• RIP: Péter Zwack, Hungarian Businessman & Budapest Ambassador

    • 8 Aug 2012 12:40 PM

    Péter János Zwack, born in Budapest on 21 May 1927, passed away on 5 August 2012 in Italy. According to Italian papers, he was at Venturina thermal bath near Livorno where he suddenly felt ill, collapsed, and despite all efforts they could not save his life. A businessman and diplomat - former Hungarian Ambassador to the United States between 1990 and 1991 - Péter Zwack was superb ambassador for Hungary. Our thoughts are with his widow Anne, all his children and wider family. Iris Masters Zwack commented, "My illustrious father, died on Sunday leaving a great silence in his space. He was at peace.".

  • Video: Hamilton Happy With Win At Hungaroring

    • 2 Aug 2012 1:35 AM

    "It may have been a slow-burning affair, but Sunday's Hungarian race didn’t lack drama with Mclaren’s Lewis Hamilton expertly resisting pressure throughout from the Lotuses of Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean to win from the front...

  • Budapest Film Academy - Shoot Your Own Movie At Sziget

    • 30 Jul 2012 9:00 AM

    Do you have plenty of ideas for a great short film hiding in the back of your notebook? Do you want to participate in one of the biggest festivals in Europe? If so, do not hesitate; apply for the three-week intensive summer seminar at the Budapest Film Academy.

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