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'Festival Of Folk Arts', Buda Castle, Now On Until 20 August

  • 17 Aug 2017 8:48 AM
  • community & culture
A real international crafts festival, the Festival of Folk arts will welcome its guests for the 31th time between 17 - 20 August. In 2017, the 31st 'Mesterségek Ünnepe' focuses on embroidery.

Gémesi Announces Center-Right Party To Represent Hungary’s “Silent Majority”

  • 21 Mar 2017 5:54 AM
  • current affairs
Új Kezdet (New Start) has formally announced it will be stepping into the national political arena as a new party. At a press conference held Saturday morning in Budapest, party chairman and longtime Gödöllő mayor György Gémesi (above, third from left) unveiled the party’s platform and introduced its executive board (pictured).

Xpat Insights: 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 'Another Hungarian Tragedy'

  • 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
  • community & culture
One month from now, sixty years ago on 4 November 1956, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest and other regions of the country. The Hungarian resistance continued until 10 November, during which time 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed in the conflict. Below are key insights into what happened on 4 November 1956, over the next few days, and then afterwards as 200,000 Hungarians ...

National Holiday Events Program, 20 August

  • 18 Aug 2016 1:03 AM
  • community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Firstly for interest, a few facts about 'King Stephen the State Founder':

Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...

Fungarian: Long Live The May 1 'Long-Live'

  • 1 May 2016 7:00 AM
  • community & culture
The jolliest of all Communist holidays was May 1, the celebration of the ”Proletarians of the world unite. – Világ proletárjai egyesüljetek!” Surprisingly, it survived the change of regime. Today is still a national holiday.

Escape From Budapest To The Westin Siray Bay Resort In Phuket, Thailand

  • 6 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
  • specials
Thailand's one of the most popular sunshine destinations to escape winter in Hungary, and a 5* choice for a family holiday is the Westin Siray Bay Resort in Phuket. Its tranquil setting allows parents to restore the body and expand the mind, while the children play happily in the kids club. Located on the east side of Phuket it's away from the hustle and bustle, while it boasts the latest in ...

Qatar Airways - Business Class: Experiencing Sky High Society

  • 31 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
  • specials
Luxury travel is a indulgence that many expats choose to deny themselves, but if you feel like a special treat then it’s fair to say that Qatar Airways might just be the best airline to enjoy 5* pampering in the sky. The carrier has won Skytrax’s ‘World’s Best Business Class’ for two years in a row, and for good reasons as described below.

23 October Holiday: Hungary Remembers Revolution

  • 20 Oct 2015 9:02 AM
  • current affairs
2012 marks the 56th anniversary of the '56 Revolution, a key event in the history of Hungary. On the national holiday this year, PM Orbán will give a speech in front of Parliament, and there will be events throughout the day for those wishing to peacefully commemorate the Revolution. This year the Terror House Museum is joining in the commemorative events and will stage special history ...

Video: Protecting Hungary’s Border With Croatia, Slovenia Requires Military

  • 22 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
  • current affairs
The Hungarian police are able to protect the country’s border with Serbia, however, protection of the borders with Croatia and Slovenia requires the military, too, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Parliament. The prime minister asked for the national assembly’s authorisation to involve the army in protecting the country’s borders.

'Festival Of Folk Arts', Buda Castle, Now On Until 20 August

  • 17 Aug 2017 8:48 AM
  • community & culture
A real international crafts festival, the Festival of Folk arts will welcome its guests for the 31th time between 17 - 20 August. In 2017, the 31st 'Mesterségek Ünnepe' focuses on embroidery.

Gémesi Announces Center-Right Party To Represent Hungary’s “Silent Majority”

  • 21 Mar 2017 5:54 AM
  • current affairs
Új Kezdet (New Start) has formally announced it will be stepping into the national political arena as a new party. At a press conference held Saturday morning in Budapest, party chairman and longtime Gödöllő mayor György Gémesi (above, third from left) unveiled the party’s platform and introduced its executive board (pictured).

Xpat Insights: 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 'Another Hungarian Tragedy'

  • 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
  • community & culture
One month from now, sixty years ago on 4 November 1956, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest and other regions of the country. The Hungarian resistance continued until 10 November, during which time 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed in the conflict. Below are key insights into what happened on 4 November 1956, over the next few days, and then afterwards as 200,000 Hungarians ...

National Holiday Events Program, 20 August

  • 18 Aug 2016 1:03 AM
  • community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Firstly for interest, a few facts about 'King Stephen the State Founder':

Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...

Fungarian: Long Live The May 1 'Long-Live'

  • 1 May 2016 7:00 AM
  • community & culture
The jolliest of all Communist holidays was May 1, the celebration of the ”Proletarians of the world unite. – Világ proletárjai egyesüljetek!” Surprisingly, it survived the change of regime. Today is still a national holiday.

Escape From Budapest To The Westin Siray Bay Resort In Phuket, Thailand

  • 6 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
  • specials
Thailand's one of the most popular sunshine destinations to escape winter in Hungary, and a 5* choice for a family holiday is the Westin Siray Bay Resort in Phuket. Its tranquil setting allows parents to restore the body and expand the mind, while the children play happily in the kids club. Located on the east side of Phuket it's away from the hustle and bustle, while it boasts the latest in ...

Qatar Airways - Business Class: Experiencing Sky High Society

  • 31 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
  • specials
Luxury travel is a indulgence that many expats choose to deny themselves, but if you feel like a special treat then it’s fair to say that Qatar Airways might just be the best airline to enjoy 5* pampering in the sky. The carrier has won Skytrax’s ‘World’s Best Business Class’ for two years in a row, and for good reasons as described below.

23 October Holiday: Hungary Remembers Revolution

  • 20 Oct 2015 9:02 AM
  • current affairs
2012 marks the 56th anniversary of the '56 Revolution, a key event in the history of Hungary. On the national holiday this year, PM Orbán will give a speech in front of Parliament, and there will be events throughout the day for those wishing to peacefully commemorate the Revolution. This year the Terror House Museum is joining in the commemorative events and will stage special history ...

Video: Protecting Hungary’s Border With Croatia, Slovenia Requires Military

  • 22 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
  • current affairs
The Hungarian police are able to protect the country’s border with Serbia, however, protection of the borders with Croatia and Slovenia requires the military, too, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Parliament. The prime minister asked for the national assembly’s authorisation to involve the army in protecting the country’s borders.