Die besten Bands der Welt: Sopron - Volt Festival startet Anfang Juli

Die besten Bands der Welt: Sopron - Volt Festival startet Anfang Juli: "Sopron - Volt Festival startet Anfang Juli

Geheimtipp an der österreichisch-ungarischen Grenze unweit vom Balaton:

Das Volt-Festival in Sopron findet dieses Jahr Anfang Juli 2009 statt, und ist nach dem Start im Jahr 2004 mittlerweile mehr als erwachsen. Direkt an der österreichisch-ungarischen Grenze gelegen, nur 200 km vom Balaton entfernt."

SKETCHPAUSE - illustrations: Sopron megér egy misét - a tündérfesztivál margójára / about the II. festival of fairies

SKETCHPAUSE - illustrations: Sopron megér egy misét - a tündérfesztivál margójára / about the II. festival of fairies: "last saturday there was the 2nd festival of fairies in Sopron. unfortunately it was a rainy day but there were so many interesting programs for children."

CHRONOLOGY: Seemingly minor events in early 1989 led to big changes : Europe World

CHRONOLOGY: Seemingly minor events in early 1989 led to big changes : Europe World: "August 19, 1989 - A 'Pan European Picnic' is held near the border town of Sopron, Hungary, where attendees peacefully demand an open border. Hundreds of holidaying East Germans crash the event and cross into Austria."

Eesti Elu - eesti.ca

Eesti Elu - eesti.ca: "The first breach of the Iron Curtain which divided Communist Central and Eastern Europe from the West for over decades took place 20 years ago today. Just outside the Hungarian town of Sopron, Austrian Foreign Minister Alois Mock joined his Hungarian counterpart Gyula Horn in cutting the fence on 27 June 1989."

portfolio | Billions are spent at Hungary's summer fests, mostly on booze and food

portfolio | Billions are spent at Hungary's summer fests, mostly on booze and food: "Billions are spent at Hungary's summer fests, mostly on booze and food
Tuesday, 23, June 2009 04:51:00 PM
Hungary's two largest festivals in the country broke records in 2008 both in terms of the number of visitors and the amount of money revellers spent there. The organisers would not have it any other way this year, either. Festival-goers are expected to spend HUF 3.3 billion at the VOLT Festival in Sopron (northwest Hungary) and Balaton Sound (in Zamárdi at Lake Balaton), generating HUF 760 m tax revenues and about HUF 840 bn in extra wage payment in 2009."

Free Internet Press :: Hungary's Peaceful Revolution: Cutting The Fence And Changing History :: Uncensored News For Real People

Free Internet Press :: Hungary's Peaceful Revolution: Cutting The Fence And Changing History :: Uncensored News For Real People: "In spring 1989, Hungary began dismantling its fortified border with Austria. A few months later, the first crack in the Iron Curtain opened when hundreds of East Germans fled across the Austrian-Hungarian border. Now new details about the quiet heroes of that historic event are coming to light.

When the Iron Curtain was torn open for the first time, on June 27, 1989, an image made its way around the world. It showed two men dressed in suits, using bolt cutters to nip holes in a barbed wire fence."

Democracy's heavy price paid on D-Day

Democracy's heavy price paid on D-Day: "Thousands more were gathering in the Hungarian town of Sopron, where the government had bravely cut a hole in the Iron Curtain, giving Eastern Europeans a tentative and dangerous door to freedom"

The Budapest Times - Hungary‘s leading English Language source for daily news

The Budapest Times - Hungary‘s leading English Language source for daily news: "The Haydn Year concerts take place throughout the country. In Sopron between 20 and 24 June six Haydn concerts will be performed during the old Music Days."

Budapest to Sopron - Sopron, Hungary Travel Blog

Budapest to Sopron - Sopron, Hungary Travel Blog: "19th June
Budapest to Sopron
Sunny 33 degrees

We drove to Sopron which is in the western edge of Hungary near the Austrian Border. We passed some more farming land – the stork chicks up in their telegraph pole nests have grown and the fields of sunflowers are beginning to flower. We arrived at Sopron at lunchtime and found the nice pensione we have booked for tonight then walked into the Centre of Town."

