• 2012 Hungarian Grand Prix: Circuit Guide & Drivers View

    • 23 Jul 2012 10:00 AM

    "The first thing to say about the Hungaroring is that it can be phenomenally dull; at least it could be up until last year. For most of its 25-year history on the calendar, the tight and twisting bowl-shaped track on the outskirts of Budapest came with the reputation of regularly hosting complete snoozefests. Overtaking was (practically) impossible on the narrow track...The advent of degradation-prone Pirellis, KERS and, it has to be said a track made slippery by intermittent rain, meant that there were a whopping 54 successful overtaking moves at the Hungaroring last year. Depending on the weather we could be in for more of the same this year..." Read on for more about the F1 event this weekend, and to see a preview video.

  • Stone Roses To Play Sziget Budapest In 2012

    • 19 Jul 2012 9:00 AM

    Breaking news: After a period of speculation it’s now confirmed that Manchester’s legendary band The Stone Roses have reunited after 15 years of silence. More good news is that they're on the line up to play at the 20th Sziget Festival in Budapest.

  • Video: EXIT Festival 2012 'In Motion'

    • 19 Jul 2012 1:00 AM

    EXIT Festival 2012 successfully took take place between 15 - 15 July.in the Petrovaradin Fortress which overlooks the Danube in Novi Sad. If you didnt get there here's a time lapse video by: Daniel Erdeg. The message to all from the organisers is, "Hope to see you in 2013".

  • Hungary's Lake Balaton Sound Festival Sold Out

    • 12 Jul 2012 1:00 AM

    The Heineken Balaton Sound organizing team confirmed yesterday that the sales of festival passes (both the 4-days and 5-days versions) had to be stopped at 5PM, as the maximum presales number was reached. However there are said to still be plenty of daily tickets available online, and day tickets will also be sold at the festival entrance. Also if you're a lucky late starter, you might be able to buy one of the 1000 remaining festival passes that are reserved for on-spot sales at the festival entrance. Read on for info about new acts in 2012, a fresh video of the party action, and useful hyperlinks.

  • Hybris & Talking heArts Concert, Toldi Club Budapest, 16 July

    • 10 Jul 2012 9:00 AM

    The "Hybris" was recently born with the collaboration of international artists, putting together a show based on improvisation. It is an open invitation to a journey full of surprises. Their music is a blend of classical, digital, experimental and many more other genres. Jerome Li Thiao Te had the basic idea and he invites new and new artists: musicians, video artists, contemporary dancers, VJ-s...

  • Invitation: Zselic Folkbeats Festival, Hungary, 6 - 8 July

    • 6 Jul 2012 1:00 AM

    Second edition of Folkbeats festival in the south of Hungary, only 15 km from Kaposvár. Visit the beautiful Zselic region, the lakes of the Petörke valley, have a walk around in the hills, swim in the lakes, or just enjoy the nice surrounding, the folk art fair and the whole week end long, free festival!

  • Video: Family Friendly Fun in Veszprém

    • 5 Jul 2012 10:30 AM

    There are a lot of opportunities for children to have outdoor or inside fun in Veszprém. One of the top options is the Zoo, which we can recommend, also there are may parks, playgrounds, a puppet theater, cultural festivals, and family friendly walks to enjoy during the summer months.

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