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CEU Business School Budapest: The Global Supply Chain Forum - Central/Eastern Europe

Designed specifically for supply chain professionals in Central and Eastern Europe. A joint initiati... more »

Erkel Theatre Re-Opens In Budapest In Two Weeks

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The Erkel Theatre will re-open for a trial run in early March as its Ft 1.8 billion renovation is still under way, culture state secretary László L. Simon told reporters on Thursday. The theatre will not be officially dedicated until November 7, the ... more »
IMF Not Planning To Close Budapest Office

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IMF external relations director Gerry Rice firmly rejected reports that the IMF plans to close its Budapest office, at a press briefing in Washington on Thursday. Mihály Varga, the minister without portfolio in charge of IMF negotiations, responded t... more »
Invitation: Budapest Fish Festival, Akvárium Club, This Weekend

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This free event in downtown Budapest is basically an excuse to sell a bit of fresh fish, but there's more to it than that. Beside the fact that eating fish has beneficial health effects, it also plays a part in important local feasts - such as the tr... more »
Invitation: Largest Indoor Wine-Tasting Event In Hungary, 16 February

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An entrance ticket entitles you to taste all the wines and gastronomic products of 150 exhibitors without limitation, say the organisers of 'Borjour Magnum', held for the fourth time at Millenáris in Budapest. Until 14 February, an entrance ticket co... more »
Invitation: Budapest Charity Concert For Anniversary Of Japanese Earthquake

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Date & time: Saturday 2 March at 4 pm at Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest (Address: 1133 Budapest, Hegedus Gyula u. 52-54.) This charity event is organized by Hungarian - Japan Music Circle. more »
Invitation: 19th 'Managers Ball', Corinthia Budapest, 23 Feb.

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The Association of Hungarian Executives, an organization uniting the top managers in Hungary, invites you and your partner to its 19th Ball. The event will be held on the 23rd of February in the beautiful Corinthia Budapest Hotel. This prestigious e... more »
Not Enought Positive Reports In Foreign Media About Hungary

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Only 5.8% of reports on Hungary published in the most important foreign newspapers last year on Hungary were positive in tone, under-secretary for international communications Ferenc Kumin said yesterday, citing a study by the Nézõpont Institute. A l... more »
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Country Full Of Pessimism?

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The leading left-wing daily comments on a recent consumer confidence study, which suggests that the Hungarian public is highly disillusioned, despite the government’s efforts to communicate what it considers an economic success story. According to th... more »
Xploring Budapest: Rock Hospital In Buda Castle

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For many years nobody knew where an iron gate in the Buda castle lead to, today it's a new museum where visitors can see exhibits about the history of this underground military hospital. The opening hours of the museum are from Monday to Sunday 10:00... more »
Invitation: Clannad (IRE) Concert, A38 Ship Budapest, 16 February

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Clannad are one of the most popualr Irish bands. Their music is bordering on folk and folk rock, traditional Irish, Celtic and New Age, incorporating elements of smooth jazz and Gregorian chant. They have won several notable awards, including a Gramm... more »

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Now Showing In Budapest: 'This Is 40'

"After years of marriage, Pete lives in a house of all females: wife Debbie and their two daughters, eight-year-old Charlotte and 13-year-old Sadie. As he struggles to keep his record label afloat, he and Debbie must figure out how to forgive, forget... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Lincoln'

"As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves." more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'A Good Day To Die Hard'

"Iconoclastic, take-no-prisoners cop John McClane, for the first time, finds himself on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack -- unaware that Jack is really a highly-trained CIA operative out to stop a nuclear weapons he... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Hitchcock'

"Alfred and Alma spin a story rife with surprises, comic ironies and dark twists in the Hitchockian tradition. But at the heart of the film lies not only the obsessions and fears of two people but the distinctively tenacious love that drove Hitchcock... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Broken City'

"In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor. Billy's relentless pursuit of justice, matched only by his streetwise toughnes... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Anna Karenina'

"En route to Moscow to visit her bother, Anna makes the acquiantance of Countess Vronsky. Countess Vronsky is met at the train station by her son. Mutual sparks between Anna and Vronsky." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Now Is Good'

"A girl dying of leukemia compiles a list of things she'd like to do before passing away. Topping the list is her desire to lose her virginity." more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Great Expectations'

"A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Gangster Squad'

"Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and -- if he has his way -- every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Hansel And Gretel Witch Hunters'

"After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel and Gretel have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell bent on retribution. Now, unbeknownst to them, Hansel and Gretel have become the hunted, and must face an evil far greater than witches... their... more »

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Invitation: Clannad (IRE) Concert, A38 Ship Budapest, 16 February

Clannad are one of the most popualr Irish bands. Their music is bordering on folk and folk rock, traditional Irish, Celtic and New Age, incorporating elements of smooth jazz and Gregorian chant. They have won several notable awards, including a Grammy, a BAFTA, an Ivor ... more »
Invitation: Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 15 February

Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 15th February 2013 proudly presents Trio Midnight. more »
CEU Business School Receives The European CEO Global Business Education Award

