Oil falls back below $70 even as dollar weakens Sep 12, 2009
Associated Press writers Pablo Gorondi in Budapest and Alex Kennedy in Singapore contributed to this report. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
A trip to the future Sep 10, 2009
If you want to see the impact of allowing development on a controlled basis, then contemporary cities such as KL are a good example, along with, say, Budapest, Sydney, Brisbane and so many others, depending on the degree of control that interests you. There are cities such as Leningrad and Bucharest spoilt by the growth of really ugly public housing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
How to Travel Europe Cheaply, Part ... Sep 10, 2009
While these reservations (if you already have a rail pass) are roughly the same price as a cheap hostel (around 20 euros), they are useful for long-distance travel; you can fall asleep in Frankfurt and wake up in Budapest, without wasting daylight hours to get there. A reclining seat reservation is the cheapest method of overnight travel at around 5 euros a seat. (Suite101.com)
Eastern Europe Dawdles in Digital Culture Sep 5, 2009
But, as the Budapest Observatory points out in nearly every issue of its witty newsletter, in cultural matters the EU is anything but uniform, as by nearly any measure state spending on culture, cross-border cultural projects, activity of non-profit cultural organizations the northern and western members are a league ahead of the east. Culture is one of those fields where the EU has decided to let members largely fend for themselves, like foreign policy and immigration. (BusinessWeek)
* Hungary, Slovakia in war of words as president is barred Aug 23, 2009
AFP, BUDAPEST Sunday, Aug 23, 2009, Page 6 ... Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Balazs described the ban as unprecedented and unacceptable and said Budapest would raise the matter with the EU.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Ronaldo annoyed by Portugal commitment crack Aug 21, 2009
It then goes to Budapest to face Hungary, which currently has a four-point advantage over the third-place Portuguese. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Man of the Old World Aug 21, 2009
Born in Budapest on Dec. 24, 1911, my father felt comfortable in a world of fixed authorities, albeit one in which, as a boy, he had stood at the outer edge ... Budapest under Communist rule, he told us, looked much shabbier than Paris, Vienna, Jerusalem, or any of the other foreign cities he thereafter visited. (The American Conservative)
Hungary Remembers Picnic That Opened Iron Curtain Aug 20, 2009
They lived in makeshift shelters in Budapest on the grounds of the West German Embassy and at a tent city set up by a Catholic parish. In the weeks after the picnic, East Germans continued to make attempts to cross the border, although many were still turned back. (Fox News)
Road to freedom Aug 20, 2009
As he returned from holiday in his official car, Mr Nemeth was shocked to see hundreds of young people and families camping outside the West German consulate in Budapest. Others had found refuge in the imposing Holy Family Church in a leafy district of the Hungarian capital. (BBC News)
SingTel Grid Girls winner to be crowned in pageant Aug 18, 2009
They have been very positive, eager to learn and have the right attitude," said Soo. The girls hail from diverse backgrounds ranging from students to working professionals, and there's even a nurse. And Deborah Yeo, who works at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, isn't the least bit worried that patients will recognise her. "That's not a problem as most of the time I will be putting on a mask and they will not be able to recognise me," said the 19 year-old. And while Yeo is busy tending to her patients'... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Flood of postcards Aug 18, 2009
Ernest and Martha Odom , of Evans, sent greetings from Germany and the Blue Danube River, where they enjoyed a river tour to Budapest, Hungary. Suzanna Ashworth , of Grovetown, sent a postcard from her 30th high school reunion in Denver. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* ART JOURNAL: A realist in cubist clothing Aug 12, 2009
Early Morning of Budapest (F) and Overlooking Prague (Ji) are suffused with a pastel play of light and rhythmic aura, both of which are reminiscent of Paul Cezanne. Retrospectives offer a window into the development of an artists career. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Newsweek: Ex-Soviet states restrict Western schools Aug 7, 2009
Whether it was a government of former dissidents in Budapest or old Soviet strongmen like Nursultan Nazarbayev in Kazakhstan, many leaders began welcoming in foreign professors and U.S. academic practices. A slew of American- and international-style universities sprang up across the regionsome, like the Central European University in Budapest, funded by individuals such as the financier George Soros; others, like Kyrgyzstan's American University of Central Asia, partly funded by the U.S.... (MSNBC -- International)
F1: Massa leaves hospital in Brazil after tests Aug 5, 2009
Massa, who fractured his skull and suffered concussion following an accident during qualifying at last month's Hungarian Grand Prix, underwent the tests after arriving in Brazil from Budapest on Monday. After leaving hospital, the 28-year-old went directly to his house in Sao Paulo. (India Times, India)
Massa says he is on the mend on eve of trip home Aug 3, 2009
Luiz Antonio Massa, father of Ferrari's Brazilian Formula One car racer Felipe Massa exits Honved Hospital in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. Massa is recovering from a life-saving surgery in the hospital after he crashed and suffered serious injuries during the time trial of Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix on Hungaroring circuit, outside Budapest on July 25 ... (AP Photo/MTI, Zsolt Szigetvary) Luiz Antonio Massa, left, father of Ferrari's Brazilian Formula One car racer Felipe Massa,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Injured driver heading home Aug 3, 2009
He will be replaced at Ferrari by seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, who visited Massa on Saturday at his Budapest hospital. Comments. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Life Under Communism in Post-War Ro... Aug 3, 2009
They left Bucharest by train on a route that included a stop in Budapest, Hungary. Because of Hungary's communist ties, the family feared for its safety until the train crossed the Austrian border. (Suite101.com)
Hainan Air sets sights on Hawaii Aug 1, 2009
Hainan Airlines' international flight destinations include Budapest, Hungary; Brussels; and St. Petersburg, Russia. It recently added services to Berlin; Taipei, Taiwan; Luanda; Moscow; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Seattle. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stops all stations Aug 1, 2009
Not so much a train as a train route, it linked Paris and Istanbul, with connections to London, running originally through Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest. As a direct service over the full distance, the Orient Express hasn't run for more than 30 years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Taking the plunge in Budapest Aug 1, 2009
(Tribune Media Services) -- In Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital, you can sample spicy paprika at the Great Market Hall (designed by Gustave Eiffel), sip coffee in a genteel turn-of-the-20th-century cafe and enjoy an affordable performance at the luxurious Opera House. Budapest's baths are a highlight of any trip to the Hungarian city ... Budapest has its fair share of museums and monuments, too: You can ogle the opulent interior of the Hungarian Parliament, get a taste of the gloomy Hungarian... (CNN)
Rick Steves: Taking the plunge in Budapest Jul 31, 2009
Taking the plunge in Budapest - Europe - msnbc ... Taking the plunge in Budapest ... Budapest's baths are fun and relaxing BYO swimsuit. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Felipe Massa likely to be discharged soon Jul 28, 2009
SAO PAULO/BUDAPEST: The condition of Brazilian Formula One driver Felipe Massa is improving following his crash on the weekend and he could probably leave hospital soon, his doctor said ... The Ferrari driver may also be moved from Budapest to the Paris clinic of Gerard Saillant, who treated Brazilian football star Ronaldo and former Formula One driver Michael Schumacher in the past. (India Times, India)
Massa's condition improving, says Hungary govt Jul 27, 2009
BUDAPEST: Injured Formula One driver Felipe Massa can now communicate "actively" and is able to move his hands and legs, a Hungarian Defence Ministry spokesman said on Monday. Brazilian Massa, who fractured his skull in an accident during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, is waking up from sedation more and more frequently. (India Times, India)
Keeping the faith Jul 27, 2009
Palm Beach Synagogue Rabbi Moshe Scheiner and 20 members of his congregation just returned from a 13-day tour that included stops in Prague and Budapest. The annual trip to Israel is important, he said, because it offers more than just a chance to see the Western Wall, the Dead Sea and other famous sights. (The Palm Beach Post)
Massa crash leads to calls to re-examine F1 safety Jul 26, 2009
BUDAPEST: Racing figures called on Formula One to re-examine safety procedures after Felipe Massa sustained life-threatening skull injuries in a high-speed accident during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. The 28-year-old Ferrari driver was in stable condition in the intensive care unit of a military hospital following surgery on Saturday. (India Times, India)
Rubens Barrichello makes peace with Brawn Jul 24, 2009
BUDAPEST: Rubens Barrichello wore his feelings on his chest, if not his sleeve, at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Thursday when he turned up for duty in a 'Mr Happy' T-shirt. After angrily accusing his championship-leading Brawn GP Formula One team of costing him victory at the previous race in Germany, the Brazilian made clear that he had calmed down and made his peace with the world. (India Times, India)
