477 result(s) for basic right
Commissioner For Human Rights Criticizes Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižneks submitted the findings of his visit to Hungary over the summer. The 43-page report discusses issues concerning media freedom, the fight against intolerance and discrimination, and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. (The full report can be accessed here.)
Torture Prevention Mechanism In Place In Hungary From Jan. 1
- 18 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A national mechanism for preventing torture and other ill-treatment will be in place from Jan. 1 next year under which staff of the ombudsman’s office will make random spot checks of incarceration facilities, Hungary’s basic rights ombudsman, László Székely said.
WAMP – The First Sunday Of Your Favourite Christmas Fair
- 3 Dec 2014 8:01 AM
- shopping
It’s been a tradition for years that WAMP organizes 3 fairs in December. This year again we welcome all who would like to get into the mood for Christmas with all the best Hungarian designers. Meet us on 7th, 14th and 21st December at Hall B, Millenáris.
How Did Hungary Manage To Get Caught In This International Vice?
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Internet tax dispute temporarily covered it up, but once the idea of introducing the tax was dropped, Hungary's other “list of sins” came back onto the front burner. “Heti Válasz” is now taking a look at the list to see which of the American and European Union criticisms have become irrelevant, which are the ones where Hungary has won a skirmish and which are those we're about to lose.
Eva Duda Dance Company: Outbreak, Mu Theatre, 21 - 22 October
- 21 Oct 2014 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Danger makes the body conceal itself. Courage makes us look for its pure values. We must perceive the body as a metaphor. We can see it in its entirety, yet, being constantly torn and broken. The body does no impersonation; it is not the instrument of imitation and expression. It is anonymous.
Hungarian MEP Szanyi Gets Warning From Socialists
- 16 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tibor Szanyi, an MEP of the oppositions Socialists, apologised on Wednesday for his “careless” approach that “hurt some people’s sensitivity” when he invited far-right bikers to Brussels. Szanyi was slapped on the wrist by his party’s disciplinary committee for hosting members of an organisation called the Goy Motorists.
Hungarian Award Rejected By Finnish Writer
- 10 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Finnish writer and translator Hannu Launonen has refused to accept a prize financed by the Hungarian government, on the grounds that Hungarian government policies regarding human rights and freedom of opinion are irreconcilable with basic principles of the international writers group PEN.
Musical Well & Japanese Garden Inaugurated On Margaret Island In Budapest
- 9 Oct 2014 11:01 AM
- getting around
The Musical well as well as the Rock-garden and Japanese garden of the Margaret Island has been opened. The island became more ordered over the last four years and further developments will take place in the future, said Mayor István Tarlós during the ceremony.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Govt Bans Conference Of US Based Far-Right Organization
- 5 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A centrist blog finds it controversial that the US and American intellectuals like to accuse the Hungarian government of curbing democracy, but at the same time do not mind if a racist organization holds a conference in a Washington government building.
Commissioner For Human Rights Criticizes Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižneks submitted the findings of his visit to Hungary over the summer. The 43-page report discusses issues concerning media freedom, the fight against intolerance and discrimination, and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. (The full report can be accessed here.)
Torture Prevention Mechanism In Place In Hungary From Jan. 1
- 18 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A national mechanism for preventing torture and other ill-treatment will be in place from Jan. 1 next year under which staff of the ombudsman’s office will make random spot checks of incarceration facilities, Hungary’s basic rights ombudsman, László Székely said.
WAMP – The First Sunday Of Your Favourite Christmas Fair
- 3 Dec 2014 8:01 AM
- shopping
It’s been a tradition for years that WAMP organizes 3 fairs in December. This year again we welcome all who would like to get into the mood for Christmas with all the best Hungarian designers. Meet us on 7th, 14th and 21st December at Hall B, Millenáris.
How Did Hungary Manage To Get Caught In This International Vice?
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Internet tax dispute temporarily covered it up, but once the idea of introducing the tax was dropped, Hungary's other “list of sins” came back onto the front burner. “Heti Válasz” is now taking a look at the list to see which of the American and European Union criticisms have become irrelevant, which are the ones where Hungary has won a skirmish and which are those we're about to lose.
Eva Duda Dance Company: Outbreak, Mu Theatre, 21 - 22 October
- 21 Oct 2014 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Danger makes the body conceal itself. Courage makes us look for its pure values. We must perceive the body as a metaphor. We can see it in its entirety, yet, being constantly torn and broken. The body does no impersonation; it is not the instrument of imitation and expression. It is anonymous.
Hungarian MEP Szanyi Gets Warning From Socialists
- 16 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tibor Szanyi, an MEP of the oppositions Socialists, apologised on Wednesday for his “careless” approach that “hurt some people’s sensitivity” when he invited far-right bikers to Brussels. Szanyi was slapped on the wrist by his party’s disciplinary committee for hosting members of an organisation called the Goy Motorists.
Hungarian Award Rejected By Finnish Writer
- 10 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Finnish writer and translator Hannu Launonen has refused to accept a prize financed by the Hungarian government, on the grounds that Hungarian government policies regarding human rights and freedom of opinion are irreconcilable with basic principles of the international writers group PEN.
Musical Well & Japanese Garden Inaugurated On Margaret Island In Budapest
- 9 Oct 2014 11:01 AM
- getting around
The Musical well as well as the Rock-garden and Japanese garden of the Margaret Island has been opened. The island became more ordered over the last four years and further developments will take place in the future, said Mayor István Tarlós during the ceremony.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Govt Bans Conference Of US Based Far-Right Organization
- 5 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A centrist blog finds it controversial that the US and American intellectuals like to accuse the Hungarian government of curbing democracy, but at the same time do not mind if a racist organization holds a conference in a Washington government building.