Hungary Construction Sector Still Faint, But May Be On The Mend

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"Hungary's construction industry output contracted by 13.5% year on year in January, according to both unadjusted and working day-adjusted figures, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) has reported on Thursday. The decline is more dramatic than in Dec... more »
'NAWA Easter Expressions', Franciscan House, 26 March

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"Get your artsy-craftsy caps on and join the North American Women's Association March 26th, when we’ll have award-winning egg artist Edit Rozsa show us how she creates exquisite Easter eggs - and then you can try your hand at this unbelievable art. E... more »
Hungarians Are Least Tolerant Of Drug Addicts And Alcoholics

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"Hungarians are least tolerant of drug addicts and alcoholics, according to a survey by pollsters Szonda Ipsos. They are followed on the list by homeless people and non-regular drug users, according to the survey of 1,500 people. more »
Cautious Optimism For 2010 At Budapest Airport

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"Based on favorable traffic statistics of the beginning of the year, Budapest Airport adopts a cautious optimism for the year 2010, said aviation director Kam Jandu in his presentation delivered at the conference at the 2010 Travel expo. He also adde... more »
Recommendation: Easter Relaxation In Visegrád

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"Forget the troubles of weekdays! Spend Easter in Hotel Silvanus – situated over the Danube Bend, surrounded with the crowns of mountain forests – provides perfect relaxation for its guests.Offer valid from 2-5. April 2010 for 3 nights / 4 days. more »
Xtra: Unique Recreation In Hotel Silvanus

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"Hotel Silvanus - situated over the Danube bend, surrounded with crowns of Fekete-hegy - provides perfect relaxation for its guests. Our offer is valid until 31. March 2010. more »
Hungary Pannon Rebrands Under Parent Telenor Banner

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"Hungarian mobile carrier Pannon, a unit of Norway’s Telenor will be renamed Telenor, local newswire MTI has learned from market sources on Thursday. Pannon has declined to comment. more »
Royal Visit To Dohány Street Synagogue In Budapest

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"Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited Eurasia's largest synagogue, the Dohány Street Synagogue on Thursday 18 March. They met leaders of different Hungarian Jewish organisations, and were guided by Dr. Róbert... more »
Poll Sees Jobbik Level With Socialists

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"Support for the far-right Jobbik is level with that of the Socialists, according to a survey by the Nezőpont Institute. The poll shows Jobbik supported by 12% of all eligible voters, ahead of the Socialists’ 11%. Fidesz is favoured by 45%. more »
'Press Photo Exhibition', Hungarian National Museum, Until 2 May

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"The 28th Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition and its accompanying exhibiton: The World of Fashion in Pictures - Yesterday and Today. more »

Daily Articles

Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Pandorum'

"Two crew members are stranded on a spacecraft and quickly - and horrifically - realize they are not alone. Two astronauts awaken in a hyper-sleep chamber aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft. It's pitch black, they are disoriented, and the only s... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Book of Eli'

"Eli is a warrior not by choice by necessity. He seeks only peace but if he is challenged, he will cut his attackers down. His hope is for the future and he does what he must to survive and continue. Carnegie is the self-appointed despot of thieves a... more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'The Lovely Bones'

"Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal." more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Legion'

"When God loses faith in Mankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope lies in a group of strangers trapped in a desert diner and the Archangel Michael." more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Edge of Darkness'

"When a homicide detective's daughter is killed in his home, he assumes he was the target. But he soon learns that his daughter was the target and he searches for why this happened. This search leads him to a shadowy government operative, who has bee... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'The Young Victoria'

"Victoria is in line for the throne but she is being controlled everyone around. She makes changes and marries Albert. There are problems in the lives but when Albert protects her from an assassin's bullet, Victoria realizes how much he loves her. Af... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Alice in Wonderland'

"19-year-old Alice returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat and, of course, the Mad Hatter... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Everybody´s Fine'

"A widower embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children only to discover that their lives are far from picture perfect." more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans'

"Terence McDonagh is a drug- and gambling-addled detective in post-Katrina New Orleans investigating the killing of five Senegalese immigrants." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Shutter Island'

"Two U.S. marshals are summoned to a remote and barren island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane." more »

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Video: The Welsh Have Their Day In Budapest

Before Monday, 1 March, my only connection with the little country in the southwestern UK was a joke t-shirt I once had with the logo 'Save the Wales' emblazoned across its chest. And I watched the Welsh rugby side beat England at Twickenham a few years ago. Otherwise, ... more »
Paul Anka Is Coming To Budapest Sportarena, 3 June

"Even Paul Anka's staunchest admirers are likely skeptical at news that his new album "Rock Swings" features songs originally created and recorded by some of rock music's raunchiest bad boys. However, this is easily among Anka's best albums. more »
'One Set To Love', Merlin Theater, 21 April

"Two close friends, one woman, a tyrannical father and a melancholic butler. A passionate love triangle, jealousy, betrayal, lust, murder, intrigue and... Frolics. The box office receipts from this performance will go to charity, more »
'The Subways', A38 Budapest, 30 March

"Ever since the Welwyn Garden City based trio launched themselves onto the music scene in 2005, with their debut album ʻYoung For Eternityʼ, they seemed destined for greater things. Their second album in 2008, ʻAll Or Nothingʼ, ensured the band were here to stay. more »
'The World Of Video And Media', Labor Gallery, Until 18 March

"Last week a retrospective historical review of two tv-series of Hungarian State Television: Videovilág and Mediamix opened in Képíró str., Budapest, in "Labor" Gallery. The exhibition is on view till 18 March, 2010, between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on workdays. more »
'Yamato Drummers', Budapest Congress Center, 22 - 26 April

"Yamato is coming! The drummers of Japan bring their brand new show, Matsuri Fiesta to Budapest. more »
'Cinetrip Sparty', Rudas Baths Budapest, 6 March

"In the third month of 2010 – be it cold, rainy or sunny –total relaxation and spring fever-chasing is ensured by Cinetrip in a twisted Milne atmosphere. Hot hip shaking and cool-pool-fooling in 4 rooms – 2 with pools and 2 on dry land, where DJs and VJs entertain bathe... more »
Missing Some Stand-Up In Budapest?

"Stephen Grant, the famous British comedian and radio presenter best-known for hosting the Krater Comedy Club at Komedia in Brighton, England, which won the Chortle Award for Best Comedy Club in the South from 2002 to 2009, is coming to Budapest again. more »
Ben Hur Live Date In Budapest Changed Again

"Multimedia, the local promoter of Ben Hur Live show in Budapest announce with regret that due to financial failure of the producers, the German Art-Concerts GmbH, the spectacles of 27/28 February as well as the other European shows will be postponed. A new company took... more »
'ŽAGAR ', Trafó, 27 February

"With this title Incomplete Synopsys they want to represent undefinable music career. After some pop success and the mainstream adventures they are trying to bridge the gap between their older experimental tracks and their new conception. more »

Video News

First St. David's Day Festival In Budapest, 1 March 2010

Around 200 Xpats joined guests of honour HM Ambassador Dorey and President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Professor Pálinkás, at the first celebration in Budapest of the Welsh National Day.After entertaining opening speeches, Matt Foster, of s... more »
St. David's Day Celebration by XpatLoop.com

More photos of this event shot by XpatLoop.com using a Sony SLR digital camera.Click here to see the videos of the event more »
St. David's Day Celebration, Guest Photo Gallery

Photos of event guests by guest Sanjiv KumarClick here to see the videos of the event more »
'Budadogs - Run By Xpats', Budapest 2010

How did the idea come to your mind to found this organization?After living in Budapest for a year we it became increasingly clear that there is a big problem with the homeless dog population here. We decided that, although only as a drop in the ocean... more »
'Lorry Drivers & Bitches', West Balkán, Budapest, 26 February

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'Taste Hungary Meet The Winemaker Dinner', Kashmir Indian Restaurant, 25 February

"Winemaker Katalin Hudácskó from Tokaj poured a range of nine of her Tokaj wines (including an aszú eszencia as the finale) at this dinner which paired her wines with a five course Indian meal at Kashmir. While Tokaji wines are usually... more »
Hunguest Hotel Pelion, Tapolca 2010

"HUNGUEST Hotel Pelion is situated in the city centre, in a 4-ha-large park, directly above the cave ideal for curing respiratory diseases. Unique in Europe is the direct connection between our hotel and the grotto."More from the source: Hunguest Hot... more »
'JAM Saturday', Jam Pub, 20 February

Venue: Jam PubAddress: Budapest, Lövőház u. 13. Mamut 2., -1. levelSource of photos: programmagazin.hu more »
'People from Ibiza', Symbol, 5 February

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'Big Burns Supper In Budapest', Corinthia Grand, 30 January

Organisers of the 13th annual Budapest Burns Supper, a charity fund raiser held at the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal on Saturday 30 January, say it raised “more than Ft10 million” on the night.The evening, held in honour of Scotland’s national bard, Ro... more »

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Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Edmund Bickford, 21 March

Spacious flat 114nm in size. The upstairs is reached by a small staircase. There are two large double bedrooms with an ample ensuite bathroom and wc. A small cupboard for hanging clothes and a larger shelved cupboard are on the landing that could easily be used as a large wardrobe. Downstairs, there is a good-sized kitchen with cooker, fridge an... more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Zsolt Pethe, 20 March

