51 result(s) for fidesz in Community & Culture
Hungarian National Theatre Ticket Sales Off By A Third
- 25 Aug 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Ticket sales at the National Theatre (Nemzeti Szinház) fell one third in the first year of the artistic stewardship of Attila Vidnyánszky, who succeeded Róbert Alföldi in August 2013 as part of the ongoing “culture wars” waged by ruling party Fidesz against left-wing and liberal establishment figures and cultural institutions.
Hungarians Mark National Day With Bread, Fireworks & Lots Of Speeches
- 21 Aug 2014 10:40 AM
- community & culture
The independence of our country is not a gift, but rather an inestimable value for which every nation must struggle”. - President János Áder, 20 August 2014
Gov Officials Commemorate Birth Of Hungarian State
- 21 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Government officials commemorated the August 20 national holiday nationwide, remembering the creation of the first Hungarian state by St Stephen. Speaking in Eger, northern Hungary, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén said it had been St Stephen’s decision that the country should not become subordinated to any power, whether the Holy Roman Empire or the Byzantine Empire.
Hungary Jews Were Faithful To Country, Says Israeli Ambassador
- 4 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian Jews were faithful to Hungary which they regarded as their homeland, and did their best to promote its prosperity, the Israeli ambassador said in Bonyhád in southern Hungary, opening an exhibition in the local synagogue. Ilan Mor said that the co-existence of Jews and non-Jews had been “disrupted” by the Nazis and the Arrow Cross.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Socialist In signature Drive Against Museum Quarter In Budapest
- 18 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Socialist party has started collecting signatures for a petition against building a museum quarter in Budapest’s Városliget (city park). The ruling Fidesz majority in parliament decided on Tuesday to nationalise the park with a view to building “monumental buildings”, Csaba Horváth, the Socialist mayoral candidate, told MTI.
Event Report: Tranzit Festival On The Border, In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Tranzit Festival is organised with the aim to help integrate Hungary’s youth into politics and prepare them for participation in public life, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende stated at the festival’s opening yesterday. This year, the festival took place between 21 and 25 August in Kőszeg near the Austrian border.
New Book On Autumn 2006 In Hungary
- 5 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Political scientist Jozsef Debreczeni presented his latest book, A 2006-osz (The Autumn of 2006) to the media and politicians. Former Democratic Forum caucus leader Karoly Herenyi, former Democratic Forum MP Szabolcs Kerek-Barczy, former Free Democrat MP Tamas Bauer and former Free Democrat interior minister Gabor Kuncze all attended the book launch.
Castle In Gyula, Hungary, Wins Ft 2bn From EU
- 14 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
The Gyula local council has won Ft 1.995 billion in non-refundable EU funding from the New Széchenyi Plan for renovating the Harruckern-Wenckheim-Almásy castle, Fidesz mayor Ernő Gergényi told reporters in Gyula, south-east Hungary on Monday.
Hungarian National Theatre Ticket Sales Off By A Third
- 25 Aug 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Ticket sales at the National Theatre (Nemzeti Szinház) fell one third in the first year of the artistic stewardship of Attila Vidnyánszky, who succeeded Róbert Alföldi in August 2013 as part of the ongoing “culture wars” waged by ruling party Fidesz against left-wing and liberal establishment figures and cultural institutions.
Hungarians Mark National Day With Bread, Fireworks & Lots Of Speeches
- 21 Aug 2014 10:40 AM
- community & culture
The independence of our country is not a gift, but rather an inestimable value for which every nation must struggle”. - President János Áder, 20 August 2014
Gov Officials Commemorate Birth Of Hungarian State
- 21 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Government officials commemorated the August 20 national holiday nationwide, remembering the creation of the first Hungarian state by St Stephen. Speaking in Eger, northern Hungary, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén said it had been St Stephen’s decision that the country should not become subordinated to any power, whether the Holy Roman Empire or the Byzantine Empire.
Hungary Jews Were Faithful To Country, Says Israeli Ambassador
- 4 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian Jews were faithful to Hungary which they regarded as their homeland, and did their best to promote its prosperity, the Israeli ambassador said in Bonyhád in southern Hungary, opening an exhibition in the local synagogue. Ilan Mor said that the co-existence of Jews and non-Jews had been “disrupted” by the Nazis and the Arrow Cross.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Socialist In signature Drive Against Museum Quarter In Budapest
- 18 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Socialist party has started collecting signatures for a petition against building a museum quarter in Budapest’s Városliget (city park). The ruling Fidesz majority in parliament decided on Tuesday to nationalise the park with a view to building “monumental buildings”, Csaba Horváth, the Socialist mayoral candidate, told MTI.
Event Report: Tranzit Festival On The Border, In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Tranzit Festival is organised with the aim to help integrate Hungary’s youth into politics and prepare them for participation in public life, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende stated at the festival’s opening yesterday. This year, the festival took place between 21 and 25 August in Kőszeg near the Austrian border.
New Book On Autumn 2006 In Hungary
- 5 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Political scientist Jozsef Debreczeni presented his latest book, A 2006-osz (The Autumn of 2006) to the media and politicians. Former Democratic Forum caucus leader Karoly Herenyi, former Democratic Forum MP Szabolcs Kerek-Barczy, former Free Democrat MP Tamas Bauer and former Free Democrat interior minister Gabor Kuncze all attended the book launch.
Castle In Gyula, Hungary, Wins Ft 2bn From EU
- 14 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
The Gyula local council has won Ft 1.995 billion in non-refundable EU funding from the New Széchenyi Plan for renovating the Harruckern-Wenckheim-Almásy castle, Fidesz mayor Ernő Gergényi told reporters in Gyula, south-east Hungary on Monday.