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)
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)
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)
LET'S GET REAL! Mar 3, 2009
"It could be anywhere from Lisbon to Budapest or Oslo to Rome and anywhere in between," he says. "Typically you'll hit a few big cities and a choice of a few smaller cities or a rural village, off the beaten track.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Cold Iowa welcome for exchange student Feb 26, 2009
Zsofia Winter, 16, a Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) student from Budapest, Hungary arrived at the Mason City Airport amidst the early January snow storms and sub-zero temperatures that forced many schools to cancel for four days or more ... 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 ... I like that everyone is friendly here; in Budapest no one knows no one. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Cruise lines pull out all the stops in 09 Feb 25, 2009
Expert guides will lead expeditions into Budapest and Bucharest, plus visits to some of the top vineyards in Croatia and a traditional Hungarian horse farm, where guests will enjoy lunch and a horse show. Other stops include the Danube Delta in Romania a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 320 species of birds as well as lesser-known spots, such as the Kalemegdan Fortress and Museum in Belgrade, Serbia and the town of Arbanassi, Bulgaria, known for its medieval architecture. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Revolution stories Feb 24, 2009
Page last updated at 12:19 GMT, Monday, 23 February 2009. Europe's revolution: Your memories. (BBC News -- Europe)
Winter and spring Europe fares from $110 Feb 18, 2009
But thats not all: Other destinations in Europe are seeing all-time lows as well, including flights to Paris from $228, Budapest from $213, and Istanbul from $214. Plus, you can even milk a free stop-over in Paris and enjoy two vacations for the price of one. (MSNBC -- Travel)
* Thieving granny in jail once again Feb 15, 2009
DPA, BUDAPEST Sunday, Feb 15, 2009, Page 6 ... Unfortunately for the light--fingered granny, the owner of the house she picked in Komarom, 100km northwest of Budapest, was at home and immediately called the police ... After a day out on the steal, she would fly back to Budapest with her loot. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Flying thief caught again at age 83 Feb 14, 2009
BUDAPEST (Reuters) A notorious 83-year-old Hungarian thief with a criminal record dating back six decades, was caught by police Thursday at the scene of a break-in ... "At her hearing she said she wanted to find a cheaper lodging than in Budapest, where it is too expensive," a police spokeswoman told Reuters ... She was already under investigation for an alleged theft in Szentendre, a town near Budapest, before her latest detention. (Yahoo News)
10 Questions for Giorgio Armani Feb 13, 2009
David Remenyik, BUDAPEST. Personally, I think counterfeit products are good because their existence shows that we create something people want to copy. (Time.com)
Men's Tennis Faces UC Irvine, Azusa Pacific, and UC Riverside This Week. Feb 10, 2009
The freshman from Budapest also faced and defeated fellow teammate in the semi finals of the consolation bracket. About UC Irvine. (Lmulions.com)
* World News Quick Take Feb 10, 2009
Austrian police arrested two men suspected of stabbing to death Romanian handball player Marian Cozma outside a Hungarian nightclub early on Sunday, police in Budapest said yesterday. The two suspects fled Hungary and were arrested in Austria by Austrian police and remain in Austrian police custody, police spokeswoman Piroska Varadi said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
UTC tennis teams post losses on road, at home Feb 8, 2009
Peter Sauska, Budapest, Hungary, and Vostrikov took their doubles match but fell in three sets to the Colonels in singles play. The Colonels swept all six singles matches. (The University Echo, TN)
Exodus European Tour Dates Apr 1, 2008
2008 Sziget Festival, Budapest (Hungary). Exodus are. (Suite101.com)
Technology driving motorists to distraction Apr 1, 2008
Budapest, Hungary-based , which introduced its iGO 8 system to North American drivers in January at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, is calculating that photorealism will dominate the navigation market within the next five years. From a purely navigational standpoint, CEO Leon van de Pas said his companys 3-D interface isnt inherently better than existing software. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Earth Hour goes global Apr 1, 2008
Floodlights went out at landmarks in Budapest, including its castle, cathedral and parliament. In Britain, 26 town and city councils signed up to switch off nonessential lights as did several historic buildings, including Prince Charles' private residence Highgrove House, London City Hall, Winchester Cathedral and the Government Communication Headquarters radio monitoring station. (India Times)
Life after Seinfeld for Jason Alexander Apr 1, 2008
Whether he's on the streets of London, Tel Aviv, in a hotel in Budapest, or with his wife, Danae, and two sons (Gabriel 15, Noah 12) looking for fairy penguins on Kangaroo Island, he's instantly recognisable. "Last year, I was in the Palestinian Territories and two Arabs turned and pointed at me," says Alexander, who is Jewish. (Courier Mail)
Nine countries join Schengen zone Mar 31, 2008
