416 result(s) for 1956
David Beadle, Novelist
- 13 Oct 2016 12:00 PM
As chief librarian in a region in North-West Norway, with fantastic views through every window, my work is so rewarding and social I could call it a paid hobby when nobody is listening.
Questioning Hungary Press Freedom ‘Offensive’
- 13 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Questioning the freedom of the press in Hungary on the 60th anniversary of the country’s anti-Soviet uprising of 1956 is offensive to the free Hungarian press and all Hungarians, the pro-government Civil Unity Forum (CÖF) and associated foundation CÖKA said, reacting to comments made recently by European Socialist group leader Gianni Pittella, who said that the suspension of left-leaning daily ...
Film Festival On 1956 Revolution Launched In Washington DC
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The packed out screening of a documentary dubbed Journey Home marked the launch of a film festival at the Hungarian embassy in Washington, DC, in honour of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. Journey Home is a documentary by two sisters, Réka and Eszter Pigniczky, about their father László Pigniczky “Pige”, who was a freedom fighter in Budapest in 1956.
Xpat Insights: 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 'Another Hungarian Tragedy'
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
One month from now, sixty years ago on 4 November 1956, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest and other regions of the country. The Hungarian resistance continued until 10 November, during which time 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed in the conflict. Below are key insights into what happened on 4 November 1956, over the next few days, and then afterwards as 200,000 Hungarians ...
Orbán: Referendum To Decide Fate Of Hungarians
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s migrant quota referendum will decide the fate of the country and will be historic for the EU itself, the prime minister wrote in an article appearing in the daily Magyar Idők on Saturday, ahead of the vote. “Many will be watching Hungary on Sunday, and while it may appear that we are deciding a simple matter, there is actually everything at stake that affects the fate of Hungary and the ...
“Sunday’s Referendum Is Disingenuous & Makes A Mockery Of Democracy”
- 2 Oct 2016 11:00 AM
- current affairs
“People who are on their way to Europe are mainly fleeing from wars and dictatorships; they are fleeing from absolute defenselessness. What is more, the majority of these people are children! Europe, including Hungary, means the only chance and hope for them. If we refuse to help them, we will also be responsible in prolonging their suffering. We should not turn our faces away at a time when we ...
Szijjártó Hits Back At Rights Commissioner
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó slammed Nils Muiznieks, the human rights commissioner of the Council of Europe, for his recent criticism of Hungary’s refugee policies. In an op-ed published in the online version of The New York Times, Muiznieks said Hungary was among the countries “most hostile to the European Union proposals on migration”.
1956 Memorial Park For ‘Pesti Srácok’ Opens In Budapest
- 26 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A memorial park opened on Friday to honour the young freedom-fighters of Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet revolution, known as “the boys of Pest”. Opening the park at Budapest’s Mihály Horvath square, in the eighth district, Mária Schmidt, co-chair of the memorial committee for the 1956 anniversary, said the goal of the commemorations this year was to “remember and help those remember who had never ...
HVG Interview Summary: Former PM Says Top Fidesz Officials Behind 2006 Riots
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In a lengthy interview published in Hungarian print weekly hvg, formal Socialist prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány (2004-2009) claims top Fidesz leaders were behind the outbreak of violent demonstrations in October 2006 on the 50th anniversary of the 1956 revolution.
David Beadle, Novelist
- 13 Oct 2016 12:00 PM
As chief librarian in a region in North-West Norway, with fantastic views through every window, my work is so rewarding and social I could call it a paid hobby when nobody is listening.
Questioning Hungary Press Freedom ‘Offensive’
- 13 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Questioning the freedom of the press in Hungary on the 60th anniversary of the country’s anti-Soviet uprising of 1956 is offensive to the free Hungarian press and all Hungarians, the pro-government Civil Unity Forum (CÖF) and associated foundation CÖKA said, reacting to comments made recently by European Socialist group leader Gianni Pittella, who said that the suspension of left-leaning daily ...
Film Festival On 1956 Revolution Launched In Washington DC
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The packed out screening of a documentary dubbed Journey Home marked the launch of a film festival at the Hungarian embassy in Washington, DC, in honour of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. Journey Home is a documentary by two sisters, Réka and Eszter Pigniczky, about their father László Pigniczky “Pige”, who was a freedom fighter in Budapest in 1956.
Xpat Insights: 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 'Another Hungarian Tragedy'
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
One month from now, sixty years ago on 4 November 1956, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest and other regions of the country. The Hungarian resistance continued until 10 November, during which time 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed in the conflict. Below are key insights into what happened on 4 November 1956, over the next few days, and then afterwards as 200,000 Hungarians ...
Orbán: Referendum To Decide Fate Of Hungarians
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s migrant quota referendum will decide the fate of the country and will be historic for the EU itself, the prime minister wrote in an article appearing in the daily Magyar Idők on Saturday, ahead of the vote. “Many will be watching Hungary on Sunday, and while it may appear that we are deciding a simple matter, there is actually everything at stake that affects the fate of Hungary and the ...
“Sunday’s Referendum Is Disingenuous & Makes A Mockery Of Democracy”
- 2 Oct 2016 11:00 AM
- current affairs
“People who are on their way to Europe are mainly fleeing from wars and dictatorships; they are fleeing from absolute defenselessness. What is more, the majority of these people are children! Europe, including Hungary, means the only chance and hope for them. If we refuse to help them, we will also be responsible in prolonging their suffering. We should not turn our faces away at a time when we ...
Szijjártó Hits Back At Rights Commissioner
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó slammed Nils Muiznieks, the human rights commissioner of the Council of Europe, for his recent criticism of Hungary’s refugee policies. In an op-ed published in the online version of The New York Times, Muiznieks said Hungary was among the countries “most hostile to the European Union proposals on migration”.
1956 Memorial Park For ‘Pesti Srácok’ Opens In Budapest
- 26 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A memorial park opened on Friday to honour the young freedom-fighters of Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet revolution, known as “the boys of Pest”. Opening the park at Budapest’s Mihály Horvath square, in the eighth district, Mária Schmidt, co-chair of the memorial committee for the 1956 anniversary, said the goal of the commemorations this year was to “remember and help those remember who had never ...
HVG Interview Summary: Former PM Says Top Fidesz Officials Behind 2006 Riots
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In a lengthy interview published in Hungarian print weekly hvg, formal Socialist prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány (2004-2009) claims top Fidesz leaders were behind the outbreak of violent demonstrations in October 2006 on the 50th anniversary of the 1956 revolution.