Recently opened Loffice is a flexible office space for freelancers, entrepreneurs and corporate executives who want to work, meet, collaborate and be inspired.
It is a stylish loft in the center of Budapest, bicycle-friendly and powered by alternative energy, where you can both co-work and network with professionals like you, have business meetings and presentations, or even set up an exhibition.
Due to the volcanic eruption airspace in Hungary closed until Monday noon (12.00 hours local time), and stranded passengers are trying to find alternatives.
March wine tasting event by WineTime will be held in the British Embassy on March 26.
The program will start at 18.30 with the registration, and include performance by classical pianists Eva Polgar and flautist Ilona Plajner, presentation by Hilltop and Neszmély wineries, red and white wine tasting, appetizers.
Date: 26 March, 19:00
Venue: Old Banking Hall, The British Embassy (V. Budapest, Harmincad u. 6)
Price: 4000 Ft
Saint Stephen’s Day is a main national holiday in Hungary. Here its capital Budapest enjoys bread and circuses.
20th of August is a big day for Hungarians, day of Saint Stephen who created this country. It is a national holiday with extensive programs all over the country with the biggest celebrations in Budapest.
This year the celebrations start on August 19th with the Saint Stephen - The Birth of a State Historical Gala at 21:00 at Kossuth Lajos tér (Parliament).
The program of August 20th includes:
March of Army Band - at 08:45 from Oktogon to Heroes’ Square.
On July 11th, 2009 French Institute in Budapest (I. Fő utca 17) and French Trade Office celebrate Bastille Day and all things French.
This annual street festival and market that takes place on Bem rakpart along the Danube on Buda side is a mixture of music, wines, foods and fun.
This year the visitors will be offered wines from Aquitaine, Bordeaux and Champagne-Ardennes regions, and such French delicacies as goose liver and cheeses.
Here is the selection of decent sports bars and pubs in downtown Budapest offering both food and drinks where you can watch major sporting events, from football to rugby to Formula 1 races:
Caledonia
VI. Mozsar utca 9
(€€€)
Scottish-owned and themed pub with good selection of Scottish beers and whiskies. Always crowded on big sport nights, and the crowd is mostly expats and tourists.
The National Gallop is a three-day celebration of Hungarian history, gastronomy and Hussar traditions.
In this spectacular riding competition held annually, over a hundred horses and riders from Hungarian towns and villages race round the Heroes Square and reconstruct the historic battle scenes.
Each participating town has a pavilion to introduce their settlement to public. Visitors are also treated to craft fair, folk music performances and traditional Hungarian cuisine.
