Posts Tagged ‘hungary’
Krisztina Fodor
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To those who have not played, golf may look like an easy game.
After all, the ball is not moving.
However, for the game’s devotees, golf is one of the most difficult sports there is.
The best players usually start as children or teenagers, and then spend the rest of their lives practicing.
This is what makes the story of Krisztina Fodor remarkable.
Krisztina had her first golf lesson in September 2003 at the age of 29. Nowadays, she plays at a professional level.
devotee: a big fan, supporter, enthusiast.
remarkable: uncommon, extraordinary.
The Young Writer
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Istvan Balogh is only 21 years old. Nevertheless, he is the author of two books.
His books are about the Jews who lived in Bekes county in southeastern Hungary.
Istvan, who is not Jewish, started writing his first book when he was only 13 years old.
There were 7,000 Jews who lived in Bekes county before World War II.
Five thousand were killed during the war. Most of the rest went to Western Europe, the United States or Israel. Only 75 Jews live in Bekes county today.
Istvan has collected the stories of the surviving Jews. He has also provided information on the synagogues, cemeteries and other Jewish buildings in the region.
Currently, Istvan is a university student. He would like to become a professor when he is finished school.
The Whiskey Robber
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Attila Ambrus is Hungary’s most famous criminal in modern times.
Ambrus was a professional hockey player who also robbed banks.
He robbed 28 banks before he was caught.
Before each robbery he would drink a shot of whiskey; hence, he became known as “The Whiskey Robber”.
Nobody was ever hurt during these robberies, and Ambrus would sometimes give flowers to female tellers.
He is now serving a 17-year prison sentence.
Warner Brothers is planning a film about Ambrus, who will be played by star Johnny Depp.
teller: a person who gives or receives money at a bank.
