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Source: press release | May 22, 2012
In support of the SOS Children's Village Foundation in Hungary, an auction will be organized on May 24 at Budapest's Rózsavölgyi Szalon. Registration for the auction starts at 5.30 PM.
   
Source: press release | May 17, 2012
GOUBA is a regular program in Budapest inviting both tourists and locals for a refreshing walk in the heart of the city. On May 20, Gozsdu Udvar will host the event at Budapest's District 7.
   
Source: press release | May 7, 2012
Estonian Week is the biggest annual Estonian-related event held in Hungary. A major part of the program is dedicated to filmography as 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Estonian film-making.
   
Source: press release | May 4, 2012
Hungarian fashion designer Tünde Hrivnák recently unveiled a new collection called "BY ME Spicy" that features accents based on the well-known traditional Hungarian embroidery motifs.
   
Source: kultura.hu | May 2, 2012
A museum celebrating more than a thousand years of Hungarian invention – built in the form of a Rubik’s Cube – could be opened in the Hungarian capital as soon as 2017.

   
Source: press release | April 27, 2012
The final programs of the four-weekend-long festival entitled ‘Colours’ are starting soon. Organized by Odeon Lloyd Cinema, this weekend’s programs will feature the Balkan region.
   
BOB | April 25, 2012
The Best of Budapest Award is the measure of quality – a recognition that can be won by service providers in Hungary who maintain a high quality service. Here's the list of the best of 2011!
   
Source: press release | April 23, 2012
The Oldtimer Expo is the largest veteran vehicle exhibition in Central Eastern Europe, according to the organizers. If you have an eye for beautifully restored vehicles, don’t miss this event!
   
Source: press release | April 17, 2012
Best of Budapest and Le Meridien Hotel Budapest cordially invite you to attend an exclusive Cheese and Wine Dinner to be organized on April 21 at the hotel’s Le Bourbon Restaurant.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | April 12, 2012
OSA Archives, an organization committed to architecture, have initiated a joint attempt to open and introduce as many 100-year-old houses as possible, on the 100th day of the year.

   
Enikő M. Tóth | April 5, 2012
Sprinkling cologne on girls, painting eggs and a little pálinka – that is how Easter is celebrated in Hungary. Read on to see where you can experience the original Hungarian Húsvét!
   
BOB | April 4, 2012
The annual spring cleaning has started in Budapest. As soon as the weather turned nicer, immense efforts has been made to take away the sign of winter from roads and public places.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | April 2, 2012
The Hungarian capital stood with the rest of world in the fight against climate change on March 31 during Earth Hour, the global sustainability movement organized by WWF.
   
BOB | March 28, 2012
Budapest Week Publishing awarded the most outstanding restaurants, hotels and other service providers of the past year during its Best of Budapest & Hungary Gala 2012, one of the most exclusive events of Budapest.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | March 26, 2012
The Francophone Festival is organized for the 12th time this year. Besides Budapest, Debrecen, Győr, Miskolc, Pécs and Szeged are also scenes for the series of programs during March.
   
Source: press release | March 20, 2012
Budapest's annual Spring Festival has kicked off recently with an exhibition entitled 'Art deco and modernism', at the Museum of Applied Arts. This year's edition features various programs including a play with John Malkovich.
   
BOB | March 8, 2012
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Budapest’s Babar Bistro proposes an irresistible menu that are sure to delight women’s palates at Budapest’s first Femcafe Gastro & Fashion Night.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | March 5, 2012
March 5 marks the foundation of Budapest's Museum of Ethnography, more precisely the day when János Xantus, a self-educated scientist, explorer and zoologist was appointed as director of the institution.
   
BOB | February 3, 2012
Two annual exhibitions will open on February 5 at Hungexpo. UKBA and FOODAPEST together will cover the full food sector with many new features and rich accompanying programs.
   
BOB | January 26, 2012
The International Circus Festival, traditionally organized every other years in Budapest, is held 9th times this year. A unique celebration of the 'circus world', this fest is also a competition.
   
Enikő M. Tóth | January 25, 2012
These dodges are the deputies of the respect of technique. Some of them are carefully designed, some of them are monumental but they have one thing in common: they all provide our comfort.
   
Enikő M. Tóth | January 20, 2012
They were born at the same time, in the beginning of the 20th century, when Budapest’s new, modern city center was designed. Klotild and Matild are the legendary palaces of Ferenciek Square.
   
BOB | January 9, 2012
Farsang, as the Carnival season is called in Hungarian, is a prominent period of the year considering both folk and modern traditions. It has already begun, on January 6, and lasts until February 22, Ash Wednesday.
   
vizrakter.hu | December 22, 2011
If you are bored of the rushing and sometimes annoying crowd in shopping malls, go to the Vízraktér and participate in the Anti-stress Xmas workshop. Don’t rush, make Christmas stressless!
   
Source: press release | December 14, 2011
Csárdás, Polka, Zepperli is a brand new exhibition at the Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism. Find out why does gastronomy and dance walk hand in hand. The exhibition is open until April 29.
   
Source: bkv.hu | December 13, 2011
Budapest’s special Christmas tram that has become so popular with passengers of all age and nationalities, is running again this year to lift some spirits, on line 2A and line 61.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | December 9, 2011
Would you like to surprise your loved ones with special gifts for Christmas? We have listed the best fairs in town for this weekend. What is more, you’ll find delicious food and programs there too!
   
Enikő M. Tóth | December 8, 2011
Shopping makes people happy. In this article we show you the best places, you can dive into the shiny world of shop-windows and search for trendy shoes or culinary specialities.
   
Source: press release | December 7, 2011
Celebrate the Rebirth of the Sun and Light in style by visiting the exhibition of Budapest's Sterling Gallery, starting tomorrow, presenting unique design jewelry pieces of well-known Hungarian jewelry designers.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | December 2, 2011
Joulupukki, the Finnish Santa Claus, arrived to Hungary. The heavily bearded visitor from the Nordic lands gave his reindeer a rest: he flew into Budapest on a Malév Helsinki flight today. Santa will stay in Hungary until Dec 11.
   
M. Tóth Enikő | November 30, 2011
Muezzins calls to player to one of the churches made into Mosque. The streets have the charming smell of baklava or kanafeh. There was a time, when the Turkish Buda was admired for its charm.
   
BJI | November 25, 2011
Judafest Jewish Gastronomy Festival is organized between November 27 and December 1 in Kazinczy street with popular and less familiar tastes of Jewish cuisine, and free cultural programs.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | November 23, 2011
At the end of November Vörösmarty Square turns into a festive market place, hosting the annual Christmas Fair which is considered one of the largest Christmas fairs in Europe.
   
Source: press release | November 15, 2011
The 21th edition of the annual Snow Show Exhibition opens the winter season for skiers and other winter sports' enthusiasts this weekend.
   
Source: press release | November 10, 2011
Winter has arrived to Budapest – at least to the City Park's Skating Rink. The 2nd Monster Energy Budapest Fridge festival starts today with gastronomy, sport and music programs.
   
Source: press release | November 9, 2011
The Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest will organize a Diplomatic Fair on Nov 20 to raise money for its charity institutions and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the foundation of the organization.
   
Best of Budapest | November 8, 2011
The vote for the cover of Best of Budapest Book, 12th edition has been closed. As there was voting possibility on several websites we are summing up the results. After the final decision we come back with the final cover. Thanks for you votes! - The Best of Budapest Team
   
M. Tóth Enikő | October 24, 2011
In October, the lights of autumn give the world a tarnished color. Isn’t it a perfect time to take a journey to the past? Return to the Age of Millennium more precisely, the golden days in Hungary.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | October 21, 2011
Budapest’s Király utca (the words translate to King Street) is a place that uniquely serves as a bond with the 18th and 19th century. It’s definitely worth visiting!
   
M. Tóth Enikő | October 13, 2011
Hair done in massive buns, mini skirt and nylon stockings: the 60’s was an unmistakably lovely decade. In our new series we invite you to a retrospective journey to this period.
   
BJI | October 6, 2011
Budapest’s district 9, often called Ferencváros, will host a name-day celebration, commemorating Assisi Szent Ferenc (St. Francis of Assisi), patron saint of the local church at Bakáts Tér.
   
BJI | October 3, 2011
HOVENTA, a professional cooking exhibition organized for the third time in Hungary, will be the host of this year’s Hungarian finals of Bocuse d'Or, one of the most prestigious cook contests in the world.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | September 30, 2011
Attracting 2.5 million people each year in some 100 different locations, the world’s most prestigious annual photo exhibition, the World Press Photo returns to Budapest.
   
B. Sz. | September 27, 2011
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, one of the leading figures of the Spanish cultural-and art revolution, has payed a visit to Hungary to present her new design for Nescafé’s Dolce Gusto coffee machine.
   
B.Sz. | September 26, 2011
The Polai Dance School invites you to its Oct 1 "Show, ami show” dance spectacle to the Orfeum Pesti Mulató, starring the most prominent dancers of the Hungarian competitive dance and revue scene.
   
B. Sz. | September 23, 2011
„Europeum, where the city meets” was the slogan of the newest mall in Budapest. On Sept 17, for the second time, the mall opened its gates, or rather its shops for the Fashion Bazaar.
   
B.SZ. | September 22, 2011
The spritzer, alias ’fröccs’ in Hungarian, has been around and in glasses since 1842. It refreshes the drinker and it pleasantly dilutes the wine, thus it deserves a festival of its own.
   
Press release | September 21, 2011
Couples booking their wedding at InterContinental Budapest by the 19 September 2012 will have the chance to return to the hotel for a very special first year anniversary.
   
Réka A. Francisck | September 20, 2011
The exhibition of replicas of China's first emperor’s famous terracotta army was prolonged up until Sep 29 due to its success. The show features replicas of the most famous clay figures in the world.
   
Horizon | September 19, 2011
An Oldtimer and Youngtimer Festival is being held at the Papp László Budapest sport Arena for the first time between Sep 23 and 25. The primary goal of the organisers is the creation of a new tradition.
   
B.Sz. | September 19, 2011
The Polai dance school invites you to its Oct 1 Show, ami show dance spectacle starring the most prominent dancers of the Hungarian competitive dance and revue scene.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | September 16, 2011
Since its first edition, the annual Nemzeti Vágta (National Horse-Racing) has been drawing huge crowds to Budapest’s Heroes’ Square. The massive event this year celebrates its 4th edition.
   
Horizon | September 14, 2011
Towers and palaces, mansions and industrial buildings, breweries and caves that are closed throughout the year are opening their gates on 17 and 18 September in Budapest and other European cities.
   
B.Sz. | September 9, 2011
The Hungarian state Opera House is preparing for a world premiere on September 7: a special opera and ballet production where live performance will be fused with 3D technology.
   
B.SZ. | September 8, 2011
The opening of the Bizottság-exhibition in the Műcsarnok also launched the Tíz hét – tíz szó – tíz terem ( Ten weeks-ten words-ten rooms) series of family programs aiming to popularize arts.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | September 5, 2011
This was the 11th edition of the annual SeptEmber Fest. Again, a cavalcade of cultural and gastronomy programs entertained visitors last weekend at Budapest's Népliget park in District 10.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | September 2, 2011
A true wine city experience awaits you this weekend. The Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival, to be organized for the 22nd time this year offers a variety of cultural events and culinary delights to please every palate.
   
B.Sz. | September 1, 2011
Is there a thing such as fairplay in Budapest? In order to answer this question, the Sopron Bank erected two drink automats based on a honor system in two of the busiest spots in the city.
   
B.Sz. | August 31, 2011
There is no limit to the number of those who like sweets, regardless of their age, sex or financial situation. For the greatest joy of those chocolate lovers, the Buda Castle will host the Sweet days chocolate and sweets festival.
   
B.Sz. | August 28, 2011
Pozsonyi Pickick, Újlipótváros’s "village day," organized for the first time in 2009 on Pozsonyi St. between Jászai Mari square and Szent István park, has already became a tradition.
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | August 26, 2011
Presenting a wide selection of concerts, theatre performances and film screenings, this multicultural, ten-days-long festival introduces Hungarian Jewish culture and traditions every year.
   
BOB | August 23, 2011
On the perfectly organized August 20 celebrations of the Budapest Marriott Hotel and Diplomacy&Trade representatives of 50 embassies and around 200 CEOs with their families were invited to watch this sky show.
   
press release | August 19, 2011
August 20 is the greatest national holiday for Hungarians, celebrated with daylong festivities and fireworks.The foundation of the state is commemorated in all the 3200 towns and villages of Hungary.
   
Batkov Szilvia | August 18, 2011
In the beautiful setting and archaic atmosphere of the Buda Castle, this year's edition of Festival of Folk Arts kicks off today, celebrating its 25th anniversary with a myriad of programs.
   
Enikő M. Tóth | May 2, 2011
For its construction Chain Bridge was bought off. Eiffel Tower is told to be coded in its framework. This was the first bridge in Budapest that exploded, only it happened by accident. "Maggie" celebrates its 135th anniversary.
   
BJI | April 15, 2011
On March 26, 2011, InterContinental hotel again hosted the Best of Budapest Gala. Awards were handed out to the most outstanding restaurants, hotels and other service providers of the past year.
   
Source: Press release | March 21, 2011
Part of the opening ceremony, the airport has been officially renamed to be Budapest Ferenc Liszt airport – to mark the anniversary of Hungarian composer Ferenc Liszt.
   
Enikő M. Tóth | March 10, 2011
It was the longest chain bridge for years, it slipped during the constructions. It might have been the spirit of Queen Elisabeth, murdered in 1898, who saved it from total explosion. Besides, it has a secret cinema…
   
| January 13, 2011
They seem so young. As if it were only yesterday that we had first visited their party but it happened 20 years ago. The only difference is the size of the stage nowadays.
   
| December 22, 2010
Family, love, warm atmosphere of home, gifts and well-set table – that is Christmas for lucky people. However, there are many of us who are in need, even in these holy days.
   
BJI | December 17, 2010
Having discovered the importance of environment-consciousness, an international group of investors introduced the environment-friendly taxi company 'Green City Taxi'.
   
| December 15, 2010
The most photographed statue is Marton László’s Little Princess sitting on the iron handle of Pest prom. Almost everyone looks at it, and photos are taken, with the Castle of Buda in the background.
   
M. Tóth Enikő | December 14, 2010
Snow, rain and wind. This would be at least unpleasant even for Santa’s reindeer, Rudolph; although he has fur. But what could Santa do without sledge, in swimming dress, in the cold?
   
Francisck Réka Alíz | December 9, 2010
Shooting of movie 'El Ángel de Budapest', a Spanish-Hungarian co-production to be released in 2011 started recently in Budapest.
   
| November 22, 2010
German painter Christa Bartesch hosts an open studio on Nov 27 at Haggenmacher Udvar. Find out what she thinks about modern art.
   
M. Tóth Enikő | October 29, 2010
Liberty Bridge might be short, but on the other hand it has a long history and the weirdest stories. Once covered with grass, one of its rivets was inserted by an emperor. Also, people tend to climb it too often.
   
sajtóanyag | October 18, 2010
Hungarian students are organizing a charity mega-concert for the purpose of aiding victims of the tragic flood of toxic red sludge. The list of performers and sponsors is almost endless.
   
HB | October 8, 2010
Budapest has been trying to catch up with the great cities of fashion. Although it is far from the catharsis yet, we are on the right path. Fashion Street and Andrássy Street are the pioneers.
   
M. Tóth Enikő | September 14, 2010
“At night it is pulled to the Tunnel” – sounds the elfish gossip from the late 19th century. Chain Bridge, the first permanent bridge of Budapest was and still is a symbol of patriotism, advance and cohesion.
   
BJI | September 13, 2010
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Széchenyi Hill Children’s Railway, a new, one-of-a-kind garden-railway line was opened to the public in Budapest's Railway Museum.
   
M. Tóth Enikő | September 7, 2010
Built for the jubilee of Hungarian governor Miklós Horthy's regime, ruined in World War II and reconstructed by two different regimes, Petőfi Bridge celebrates its 73rd birthday this week.
   
M. Tóth Enikő | August 16, 2010
It is almost impossible to evade the biggest railway stations when you spend a couple of days in Budapest. However, we rarely notice the secret beauties of these buildings.
   
Best of Budapest | August 11, 2010
A festival city has been built on the Hajógyári Sziget (Shipyard Island) on the river Danube in northern Budapest. The Festival features 200-250 programs a day on 55 venues.
   
M. Tóth Enikő | July 21, 2010
This year, summer heat seems to hit all the records. What can be more enjoyable than spending our time by the pool. Whether it is for medical treatment or simple fun, Budapest provides you the best spas.
   
Luxury Club, HB | July 9, 2010
Since hundreds of years entertainment has been one of the most popular activities. On these occasions we want to have a right royal time, so this is when the ‘where’ and the ‘who else’ matters.
   
BJI | July 6, 2010
Hungary’s first 3D street art (pavement painting) festival was held recently in Budapest, introducing three Hungarian art groups and the world famous street artist Christiane Jessen-Richards from Berlin.
   
VAM | July 5, 2010
Photo exhibition, wine tasting, fashion show and Hungarian innovations were all includes in the programs the 4th Király Street – Design Street festival offered.
   
Sándor Laczkó | July 2, 2010
The logo of the Hungarian meat processing company Pick will be visible on McLaren Mercedes cars during this year's Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
   
Dorottya Vannai | May 28, 2010
One of the Belgian EU presidency summer event locations is Sziget festival this year. Károly Gerendai is pleased with the cooperation. It means, they count with the Sziget festival in Europe.
   
Dorottya Vannai | May 14, 2010
Red carpet, liveried hosts, velvety armchairs and luxury services. The Majestic Imperator saloon train has arrived at Budapest. What is more, it is going to be a regular in Hungary.
   
Dorottya Tuba | May 11, 2010
Hey-ho in the Liget… goes the Hungarian song. The new Liget card was launched with this slogan. By buying it, one can visit the entertaining institutions in the City Park for a reduced price.
   
Dorottya Vannai | May 3, 2010
In the middle of the economic recession it sure does good for Sziget to win Vodafone as the main sponsor of the biggest summer happening. As regards entrance fees, prices will be reduced!
   
Dorottya Vannai | April 27, 2010
The rules of the road have changed. From now on, they can enter a one way street; they can go forward to the red light leaving cars behind. They are the ‘new generation’ in Budapest.
   
Dorottya Vannai | April 16, 2010
Organizers of Best of Budapest Gala always make an effort to exceed their performance of the previous year and astonish their guests with more diversified programs and delicious meals.
   
Dorottya Vannai | April 14, 2010
Entertaining program, award giving ceremony, good company, delicious food and drink: this is what Best of Budapest Gala is for a guest. But it is much more! Let’s go ‘behind the stage’!
   
edited by: Dorottya Vannai | March 31, 2010
Our biggest event took place last Saturday. We, organizers, usually get to know how the guests enjoyed themselves from their feedbacks. Read their comments so You might take a fancy and join us in 2011!
   
| March 9, 2010
Celebrate the big green day of the Irish on March 20 with a traditional Irish Gala dinner; taste delicious Irish food and drinks, listen to Irish music and dance as a real Irish!
   
| February 22, 2010
Since 1993, Budapest Week Publishing has conducted a survey amongst its readers and partners regarding their favorite providers to be considered as the best in the trade. Now it’s time for you to choose the bests!
   
Dorottya Vannai | February 15, 2010
This year we were there at the Opera Ball! Brilliant settings, marvelous dresses, clicking champagne glasses and tired celebrities added to the atmosphere of the ball. But we really enjoyed ourselves!
   
Enikő M. Tóth | February 11, 2010
Sparkling, golden champagne, unique smell of antique vaults and a man, one of the most successful managers of his age. The history of Törley family is the legend of knowledge and stringency.
   
| January 31, 2010
The best companies in the HORECA sector are awarded on March 27, 2010 in the InterContinental Budapest hotel on the Best of Budapest Award Gala organized by Budapest Week Publishing.
   
| January 25, 2010
The renewed Budapest Opera Ball, which is the most famous and most awaited event of the Carnival season, is organized for the fifteenth time on February 13, 2010.
   
 
 
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