Hungarians need to remember their identity
Enrico Cerea is one of the star chefs of Italian cuisine and he knows very well what is important when it comes to fine dining. This year, Cerea and his expert advisors helped the “Volkswagen Dining…
Creativity from the cellar
Anyone can exhibit in the Jancsó Art Gallery – that's part of the concept. And so since 2014 art from all kinds of artists, times and styles can be found here. Gallery manager Zoltán Jancsó told The…
Built for a prince, fit for kings and queens
It was, we’re sure – absolutely sure – just a simple oversight on the part of Hotel Imperial Vienna in not asking your Budapest Times representative to sign the guestbook while staying there for three…
On a culinary journey to foreign countries
The choice of places that invite to a cozy brunch on Sunday is truly excellent in the Hungarian capital. While most bistros and cafés offer specific meals for the last day of the week, these are…
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Stronger when we are together: French diplomat
Ambassador-designate to improve relations ‘in a European spirit’France’s Ambassador-designate to Hungary, Mrs Pascale Andréani, welcomed guests…
Islamophobia ’not major issue in Hungary’
Ambassador addresses bilateral links, foreign policyTurkey’s Ambassador to Hungary, Ahmet Akif Oktay, says he is not worried about…
Liszt collection on rare public display
“PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME ANY MORE SCORES”As his fame grew, Franz Liszt received more and more musical scores from hopeful…
Egyptian national day celebrated
Farewell to ambassadorThe Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt held a reception in the Museum of…
Similar story, different adjective
“Maigret and the Good People of Montparnasse” by Georges Simenon (Penguin Books)OK, we confess. We are addicted, there is a monkey on our back. Each month now,…
Art through suffering
Frida Kahlo, Masterpieces From Mexico’s Delores Olmedo MuseumJust for a few moments, in the series of windowless rooms, there is a real…
Bilateral relationship ‘can be best it has ever, ever been’
US Ambassador hosts Independence Day celebrationNewly arrived United States of America Ambassador to Hungary David B. Cornstein…
Healing amid hardship
“Az én Afrikám” (This is My Africa) photo exhibition by Anna JakkelDoctor Anna Jakkel, of Kecskemét, has made six visits to Africa on a voluntary…
Soaking up some summer
InterContinental® Budapest’s inventive cocktailsThis year’s longest day fell on June 22 – the date varies slightly each year –…
Crooks and Hungarian folklore
Urban Betyár, District VWhether Urban Betyár is a restaurant that includes a museum or a museum with a…
Light snacks on the go
Tökmag, District XIIIEnjoying food should be the most natural thing in the world but it is a problem…
The brief history of the month
The news that made headlinesPresenting in one concise package the month's most important and fascinating…
My Budapest
The capital with the eye of an expatHardly a week goes by without someone asking me for advice on where to eat and…
Orbán firm on Fortress Hungary
Constitutional change to include ‘protection of the home’The state has a duty to act against the organisation of illegal migration, a…
Lights, music 3D
Miniature golf from a completely new perspectiveDo you find miniature golf a bit bourgeois? Or just something for aging hotel…
Jewish leader denies attack
Hungary ‘not criticised over Soros move to Berlin’In reply to a letter by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, President Ronald Lauder of…
Jobbik split brewing
New Mr Right is not right for all in partyThe radical nationalist Jobbik party has elected as leader Tamas Sneider, seen…
Honeymoon on bikes
Book tells how to travel for four years on a tight budgetWhen they left Hungary, they did not know in which direction or how lengthy…
EU concern on education, media
‘Clear risk of serious violations’ of EU valuesThe European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) has made…
Where to wet your whistle
Mass-produced product has craft beer types foaming at the mouthThe craft beer trend has also arrived in Hungary. This is proven not only by the…
Szijjártó backs robust EU
Challenges include security, identity, trade, democracyHungary has a vested interest in a strong and successful Europe, Foreign…
Birthday gala of the Aikido kids
Can you be little yet able to defend yourself without destroying your stronger opponent?The uninitiated might not know the name Uesiba Morihei, but for many millions of…
A festival a month
Get your rocks off this summerThe outdoor summer festival season will soon be in full swing. In June, the…
New US Ambassador to back democracy, deter anti-Semitism
Businessman David B. Cornstein awaits approval of US SenateUS President Donald Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to Hungary, David B.…
Much blood will flow
"Maigret and the Old People” by Georges Simenon (published by Penguin)Finally, we have received our replacement copy of "Maigret in Court”, which…
Book a date with super luxury
Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet, Istanbul, TurkeyThey are gone now – the sultans such as Suleyman the Magnificent who wielded…
Philippines ambassador has hope of peace
Anniversary of independence observedAmbassador Maria Fe T. Pangilinan of the Philippines hosted a reception to…
Back through centuries in a few tram stops
Ramada Istanbul Old CityAt least 50 pencil-thin minarets can be seen from the wraparound balcony of our…
Music, dance, food, fashion – the Indian way
Ganga-Danube Cultural Festival and International Day of YogaTwenty-one locations in Hungary will host activities when the Indian Embassy…
Indonesian children to share in adventures in Pécs
Ambassador oversees translation of Hungarian bookA children’s book by Hungarian author Erika Bartos has been translated into…
Revolución de Mayo of 1810 celebrated
Reception for Argentina’s National DayThe Ambassador of the Argentine Republic, Maximiliano Gregorio-Cernadas, and…
Counterculture, celebrity and capitalism
“Sticky Fingers. The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine” by Joe Hagan (published by Canongate)When Jann Wenner asked investigative reporter Joe Hagan in 2013 to write his…