'Schizophrenia gene' determines person's creativity Jul 17, 2009
The research, by Szabolcs Keri, a researcher at Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary, could help to explain why mutations that increase a person's risk of developing mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar syndrome have been preserved, even preferred, during human evolution. For the study, the researchers examined a gene involved in brain development called neuregulin 1, which previous studies have linked to a slightly increased 00004000 risk of schizophrenia. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Europeans mark anniversary of fall of Iron Curtain Jun 28, 2009
BUDAPEST - European leaders yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the symbolic fall of the Iron Curtain, often described as the first crack in the Berlin Wall and one of the key episodes leading to the end of communism in Eastern Europe. In Budapest, the presidents of Germany, Austria, Finland, Slovenia, and Switzerland, as well as high-ranking officials from Poland, Britain, and more than 20 other countries, participated in a commemorative session at the Hungarian Parliament and a gala event... (Boston Globe)
European leaders mark Iron Curtain fall in Hungary Jun 28, 2009
By the end of the summer, thousands of East German "tourists" were living in tents on the grounds of the West German embassy in Budapest and in several other locations around the city, including church yards and the site of a communist youth camp. After allowing some of the "Ossies" to leave for West Germany via Austria in August and then some more a few weeks later, Hungary finally decided to let all East Germans out from Sept. 11, 1989. (Sioux City Journal)
Hungary Remembers 1989 Fall Of The Iron Curtain Jun 27, 2009
BUDAPEST, Hungary, Jun ... (AP) European leaders gathered on Saturday in Budapest to mark the 20th anniversary of the symbolic fall of the Iron Curtain, often described as the first crack in the Berlin Wall and one of the key episodes leading to the end of communism in Eastern Europe ... By the end of the summer, thousands of East German "tourists" were living in tents on the grounds of the West German embassy in Budapest and in several other locations around the city, including church yards and... (CBS News -- World)
Michael Jackson Around the World Jun 27, 2009
Szentendre is a sleepy village north of Budapest in Hungary frequented year round by tourists. Among the many museums, visitors can stroll through one dedicated to marzipan and marvel at the life-like confection in the perfect image of Michael Jackson. (Suite101.com)
Why the travel industry should end its war on smokers Jun 26, 2009
In Budapest, my dinner table at one of the sidewalk cafes was surrounded by smoke in every direction. There was nowhere to escape. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Crowd foils airline's anniversary stunt Jun 26, 2009
BUDAPEST - An overeager crowd in the Hungarian capital thwarted low-cost airline Wizz Air's attempt to release 1,000 balloons for its fifth anniversary celebrations when they caught wind of the freebies attached ... 45) attached to each balloon and a free-for-all of popping and grabbing commenced before the balloons could be officially released from a giant net in the center of Budapest. (MSNBC -- Travel)
New European Inland Journeys Expand Crystal's Luxury Mediterranean Cruise Experience Jun 18, 2009
From inland journeys through Prague and Budapest to Italy's posh Lake Como, each carefully crafted program provides in-depth experiences that allow guests to extend their vacation and immerse themselves in a destination ... Prague and Budapest - Castles, palaces and monuments in two of the world's most fascinating cities (five nights). (PR Newswire)
Bleak summer for Europe Jun 17, 2009
Room bookings in Prague fell by 18 percent, Budapest by 20 percent, and Paris, the world's most visited city, dipped by five percent. "We are in a period of economic imbalance, the crisis has had its repercussions and we have to develop new strategies," said Konstantinos Tatsis from the European Union's Committee of the Regions. (iAfrica.com)
'Day of reckoning' May 30, 2009
Page last updated at 15:24 GMT, Friday, 29 May 2009 16:24 UK. In search of Europe: Austria. (BBC News -- Europe)
Andover start-up built on 'open source' platform May 26, 2009
Now, 13 of Acquia's 35 employees work from far-flung locations; Budapest, New Delhi, Siberia, and Cologne, Germany. Buytaert still works from his home in Antwerp, Belgium. (Boston Globe)
Pair donating art to Hungary May 24, 2009
They will join 11 other original Makk oils depicting significant moments in Hungarian history as part of a permanent exhibition in its own wing at the Museum of Hungarian Military History in Budapest ... They will join 11 other original Makk oils depicting significant moments in Hungarian history as part of a permanent exhibition in its own wing at the Museum of Hungarian Military History in Budapest. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hip Prague a hit with young visitors May 21, 2009
