http://www.xpatloop.comhttp://www.xpatloop.com/images/xs_logo.gifhttp://www.xpatloop.com/Expat Life in Budapest, Hungary - News, Events, Movies, Restaurants, Jobs, Schools, Sport, Clubs in the Hungarian Capital© Copyright, 2007 XpatLoop.comen-ENinfo@xpatloop.com"Budapest, the 'Pearl of the Danube' is reminiscent of the quays of Paris, the old cobblestone streets of Prague and the multi-coloured houses of Vienna's imperial and art nouveau architecture.http://xpatloop.com/news/nike_international_half_marathon_budapest_5_septemberThu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT"During the 11th September Festival, which will be held on 3-5 September 2010, internationally recognised master chefs, world championship dance groups, Olympic and world champion sportsmen and women, politicians from the European Parliament, famous artists and – as in every year – 80,000 visitors are expected at the festival to listen to music, dance, cook and take part in competitions.http://xpatloop.com/news/september_festival_bokay_garden_budapest_3_-_5_septemberThu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT"An entertaining, dynamic way of moving your body with Tai-Chi’s flowing energy Move in a natural harmony while using a racket and a ball.http://xpatloop.com/news/mediball_-_new_energizing_asian_ball_game_budapest_millenaris_3_septemberThu, 02 Sep 2010 03:10:00 GMT"The exhibition running at the Vasarely Museum presents works of art by the most outstanding representatives of the photogram, as yet not so well known to the Hungarian public. The photogram, which oscillates on the borderline between photographic art and the fine arts, will guide visitors into the world of freedom, creativity and experimentation through 80 works of art by some 40 artists in the Zichy Museum in Óbuda.http://xpatloop.com/news/concrete_photo_photogram_exhibition_vasarely_museum_budapest_shown_nowThu, 02 Sep 2010 03:00:00 GMT"We have the pleasure to inform you of the following event: '1. European String Quartet Festival', at Károlyi Mansion, Fehérvárcsurgó from 24-26 September 2010. Musical director: Georges Zeiselhttp://xpatloop.com/news/1_european_string_quartet_festival_karolyi_mansion_fehervercsurgoThu, 02 Sep 2010 03:00:00 GMT"A Chinese man who studies in Budapest is suspected by police of murdering Pernilla Marie Thronsen, the Norwegian woman whose body was found at a youth hostel on Sunday evening.http://xpatloop.com/news/chinese_man_suspected_in_hostel_murder_in_budapestThu, 02 Sep 2010 03:00:00 GMT"To become healthy you have to change your life style. The program offers new ideas and help to do so. The event is focusing on quitting smoking.http://xpatloop.com/news/xii_coca-cola_body_awakening_womens_workout_festival_millenaris_5_septemberThu, 02 Sep 2010 03:00:00 GMT"Colores del Tango is a tango menage-a-trois between stage tango dancers Johanna Kulik, Santiago Maciel and Josip Bartulovic.http://xpatloop.com/news/argentine_tango_night_millenaris_budapest_4_septemberThu, 02 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT"Charlie St. Cloud is a young man overcome by grief at the death of his younger brother. So much so that he takes a job as caretaker of the cemetery in which his brother is buried. Charlie has a special lasting bond with his brother though, as he can see him. Charlie meets up with his brother (Sam) each night to play catch and talk. Then, a girl comes into Charlie's life and he must choose between keeping a promise he made to Sam, or going after the girl he loves."http://xpatloop.com/news/charlie_st_couldThu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT"Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master."http://xpatloop.com/news/the_karate_kidThu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT"State-owned Malév airlines has received an emergency Ft 5.7 billion loan from the government in the last few days to pay back Ft 3 billion owed to International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC), according to a report in the weekly Figyelő.http://xpatloop.com/news/state_issues_emergency_funds_to_malevThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:02:00 GMT"We will clean Markusovszky Ter, site of the old, Tilos-run Kultiplex. We will pick up trash and enjoy a newly cleaned square with food and drinks from cafe Zacc. The aim is to make this large square with so much potential more appealing. Many tourists pass by the square as they go between the Applied Arts museum, Raday utca and Kalvin Ter. It's a shame that its state has gotten so bad.http://xpatloop.com/news/community_announcement_help_make_budapest_markusovszky_ter_cleanWed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT"On August 26, Ambassador Kounalakis and USAID Regional Director David Leong participated in a press conference organized by the Hungarian Red Cross. The conference was held to highlight the $50,000 USAID grant that was provided to the Hungarian Red Cross for emergency flood relief this spring and early summer.http://xpatloop.com/news/hungarian_red_cross_press_conference_highlights_usaid_grantWed, 01 Sep 2010 03:00:00 GMT"Following the singer/actress and her band’s successful studio disc released in November 2009, they then decided to issue a more acoustic CD. Recorded in winter 2009-2010, the band put together nine brand new numbers and three arrangements, all in a different sound to what we are used to.http://xpatloop.com/news/bori_peterfy_love_band_national_concert_hall_5_septemberWed, 01 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT"A light dish; easy to make and gone in minutes.http://xpatloop.com/news/deep_fried_mushrooms_in_beer_doughWed, 01 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT