74 result(s) for sándor petőfi in Articles
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Nora Berend: The Antisemite Question In Hungary
- 8 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nora Berend is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of History, University of Cambridge. She received her B.A. at Eötvös Lóránd University, Budapest, spent a year at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, and completed her studies at Columbia University where she received her Ph.D.
Hungarian Name-Days Most Popular On Hungarian Wikipedia
- 7 Jan 2014 8:02 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian name-days arranged in alphabetical order attracted the most clicks on the Hungarian Wikipedia last year. Internet users visited this entry altogether 526,192 times.
What's Next For Bankrupt Amusement Park In Budapest
- 30 Oct 2013 12:35 AM
- entertainment
Once a crowd-puller and a pride of Budapest, the Amusement Park is now closed. The Zoo acquire most of its area and will use it to display subtropical fauna and flora in a spacious glasshouse. As the Roller Coaster, the carousel, the grotto train are considered historical monuments, they will stay. A theme park dedicated to fairy tales will be established along the borderline of the two by 2017. ...
'Gypsies' With English Subtitles, Katona József Theatre Budapest, 14 November
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
On 14 November Gypsies, the widely acclaimed contemporary drama on recent years' ethnic shootings in Hungary, is on show in Katona József Theatre with English subtitles.
Invitation To A Children's Horse Vaulting Competition, Sóskút, Hungary, 31 August
- 26 Aug 2013 9:01 AM
- community & culture
"Dear Friends of the Eilika Habsburg Foundation,
You are invited to an enjoyable outing this coming Saturday, August 31st at the Eilika Habsburg Foundation Horse Farm & Riding Staples in Sóskút, a few kilometers outside of Budapest on Károlyi királyi utja off the M7 (just past the Érd junction of the M7).
You are invited to an enjoyable outing this coming Saturday, August 31st at the Eilika Habsburg Foundation Horse Farm & Riding Staples in Sóskút, a few kilometers outside of Budapest on Károlyi királyi utja off the M7 (just past the Érd junction of the M7).
Theatre For English-Speakers, Katona József Theatre Budapest, 5-8 March
- 21 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
With a superb cast and internationally acclaimed directors, Katona is one of the major art theatres in Hungary. Katona stages classic Hungarian and international drama, as well as a selection of contemporary plays. Located downtown in the vibrant District V., Katona is a vital part of Budapest’s cultural scene.
Xpat Opinion: A Distorted Past Haunts Hungarians
- 5 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago an article appeared in HVG about the teaching of Hungarian history. The author rightly pointed out that it has been flawed for a very long time. I agree. Hungarians have a warped view of their country’s past.
Preview: New Theatre Shows In English At Katona Theatre Budapest
- 15 Nov 2012 10:40 AM
- entertainment
With a superb cast and internationally acclaimed directors, Katona József Theatre is one of the major art theatres in Hungary. Katona stages classic Hungarian and international drama, as well as a selection of contemporary plays. In late November Katona offers a series of programmes with English subtitles featuring the following productions.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Nora Berend: The Antisemite Question In Hungary
- 8 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nora Berend is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of History, University of Cambridge. She received her B.A. at Eötvös Lóránd University, Budapest, spent a year at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, and completed her studies at Columbia University where she received her Ph.D.
Hungarian Name-Days Most Popular On Hungarian Wikipedia
- 7 Jan 2014 8:02 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian name-days arranged in alphabetical order attracted the most clicks on the Hungarian Wikipedia last year. Internet users visited this entry altogether 526,192 times.
What's Next For Bankrupt Amusement Park In Budapest
- 30 Oct 2013 12:35 AM
- entertainment
Once a crowd-puller and a pride of Budapest, the Amusement Park is now closed. The Zoo acquire most of its area and will use it to display subtropical fauna and flora in a spacious glasshouse. As the Roller Coaster, the carousel, the grotto train are considered historical monuments, they will stay. A theme park dedicated to fairy tales will be established along the borderline of the two by 2017. ...
'Gypsies' With English Subtitles, Katona József Theatre Budapest, 14 November
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
On 14 November Gypsies, the widely acclaimed contemporary drama on recent years' ethnic shootings in Hungary, is on show in Katona József Theatre with English subtitles.
Invitation To A Children's Horse Vaulting Competition, Sóskút, Hungary, 31 August
- 26 Aug 2013 9:01 AM
- community & culture
"Dear Friends of the Eilika Habsburg Foundation,
You are invited to an enjoyable outing this coming Saturday, August 31st at the Eilika Habsburg Foundation Horse Farm & Riding Staples in Sóskút, a few kilometers outside of Budapest on Károlyi királyi utja off the M7 (just past the Érd junction of the M7).
You are invited to an enjoyable outing this coming Saturday, August 31st at the Eilika Habsburg Foundation Horse Farm & Riding Staples in Sóskút, a few kilometers outside of Budapest on Károlyi királyi utja off the M7 (just past the Érd junction of the M7).
Theatre For English-Speakers, Katona József Theatre Budapest, 5-8 March
- 21 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
With a superb cast and internationally acclaimed directors, Katona is one of the major art theatres in Hungary. Katona stages classic Hungarian and international drama, as well as a selection of contemporary plays. Located downtown in the vibrant District V., Katona is a vital part of Budapest’s cultural scene.
Xpat Opinion: A Distorted Past Haunts Hungarians
- 5 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago an article appeared in HVG about the teaching of Hungarian history. The author rightly pointed out that it has been flawed for a very long time. I agree. Hungarians have a warped view of their country’s past.
Preview: New Theatre Shows In English At Katona Theatre Budapest
- 15 Nov 2012 10:40 AM
- entertainment
With a superb cast and internationally acclaimed directors, Katona József Theatre is one of the major art theatres in Hungary. Katona stages classic Hungarian and international drama, as well as a selection of contemporary plays. In late November Katona offers a series of programmes with English subtitles featuring the following productions.