And this year, according to a new survey from , it tops the list of the best European bargain cities, ahead of London, Paris, Lisbon and Budapest. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Adults and teens charmed by Prague May 19, 2009
com, it tops the list of the best European bargain cities, ahead of London, Paris, Lisbon and Budapest. If you thought Europe was too pricey, think again. (CNN -- Travel)
The road is home for family traveling USA in their RV May 18, 2009
"The kids had gone to the baths in Budapest, skied the Alps, but they didn't know America," says Tom Wahl, 48, an online business writing instructor at the University of Maryland and enthusiastic house husband. "We thought this was a good way to show them the country their mother served.". (USA Today -- Life)
May rally for energy prices stalls May 16, 2009
Associated Press writers Pablo Gorondi in Budapest, Hungary, Alex Kennedy in Singapore and Edward Harris in Lagos, Nigeria, contributed to this report. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Crunch Time For City Breaks As Eastern European Prices Undercut Eurozone May 14, 2009
New Post Office City Costs Barometer makes Budapest a best buy Sterling still strong for foreign exchange in Turkey and Poland, as well as Hungary ... As the euro continues to fly high against sterling for , the Post Office report into non-euro city destinations shows that Budapest, followed closely by Warsaw and Prague, are the cities where thrifty tourists will get more for their travel money ... And, despite the bad press for sterling, UK tourists will actually get more for their travel... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Fascism, the next generation May 11, 2009
On the evening of Feb. 23, the community of 1,200 about 50 kilometres south of Budapest was the scene of a deadly attack on members of Hungary's Roma minority. A young member of the right-wing Jobbik Hungarian Guard is covered by her mother's coat during an inauguration ceremony in Budapest's Heroes Square October 25, 2008 ... It's one of our problems, says Aladar Horvath, a leader of the Roma Civic Rights Movement, who reached the scene from Budapest soon after the police left. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Historic role May 10, 2009
I'm beginning to be wary about asking, but just recently in Budapest I found someone I thought might have reason to give a different answer ... Instead, when I met him in his modest house on the outskirts of Budapest I got a very surprising answer. (BBC News -- Europe)
Eleanor Perenyi, 91, writer and opinionated gardener May 9, 2009
In 1937, at a diplomatic dinner in Budapest, Eleanor Stone, then 19, met Zsigmond Perenyi, a young, impecunious, socially progressive Hungarian baron. They were married that year and went to live in his family's castle in Ruthenia, then under Czech control. (Boston Globe)
Rebels Invade Europe May 8, 2009
Following three days in Prague, the team will travel via train to Budapest, Hungary, for two days (May 14-15). They will survey the sights in Budapest and play one match on Friday. (Unlvrebels.com)
Bolivia Plot: Assassins Or Victims? May 3, 2009
Associated Press writers Carlos Valdez in La Paz, Pablo Gorondi in Budapest, Hungary, Alison Mutler in Bucharest, Romania, Snjezana Vukic in Zagreb, Croatia, and Shawn Pogatchnik in Dublin, Ireland, contributed to this report. Bajak reported from Bogota, Colombia. (CBS News -- World)
Mexico orders economic shutdown; flu pandemic imminent Apr 30, 2009
A medical laboratory assistant works in the flu virus lab of the Centre of Epidemiology in Budapest April 29, 2009. (REUTERS/Karoly Arvai). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Rick Steves: What's new in Europe for 2009 Apr 20, 2009
It'll shorten travel times between Budapest, Vienna and Munich (and connect Vienna to Innsbruck and on to Zrich in 2010) ... Budapest's former Statue Park, a motley collection of communist statues at the edge of town, has been expanded and renamed Memento Park ... The streets of Budapest, Hungary's capital, are going traffic-free. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
TOURNEY SCANDAL Apr 19, 2009
Gabor Pali of Budapest announced earlier this year that there would be a Gideon Barcza Memorial tournament, in honor of the Hungarian grandmaster, beginning April 6 ... But when the players arrived in Budapest, the hotel said there were no rooms for them. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Stony Brook Tennis Teams Down Fairleigh Dickinson Apr 10, 2009
At the top of the lineup junior (Amersfoort, Netherlands) scored a 6-2, 6-2 win over Andrew Denny while sophomore (Budapest, Hungary) picked up a 6-1, 6-2 decision at No. 2. It was pretty much the same down the lineup for the Seawolves, who won Nos. (Goseawolves.org)
Space Adventures' Orbital Spaceflight Client Charles Simonyi Returns to Earth After Completing Second Mission to the International Space Station Apr 8, 2009