Tallinn, Warsaw, Prague and Budapest have expanded existing airports, building new terminals in line with Schengen rules. Most notably, airports were required to create areas which physically separate passengers from Schengen and non-Schengen zone states for identity checks. (iAfrica.com)
Life after Seinfeld Mar 30, 2008
Whether he is on the streets of London, Tel Aviv, in a hotel in Budapest, or with his wife, Daena, and two sons, Gabriel, 15, and Noah, 11, looking for fairy penguins at Kangaroo Island, Alexander is instantly recognisable. "Last year, I was in the Palestine territories and two Arabs suddenly turned and pointed at me," says Alexander, who is Jewish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Faith and Justice Series Spiritual Healing Lecture Series Topic Mar 26, 2008
A 40-year educator and a resident of Budapest, she is the founder of two Montessori schools in Hungary and the author of two books. She has a particular interest in healing in relation to learning disabilities in children and adults. (Voices, CT)
Europeanmakeovers Mar 23, 2008
In Budapest, a new tour company leads visitors through an old WWII-era military hospital and bunker under Castle Hill. Just up the street from the Great Synagogue, Budapest's Jewish community recently reopened the Rumbach Street Synagogue, designed by the great Viennese architect Otto Wagner in the late 19th century. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Born for adventure Mar 23, 2008
As an independent professional wrestler, Farren has traveled to Egypt, England and across the United States under the moniker, "The Bug, the Pest from Budapest" and yes, Farren lived in Budapest, Hungary, too ... When he left Texas, they kept in touch through the Internet, and Farren later invited her to join him in Budapest for New Year's ... Alter ego: Independent professional wrestler, known as "The Bug, the Pest from Budapest.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Europe deals beyond airfare Mar 22, 2008
Two-night weekend getaway rates in Budapest, Hungary, for two at the Hotel Andrassy are about $300 in July- August and November-December, and $350 in April-June and September-October. Included is a welcome gift, daily buffet breakfast and taxes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Giant Panda Mating Season At National Zoo Mar 22, 2008
This world-first artificial insemination of a white rhino with frozen rhino sperm took place in Budapest Zoo. The. (Science Daily)
Suburban sprawl pollutes Hungary Mar 19, 2008
Smog: Pollution in Budapest, Hungary exceeded recommended levels 115 days last year ... The rapid rise in commuter traffic to and from Budapest is creating Los Angeles-style smog ... Budapest, Hungary - Climb into the Buda Hills and look back at the flatlands of Pest and the pollution is obvious: a yellow-gray cloud that blankets the Hungarian capital much of the time. (Christian Science Monitor)
Democracy message to be heard in Africa Mar 15, 2008
In the past 10 years, she has presented programs on democracy in Prague, Krakow, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Johannesburg and throughout the United States. Contact the writer: shofius@timesshamrock. (Scranton Times, PA)
Sewickley native steps up for peace in six-month crusade Mar 4, 2008
"Starting in a town called Donaueschingen in Germany, we were able to walk this bicycle route all the way through Germany and Weltenburg into Austria through Vienna, into Bratislava and then south down to Budapest," he recalled ... "Once we arrived in Budapest, we were pretty much on our own. We had a 1,000-year-old map from Godfrey de Bouillon," the medieval knight who led the first Crusade from 1096 to 1100. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Enjoy Eastern Europe this springand summer Feb 29, 2008
All come with airfare, hotels and breakfast, and include two spring flings a Prague holiday for $859 and a Budapest vacation for $1,029; and an escorted summer tour to several cities of Eastern and Central Europe for just $2,999 ... Budapest vacation for $1,029For a getaway to the Hungarian capital of Budapest, described by Frommers as a remarkable and wholly unpretentious place, we recommend a weeklong package by Virgin Vacations ... En route, youll visit the following cities:... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tennis team strings seven straight wins together Feb 28, 2008
Peter Sauska, No. 2 Budapest, Hungary junior, moved up one spot to defeat Hunter Gerlach 6-1, 6-3. The No. 3-5 positions all moved up one spot to allow Memphis freshman Hasan Hamadeh move into the No. 6 position. (The University Echo, TN)
Eastern Europe: What's now Feb 28, 2008
In Budapest, a new tour company leads visitors through an old World War II-era military hospital and bunker under Castle Hill. Just up the street from the Great Synagogue, Budapest's Jewish community recently re-opened the Rumbach Street Synagogue, designed by the great Viennese architect Otto Wagner in the late 19th century. (CNN -- Travel)
Let deal determine destination Feb 27, 2008
Instead, visit Budapest, Hungary, with Delta for $636 round trip, or Munich, Germany, for $731. Both rates are based on midweek travel March 25 to May 15. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Board game to get global makeover Feb 20, 2008
The 68 candidate cities include Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Berlin, Bogota, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Caracas, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, Jerusalem, London, Mexico City, Montreal, Moscow, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Vancouver. US cities on the list are Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C.. (Boston Globe)
