Millenáris Budapest, 16 - 18 November
- 15 Nov 2012 10:55 AM
- food & drink
"November is here, the season of fresh sausage and chitterlings, but if you do not want to wait for these mouthwatering Hungarian specialities, you must visit the 4th Handmade Hungarian Tastes Fair. Visitors will have the chance to taste more than 100 different flavoured chitterlings, sausages, salamis and 30 different types of new wines between November 16 and 18, in Building B of the Millenaris ...
Restaurant Review: Trattoria Toscana, Budapest
- 13 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- specials
On the menu: Warming up your soul: A pleasant dinner in a cozy Tuscan restaurant might be our chicken soup for the soul…er, rather hearty Tuscan tomato soup, on chilly evenings. Come on in and give it a try.
Merlin Theater Has Moved To The Former Átrium Cinema In Budapest
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The inner-Buda’s cinema has come back to life and opens it’s doors as a cultural institution under the name of Átrium Movie-Theater. In addition to theatrical performances in Hungarian as well as foreign languages, contemporary dance, classical and popular music performances; film screenings will also be part of the repertoire. The weekends will bring programs especially catering to families with ...
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Judge’s Approach To The Vandalisation Of Horthy’s Statue
- 1 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators are appalled by the statement of a judge who convicted but at the same time praised a protester for damaging a statue recently erected to Hungary’s interwar ruler. Left-wing analysts welcome the judge’s position and disagree with the Vice President of the Supreme Court, who scolded his colleague for expressing a personal opinion when issuing his verdict.
Invitation: Soundquest: Music Exhibition, Budapest, 5 - 7 October
- 26 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The 7th Hangfoglalás – Soundquest Music Industry Trade Show and Exhibition offers 300 concerts, 10.000 instruments, musicians, DJs, public meetings and instrument flea market to its guests between 5th and 7th October in Budapest’s SYMA Event and Congress Centre. Central Europe’s biggest musical demonstration is bigger than ever: this year music takes the lead on 12. 000 square metres. All ...
Xpat Opinion: Left-Wing Criticism Of University Scholarship Allocation Plans
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left of centre columnists discuss the allocation of university scholarships for 2013, and accuse Fidesz of breaching its promise not to introduce tuition fees.
Guest Blog: It’s Better To Give Than To Receive
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Guest blog by Foreign Policy, Justice and Home Affairs and Human Rights Attaché Levente Nyitrai: As a young kid I used to not understand that saying. Every Christmas I was eagerly waiting for the chance to attack the nicely wrapped presents under the tree. The moments on Christmas Eve when we entered the until then closed room and started singing Christmas carols before opening them seemed ages.
New Book On Autumn 2006 In Hungary
- 5 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Political scientist Jozsef Debreczeni presented his latest book, A 2006-osz (The Autumn of 2006) to the media and politicians. Former Democratic Forum caucus leader Karoly Herenyi, former Democratic Forum MP Szabolcs Kerek-Barczy, former Free Democrat MP Tamas Bauer and former Free Democrat interior minister Gabor Kuncze all attended the book launch.
U.S. Embassy Supports Volunteerism Conference In Budapest
- 26 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Embassy sponsored a conference on the economic impact of volunteerism organized by the Hungarian Statistical Office and Volunteer Center on November 13. Read Ambassador Kounalakis’ remarks.
4th Hungarian Tastes Fair, Millenáris Budapest, 16 - 18 November
- 15 Nov 2012 10:55 AM
- food & drink
"November is here, the season of fresh sausage and chitterlings, but if you do not want to wait for these mouthwatering Hungarian specialities, you must visit the 4th Handmade Hungarian Tastes Fair. Visitors will have the chance to taste more than 100 different flavoured chitterlings, sausages, salamis and 30 different types of new wines between November 16 and 18, in Building B of the Millenaris ...
Restaurant Review: Trattoria Toscana, Budapest
- 13 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- specials
On the menu: Warming up your soul: A pleasant dinner in a cozy Tuscan restaurant might be our chicken soup for the soul…er, rather hearty Tuscan tomato soup, on chilly evenings. Come on in and give it a try.
Merlin Theater Has Moved To The Former Átrium Cinema In Budapest
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The inner-Buda’s cinema has come back to life and opens it’s doors as a cultural institution under the name of Átrium Movie-Theater. In addition to theatrical performances in Hungarian as well as foreign languages, contemporary dance, classical and popular music performances; film screenings will also be part of the repertoire. The weekends will bring programs especially catering to families with ...
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Judge’s Approach To The Vandalisation Of Horthy’s Statue
- 1 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators are appalled by the statement of a judge who convicted but at the same time praised a protester for damaging a statue recently erected to Hungary’s interwar ruler. Left-wing analysts welcome the judge’s position and disagree with the Vice President of the Supreme Court, who scolded his colleague for expressing a personal opinion when issuing his verdict.
Invitation: Soundquest: Music Exhibition, Budapest, 5 - 7 October
- 26 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The 7th Hangfoglalás – Soundquest Music Industry Trade Show and Exhibition offers 300 concerts, 10.000 instruments, musicians, DJs, public meetings and instrument flea market to its guests between 5th and 7th October in Budapest’s SYMA Event and Congress Centre. Central Europe’s biggest musical demonstration is bigger than ever: this year music takes the lead on 12. 000 square metres. All ...