Born in Budapest, he had a passion for science, math, technology and space. Dr. Simonyi learned computer programming early in life, which would shape his professional career for decades and enable him to achieve his entrepreneurial dreams. (PR Newswire)
The final seduction Apr 4, 2009
" He keeps track of San Lorenzo wherever he is. "When we were shooting Good in Budapest, the team had the chance to become national champions of Argentina It came down to the last match, and we were shooting a scene that day. " Mortensen had his San Lorenzo flag with him, and he would wear his team shirt to work every day, so producer Segal knew of his passion. At the end of the shoot, a group of them went to the bar, and watched the match "and we won. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
European Bus Travel on a Budget wit... Mar 29, 2009
Destinations range from European capital favourites like Budapest, Prague and Vienna, to lesser well known options including Gdansk, Brno and Siena. Example prices for a 15-day pass in the high-season (June 27-September 14, December 13-January 4) are Youth (under 26) 290/189/$385 and Adult 345/229/$459. (Suite101.com)
What is it about trains in movies? Mar 28, 2009
To the list of great Metro films, you should add "Kontroll", a bleakly-amusing film set in the twilight world of the Budapest Metro. The harsh justice of the ticket controllers should appeal to every paying passenger who hates seeing fare-dodgers get away with it. (BBC News -- UK)
Brown calls for unity Mar 28, 2009
The conference was organized by Policy Network, an international think tank initiated 10 years ago by former US president Bill Clinton, with past meetings in Washington, Berlin, Stockholm, London, Budapest and Johannesburg. Biden was due to take part in an official visit to Chile on Saturday before traveling to Costa Rica. (iAfrica.com)
Hungary's PM to quit amid tumbling popularity Mar 22, 2009
BUDAPEST Hungary's prime minister stunned the country Saturday by announcing his resignation because he had become an obstacle to the reforms needed to pull the country out of its worse financial crisis since the end of communism nearly 20 years ago ... Hungary's Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany delivers a speech during a Socialist Party congress in Budapest on Saturday. (Globe and Mail)
Steves: Traveling to Europe on the cheap Mar 18, 2009
A ticket for Mozart in a sumptuous Budapest opera house runs $20 (versus $60 in Vienna). Your biggest budget challenges are accommodations: Hotels are pricey just about everywhere in Europe. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The next Berlin, the new Acropolis museum Mar 14, 2009
Budapest's former "Statue Park," a motley collection of communist statues at the edge of town, has been expanded and re-branded "Memento Park." ... The streets of Budapest, Hungary's capital city, are going traffic-free ... It's the most modern thermal bath in Hungary, and although it lacks the old-fashioned class of Budapest's spas, it trumps them in user-friendliness and overall wet R&R.. (CNN)
Rick Steves: Whats new in Eastern Europe Mar 11, 2009
Budapest's former "Statue Park," a motley collection of communist statues at the edge of town, has been expanded and re-branded "Memento Park." They've added a replica of "Stalin's Tribune," a giant platform once used for communist processionals the once 25-foot-tall statue of Stalin at its top was cut off at the knees during Hungary's 1956 Uprising, so this version includes only his boots ... The streets of Budapest, Hungary's capital city, are going traffic-free ... It's the most modern... (MSNBC -- Travel)
CCI's mission is to promote tolerance, peace Mar 9, 2009
BRITT Zsofia Winter, 16, a Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) student from Budapest, Hungary, arrived at the Mason City Airport in the early January snow and cold that forced many schools to cancel classes for days ... Her hometown of Budapest has 2 million people and there are 10 million total in Hungary, so coming to small-town U.S.A. was quite a change ... In Budapest no one knows no one. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
A 19th-century warehouse becomes a place of contemplation Mar 7, 2009
In Budapest, beneath the art-nouveau Hotel Gellert, I remember a long corridor, clad in tiny blue mosaics, that led to the hot-spring pools. There were portholes in that corridor, and I could see figures floating by that looked as if they'd been drawn by Betty Goodwin. (Globe and Mail)
Whats new in Germany and Austria Mar 4, 2009
It'll shorten travel times between Budapest, Vienna and Munich (and connect Vienna to Innsbruck and on to Zurich in 2010). This year, Vienna begins construction on a huge new central station, located where the current South Station (Sudbahnhof) sits. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Post a comment Mar 4, 2009
Posted by: Interplanet, Budapest Hungary 02 March 2009. When push comes to shove, each European country looks out for it s own interests. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