Apartment for rent right by Heroes Square / City Park Spacious 2 room (separate entrances) apartment for rent a few steps away from the City Park, in Dembinszky street. Good layout with 70m2 + 10m2 gallery, eat-in kitchen, storage, fresh paint and refinished floors. On 2nd floor of a well-maintained building with lift. Furnished or unfurnished. ... more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by Bence Luk&amp;amp;#225;cs Berei, 20 March

Hello, I am a reliable and experienced Budapest guide and family researcher :) if you need help you can contact me in Swedish or English cheers, Bence more »
Education, Translation - by Eszter, 20 March

Translation service (mainly legal) Legal/business and general translation service offered at reasonable and negotiable prices by native Hungarian lawyer w/ excellent legal English and experience (currently employed by law firm with international clientele). Both Hungarian to English and English to Hungarian translations, can also help recent... more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by Tony Pec, 21 March

Enthusiastic, 27 years old male babysitter/coach seeking for a job from April. I am flexible with the hours, I speak fluent German and some English. I am a biker, a runner and I excel in different types of sports. I am experienced with children, I also have been taking care of my two young brothers (now 7 and 15). I have endless patience and I am a... more »
Education, Translation - by Gabriella Kiss, 20 March

New Hungarian Fun Reading Book for advanced learners of Hungarian! Check for details: www.joszorakozastmagyarul.com Email: gabriella@joszorakozastmagyarul.com more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by Tony Pec, 21 March

Enthusiastic, 27 years old male babysitter/coach seeking for a job from April. I am flexible with the hours, I speak fluent German and some English. I am a biker, a runner and I excel in different types of sports. I am experienced with children, I also have been taking care of my two young brothers (now 7 and 15). I have endless patience and I am a... more »
Education, Translation - by Janos Szegedi, 20 March

Language teacher with 30 years experience gives Hungarian, German and Spanish lessons to English speakers. Lessons at your home or office. Translations of all kind, help in any official arrangement in Hungary. T: 06702961600 more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Edmund Bickford, 21 March

Roomy renovated 58 m2 fully-furnished one bedroom apartment in the classic Vth district that has everything required to move in. Spacious light sitting-room with windows looking on to the charming courtyard. There is also a very comfortable dining-room and kitchen, a modernised bathroom, washing-machine, internet and cable tv with a good selecti... more »
Buy & Sell Offers - by Eszter, 20 March

Beautifully reupholstered, elegant sofa w/ golden colored striped fabric and matching pillows for sale outside of Budapest. Asking price: 80,000 HUF Telephone: +30/436-7729 more »

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Xpat Interview: Lucas Leite

Lucas Leite grew up in a tropical town in North Queensland, Australia called Townsville. Back in 2005, after graduating from James Cook University with a Marketing and Management Business degree, like many fellow Australians, he packed his bags and v... more »
Xpat Interview: Christina Orban-La Salle

After nearly ten years away, Christina Orbán-La Salle returned to Hungary in August 2007. She soon became involved with the Museum of Fine Arts Budapest as a volunteer. This turned into her present job as coordinator of the Docent Program which off... more »
Xpat Interview: Bronwen Rees

Bronwen Rees is the founder of the East West Sanctuary at Nagykovacsi near Budapest. This is a centre for contemplative inquiry into the conditions of our changing world, and brings together experts, thinkers from all quarters of the world, and from ... more »
Xpat Interview: Paul Dale

Born in Sussex in 1949, studied to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor through the Universities of London and Reading. Practiced in London's West End and the South of England before moving to property related advertising. This led to web site developme... more »
Xpat Interview: Izabella Zwack

Izabella Zwack was raised in a small village in one of Italy's more notable wine regions. In 1988 she joined her family upon their return to Hungary where her father got to work restoring the family business, producing the definitive Hungarian spirit... more »
Xpat Interview: April H. Foley

"Former US Ambassador to Hungary, April H. Foley has had an extensive career in professional management. Most recently, she served as First Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the US. Prior to that, she served as a member of... more »
Xpat Interview: Viviane Andermatt

"Director Of Central European Services Centre. She says she is currently building some trainings to be given in English: Customer care, work life balance, Resilience and personal growing.Born in the last century in Colombia, from a French father and ... more »
Xpat Interview: Steven Greimann

Originally from a small town near Cincinnati, Ohio, I moved to Budapest from Seattle with my wife, Diane Kappa. We knew we wanted to live in Central Europe and after several years of travelling, we could no longer resist Hungary. I had earlier l... more »
Xpat interview: Tony Prior

Tony Prior was born in Prince George B.C. Canada but grew up mostly in Vancouver. Before entering the water business Tony worked in the hotel business, ran his own tour company and managed a large call center in Vancouver. He now works for Cle... more »
Xpat Interview: Mark Milstein

Mark Milstein is an American born photojournalist who first came to Eastern Europe during 1991, then in his early 30's he was the chief photographer in Europe for Atlantic News Service.Over the past decade and a half he has covered events in more tha... more »

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