9 Jul

Day 2. – Budapest Pentathlon European Championship 2024

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Due to the extremely strong heatwave organizers reorganize the competition, so unlike the original program, only women’s fencing was held at the at the BOK Hall today. Some results from today’s competition.

Among the Hungarians, Sarolta Simon was the best in the women’s competition. In the field of 39 players, with 26 wins and 12 losses, she came second in the number that significantly determines the rest.

Tamara Aleksejev was also effective on the pásts set up, finishing seventh-eighth with 23 successful aces and 15 lost aces.

Kamilla Réti ended with a positive balance, 20/18, which is 15-18. place for her.

Rita Erdős defeated as many opponents as she lost to, with a score of 19/19 and 19-23. finished in place, while Bauer Blanka (33rd), who finished with 14/24.

Noémi Eszes (34th), who finished fencing with 13 wins and 25 losses, will have to start Thursday’s semi-finals from a difficult position.

In the women’s competition, without a qualifier, the field of 39 players will not be two 18-person groups in the semi-finals, but one 20-person group and one 19-person group. From there, nine or nine competitors will advance to the finals, but of the six Hungarians and Ukrainians participating in each group, can be there in the finals.

Overview by Aggie Reiter

8 Jul

Day 1. – Adult European Pentathlon Championship @ Budapest 2024.

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Two Hungarian medals on Day 1. In the relay race, the pair of Blanka Guzi and Noémi Eszes won the bronze medal, while the duo of Mihály Koleszár and Richárd Bereczki won the silver medal.

For women, eight couples fought for medals and positions in the BOK Hall, in and positions in the BOK Hall, in the swimming pool next to the Gerevich Aladár National Sports Hall and in the central competition area in the sculpture park between the Puskás Arena and the Papp László Sports Arena.

The Hungarians performed equally well in fencing, winning 10-10 and losing 11-11. With a score of 20/22, they were fifth after the first number. In the pool, they completed the 2×100 meters in 2:04.89 minutes, which was also the fifth best result, but at the same time, three couples who finished ahead of them swam only a few hundredths or tenths of a second faster, which did not mean a difference in the score.

The Hungarians went through the riding course with one mistake and a six-second timeout – Blanka Guzi’s horse cleared the first obstacle – and thus they finished fifth in this race as well. The home pair did not score any points in the bonus round, but they were still fourth before the combined number, albeit 33 seconds behind the Germans, who were third at the time. Finally, the relay members had to run 3 x 600 meters each, interrupted by two shooting sessions, in the heat, which was somewhat milder than before. Eszes somewhat caught up with the Italian rider who started 39 seconds earlier and was behind the leading British-German duo, then after the switch, Guzi quickly caught up with her opponent in the second lap, overtook him, and then easily passed him. In the composite number, the Hungarians performed best with 12:55.72 minutes. The gold medal went to the British, the silver to the Germans.

The men started with swimming, the Hungarian duo completed the 2×100 meters with 1:50.94 minutes. This placed him in third place, but then in fencing, with 24 wins and 16 losses, he was tied for the best with the Italians, so he was already second. On the horse track, Koleszár cleared one obstacle, Bereczki two, and there was also a one-second timeout, the 278 points reached fifth place in this number, and overall a loss of position.

Bereczki took third place behind the Italians and the Ukrainians, 21 seconds behind the former and nine seconds behind the latter. He approached his Ukrainian opponent until the switch, and then Koleszár overtook him in the first lap. He ran together with the Ukrainian for a while, but then broke away from him, so he finally fought for a superior second place. In the composite number, the Hungarians were the best with 11:50.56 minutes.

Results:
women’s relay: 1. Great Britain (Emma Whitaker, Alexandra Bousfield) 1350 points, 2. Germany (Annika Zillekens, Rebecca Langrehr) 1343, 3. Hungary (Guzi Blanka, Noémi Eszes) 1327

men’s relay: 1. Italy (Matteo Cicinelli, Giorgio Malan) 1442 points, 2. Hungary (Richard Bereczki, Mihály Koleszár) 1431, 3. Ukraine (Oleksandr Tovkaj, Pavlo Timoshenko) 1422.

+Source-Hungarian Modern Pentathlon Association

Updating by Aggie Reiter

5 Jul

French Institution – “Street Ball”- July 13. Budapest

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The French Institute is celebrating with a “Street Ball” July 13, on the occasion of the French national holiday. The French Institute (Venue: District I., 17. Fő Street Budapest) welcomes those interested with free concerts and workshops.

