86 result(s) for it services in Community & Culture
Help Put The Joy Into Christmas For A Hungarian Child In Need This Season
- 10 Dec 2015 8:13 AM
- community & culture
We have 140 letters from Hungarian kids in need. These kids won’t have a Christmas at all, unless we are able to help. Don’t disappoint them. They come from East-Hungary, a region where people can hardly find jobs, let along afford even the simplest of gifts for their family.
The Gabrieli Choir 10th Anniversary Concert, Matthias Church, 6 November
- 5 Nov 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
When in a dimly lit church under georgeous gothic arches, a cathedral choir of men and small boys silently take their seats on the richly carved wooden choir seats, you instantly feel that something extraordinary is going to happen. When music starts, the remarkably crystal clear, heavenly sound is unforgettable.
One World, One Humanity: Promoting Empathy
- 26 Sep 2015 10:00 AM
- community & culture
"This presentation seeks to promote empathy and understanding between groups in conflict. This is based in part on recent research conducted worldwide.
Empathy is defined as: “the capacity to recognise emotions, thoughts and attitudes that are being experienced by others.” It should lead to greater understanding of others whether individuals or in groups. Two types of empathy are distinguished, ...
BWA - Friendly & Active Expat Group Of Ladies Living In Budapest, Hungary
- 24 Jul 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The BWA was founded in 1994 to provide a support network for its members in Budapest through social and charitable activities. It offers a regular opportunity to meet together in an informal and friendly environment. If you are a British or Commonwealth citizen (or married/civil partner to one) you can join the BWA as a full member and enjoy social events such as coffee mornings, lunches, nights ...
Budapest Scottish Church: A Brief History
- 28 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Described by expats today as a small but active English speaking congregation with a big heart, based in the centre of Budapest, it's history goes way back...Back in 1839 two Scottish missionaries John Duncan and Dr. Alexander Ketih set out for Palestine to reach out to the Jews. Riding on camels, one of them fell off the camel’s back, broke his leg and they were forced to return home. However, ...
Regional Survey: Why Do East European Expats Stay In The West?
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Many of the Hungarian expatriates in the West originally meant to work away from home just for a few years but eventually they never return. Most of them remit money to their relatives but, paradoxically, the remittances might have a negative effect on the Hungarian economy.
Xpats Double Charity Funds At GOTG Final
- 16 Mar 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
By Mary Murphy (who deserves so much credit for this whole GOTG thing - ed). A stellar performance last Thursday night was witnessed by hundreds of Xpats (expats and internationally minded Hungarians). The final of the 2015 Gift of the Gab, and the final in the five-year series, brought a new standard to the stage. The five finallists, having made their way through their qualifying rounds, gave ...
Early Bird Tickets Available To See Stars On Margaret Island Budapest
- 19 Feb 2015 3:30 AM
- community & culture
If you want to take advantage of the best prices for the best venues at the country's most beautiful summer theatre performances, you may want to be “an early bird". In February, tickets can be purchased at a 40% discount to the special productions at the Open-Air Theatre on Margaret Island and the first 400 tickets will include tickets to the Theatre Boat as a gift.
Funding Doubles For Sure Start Children’s Homes In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The budget available for Sure Start (Biztos Kezdet) Children’s Homes for this year is 606 million forints (EUR 1.92M), Government Spokesperson Éva Kurucz said in Monor, near Budapest, at a press conference held jointly with Minister of State for Social Affairs and Inclusion Károly Czibere.
Help Put The Joy Into Christmas For A Hungarian Child In Need This Season
- 10 Dec 2015 8:13 AM
- community & culture
We have 140 letters from Hungarian kids in need. These kids won’t have a Christmas at all, unless we are able to help. Don’t disappoint them. They come from East-Hungary, a region where people can hardly find jobs, let along afford even the simplest of gifts for their family.
The Gabrieli Choir 10th Anniversary Concert, Matthias Church, 6 November
- 5 Nov 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
When in a dimly lit church under georgeous gothic arches, a cathedral choir of men and small boys silently take their seats on the richly carved wooden choir seats, you instantly feel that something extraordinary is going to happen. When music starts, the remarkably crystal clear, heavenly sound is unforgettable.
One World, One Humanity: Promoting Empathy
- 26 Sep 2015 10:00 AM
- community & culture
"This presentation seeks to promote empathy and understanding between groups in conflict. This is based in part on recent research conducted worldwide.
Empathy is defined as: “the capacity to recognise emotions, thoughts and attitudes that are being experienced by others.” It should lead to greater understanding of others whether individuals or in groups. Two types of empathy are distinguished, ...
BWA - Friendly & Active Expat Group Of Ladies Living In Budapest, Hungary
- 24 Jul 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The BWA was founded in 1994 to provide a support network for its members in Budapest through social and charitable activities. It offers a regular opportunity to meet together in an informal and friendly environment. If you are a British or Commonwealth citizen (or married/civil partner to one) you can join the BWA as a full member and enjoy social events such as coffee mornings, lunches, nights ...
Budapest Scottish Church: A Brief History
- 28 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Described by expats today as a small but active English speaking congregation with a big heart, based in the centre of Budapest, it's history goes way back...Back in 1839 two Scottish missionaries John Duncan and Dr. Alexander Ketih set out for Palestine to reach out to the Jews. Riding on camels, one of them fell off the camel’s back, broke his leg and they were forced to return home. However, ...
Regional Survey: Why Do East European Expats Stay In The West?
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Many of the Hungarian expatriates in the West originally meant to work away from home just for a few years but eventually they never return. Most of them remit money to their relatives but, paradoxically, the remittances might have a negative effect on the Hungarian economy.
Xpats Double Charity Funds At GOTG Final
- 16 Mar 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
By Mary Murphy (who deserves so much credit for this whole GOTG thing - ed). A stellar performance last Thursday night was witnessed by hundreds of Xpats (expats and internationally minded Hungarians). The final of the 2015 Gift of the Gab, and the final in the five-year series, brought a new standard to the stage. The five finallists, having made their way through their qualifying rounds, gave ...
Early Bird Tickets Available To See Stars On Margaret Island Budapest
- 19 Feb 2015 3:30 AM
- community & culture
If you want to take advantage of the best prices for the best venues at the country's most beautiful summer theatre performances, you may want to be “an early bird". In February, tickets can be purchased at a 40% discount to the special productions at the Open-Air Theatre on Margaret Island and the first 400 tickets will include tickets to the Theatre Boat as a gift.
Funding Doubles For Sure Start Children’s Homes In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The budget available for Sure Start (Biztos Kezdet) Children’s Homes for this year is 606 million forints (EUR 1.92M), Government Spokesperson Éva Kurucz said in Monor, near Budapest, at a press conference held jointly with Minister of State for Social Affairs and Inclusion Károly Czibere.