13 Sep

Parlament Grand Hall Ceremonial Results 2025.

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The 2025 awards ceremony took place in the Grand Hall of the Parliament of this year’s Value and Quality Grand Prize Competition.

The openning presentation was held by Ildikó Kiss Károlyné, founder of the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition System – Q.: “When the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition was announced in March, most businesses were aware that if they wanted to plan for the long term, they had no other option but to make room for developments, innovation, and ideas based on continuous situational analyses, but many existing uncertainties warned businesses to be cautious. We were pleased to see that the number of newly awarded applicants had increased significantly, and the standard of the works accepted in the most diverse topics was also exceptionally high. We can say that the rank and importance of the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition and the associated trademark remain unwaveringly significant, said the managing director.

János Latorcai, the Chief Patron of the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition, highlighted in his welcoming speech by saying Q,: ” The domestic economy continues to be strongly supported by consumer consumption despite the difficulties of the external environment.”

András Tállai Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture. said: Q.:” By awarding the Value and Quality Award Certification Trademark, we not only recognize the work done and its results, but also the efforts made by the applicants for the qualitative development of the domestic economy“.

This year, as a result of the strict five-round evaluation, 40 works from 34 applicants earned the use of the Value and Quality Award Certification Trademark. In addition to the 12 applications from Budapest, 15 applications came from Eastern Hungary and 10 applications came from the western part of the country. 2 applications were submitted by foreign enterprises from Transylvania, and 1 application came from Slovakia.

As is tradition, the main group of agricultural and food products received the most nominations, accounting for 40%. This was followed by the group of cosmetic products and a wide range of leisure-related services, also in higher percentages.

In recognition of their performance, the organizers, as well as various companies, public authorities, and civil organizations, offered additional valuable special prizes to successful applicants and applications in the Value and Quality Grand Prize Competition.

The applications deemed most outstanding were awarded the Value and Quality Grand Prix Certification Trademark and the Value and Quality Grand Prix Honorary Title for the duration of the trademark use. The Standard Awards and Special Awards are certified by a certificate of honor in Hungarian and English, designed by graphic artist Károly Balázs. Its symbol is a unique trophy designed by Andrea Szőcs, the Ferenczy Noémi Award-winning applied artist.

Riport by Aggie Reiter

11 Sep

Welcome to World stars coming to the Hungarian Film Marathon!

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Keep your eyes wide open because the National Film Institute Hungary (NFI) is organizing its 8th Budapest Classics Film Marathon between September, 16.-21. 2025.


The Budapest Classics Film Marathon was established in the Year 2017. Since then each year has had been honoured guest with their presence of international stars such as Claudia Cardinale, Pierre Richard, Udo Kier, Jean-Marc Barr, Kevin and Andrew Macdonald, Wim Wenders and Costa Gavras.

This year presence of stars arriving again … David Cronenberg, Atom Egoyan and Robert Lantos.

Film directors David Cronenberg and Atom Egoyan, as well as producer Robert Lantos will be the guests of honor at the BKFM. Egoyan, Cronenberg and Lantos have been considered one of the defining trios of the overseas film industry for decades. They are prominent figures in world cinema, and their works have received enormous attention worldwide at the largest festivals. Supporting the unique style and artistic vision of the two large-format directors, Robert Lantos has created works that are now considered classics, such as Beautiful Days to Come , Carambol , eXistenZ – The Game of Life , Eastern Promises – Murderous Promises , Ararat , In the Prison of Truth or Remember! These mentioned will be all of which will be screened during the Budapest Classic Film Marathon. The three creators will personally participate in the festival of restored films: David Cronenberg is coming to Budapest for the first time, while Atom Egoyan is visiting the Hungarian capital again after 20 years.

There will be roundtable discussions to follow below:
September, 18. 17.30 – Urania
The Producer and the Director
Conversation with Robert Lantos, David Cronenberg, Atom Egoyan and István Szabó.
Moderated by Lili Mesterházy, film critic.
Language of the program: English with Hungarian interpretation.

September, 18.09. 5.30 p.m. – Uránia
Screening: Ararat (director: Atom Egoyan, 2002, 115’)
After the screening, conversation with Atom Egoyan and Robert Lantos.
Moderated by Gábor Osváth.
Language of the program: English with Hungarian interpretation.

September, 18. – 7.15. p.m.- Art+ Cinema
Screening: Mr. Universe (director: György Szomjas, 1988, 98’)
After the screening, conversation with Ibolya Fekete, György Kovács, Georg Pintér, Judit Tóth.
Moderated by György Báron, film critic.
Language of the program: Hungarian.

September, 19. 5.15 p.m. – French Institute
Screening: Band of Outsiders (director: Jean-Luc Godard, 1964, 95’)
Cult film or classic? The Special Squad then and now
After the screening, round-table with the authors of “Filmvilág magazine”.
Guests: Sándor Baski, Beja Margitházi, Attila Varró.
Language of the program: Hungarian.

September,19..- 5.30 p.m. – Urania
Screening: Shawkat Mystery (director: Ágnes Maksay, 2019.)
Supporting film: In the Land of the Pyramids (director: Gábor Takács (Gyrögy Czabarka, Tamás Fehéri), 1954, 29’), Egyptian actor at Budapest Film Studio (1958.)
After the screening: discussion with Ágnes Maksay and Lóránd Boros.
Moderated by Márton Kurutz.
Language of the program: Hungarian.

September, 21. – 5 p.m. – Urania
Screening: The Last But One (director: Károly Makk, 1963.)
Supporting film: Deep Water (director: Marcell Jankovics, 1970.)
After the screening, conversation with Tamás Andor, Gábor Gelencsér, Péter Fazakas.
Moderated by Eszter Fazekas.
Language of the program: Hungarian.

The National Film Institute Hungary extends to this celebration of art at the giant open-air cinema at the Szent István Square, the Uránia National Film Theater, Toldi cinema, Art+ Cinema, the French Institute, Budapest Music Center and furthermore in the run-up to Film Marathon, at the Müpa Budapest on the 14th of September, with an all-day program of puppet films, animations and film concerts to please the small children tuning-up for Film Marathon will hold for the young cinemagoers puppet films by István Imre, creator of the legendary Mekk Elek, complete with music by György Ránki and György Kurtág, before the mesmerizing Saffi, the Treasure of Swamp Castle (Szaffi) from Attila Dargay. There is a series of brilliant film concerts for movie buffs as well. Győr Philharmonic Orchestra perform to the Sándor Korda silent picture The Man of Gold (Az aranyember). Film history’s most famous locomotive is also conjured up in the Bartók Béla National Concert Hall starring Buster Keaton, with the collaboration of Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra.

From the 16th of September, Budapest Classics Film Marathon pays tribute to the legacy of Károly Makk, defining personality of Hungarian film art, with ten of his recently restored works. The immortal comedy Liliomfi can be watched on the big screen in renovated form, glorying in all its original colour.

Recommender – Aggie Reiter

10 Sep

Update News: World-class wines one place @ Castle District – Budapest.

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Missed it last year? You wouldn’t want to do it again this year.

The 34rd Budapest Wine Festival open on Sunday, September 14, between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Főőrség Restaurant and Café and will transform into a sanctuary of gastronomy. Guests will be welcomed with premium champagnes, a refined gourmet menu, and live music. This event is perfect for those who wish to enloose their afternoon with wine tastings along the charming streets of the Castle District.

Every year, the Budapest Wine Festival strives to showcase the finest in both Hungarian and international winemaking. This year, once again, the public can discover the award-winning wines of prestigious international competitions through the “All Stars” program. This exclusive selection serves as a guide for all those who wish to explore wines recognized by international expert jury. Special emphasis is given to the medal-winning wines of the VinAgora International Wine Competition, which is the only internationally accredited wine contest in Hungary, while the winners of the world’s most renowned foreign competitions will also be featured in the program.

A three-course champagne tasting will make the occasion even more special, highlighted by the ceremonial opening of a monumental 6-liter Drappier Carte d’Or Mathusalem bottle. In addition, unlimited award-winning VinAgora wines, freshly brewed coffees, and premium teas will be available. Immerse yourself in the flavors, enjoy the spectacle of the open kitchen, and discover every tempting creation of the gourmet menu.

During the event the wines of three New World powerhouses will be together offering a glimpse of the finest wines on th spot. The Tri-Nations Alliance (WineAge) trio arrives: Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand.

Savor Australia’s sun-kissed Shiraz, South Africa’s Chenin Blanc and Pinotage blending tradition with modernity, and New Zealand’s fresh, vibrant Sauvignon Blancs and elegant Pinot Noirs, all waiting to be discovered. Around 50 wines will be available, including selections from renowned wineries as well as true rarities.

Days and hours to comfort your thirst for fresh … vibrant wines to be discovered, it’s coming this week-end: Thursday, September, 11a.m. – 2p.m. … Friday, September, 12. – 2 p.m. – Midnight … Saturday, September, 13. – 2 p.m. – 1 a.m. … Sunday, September, 14. – 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Sunday Brunch between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Updated by Aggie Reiter

9 Sep

Get Ready … On your mark Kraft Beer Festival … Whoa!

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Local and regional breweries from the neighboring countries … plus the selection of the local distributors and the specialties of domestic beer shops again this year in September hit the beer road to the Dürer Kert (Garden), Budapest.

KRAFT has always been for many at the bottom of their hearts. A beer festival featuring regional names where Hungarian kraft breweries are in the spotlight. It’s not an unlimited all-you-can-drink festival (perhaps we’re better known for that), but a token-based, pay-per-drink, casual event for not only the beer geeks but every beer fan (even the ones who just started their journey with special beers).

Needless to say, there will be concerts in the background, also invited food trucks and selectors-djs, but basically, wish to have an all-round, close-knit, outdoor festival with all the good vibes.

The Budapest Beer Week team evokes the unparalleled, liberating atmosphere of international beer festivals with this event, as for the brewers will personally tap their beers, so can have a nice talk between barrel-aged imperial stouts and fruity berliner weisses. Of course, there will also be classic lagers and ales for lovers of more traditional flavors, to make sure everyone finds their happiness at the end of the day.

The entry to the festival is FREE of Charge, but if anyone should like to have some more beers, will have to purchase a KRAFT branded festival-glass, and some tokens. The official currency of the festival is the token. All the BPBW and KRAFT glassware from the previous years are valid, just like the KRAFT tokens you have left from the previous editions.

Why is it worth jumping on the bandwagon now? Besides saving money, there’s another reason: this year, only those who purchase discounted token packages in advance will be guaranteed the official 2025 limited tasting glass. By the second half of the festival, chances are only previous years’ glasses will be left in stock, so if you’re aiming for the brand-new 2025 edition, plan ahead! On th spot options to choose from in 3–4–5 dl sizes, and anyone may also bring their favorite glass from a past year.

Opening hours:
Thursday … September, 11. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday … September, 12. 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday … September 13. Noon – 2 a.m.
Sunday … September, 14. Noon – 10.30 p.m.

Discover the heart of the Dürer Kert (Garden) nightlife … stroll along the socalled “pub tour” and enjoy your timeout with friends and fantastic beers beside great live music.

Recommender: Aggie Reiter

8 Sep

Updates: 82nd Venice Film Festival Awards 2025.

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The 82nd Venice Film Festival awards ceremony was held on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. The Silent Friend won six awards in Venice, the award for best emerging actor and the International Federation of Film Critics Award went to Ildikó Enyedi’s film.

The Golden Bear-winning and Oscar-nominated director of Body and Soul, Ildikó Enyedi’s new film, The Silent Friend, the female lead Luna Wedler, won the Marcello Mastroianni Award for best emerging actor.
The film took home five additional awards on the day of its world premiere yesterday, the FIPRESCI, INTERFILM, student jury awards, the Oedipus Sustainability Award, and the Green Drop Award. The film is a sensitive and philosophical work that draws a parallel between the relationship between plants and humans. An emotional journey through time, spiced with some humor.

SILENT FRIEND is scheduled to be released in cinemas across Europe this winter, and is distributed by Mozinet in Hungary.

“I have never worked in such special circumstances before, it was a real gift. Ildikó created a secret, safe world. She is very intuitive and really pays attention to her colleagues. The film has made me respect nature much more than before,” said Luna Wedler about the award.

“I first met Luna Wedler in connection with My Wife’s Story. She was the first of the seven young, talented actresses I wanted to see. I stopped work in the middle of the casting and asked Luna for the role, and I canceled the other auditions. I think that says everything about the elemental talent, strength, and brilliance that radiates from her. She also works fantastically disciplined and has a frenetic sense of humor… it is wonderful to work with her,” said Ildikó Enyedi, the film’s director.

Philosophy… “In The Silent Friend, an old tree stands in the middle of a botanical garden. It is lonely, like the other inhabitants of the garden – thousands of kilometers away from their original habitat, so that we can admire and observe them. As we observe them, they observe us. They witness our short, tangled, noisy, and troubled lives. The film tells three stories, three hesitant encounters between man and plant, when these two radically different perceptions are truly connected for a moment. Our human heroes, like the plants in the garden, are outsiders, lonely souls. And they yearn for connection just as they do.”

American director and screenwriter Alexander Payne was the president of the jury, and the members included French director Stéphane Brizé, Italian filmmaker Maura Delpero, Romanian screenwriter and producer Cristian Mungiu, Iranian director Mohammed Raszulof, as well as Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres and Chinese film actress Zhao Tao.

Update riport: Aggie Reiter

5 Sep

Passion, rhythm, togetherness – 5th Pécs International Tango Festival is coming!

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Between September 26-28, Pécs will once again become the capital of Argentine tango: 3 days full of concerts, dance competitions, performances, a ball and a romantic picnic await dance lovers at the 5th Pécs International Tango Festival. The event, held in the heart of the city, in the Zsolnay Quarter and at the Tettyei Ruins, is not only for the tango community, but for everyone who wants to immerse themselves in this world full of passion and emotion.

The 3 days program … Friday, September, 26.
On the opening day, the preliminary round of the 1st Pécs Amateur Tango Dance Competition will set the tone. The couples will present their skills to the jury and the audience, and the best will advance to the final on Saturday. After the preliminary round, a Milonga dance party will follow, where everyone can take to the dance floor … (The Milonga is free, but you may support the competition by paying a voluntary entrance fee.) As an accompanying program, the Argentine documentary Muchachos! – Argentina in Football Fever will be screened at the House of Arts and Literature.
Saturday, September, 27.
At the official opening of the event, Attila Péterffy, Mayor of Pécs, and María Lorena Capra, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Hungary, will greet the audience. During the day, the final of the dance competition and the announcement of the results will be shown, the Mixtura Criolla duo and the Tango Harmony Budapest band will perform, a spectacular performance by three tango couples titled Colores De Tango will be shown, the Argentine Tango Dance Theater will present its performance titled Existence. Ending the day from 9.30 p.m. – 3 a.m. TANGO BALL … Venue: Zsolnay Quarter E78 Concert Hall. Ticket price: online in advance 5000HUF, on the spot 7000HUF.
Sunday, September, 28.
The festival ends at the Tettye Ruins, at the romantic park of medieval ruins holding the romantic venue, the open-air atmosphere of the Tango Picnic and the hospitality of the Pécs tango dancers await visitors.

The 5th Pécs International Tango Festival is not just a festival, but a meeting point: musicians, dancers, masters and interested parties can experience the unique atmosphere of Argentine tango together.

Recommender: Aggie Reiter

4 Sep

Herald News: “The Operation” – Starring Mark Ruffalo – HBO Max Drama Coming Up on Mondays.

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Mare of Eastown, which starred Kate Winsletwas as a small-town Pennsylvania police detective, a terrific crime drama. A detective story, made the most of both its characters and its locations.

Writer-creator Brad Ingelsby leaned into the miniseries, or limited series. And was a one-time story, even the most central characters might die at any point, raising the tension considerably. With its settings, its accents, and its deeply drawn, deeply flawed people, Mare of Easttown was a very memorable HBO drama. But now Ingelsby is back with The Task, a new drama set in Pennsylvania. Once again, we get references to Wawa and Scrapple, visits to Rita’s Water Ice, and lots of Delaware County — or “Delco” — back roads and thick accents. It’s a seven-part drama starring Mark Ruffalo.

Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo), a former priest turned FBI agent turns out, is a lot more complicated than it seems. Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey), a thief turned garbage collector, come from two different worlds but face similar internal struggles. As the case unfolds, a clash is inevitable.

Task has a lot of tension, and action, and conflict … but it also has a lot of heart, and deeper meaning. The drama headlines faith and death, love and duty, family and responsibility, and deeper meaning, outweighing the mystery and its actions.

Worthwhile to watch the entire seven-part drama, get into the ideas and the emotions in Task end up outweighing the mystery and the action, and they linger.

The series arrives every Monday with a new episode on HBO Max and HBO, in the original language with Hungarian subtitles and dubbing.

Recommender: Aggie Reiter

3 Sep

World Snooker Tour in Europe – Eurosport @ HBO Max

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Warner Bros. Discovery secures exclusive long-term rights to the World Snooker Tour in Europe
Eurosport and HBO Max will broadcast the World Snooker Tour – including the Triple Crown – in 50 European markets to millions of viewers

New deal brings Eurosport back to being the home of snooker for nearly three decades

World Snooker Tour matches will continue to be available across Europe on Eurosport and HBO Max after Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) extended its exclusive rights to the World Snooker Tour until at least the 2030-31 season.

The new five-year deal with the World Snooker Tour further strengthens Eurosport’s position as the home of snooker – having broadcast the sport’s biggest events for over 20 years, since 2003.

This means that the World Snooker Tour will continue to be widely available to viewers – including the prestigious Triple Crown series (the World Championship, Masters and UK Championship) as well as other flagship tournaments such as the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters, Shanghai Masters and Tour Championship. This will allow millions to enjoy the sport’s biggest events live.

Snooker is hugely popular across Europe, as evidenced by Eurosport’s pan-European coverage. In the 2024/25 season, more people watched the show than ever before, with Eurosport reaching over 88 million viewers and offering fans around fifteenhundred hours of snooker per market..

Recommender: Aggie Reiter

2 Sep

David Gilmour Live at the Circus Maximus @ Rome 

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Most probably … I’m not alone thrilled to announce the live film of 2024 Rome concert at the Circus Maximus is shortly coming to selected cinemas nationwide this year Wednesday, 17th of September.

Pink Floyd fans will find it worthwhile to check out the national cinema program, as a recording of one of his performances in Rome last year will be released in Hungary.

Live at the Circus Maximus may be the best chance for fans around the world to experience David’s art on the big screen through images from fresh footage.

One of the stops on Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour’s 2024 Luck and Strange tour was at the famous Circus Maximus in Rome. Returning to touring after nearly a decade thanks to the latest album of the same name. Against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome, the album’s songs will obviously resonate, such as a new cover of “Between Two Points”, but of course there will also be real Pink Floyd classics such as “Sorrow”, “High Hopes”, “Breathe (In the Air)”, “Time”, “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb”. The Luck and Strange 23 concert quickly sold out, and with no new event on the horizon in Gilmour’s calendar at the moment.

The work was directed by Gavin Elder, who has worked with Duran Duran on music videos and concert recordings since 2004 and with Gilmour since 2006, so the motion picture recordings of the tours held in the mid-2010s were also made under his direction. The two and a half hour Roman evening featured 23 songs in total, of which the aforementioned “Between Two Points” was performed in a duet with his daughter. The movie version stored 22 tracks for eternity in 142 minutes. The performance and its soundtrack will also be released as a double CD edition 1 month after the movie premiere (with the song missing from the film included), so those who may miss the extras provided by the movie experience won’t have to wait long for it.

The tour first warmed up with two shows in Brighton, then followed by a 6-day trip to Rome, which was then followed by the legendary Royal Albert Hall in London, then the equally iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and finally the equally emblematic Madison Square Garden in New York.

During last October music release, the 23 tracks will be released as a selection, so not all of them will be from the filmed Roman evening, so it may also contain some new material for those lucky enough to catch a movie screening.

Don’ miss your chance to experience.

The concert film is for a limited time only, so it is recommended to find and book tickets for your preferred screening A.S.A.P.

The film distributed by Pannónia Entertainment.

Recomenndation by Aggie Reiter

23 Jul

Getting Around: Splish-Splash … Just for One Night Saturday, July. 26. 2025.

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Needn’t have to wait so long in just a couple of days … Here you go to one of the more than 50 mineral bath and/or Spa at the Nighttime Hungary’s event … which will be held again this year on Staturday, July. 26. 2025.
The numerous spas will welcome visitors with extended opening hours and programs. The event aims to offer entertaining programs at the spas, promoting Hungarian spa culture. More than 40 spas coutrywide will join the event, in Budapest and throughout the country’s regions as well. Namely some of them: Aquaworld, Lupa Beach, as well as the spas in Zalakaros and Sárvár. A variety of programs await both mermaids and mermen to immerse themselves in the thermal baths indoor and open air pools. Visitors will be welcomed entertained during the nighttime bathing with musical programs, sauna sessions, and other entertaining events. The goal of the event is for the spas to remain open in the evenings and to welcome guests with special programs, as well as to promote the spas.

In addition to night bathing, there will also be live concerts, children’s programs, sauna sessions, slide competitions, and other entertaining activities at the baths.

Highlights of the Night … In certain baths, alongside musical night bathing, there are also option to foam parties, fire juggler shows, and discos.

Each Baths/Spas have different closing hours until next day Sunday, July. 27. 2025. It is worth looking inadvance.

THE BATHS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OLD

Ticket purchase: It is worth buying tickets in advance from the web shops to avoid queuing.

What a Night by Aggie Reiter

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