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"Rent a Mercedes-Benz Class A for only HUF 7.777*. At last! Now you can rent the latest cars at the ... more »

'Mood Concert', Palace Of Arts, 30 September, 5 p.m.

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"On certain days of the week, visitors to the Palace of Arts are treated to free concerts. The performers are students from the Budapest Academy of Music but from time to time, there will also be young musicians from a conservatoire or regional music... more »
Upcoming Concert: Queen & Paul Rodgers, Sport Arena, 28 October

entertainment news »

"Thirteen years after their last album, seventeen years after Mercury’s death the Queen is releasing a new album, for the first time without Freddie. The band, including vocalist Paul Rodgers will perform in Budapest on 28th October 2008. more »
23rd Plus International Marathon, City Park, 5 October

sports news »

"Amateur long-distance runners prepare year round to test their stamina and will by taking part in BSI’s largest competition. Many of those who cross the finish line after completing the marathon distance of 42km of pain and joy consider it one of th... more »
'Harlem Gospel Singers', Syma Hall Budapest, 14 December

entertainment news »

"A good message, songs sung together, lifting, spiritual and explosive: when voices start to fly and hearts open – that’s gospel. It is expressed most completely when compared worldwide at concerts of the famous and original Harlem Gospel Singers. more »
Margaret Island (Margitsziget)

getting around news »

"Budapest's finest green spot is Margaret Island (Margitsziget) located in the middle of the river Danube between Margaret Bridge and Árpád Bridge. Originally there were three islands here, the islands of Spa, Pictor and Rabbits. more »
Design Week 2008, Budapest, 3 - 12 October

entertainment news »

"For the fifth consecutive year 'Design Terminal' will organise the annual Design Week in Budapest. Roused by the success of the previous years, the jubilee Design Week lasts for 10 days, from the 3rd till the 12th of October. more »
1.5 Millionth Suzuki Rolls Out Of Hungarian plant

business & finance news »

"The Hungarian arm of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp. has announced the production of its 1.5 millionth car in its 17th year of operation on Wednesday. more »
History Of Budapest

community & culture news »

"Budapest, the capital of the Hungarian People's Republic, lies in the Carpathian Basin, at latitude 47°28' north and longitude 19°08' east. The Danube is one of the most important waterways of Europe. A 28-km stretch of the River Danube divides Buda... more »
Kávéház Lunch Is The Business by Leon Ferrari

dining guide news »

"A decade or more ago I often walked through the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest before it was restored. Stepping through the side doors on Mérleg utca and walking through the building was a kind of time travel, back to Budapest before the... more »
'Pálinka & Sausage Festival', Buda Castle, 10 - 12 October

dining guide news »

"The Savoyan Terrace of the Buda Castle, one of the capital's most spectacular places will be the venue of the Palinka and Sausage Festival. more »

Daily Articles

Vincent Vogt, General Manager Central Europe, Air France KLM

Currently based in Budapest, Mr Vogt is responsible for leading the teams in Hungary; Czech Republic; Slovakia; Poland and Romania. Recent achievements include re-organization and integration of the Air France & KLM organizations.Born in The Neth... more »
Xpat Interview: Giuseppe Mosti

1. When did you arrive in Hungary and what brought you here?I moved from Tuscany to Budapest the first time in late 2003 for a one year contract job as Italian chef in a famous restaurant, the second time was in June 2006 for the same reason an... more »
Xpat Interview: Frantisek Cekal, Managing Director, Walmark

I was born in 1972 in Prague, studied geochemistry, but turned to business very fast. After several years working in marketing for different multinationals based in Czech Republic, I first time moved in 2003 to Moscow. Year later I got opportuni... more »
Xpat Interview: Mike Klein

Mike Klein lives in Pest and works as a Financial Analyst1. When did you arrive in Hungary and what brought you here?A year and a half ago, I came for six month Internship and got hooked.2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere?I ... more »
Xpat Interview: Tammy Stellini, Country Manager Hays Hungary

I was born in Canada, raised in Malta and one day decided to experience living abroad. Initially I went to Prague with the intention of staying 6 months and ended up staying 6 years! When I realised I was going to stay in Prague, I got a 'real' ... more »
Xpat Interrview: Glenn Douglas

I'm Glenn Douglas, English.My wife, Cathy, and I arrived here just one year ago, no kids one dog.We both freelance ( she more than me ) as an English teacher, me an ex-adman and guitar player.Pastimes include drinking a lot of Hungarian beer, followe... more »
Mark Downey, President, Irish Hungarian Business Circle

Mark was born in Dublin in June 1975. Having studied Manufacturing Engineering in Ireland and Scotland he worked for a contact lens manufacturer before moving to Hungary in 2000 to help establish a production facility with an American Multinational.&... more »
Xpat Interview: Guillaume Bernard

Guillaume was born in 1970 in a town called Saint-Dié-des-Vosges -France- located in the North-Eastern part of the country. Saint-Dié-des-Vosges is famous for organizing each autumn a World Geography Festival since 1989. Few people know bu... more »
Xpat Interview: Bruce Palfai