Hungarian state raises capital in railway company GySEV _ Budapest Business Journal _ bbjonline.hu

Hungarian state raises capital in railway company GySEV _ Budapest Business Journal _ bbjonline.hu: "Hungarian state raises capital in railway company GySEV
Thursday 12:52, June 18th, 2009
The state of Hungary raised the registered capital in regional Austro-Hungarian railroad company GySEV by HUF 951 million (€3.38 million) to HUF 6.76 billion at the company's general assembly, GySEV informed MTI."

Sopron - LoveToKnow 1911

Sopron - LoveToKnow 1911: "SOPRON (Ger. Oedenburg; Med. Lat. Sopronium), a town of Hungary, capital of the county of the same name, 140 m. W. of Budapest by rail. Pop. (1900), 30,628, about 60% Germans. It lies in an extensive valley enclosed on all sides by the outskirts of the Rosalien mountains, a group belonging to the eastern outliers of the Alps."

# 101 – HUNGARY / 1 , Sopron « World on postcards

# 101 – HUNGARY / 1 , Sopron « World on postcards: "# 101 – HUNGARY / 1 , Sopron"

Hungarian Adventure: Budapest & Sopron

Hungarian Adventure: Budapest & Sopron: "Sopron is the farthest west city in Hungary and is a few hours train ride from Budapest. The countryside was beautiful, once we got past the industrial development on the outskirts of Budapest."

EuroSprite 2009: A good start of 2009 sprite observations in Central EU from Sopron

EuroSprite 2009: A good start of 2009 sprite observations in Central EU from Sopron: "A good start of 2009 sprite observations in Central EU from Sopron
TLE observations in Central EU from Sopron in 2009 has officially started with a very good night last night. There was a rather big thundercloud system above Romania, moving in North-East direction."

Historic building in Sopron to become large four-star hotel: Realdeal.hu

Historic building in Sopron to become large four-star hotel: Realdeal.hu: "Historic building in Sopron to become large four-star hotel

MH Scarbantia Hotel and the local council of Sopron on Wednesday signed an agreement to cooperate on the company's plans to spend HUF 6bn-8bn to transform a historic building in the city into a four-star, 400-room hotel."

Jun 12 - MONARCH to Sell GRAITEC Products in Hungary

Jun 12 - MONARCH to Sell GRAITEC Products in Hungary: "MONARCH Ltd. is one of the leading distribution companies in the Hungarian architectural CAD market. The company operates from two offices based in Sopron, Western Hungary and Budapest, the capital, respectively. MONARCH’s team consists of architects, civil engineers and IT professionals."

TheSpec.com - Sports - Children's 'Olympics' priceless

TheSpec.com - Sports - Children's 'Olympics' priceless: "The goal of the ICG is to enable, develop and advance the meeting, understanding and friendship of students from different countries, and to advance the Olympic idea.

Tom Bereza went to the Games in Sopron, Hungary as an athlete in 1996. Now he's serving as Hamilton's track and field coach."

Can the Mystics Turn Things Around?

Can the Mystics Turn Things Around?: "On the other hand, Owino could just be marking time until the arrival of Jelena Milovanic, drafted by the Mystics with their third pick (24th overall) in the second round. The 6-4 power forward/center plays in Sopron, Hungary for MKB Euroleasing,and led her team to the Final Four of the Euroleague Women this season, while averaging 15 points and 5.4 rebounds per game."javascript:void(0)

Planet Swans

Planet Swans: "According to today's News Of The World, Swansea have short-listed Hearts manager Csaba László to succeed Roberto Martinez.

However with the prospect of guiding the Edinburgh club into the newly formed Europa League next season, could hamper any approach made by Swansea for the 45 year old. Despite this the former FC Sopron boss has been rumoured to be unhappy with the Tynecastle clubs stance over freeing up transfer funds to challenge Celtic and Rangers."

To Hungarian Boarder - Sopron, Hungary Travel Blog

To Hungarian Boarder - Sopron, Hungary Travel Blog: "Drama as we entered Hungary. I guess whats a small road in Austria turns into a fast road, with bikes prohibited signs everywhere. We had to climb over a ditch mound and find our way out of a neighborhood."

Sopron main square Photo | TrekEarth

Sopron main square Photo | TrekEarth: "The main square of Sopron with remarkable architecture hosts many events. Recently a wine festival has been held. Sopron is a fine wine producing area. The traditions come back to the ancient Roman times that folowed mostly by German settlers of the city who grew principally bean (Bohnenzüchter) and the wine was the second product. Not now when the wine has priority. Most of the producers still are of German origin, like the wine-houses Artner, Jandl, Hauer, Weninger, Taschler etc. When you get there do not miss a wine cellar."

