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West Australian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Cosy at the Quay: Elizabeth Quay to transform into free winter wonderland for school holidays
Snow will fall in Perth for the first time as Elizabeth Quay transforms into a winter wonderland next weekend, complete with marshmallow roasting, food trucks and live entertainment. Cosy at the Quay is set to evoke a European winter by offering free, family-friendly activities from noon to 10pm on July 18-20. It will snow each day on the hour every hour from 1pm to 9pm for approximately 15 minutes. Visitors are reminded not to forget their jackets and cameras, and to be quick, as snowflakes don't float for long. At the very heart of the event is a heated retreat called the winter dome, a glowing sanctuary drenched in cosy charm and snug furniture. By day, it's a family-friendly haven with a live piano accordion and kids dance party, and by night, Perth's hottest DJs transform the dome into Euro Nights. If you're craving something sweet, marshmallow toasting will take place by cosy fire pits from 3pm to 6pm each day, with marshmallows and sticks provided for free. There will also be plenty of options to eat and drink – from European-inspired comfort food, including Polish-style toasted sandwiches and wood-fired pizza, to toasty treats and drinks. Other entertainment will include live opera and poetry, Viennese waltzing, stilt-walkers and European folk lessons. For some extra school holiday fun, kids hour will happen from 2pm -3pm on Friday with a kid-friendly dance party bringing the vibes and a special appearance from The Ritz Carlton Perth mascot Leo the Lion.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Snow forecast for Perth these winter school holidays
Snow will fall in Perth for the first time as Elizabeth Quay transforms into a winter wonderland next weekend, complete with marshmallow roasting, food trucks and live entertainment. Cosy at the Quay is set to evoke a European winter by offering free, family-friendly activities from noon to 10pm on July 18-20. It will snow each day on the hour every hour from 1pm to 9pm for approximately 15 minutes. Visitors are reminded not to forget their jackets and cameras, and to be quick, as snowflakes don't float for long. At the very heart of the event is a heated retreat called the winter dome, a glowing sanctuary drenched in cosy charm and snug furniture. Marshmallow roasting. Credit: Supplied By day, it's a family-friendly haven with a live piano accordion and kids dance party, and by night, Perth's hottest DJs transform the dome into Euro Nights. If you're craving something sweet, marshmallow toasting will take place by cosy fire pits from 3pm to 6pm each day, with marshmallows and sticks provided for free. There will also be plenty of options to eat and drink – from European-inspired comfort food, including Polish-style toasted sandwiches and wood-fired pizza, to toasty treats and drinks. Snowing at Elizabeth Quay. Credit: Supplied / REDEMPIREMEDIA Glacius stiltwalkers. Credit: Supplied Other entertainment will include live opera and poetry, Viennese waltzing, stilt-walkers and European folk lessons. For some extra school holiday fun, kids hour will happen from 2pm -3pm on Friday with a kid-friendly dance party bringing the vibes and a special appearance from The Ritz Carlton Perth mascot Leo the Lion.
Budapest Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Budapest Times
Hungary will not become a puppet state of Brussels
Brussels has unveiled its latest Rule of Law Report, a document that reads more like a political manifesto authored by Péter Magyar's team than a legal assessment. In truth, this is just the newest chapter in an ongoing effort by the European Commission to dismantle the key achievements of Prime Minister Orbán's governments and impose foreign political control over Hungary. What Brussels proposes under the guise of 'rule of law' is nothing less than a demand to open Hungary to foreign-funded political influence operations. The Commission wants civil society groups—particularly those backed by foreign donors and often aligned with anti-government agendas—to operate without restrictions. They would receive unchecked funding from abroad, bypassing Hungarian regulatory and transparency frameworks. Under a proposed directive on 'European cross-border associations,' such groups would enjoy immunity from national oversight while gaining access to Hungarian taxpayer funds. This is not support for genuine civil society—it's an attempt to institutionalize a political pressure network in Hungary, managed from Brussels and bankrolled by interests opposed to Hungarian sovereignty. The same foreign-backed media outlets that serve these networks could also tap into public funds under this model, alongside their overseas financing. Beyond media and NGOs, the rule of law report also foreshadows aggressive political targeting. The report implies support for Polish-style legal proceedings against conservative politicians and public figures—procedures that have already been used to intimidate political opponents elsewhere in the region. The goal is clear: silence voices that challenge Brussels' ideology and replace them with compliant actors like Péter Magyar. Economically, the attack is no less severe. Brussels' economic recommendations—already visible in the European Semester—demand the dismantling of core protections implemented by PM Orbán's governments: abolishing utility price caps, scrapping interest rate and retail margin limits, removing homeownership support, ending windfall profit taxes, and cutting diesel subsidies for Hungarian farmers. Each of these steps would directly harm Hungarian families, small businesses, and the agricultural sector. The political subtext is unmistakable. Despite whatever promises Péter Magyar may make at home, the European Commission has already written his program for him. And it includes fast-tracking Ukraine's EU accession by 2030, regardless of Hungary's position or interests. Prime Minister Orbán's governments have consistently defended Hungary's independence—from resisting forced migration quotas to safeguarding economic sovereignty. These new moves from Brussels are a blatant attempt to replace Hungary's democratically chosen direction with policies dictated from abroad. As the prime minister has often emphasized, Hungary's achievements must be protected. This is not the time to surrender sovereignty for vague promises or ideological conformity. Hungarians must ask: do we want to be governed through external pressure and foreign-funded networks, or do we continue the path we have chosen—one of sovereignty, stability, and national interest? The answer must be clear: we will not let Brussels dictate Hungary's future.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Where to get paczki in Dayton on Fat Tuesday
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Wondering where you can get delicious pączki in Dayton? Pączki are Polish-style, filled yeast doughnuts that historically made use of excess ingredients like butter, flour and sugar ahead of Lent. What are Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday? On Fat Tuesday, stop by one of these area bakeries and grab a pączki for yourself. Keep in mind, that these treats tend to fly off shelves. Call ahead to check availability before stopping in. In separate social media posts, Central Pastry Shop, Ashley's Pastry Shop and Baker Benji's say they are accepting pre-orders for paczkis for next week. Central Pastry Shop1518 Central Ave., Middletown513-423-4431 Ashley's Pastry Shop21 Park Ave., Dayton937-293-1719 Baker Benji's700 Troy St., Dayton937-228-4151 Dorothy Lane MarketMultiple area locations Meijer BakeryMultiple area locations Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
