Non-central European university
The controversy surrounding the Central European University seems to be all the rage these days. Well, in Budapest anyways; if you ask someone in the countryside, there is a good[…]
In defence of the homeland
PM Orbán under fire in European Parliament
The Hungarian government’s dedication to the European Union is “unquestionable” but in many respects the government is dissatisfied with the operations of the EU; allegations suggesting that recent Hungarian legislation[…]
Building a case for India
Construma pavilion another brick in strong bilateral relationship
India was a Partner Country, present with two pavilions over more than 300 square metres, at the 36th Construma construction and home building exhibition at Hungexpo in April. view full[…]
Indian States turn up the heat
From Himalayan north to tropical south, competition is on to grow and grow
As Narendra Modi surged to power in India in May 2014, a deciding factor with the world’s largest electorate was his impressive economic record during 13 years as Chief Minister[…]
Four-month wait for Robbie
Erasure joins tour as special guest
Robbie Williams’ 2017 European stadium tour will see 29 shows in 18 countries, opening at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium in June and arriving at Budapest’s Groupama Arena on August 23. view[…]
World-class gastronomy without borders
OTP Bank Gourmet Festival goes international this year
This year the finest Hungarian gastronomic festival will cross borders and host some of the best restaurants and chefs of the Central European region. Ana Roš from Slovenia, the world’s[…]
Costes ‘is a way of artistic expression’
Interview with gastronome Zoltán Herczeg
Everyone interested in good food and high-level gastronomy in this country will surely come across the name of Zoltán Herczeg at some point. He has tested over 300 Michelin Star-awarded[…]
Read, eat, drink and be merry
“Volkswagen Dining Guide TOP100” 2017 is out now
“We don’t just want to criticise, judge and talk about what was on a plate at a given place and at a given time. We would like to show how[…]
Elegant flair, Mediterranean dishes
La Parrilla in District V
As the weather warms up, city dwellers are more in the mood for finding some greenery, and one handy oasis is Szabadság tér with its tree-lined avenues, spacious lawns and[…]
Where tradition meets innovation
Gusto Café in District II
With its 25th anniversary upcoming, Gusto Café near the Buda shore of the Danube is one of the veterans of the local gastronomy scene. However, while other places were stuck[…]
Other people’s lives
The Capital with the Eye of an Expat
There is a growing discontent in the air in Budapest. Something that goes beyond the normal level of human complaint. What I’m hearing now is more systemic, more worrying. view[…]
The MBA: 5 reasons why you should take it personally
Top international business schools meet talents one-on-one in Budapest
The prestigious MBA degree has been an important contribution to career development over the last century. It has gained a sound reputation beyond the corporate world in almost every professional[…]
Keeping up standards
Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna
Tempus fugit, and all that. Suddenly, four years have flown by – where did they go? – since The Budapest Times spent a few days at the Palais Hansen Kempinski[…]
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