My grand parents with my mother left Hungary in 1956 to South Africa as refugees, and they taught me to speak Hungarian while growing up in South Africa. It has been my dream to come and live work and play in Hungary my prayers where answered an... more »
Xpat Interview: Alessandra Stragazi

I'm born in Sorrento and I spent most of my life in Torino working as travel agent for the most important tour operators, then I have started to move to Toscana and abroad following my husband chef de cuisine. In the meantime my two daughters we... more »

Featured Interviews

New In Budapest: 'The Fall'

"In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastical story about 5 mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of mind and her vivid imagination, ... more »
New In Budapest: 'Big Stan'

"A weak con man panics when he learns he's going to prison for fraud. He hires a mysterious martial arts guru who helps transform him into a martial arts expert who can fight off inmates who want to hurt or love him." more »
New In Budapest: 'Be Kind Rewind'

"A tale of two childhood friends who inadvertently get caught up in a scheme to rewrite film history and, in turn, save their beloved video store from extinction. more »
New In Budapest: 'The Rocker'

THE ROCKER,” aka Robert “Fish” Fishman, was the drummer for an eighties hair band. He was living the rock ‘n’ roll dream… until he was kicked out of the group. Twenty years later, the desperate rocker joins his nephew’s band, “A.D.D.,” finally reclai... more »
New In Budapest: 'MR 73'

"A washed-up Marseilles cop (Auteuil) earns a chance at redemption by protecting a woman from the man who killed her parents as he is about to be released from prison." more »
New In Budapest: 'The Forbidden Kingdom'

"While hunting down bootleg kung-fu DVDs in a Chinatown pawnshop, Jason makes an extraordinary discovery that sends him hurtling back in time to ancient China. more »
New In Budapest: 'The Strangers'

"The story starts with a couple at the wedding of the young woman’s college friend. Exhausted and inebriated, Kristen and James leave the reception and return to the vacation home they are visiting. Shortly thereafter, they are visited and subsequent... more »
Now showing in Budapest: 'My Best Friend's Girl'

"At first glance, Tank and Alexis, seem like the furthest thing from a compatible couple. Tank is a perennial bachelor who’s turned his talent for offending and manipulating women into a lucrative side job. And Alexis, the ideal woman for any marriag... more »
Now showing in Budapest: 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'

"On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Pademe Amidala battle against villains led by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grevous." more »
Now showing in Budapest: 'Dan in Real Life'

"A widowed father heads to Rhode Island with his three daughters for the annual fall weekend thrown by the large and boisterous Burns family. Soon after his arrival, he meets Marie in a bookshop. He experiences sparks but soon discovers that Marie is... more »

Current Movies

'My Budapest', by Mark H. Milstein / Northfoto

"That Budapest - one of the most beautiful cities in the world – has developed where it is, is not down to some historical accident. Take a look at Gellért Hill, right next to the River Danube as it flows majestically through the centre of the m... more »
'Miss Bikini 2008', Beach Party Cafe, 27 July

Address: 8600 Siófok, Petőfi Sétány 3.Source: programmagazin.hu more »
'Ibiza Exclusive - Manumission', Amnesia, 15 September

Photos: Berta SándorSource: programmagazin.hu more »
'Anna Porter', Canadian Ambassador's Residence, 4 September

The Ambassador of Canada, H.E. Pierre Guimond together with The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary organised a short lecture by Anna Porter connected to her latest book, just published in Hungarian. Her speech was followed by a Canadian wine tas... more »
'Sound of Cream @ Tabu', Tabu, 19 September

Address: Budapest, II district, Mammut 2 4. floorTel: 06-70-590-6026 More photos from the source: programmagazin.hu more »
'Budapest Panoramas' By Etienne Cazin

Pictures thanks to Flickr userPanorama / Etienne Cazin more »
'Jägermeister Club Night', Café del Rio, 6 September

Sponsored party night with Dj's: Magonyi L, Mr. KauferPhotos: Lőrinc Gábor Source: programmagazin.hu more »
'5. Erotika Parade', Lurdy Ház, 31 August

Lurdy House hosted this annual event, which this year featured: Alexandra Diamond, Black Diamond, Faragó Judit, Mészáros Dóra, Rácz Linda, Tera Bond, and more Hungarian stars of 'erotika'.Photos by: Gábor LőrincSource: programmagazin.hu more »
'Haddaway', Café del Rio, 28 August

Address: Budapest, XI district, Goldmann György tér 1.(Petőfi bridge Buda side)Source: programmagazin.hu more »
'Sziget Festival 2008', Hajógyári Island, 13 - 18 August

"The best Sziget of all times awaited its visitors with a smashing Iron Maiden concert on Day Zero and five further ‘full value’ days this year. During the six days, the number of visitors reached the Festival’s record of 385 000 people, which w... more »

Latest Galleries

Upcoming Concert: Queen & Paul Rodgers, Sport Arena, 28 October

"Thirteen years after their last album, seventeen years after Mercury’s death the Queen is releasing a new album, for the first time without Freddie. The band, including vocalist Paul Rodgers will perform in Budapest on 28th October 2008. more »
'Harlem Gospel Singers', Syma Hall Budapest, 14 December

"A good message, songs sung together, lifting, spiritual and explosive: when voices start to fly and hearts open – that’s gospel. It is expressed most completely when compared worldwide at concerts of the famous and original Harlem Gospel Singers. more »
Margaret Island (Margitsziget)

"Budapest's finest green spot is Margaret Island (Margitsziget) located in the middle of the river Danube between Margaret Bridge and Árpád Bridge. Originally there were three islands here, the islands of Spa, Pictor and Rabbits. more »
Baths in Budapest: Gellért Thermal Baths and Swiming Pool

"Budapest is a unique city in more than one ways. For those who love spa and wellness, it is unique for being the only large city in the world, which abounds in fountains of healing water. 70 million liters of 21-78 Celsius warm thermal water spring forth daily from its... more »
Xtra: 4* Ramada Hotel & Resort At Lake Balaton

"The Ramada Hotel & Resort Lake Balaton is the first 4 star conference and resort hotel located run and operated by international standards in the Balaton area. The hotel has opened in Balatonalmádi in 2005. more »
Budapest Complaints Choir

Complaints Choir of Budapest, "Budapesti Panaszkorus," a 'funny film' in Hungarian with English subtitles. more »
Budapest Red Bull Air Race Video Report 2008

Austrian Hannes Arch won the 2008 Red Bull Air Race in Budapest. Britain's Steve Jones was 2nd, with fellow Brit Paul Bonhomme flying in 3rd. more »
Introduction To Budapest & Mayor Demszky

Gábor Demszky gamly narrates a promotion video about 'his' city. He was first elected as Mayor of Budapest in 1990, and has won all the elections for that position since then. Born on 4 August 1952, he is a lawyer and sociologist by qualification. more »
Budapest Operetta Ship

"The Operetta Ship offers a unique entertainment programme: an exclusive cruise and candle light dinner, with the musical accompaniment of excerpts from famous operas, operettas, and musicals. more »
Hungarians (Magyarok) In History

Famous Hungarians (Magyars) that stood out in history between 896AD - 1848AD. more »

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Community Announcements - by Neta Evian, 30 September

Physiotherapy treatments in English by an experienced certified physiotherapist (BPT): * Spinal and peripheral orthopedic problems * Neurological disorders * Sport injuries * Post-operative rehabilitation * Postural disorders * Ergonomic advice more »
Community Announcements - by Laszlo Kolozsi - Hungarian assistance, Georgie Hidasi - English assistance, 30 September

Are you feeling tired and exhausted at the end of the day? Would you try a refreshing experience? VARIOUS MASSAGE SESSIONS BY A PROFESSIONAL MASSEUR please book your appointment at: Hungarian assistance: +36 70 4558701 (László) English assistance: +36 70 5198513 (Georgie) more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Gergõ Szendei, 30 September

Apartment For Rent in Buda The apartment is in a very quiet neighborhood, green belt area in the Buda Hills of Budapest. It has 3 separate room and one terrace, the rooms is in an apartment on the second floor with beautiful city lights view. The apartment is newly painted and upgraded and has newly refinished parquet wood floors. It comes wi... more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Gergõ Szendei, 30 September

Garage for rent in Zugló In Zuglo at the crossing of Szugló street and Rona street there is a garage for long term rent. The garage has an automatic door. Rent: 15.000 ft/month. Phone: +36-20-2433017. more »
Community Announcements - by Laszlo Reichel, 29 September

Friends of Canada unite. Its time to bring the Canadian community together again! New to Budapest? Been here a while? Lets get the Canucks and Friends of Canada together for an evening of drinks, conversation and fun at the new Repetasarok in the V-district. First 30 people get two free drinks, so be sure to rsvp. Complimentary finge... more »
Community Announcements - by Laszlo Reichel, 29 September

Friends of Canada unite. Its time to bring the Canadian community together again! New to Budapest? Been here a while? Lets get the Canucks and Friends of Canada together for an evening of drinks, conversation and fun at the new Repetasarok in the V-district. First 30 people get two free drinks, so be sure to rsvp. Complimentary finger ... more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by Gergõ Szendei, 30 September

Babysitting Just have finished the medical university student girl are looking for families where is help needed at the evening or at the weekend around the children. Have many references and will be a pediatrian. Phone: +36-20-243307, Petra more »
Community Announcements - by Edward Ginsberg, 28 September

A few weeks ago I said I'd start a fine-art photo class if anyone was interested. I have taken the next step and started a group at flick.com. The group is free. We can use flickr to discuss and study photography and occasionally meet in Budapest for field trips. So please go to flick.com/groups and join "becoming a fine art photographer" Th... more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Márta Dózsa, 30 September

Nice 54 sqm apartment in the district VI for sale from owner. Location: in the heart of Budapest, close to the Opera, with very good traffic, in pedestrian street, minutes from restaurants, bars, theatres. It is located on the 2th floor of a renovated house. The apartment has two really bright and beautiful rooms with huge street-facing windows. It... more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by Jamie Denman, 30 September

Wanted: Native Hungarian speaking flat hunters for new real estate company.Good rates plus bonuses.Interested applicants please call Zita on the mobile number below. more »

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