The celebration starts at 6 p.m. in the framework of a workshop, those who want to exercise can learn the basics of the new sport of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, break dancing. France is the stronghold of hip-hop, and it is no coincidence that break dancing is an official sport at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. At the Street Ball, may join in the moves of the acrobatic sport! A teacher from the Master Dance school presents the sport in a one-hour workshop.

There will be a Tahiti Dance and Drum Show where this year’s location of the Olympic surfing competitions will be recalled. Tahitian dance is an ancient, vibrant, playful, storytelling dance that embodies the spirit and soul of Polynesia. The stories brought to life at the presentation of the Manahiti Dancers and Drummers transcend time and cultures and convey universal, eternal values.

In the second half of the street party, folk music from the Carpathian Basin, the audience can listen to arrangements of world music from the Fifth Year and Gypsy and Hungarian folk songs by Romano Glaszo.

The evening will be closed by Daniel Moritz’s DJ set, bringing a unique mix of house, hard groove, dark disco and voguing beats to the dance floor.

Update: Aggie Reiter



5 Jul

Modern Pentathlon European Championship Budapest – July, 8.-14. 2024.

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Yesterday, the press conference was held at one of Budapest’s most eyecatching locations, on the terrace of Halászbástya Restaurant. The media individuals were invited to the update the competition and the venues about the forthcoming Modern Pentathlon European Championship. The conference was held by: Gábor Balogh – President of the Hungarian Öttusa Association, Bence Vaszkó – Pentathlon European Championship rider – director, Mihály Koleszár – reigning Hungarian champion, junior individual world champion pentathlete Blanka Bauer, individual world cup sixth, team world champion pentathlete.

The competition will take place on three venues set up in a 200-meter radius … Sculpture Park alongside by the Puskás Ferenc Stadium and in the BOK Hall. For foreigners staying for the time being in Budapest may visit the Fisherman’s Bastion area in between the Pentathlon competitions. (See the sightseening shoots taken on the press conference.)

Gábor Balogh – President of the Association – Olympic silver medalist and world champion pentathlete emphasized “In addition to the Hungarian competitors being able to compete in front of a home audience, is important to bring this year’s European Championships, the last continental championship before the change that will come into effect after the Paris Olympics – the inclusion of the steeplechase as a sport going to be held in the Capital of Hungary. The European pentathlon riders say goodbye to riding Budapest” Was also told, that 44 female and 45 male entries were received by the organizers. The President also announced that the Hungarian Pentathlon Association has won the right to host in 2025 the adult pentathlon European Championship, which will take place in the City of Székesfehérvár. The president also announced, the Olympic bronze medalist and world champion Ádám Marosi, who is ending his career, will be farewelled at the event.

“A” to my “Q” … Gábor Balogh said that negotiations are already underway that Eurosport and HBO Max will also broadcast the events of the Modern Pentathlon European Championship organized in Budapest July, 8.-14. 2024. No way to miss the exciting hours of the Budapest Pentathlon throughout countless countries.

Almost a hundred competitors are expected to take part in the event. Due to the proximity of the Olympic Games in Paris, based on the decisions of the associations, only Blanka Guzi the Hungarian Olympians will compete. She will only take part in the relay, while Michelle Gulyás, Csaba Bőhm and Balázs Szép will stay away from the event due to rest and the risk of injury.

On the closing day of the European Championships, a Gala Show is to take place in saying goodbye to riding. Bence Vaszkó – Drector of the Gala, said that a live music presentation will revive the story of the octet.

Mihály Koleszár – young competitor who also took part at the press conference, considered it a great pleasure that he can compete in the domestic world competition, and he is confident that he will delight the fans with a gold medal (editor’s remark … So lets keep our fingers crossed).

The Hungarian team starting at the European Championships in Budapest:

Men: Richárd Bereczki, Mihály Koleszár, Bence Demeter, József Tamás, Gergely Regős, András Gáll.

Women: Rita Erdős, Simon Sarolta, Kamilla Réti, Blanka Bauer, Tamara Aleksejev, Luca Barta

Men’s relay: Mihály Koleszár, Richárd Bereczki women’s relay: Blanka Guzi, Noémi Eszes.

Mixed relay: to be appointed later on.

Here are the seven days program: Monday – women’s and men’s relay Tuesday – women’s qualifier Wednesday – men’s qualifier, women’s all-around Thursday – women’s semi-final, men’s all-around Friday – men’s semi-finals Saturday – women’s and men’s final Sunday – mixed relay.

On Sunday evening, starting at 6 p.m., closing the day with a fantastic performance. We say goodbye to the equestrian branch of the Pentathlons as this event is now the last in Hungary. The monumental musical and equestrian performance, interspersed with spectacular show elements, will surely provide an unforgettable experience for everyone. Become an active part of the event and try out activities related to the sport. In addition to the great atmosphere, will be also preparing surprises and gifts for both young and elder folks.

In Hungary, this European Championship will feature the equestrian event for the last time. The organizers wish to say goodbye in a dignified manner with a performance interspersed unusual sights.

Admission is free, but in advance need to register to the event!

Riport & Snaps by Aggie Reiter

3 Jul

Paris Olympic 2024 – Countdown continues on Eurosport and Max!

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A quicky press release  … Here are the most important information about the broadcasts of Eurosport and Max …

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An international team of experts at Eurosport’s Romanian studio, with Hungarian participants Dóra Pásztory (left) and Katinka Hosszú (right). Maxon has never seen unprecedented innovations to make your sports experience even more complete. Here are the most important facts about the upcoming Olympic Games.

For the first time in 12 years, the Olympic Games will return to Europe, a monumental celebration of the Olympic spirit. It is hard to imagine a team of renowned athletes better suited to convey the excitement of the Games to fans across Europe.

Eurosport, celebrating its first Olympics as part of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), will broadcast the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in 47 markets in 19 languages on Max, as well as televised on Eurosport.

In addition to its studios in local markets, Eurosport will also cover the heart of Paris, iconic landmarks, stunning locations and WBD House’s authentic rooftop studio in Paris. Its broadcast promises engaging Olympics ever seen on Max’s platforms. Max will be the only place where audiences can watch every moment live.

Scott Young – Director of Content – Production and Business Operations at WBD Sports Europe, said: “The Eurosport team is the largest storytelling machine, also unmatched in their Olympic expertise and experience. We brought together an incredible crew of over a hundred of Europe’s biggest Olympians to provide first-rate insights, analysis and entertainment over 19 exciting days of competition. My case Drawing on own personal Olympic experience, the team will bring every important moment to life for millions of fans across the continent. They bring audiences closer to the events and stories, so fans can enjoy the highest level of unmissable Olympic experiences. Max will be the only place to enjoy every moment of the Olympics and inspire even more fandom, fun and passion while igniting the Olympic Games more than ever.”

For the first time since acquiring the Olympic rights, Eurosport produces a regional programme that is broadcast daily in Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Slovakia. The show, which is filmed and produced in Romania, will be broadcast simultaneously in the five countries and will complement the programs in these areas. Fans will see athletes of international importance on Eurosport 1 and regional heroes on Eurosport 2. In addition, the Olympic Games are all live moments from the Olympic Games will be available on Max.

The regional program “Bonjour, Paris!” will be broadcast on Eurosport 2 and will provide information and analysis of competitions and athletes by renowned talents and Olympic medalists every day of the Olympic Games. The first broadcast will take place on Wednesday July, 24. @ 2:30 p.m. and will be broadcast daily from 8 a.m. on Eurosport 2 throughout the Olympic Games.

Katinka Hosszú (Hungary) (swimmer) – three-time Olympic gold medalist, one-time Olympic silver medalist, 26-time world champion, 20-time world record holder. She was the first swimmer (male or female) to hold a world record in all five individual swimming events at the same time. Sheholds two-thirds of Hungarian national records. Long is the current world record holder in the 100m individual freestyle and 200m individual freestyle (long and short distance).

Dóra Pásztory (Hungary) (swimmer) – specializes in individual swimming, she retired Paralympic swimmer . She competed in Athens and Sydney and won 5 Olympic medals – 2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze. She also won one gold and one bronze medal at the 2002 World Championships in Mar del Plata.

Fabian Hambüchen (Germany), gold medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics, world champion gymnast.

Arnaud Tournant (France), Olympic gold medalist and 14-time world champion track cyclist.

Carolina Kluft (Sweden), seven-time champion at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

James Cracknell (UK), two-time Olympic champion and seven-time world champion rower.

Alain Bernard (France), two-time Olympic champion and five-time world champion swimmer.

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With celebrity guests including Catalina Ponor (Romania, gymnastics), Jo Rowsell (UK, cycling) and Robert Korzeniowski (Poland, athletics), Eurosport is giving fans an unparalleled and unforgettable viewing experience of the world’s biggest sporting event.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s unparalleled streaming platform Max with 3800 live hours has been switched to super speed to deliver the highest quality video service available anywhere.

Update Aggie Reiter

31 May

Budapest’s Operetta Theater Favors Families Premieres 2024-2025 Season.

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The repertoire of the Budapest Operett Theater will be expanded next season with three new performances such as the Family season, Imre Kálmán’s popular grand operetta. In addition to Gyula Harangozó’s dance play Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The play will be presented for the first time on February, 11 and 12. 2025. According to the director of the fairy-tale ballet, Snow Whte is the most successful Hungarian stage work abroad in recent decades, and has already been performed in many countries around the world. The operetta musical Cinderella by Péter Pejtsik and János Dénes Orbán (production on main stage between November, 15 and 16. 2025.) who also wrote The Magician of the Orfeum, will also come to life on the stage at the The Magician of the Orfeum, These fairy tale productions are very spectacular performance, which will appeal to both adults and children.

Just a minute in breif … The fairy tale Cinderella which is still ongoing across Europe, with more than 500 versions of the same story. Among the most famous the tale of Cindarella was recorded by the Brothers Grimm.

The version that most of us know today thanks to Disney , the 1950 Disney fairy tale. The story of Cinderella is, of course, much older than the Disney adaptation. According to the researchers, the origin of the story was born more than 2000 years ago. Namely, in the area of ​​Hellas, where BC 6-7. century, the basis of the tale may have been formed. However, it was recorded only in BC. It took place in the 1st century. Strabo’s heroine – who was a courtesan – was called Rhodopis, and she does not leave her shoes, but is taken by an eagle. The bird of prey flies it across the entire Mediterranean Sea and drops it into the lap of the Egyptian king. Of course, the monarch will not rest until he finds the footwear’s original owner, whom he marries and makes her the queen. However, the animated cartoon watered down the story quite a bit. From the 17th century in France Cinderella version was by Charles Perrault’s published in 1697. May seems for many a surprize the fact that the Chinese fairy tale was the first production every. The ancient version of the story can also be found still in China, where the protagonist is referred to as Ye Hsien. Cinderella.

Back to the press conference … This year’s season ends with success at the Operetta Theater, which goal to be an island of love and peace in a world where the crackling of guns never stops,” emphasized Kiss-B. Atilla Kossuth and Ferenc Liszt prize-winning opera singer, general director of the Operettszínház, at the Budapest press conference announcing performances in the following season. János Dénes Orbán said that love, fairy tales, humor and serious deep psychological questions also appear in the plays. The tunes of the production are based on folk music, the Csangó culture which was taken as a basis for the set, location and melodic world, emphasized Péter Pejtsik.

According to the Operetta Theater’s third new show is Imre Kálmán’s grand operetta A Circus Princess, staged by Zsolt Homonnay, on February 21. 2025., Zsolt Homonnay said that Imre Kálmán’s operetta includes dance, fun, humor and drama.

The general director also spoke about the fact that the operetta theater will continue to provide opportunities for young artists in the next season in the spirit of talent management and youth training. As part of this, the presentation of the graduating students of the Pest Broadway Studio of the Railway Music School will be staged, which will be a music-verse production called “Beyond the Maszat Mountain” – Túl a Maszat-hegyen by Gábor Presser and Dániel Varró, the play will be performed regularly next season.

Mentioning a couple of the next season, among others, Iván Szenes 100, The Magician of the Orfeum, Carmen, The Queen of the Tavern, The Country of Smiles, The Valiant János, Countess Marica, First Lieutenant Mária, Miska Magnás, Jekyll and Hyde. The Fiddler on the rooftop, performances of The Knight of La Mancha, The Count of Monte Cristo, Beauty and the Beast, and István the King, as well as The Nutcracker, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Sculptor, Poor Dzoni and Árnika, and Dangerous Relations production. In the next season, galas, coffee house discussions and many surprises await the audience, emphasized the director of the theater.

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

29 May

Ivan & The Parazol – exclusive concert film spreaded on WBD Max.

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It is not unusual that famous bands, groups around the world have recorded concert films for their fans to watch again the concert … where they have or haven’t been present.
Likewise, Hungary does not fall out of line! Ivan & The Parazol, one of the defining bands of the Hungarian light music scene, made a large-scale concert film, which will be shown for the first time and exclusively on Max during the summer!

Ivan & The Parazol gave the huge concert of their career so far in Budapest Park in the summer of 2023.

The film, directed by Ádám Halmos and photographed by Fabó Tóth, offers a unique insight into the band’s life, preparations and the large-scale concert.