CEU Business School received the European CEO Global Business Education Award as the most innovative business school in Central and Eastern Europe. Watch a video interview with Professor Mel Horwitch, dean of the school, who accepted the award in a ceremony at the Londo... more »
The Raveonettes (DK) Concert, A38 Ship Budapest, 13 February

The Raveonettes are a Danish indie rock duo, consisting of Sune Rose Wagner (born 1973, Sønderborg, Denmark) on guitar, instruments, and vocals, and Sharin Foo (born 22 November 1973, Emmelev, Denmark) on bass, guitar and vocals. Their music is characterized by close tw... more »
6th Mangalica Festival In Budapest, This Weekend

Entry is free, so if you fancy a taste of a pig that came close to extinction just a few decades ago, pop along for a bite of magnificent mangalica meat - said to be tastier and healthier than regular pork. As you may know, this festival is named after a delicious furry... more »
Invitation: Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 8 February

Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest toThe Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 8th February 2013 proudly presents the Gyula Babos Balance. more »
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest

The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar ... more »
16th Annual Budapest Burns Supper: Another Success For Hungarian Foundation

Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie Walker) and WhiskyNe... more »
Xpat Opinion: I Love Going To See Modern Dance In Budapest

Love'n'go in Budapest last night was dance to remember, in a run-down former art cinema, the setting for this provocative performance, set-up by an intro speech (comical shout, due to the lack of a mic) by director Eva. The show started by intriguing and engaging us... more »
HUF 29 Million Needed For Treatment Of Severely Ill Children In Budapest

Donations welcome for refurbishing the intensive-care unit of the SOTE II. Department of Paediatrics, Budapest. The SOTE II. Department of Paediatrics, Budapest in Tűzoltó Street plays an outstanding role in the treatment of sick children in Hungary: this is where hal... more »

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Run Fit In Budapest

On a cold Saturday morning , the last thing I would want to do is to go for a run. It took me all my time and energy to get out of the warm bed. I prefer to sit down on cold days like this, for exercise, usually on a horse. But Malcolm Trussler.is a ... more »
Mangalica Festival, Szabadság Tér Budapest, 8 - 10 February

At the Mangalica festival, there is something for everyone and there is lots of it. Around every corner there is something homemade: cheese, beer, honey, sausage, bacon, cracklings, palinka, sweets or mulled wine. With this festival, you cannot get t... more »
16th Annual Budapest Burns Supper, Corinthia Grand Hotel, 26 January

Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie ... more »
Wee Burns Supper, Scottish Mission Budapest, 29 January 2013

The Scots certainly know how to party, and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January, to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The C... more »
Bélaműhely Soundart: Inventing Instruments & Musical Games In Budapest

Sunday morning I witnessed a gathering of possible future musicians and conductors, in the lovely theatre JURÁNYI ART INCUBATOR HOUSE from 11am to 2pm. Children, their parents and musical collaborators had gathered on a cold, snowy morning to play, t... more »
'International Meeting Point', VakEgér In Budapest, 30 January

IMP is a new way to meet other foreigners and locals in a cheerful social atmosphere. 87 Budapest expats and local participants joined-in the most recent event in the VakEgér pub. That informal gathering comprised of 10+ nationailties, including folk... more »
Heavy Snow In Budapest, 14 January

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Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest

Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Adven... more »
Students Demonstration In Budapest, 19 December

Realed articles: Fewer Hungarian Students To Have State SupportHungarian Students Turn On PM In Second Wave Of ProtestsPhoto: Tuba Zoltán [origo] more »
Art Integrates Us - Charity Event In Kogart House Budapest

Under this emblematic title, DOWN Association has auctioned a collection of 30 paintings in KOGART House, on 21st November, 2012. It was a contemporary painting auction and gala dinner for charity, to support early intervention for children with Down... more »

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Buy & Sell Offers - by Edina Horváth, 15 February

If u have all or any books from Peter Quilter please let me know. I am interested in buying them. more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Robert, 15 February

Apartment for short or mid term rent. A three room apartment for rent in the pedestrian precinct of Budapest in Vaci Street. The Apartment is spacious and comfortable. A good solution for a bigger number of Guests, like a group of six travelling together. There are 2 bathrooms int he apartment, the size is 110 m2. The price of the apartment is for... more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Ms. Zsanna Ascherl, 16 February

RENT/SALE - Buda 84sqm 400 EUR/M + overheads Directly on the riverside in Buda: open, bright, stylish 2rm apartment w panoramic view of Margaret Island/Parliament/Danube. Quiet bedroom facing inside garden. A/C, sound proof windows, XXL-bathtub, fully equipped kitchen. Balkony. 180 deg. panoramic-view MOVE IN AND FEEL AT HOME AT ONCE. C... more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Ms. Ascherl / Ms. Szigeti, 16 February

RENT / SALE in BUDA: 84qm Loft-Flat 400EUR/M From Owner. For more information or pictures visit: www.budapestnet.de or call: Ms Szigeti (hu/de): +36 20 384 6145 Ms Ascherl (hu/de/eng): +49 162 897 5678 more »
Community Announcements - by Allan Cuevas, 15 February