Marie Jonap, 87, treasured Italian cities, Hungarian recipes Feb 14, 2008
Originally from Budapest, Hungary, he had studied medicine in Padua, Italy, traveled throughout Europe and spoke several languages. After their marriage in 1945, Mrs. Jonap managed the books, scheduled appointments and juggled other duties at her husband's medical practice in South Amboy, N.J.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Constituents say Lantos leaves a better Coastside Feb 14, 2008
Born in 1928, Thomas Peter Lantos was the son of professors in Budapest. After fighting the Nazis as a teen, he was captured and sent to forced labor. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Hungary's anti-Roma militia grows Feb 13, 2008
Budapest, Hungary - The far right is on the march in Hungary, literally ... Budapest's public prosecutor has called for the group to be banned, while Mayor Gabor Demszky has called on municipal officials across the country not to attend its events. (Christian Science Monitor)
European Danube Cruise Routings Feb 13, 2008
Departure ports include Passau, Vienna, and Budapest ... Return trips from Passau to Bratislava (Slovakia) or Budapest and Kalocsa in Hungary are usually a week ... A-Rosa has weeklong cruises from Vienna to Budapest and back through Vienna to Melk before returning to Vienna again. (Suite101.com)
Tom Lantos Dies at 80 Feb 12, 2008
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Strategy First Signs Classic Point 'N' Click Adventure: Jack Keane Feb 9, 2008
Currently, around 440 employees work for the Company at its headquarters in Darmstadt and the development sites in Berlin, Darmstadt, Duisburg, Hanover Bratislava, Budapest, Charleroi, London, Singapore and Vienna. Guide. (IGN PC Games)
Interview: Selma Blair Feb 8, 2008
February 7, 2008 - IGN visited the Budapest set of Hellboy II: The Golden Army last year, during which time we got the chance to chat with actress Selma Blair who reprises her role as Liz Sherman in the Guillermo del Toro-directed sequel. The setup for Hellboy II goes like this: After an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken, hell on Earth is ready to erupt. (IGN FilmForce)
Hellboy II Set Visit: Part One Feb 8, 2008
That's right; yours truly, along with a handful of press from other outlets, had the opportunity to visit the Budapest set of the film and what we saw was nothing short of amazing. The access we were granted was generous, the cast and crew were incredibly open, and del Toro himself (a self-proclaimed fanboy at heart) went out of his to make us truly feel welcome ; a difficult task, I would imagine, when you have 10 extra bodies standing over your shoulder watching your every move. (IGN FilmForce)
Interview: Doug Jones Feb 8, 2008
February 5, 2008 - IGN visited the Budapest set of Hellboy II: The Golden Army last year, during which time we got the chance to chat with actor Doug Jones. He reprises his role as Abe Sapien in the Guillermo del Toro-directed sequel, and takes on a number of other costumed characters like the Angel of Death, Chamberlain, and Wizard. (IGN FilmForce)
MIHALY HONORED BY HUNGARIAN GOV'T Feb 6, 2008
Mihaly, raised north of Budapest, was following in his father's footsteps by studying forestry when the Hungarian Revolution erupted in October 1956 ... The certificate and medal awarded to Mihaly and other freedom fighters was presented during a ceremony in Budapest in late November. (The Union Democrat)
'Dead' man arrested Feb 6, 2008
BUDAPEST: A Hungarian man who was reported dead by his wife in 2001 has been detained in the Czech Republic and is suspected of fraud, Hungarian police said. In a case reminiscent of the British canoeist who "returned from the dead" five years after he went missing, the man's wife said he had drowned while windsurfing on holiday in Greece. (India Times, India)
Tennis teams trounce Lipscomb Jan 25, 2008
Head Coach Carlos Garcia put seniors Badr Bouabdellah, Barcelona, Spain, and Razvan Axente, Braila, Romania, in the first two positions and juniors Peter Sauska, Budapest, Hungary, and Pavel Vostrikov, Orenburg, Russia, at Nos. 3 and 4. (The University Echo, TN)
Travel can be trying| Jan 25, 2008
One such trip to a Budapest supermarket involved getting the best deal for our meagre Florins and was taken very seriously. We spent more than an hour acquiring our three bags of groceries. (iAfrica.com)
Is The Big Year Here For Lady Rebels? Jan 25, 2008
The other rookie is out of Budapest, Hungary, who will compete with the squad's only other senior, (2-0), for playing time. "Adrienn has been a tremendous addition," says Cory. (Unlvrebels.com)
Monopoly Fans Vote to Determine Which Great Global Cities Will Be Featured on First Worldwide Monopoly Edition Game Board Jan 22, 2008
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Russia signs deal to bring natural gas pipeline through Bulgaria Jan 20, 2008
But last month, after consultations between Budapest and Moscow, it was agreed that the South Stream pipeline would reach Hungary as well. The Kremlin said Putin's visit to Sofia would be his last foreign trip before the Russian presidential elections in March. (International Herald Tribune)
PSO's European tour touts city's assets Jan 20, 2008
The tour will take the orchestra to Barcelona, Amsterdam, Cologne, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb and more ... The highlights will include debuts in Pamplona and Castellon, Spain, performances in Amsterdam's prestigious Concertgebouw and Vienna's opulent Konzerthaus and concerts in new halls in Budapest and Zagreb, a Pittsburgh sister city. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