Source: WBD Max

Update by Aggie Reiter

28 May

Children’s Day – Városliget (City Park) 2024

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This year was the 32nd Városliget (City Park) Children’s Day, with more than 40 program locations awaited those interested over the weekend to spend time wuth their children and enjoy the the kids smilling faces as they took over the city park. The goal was to focus during the 2 days festival event on health, sports, culture, internet security and the presentation of nations.

Also the event was to enable people living in poorer financial circumstances to participate in high-quality, cultured programs, to have fun, play sports, and learn without paying any entrance fee. Renowned artists and musicians were entertaining the audience on the main stage.

Several Budapest-accredited embassies and cultural institutes awaited those interested in different cultures, customs and tradition at the Street of Nations tents and on the stage set up on the spot. A record number of 23 countries, including the Philippines, Peru, Georgia, India, Japan, China, Latvia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Qatar represented their nation at the program this year.

Report and snap by Aggie Reiter

28 May

Gourment Festival @ Millenáris Park – Budapest 2024.

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Was out rollinginbudapest to see the gastronomic offers. Whether missed it , will have to wait another year to take part … enjoy the artistic meals and the fruity selections of pálinka.

Between May, 27. – 29. at the renewed Millenáris Park become a meeting place for gastronomy fans. Not just for locals but foreigners fans interested in high-end gastronomy were on the spot to feel like Hungarians. Was out to see the

The essentially a line-up of all the best restaurants, wineries, PÁLINKA producers, beer breweries, confectioneries and bars, were awaited to show the public experience the delicacies they offer. As usual, Hungary’s most popular gastronomic event was organized by the MBH Bank. This year, more than 100 exhibitors brought love “country tasting”. Every year Gourmet puts a central theme on its banner: this time female energies were dominate. Both at home and abroad, more and more women are taking on a significant role in gastronomy, far beyond the boundaries of home baking and cooking and gastroblogs. Mentionig two presentations on the stage the Gourmet Academy Baker – Gabriella Ormós, talked about how to make a vegan dessert? She previously worked in a well-known fine dining restaurant, and is currently pastry chef and co-chef at Laurel Budapest.

Watched on the stage of the Gourmet Academy, Maki Stevenson – the founder of Makifood Cookery School and Events, who gave Japanese-Hungarian food combinations an insight into the world of Japanese gastronomy. On Sunday, Gourmet also celebrates children’s day: the little ones can bake and cook with stars, as well as the Kerek Perec gastronomic playground and the Dollhouse.

It was possible to take part in a real taste journey for the eyes and the mouth. Classic Hungarian flavors combined with recipes typical of the region. They came from Gyöngyös and the masterful creations of “Bori Mami” taught the taste buds a lesson. Were design absolutely as masterpiece of art! Interesting taste of the marrow snack. Well done kindness belonged to the yummy food.

At the OPIUM Restaurant stand had a long queue to get to know and taste the offerings of the special flavors brought on the spot with their pan-Asian dressings. The dish presentations to flavor profiles, symmetry enhances both visual appeal and taste experience. Truely brought street grill vibes to life. Recommend to top by and see/taste their yummy foods.

A festival without missing Pálinka ain’t worth to be, especially to have met again the Nobilis pálinka owner again after 7 years. Still brought back in mind their fresh fruity tastes. The aroma and taste of the Noblis No22 – black ruby ​​pálinka is simply awesome. The series of their full selection of Hungarian fruits in bottle is unbeatable.

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

27 May

Herald News – Max combines HBO Max’s

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Recently, Max was also launched in Hungary, which provides users with twice as much content as the previous HBO Max. Gábor Hörcher’s new creative documentary, Emma and Eddie, set in the world of the webcam, is making its debut as a fresh premiere. In addition, Dennis Villenueve’s blockbuster film, Dune Part Two, as well as Max Original’s animated series and Secrets of the Monsters – Mogwai.

Last but not least, blockebuster Max combines HBO Max’s unparalleled content offering, Discovery’s entertaining non-fiction programs, and Eurosport’s premium service with world-class sports events to provide a complete experience for all members of the family.

This summer, Max will also be the home of the Olympics, and only on this platform may be able to follow every minute of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris … each and every medal, every athlete and every team will be streamed live for the subscribers, ensuring fans to never miss a single moment. Paris 2024 will be part of each package, ensuring that all the customers having full access to the world’s biggest sporting event … Opening Ceremony on July 26th, 2024. Countdown Clock is already clicking at Port de la Bourdonnais, near the iconic beams of the Eiffel Tower.

Herald News by Aggie Reiter

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