--- LEARN GUITAR!!! ---- Hi Guys! I'm a Singer/Songwriter & Producer who has just moved over from London to Budapest. I offer beginner to intermediate guitar lessons in English. So if you've always wanted to learn or know someone that might, please get in touch! Hope to hear from you soon :) Allan soundcloud.com/tenbellproduction... more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Edmund Bickford, 16 February

Fabulous 110 square metre flat on two levels with view of tbe City Park. Minutes from the Unesco World Heritage Area on foot, travel.connections are.excellent.with trolley and bus connections directly.to the centre as well as nearby tram and train services. Opposite the.flat.there is a free car park which always has plenty of.free.space. On t... more »
Education, Translation - by Allan Cuevas, 15 February

--- LEARN GUITAR!!! ---- Hi Guys! I'm a Singer/Songwriter & Producer who has just moved over from London to Budapest. I offer beginner to intermediate guitar lessons in English. So if you've always wanted to learn or know someone that might, please get in touch! Hope to hear from you soon :) Allan soundcloud.com/tenbellproduc... more »
Education, Translation - by Ceci Lih, 16 February

Hello,I am looking for a native German teacher who is experienced and can provide a reasonable price.If you are , please feel free to contact me. more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Zsanna Ascherl, 16 February

Zu Verkaufen / Vermieten von Privat: BUDA 85qm 400EUR/M Moderne, sonnige Loftwohnung mit separatem Schalfzimmer. Direkt am Flussufer. Wunderschoene Ausblick vom Balkon. Offenes Wohnzimmer. Ruhiges, zum Hinterhof gelegenes Schlafzimmer. Bad mit einer XXL Badewanne. Balkon. 180 Grad unverbaubare Donau-Panorama. Klimaanlage und schallisolierte F... more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Rose, 15 February

Apartment for short or mid term rent. A well equipped studio apartment for rent in the centre of Budapest. There is free Internet availability a desktop computer and air conditioning in the apartment. Moderate prices, 1 room, 1st floor (in British English). Small street next to the Big Boulevard of Budapest, a centrally located apartment. The pric... more »

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XpatLoop Interview: Ferenc Kumin, Deputy State Secretary for International Communications

Ferenc Kumin is an economist and political scientist. He holds two MAs from the Corvinus University of Budapest and from CEU, and is a PhD candidate at the former. His fields of interest have been political communication and campaigning, political ef... more »
Xpat Interview: Adam LeBor

Adam LeBor is a British author and journalist, based in Budapest. He started work as a foreign correspondent in 1991, covering the collapse of Communism and the Yugoslav wars. He's worked in more than 30 countries, enjoyed some hair-ra... more »
Xpat Interview: Ilan Mor, Ambassador Of Israel In Hungary

Ilan Mor was appointed as the Ambassador of the State of Israel to Hungary in February 2011 and arrived in Budapest in September 2011 to take up his post.Ambassador Mor has served in a number of positions in the Israeli Diplomatic Service since joini... more »
Xpat Interview: Mr. Peter David, CEO Of AmCham

Chief Executive Officer of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (AmCham) for four years. In the past he has held several senior management positions in the corporate affairs division of Phillip Morris International, both in Hungary and at its ... more »
Xpat Interview: U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis

Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis was sworn in to office by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on January 7, 2010. She presented her credentials to the President of Hungary, László Sólyom on January 11, 2010.Before accepting President Obama's n... more »
Xpat Interview: Isabel Bárbara Téllez Rosete, Ambassador of Mexico in Hungary

Isabel Bárbara Téllez Rosete is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in Hungary for the United Mexican States. The Embassy and Consular Department is located at 1024 Budapest, Rómer Flóris u. 58. She made her Presentation of Cr... more »
Xpat Interview Two: Christopher Mattheisen, Chairman & CEO, Magyar Telekom

Chris Mattheisen (1961) studied economics at Indiana University of Bloomington and at ColumbiaUniversity. He first came to Hungary in 1990 to start a strategic planning and business consulting company. In 1993, in his capacity as a marketing manager ... more »
Xpat Interview Two: Almira Emiri, Concert Pianist

1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview? Actualy quite a lot, I finished my school years in Austria, I produced the first CD of Degustation Pianistic and I was living a bit abroad again :)2. On a scale of 1 to 10 ... more »
Xpat Interview Two: Patrick McMenamin

1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?Amazingly The Caledonia Bar/Restaurant has been open for 6 years and we have had a ball.2. On a scale of 1 to 10 how happy are you with your life in Hungary , and why?Pretty... more »
XpatLoop Interview: Dennis Maguire, Director of Studio Operations, Head of Raleigh Film

Dennis was born in NYC and moved to California, because his father was asked to Produce and Direct 2nd Unit for the feature film, The Sand Pepples; which was directed by academy award winning director, Robert Wise. He moved to the Orient for a year,... more »

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