Hungary: Travel Planner | Travelgrove Blog

Hungary: Travel Planner | Travelgrove Blog: "Sopron

Another notable tourist draw in Hungary is Sopron, a unique medieval city, located closely to the Austrian borders. The fairy-like buildings, designed mainly in Gothic and early Baroque architecture, wrap up the city in a magic cover. You should gaze at the Fire Tower and take a walk in the City Center. When here, taste either the white or the red wine as this region is particularly renowned for the refined wine production.

In conclusion, you might be surprised by the amount of treasures this country has to offer to the wistful tourists and if the opportunity arises, book a flight and go to Hungary!"

TheDay.com - Her game speaks volumes, even if she doesn't

TheDay.com - Her game speaks volumes, even if she doesn't: "Holt had a successful offseason playing for Hungary's MKB Euroleasing Sopron. The team had a losing record three of the past four FIBA EuroLeague seasons, but she helped them to a berth in the Final Four. She was her team's second-leading scorer (11.3 ppg.) and averaged 7.5 rebounds, 13th best in the league."

Democracy's heavy price paid on D-Day

Democracy's heavy price paid on D-Day: "Thousands more were gathering in the Hungarian town of Sopron, where the government had bravely cut a hole in the Iron Curtain, giving Eastern Europeans a tentative and dangerous door to freedom."

Sopron Hotels, Hungary hotel list

Sopron Hotels, Hungary hotel list: "Sopron
Sopron hotels, tourist info, pictures and hotel accommodation in Sopron"

Need to Find a Dental Clinik Sopron - Zahnklinik Sopron Before My Trip | inutensilios.com

Need to Find a Dental Clinik Sopron - Zahnklinik Sopron Before My Trip | inutensilios.com: "Need to Find a Dental Clinik Sopron - Zahnklinik Sopron Before My Trip"

Zahnarzt Ungarn, Zahnbehandlung, Zahnklinik in Sopron

Zahnarzt Ungarn, Zahnbehandlung, Zahnklinik in Sopron: "HERZLICH WILLKOMMEN BEI WADIN-MED ZAHNKLINIK IN SOPRON IN UNGARN

Hervorragende zahnärztliche Dienstleistung um billigen Preis - das bedeutet keine Probleme mehr für Sie. Wir bieten Zahnbehandlungen mit bis zu 60 Prozent unter dem europäischen Preisstandard! Zahnärzte in Ungarn, in Sopron, in der Zahnklinik Sopron bei WADIN-MED!"

International Youth Camp 2009

International Youth Camp 2009: "Welcome to the 22nd International Youth Camp in Sopron, a very beautiful town in Western Hungary within a marvelous landscape and nearby a place which was very important in modern history."

Travel Europe 6: Transdanubio (Hungary), the bequest of an empire

Travel Europe 6: Transdanubio (Hungary), the bequest of an empire: "Györ is the third city of Hungary as for behind alone, monumental wealth of Budapest and of Sopron. It emphasizes its main pedestrian street, Baross Gábor. It it is known like city of the water because the rivers Danube flow, Tail and Mosonita. It counts besides with a modern thermal center."

Hungary's Peaceful Revolution: Cutting the Fence and Changing History - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Hungary's Peaceful Revolution: Cutting the Fence and Changing History - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International: "HUNGARY'S PEACEFUL REVOLUTION
Cutting the Fence and Changing History

By Walter Mayr

In spring 1989, Hungary began dismantling its fortified border with Austria. A few months later, the first crack in the Iron Curtain opened when hundreds of East Germans fled across the Austrian-Hungarian border. Now new details about the quiet heroes of that historic event are coming to light."

Free Internet Press :: Hungary's Peaceful Revolution: Cutting The Fence And Changing History :: Uncensored News For Real People

Free Internet Press :: Hungary's Peaceful Revolution: Cutting The Fence And Changing History :: Uncensored News For Real People: "In spring 1989, Hungary began dismantling its fortified border with Austria. A few months later, the first crack in the Iron Curtain opened when hundreds of East Germans fled across the Austrian-Hungarian border. Now new details about the quiet heroes of that historic event are coming to light."