206 result(s) for christian community
Budapest Scottish Church: A Brief History
- 28 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Described by expats today as a small but active English speaking congregation with a big heart, based in the centre of Budapest, it's history goes way back...Back in 1839 two Scottish missionaries John Duncan and Dr. Alexander Ketih set out for Palestine to reach out to the Jews. Riding on camels, one of them fell off the camel’s back, broke his leg and they were forced to return home. However, ...
Church Heads In Hungary Send Easter Messages
- 7 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The death and resurrection of Christ has shown that God the creator and redeemer has not forgotten about humanity and awaits all to “come home” to him where eternal bliss is in the making, Cardinal Péter Erdő, head of Hungary’s Catholic Church, said in his Easter message.
József Antall’s Bust Unveiled In Brussels
- 1 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A bust of József Antall (1932-1993), the first prime minister after Hungary’s transition to democracy, was unveiled in the European Parliament’s wing named after him in Brussels. The bust was inaugurated by Klára Antall, the ex-premier’s widow, together with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Gergely Gulyás and Deputy State Secretary of Human Resources Gergely Prőhle. Gulyás noted that Antall had ...
Understanding Jobbik’s Appeal To Hungarian Youth
- 26 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a poll conducted in February, far-right party Jobbik was more popular than right-wing, ruling Fidesz among Hungarians under 30. The reasons for this were debated last week at a forum organized by Kettős Mérce (Double Standard).
Anti-IS Fight Estimated To Cost Hungary HUF 20bn In 1st Year
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s participation in the international coalition fighting against the Islamic State terrorist organisation would cost 20 billion forints (EUR 66m) during the first year of the mission, the foreign minister said. Hungary has received the formal request for contribution from the United States, Péter Szijjártó told parliament’s foreign affairs committee.
Hungary To Spend HUF 250m On Humanitarian Aid In 2015
- 3 Feb 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is planning to spend 250 million forints (EUR 807,000) on humanitarian aid this year, focusing on protection for Christian communities worldwide and assistance to the Hungarian community in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz MPs Fined Over Voting Choices
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz MPs János Bencsik and Béla Dankó have been fined Ft 100,000 for voting against the party caucus on Monday. Bencsik abstained from voting on an amendment to the law on social care and voted against the bill on creating a state monopoly on the distribution of tobacco products between wholesalers and retailers.
Mayor Tarlós: Budapest Needs Leadership & Development
- 23 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The city of Budapest needs leadership, good management and development, Mayor István Tarlós said. Commenting on the campaign of the leftist opposition for next month’s local elections, Tarlós said he had not seen such incompetence and “a multitude of hasty decisions” in the past 25 years.
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
Budapest Scottish Church: A Brief History
- 28 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Described by expats today as a small but active English speaking congregation with a big heart, based in the centre of Budapest, it's history goes way back...Back in 1839 two Scottish missionaries John Duncan and Dr. Alexander Ketih set out for Palestine to reach out to the Jews. Riding on camels, one of them fell off the camel’s back, broke his leg and they were forced to return home. However, ...
Church Heads In Hungary Send Easter Messages
- 7 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The death and resurrection of Christ has shown that God the creator and redeemer has not forgotten about humanity and awaits all to “come home” to him where eternal bliss is in the making, Cardinal Péter Erdő, head of Hungary’s Catholic Church, said in his Easter message.
József Antall’s Bust Unveiled In Brussels
- 1 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A bust of József Antall (1932-1993), the first prime minister after Hungary’s transition to democracy, was unveiled in the European Parliament’s wing named after him in Brussels. The bust was inaugurated by Klára Antall, the ex-premier’s widow, together with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Gergely Gulyás and Deputy State Secretary of Human Resources Gergely Prőhle. Gulyás noted that Antall had ...
Understanding Jobbik’s Appeal To Hungarian Youth
- 26 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a poll conducted in February, far-right party Jobbik was more popular than right-wing, ruling Fidesz among Hungarians under 30. The reasons for this were debated last week at a forum organized by Kettős Mérce (Double Standard).
Anti-IS Fight Estimated To Cost Hungary HUF 20bn In 1st Year
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s participation in the international coalition fighting against the Islamic State terrorist organisation would cost 20 billion forints (EUR 66m) during the first year of the mission, the foreign minister said. Hungary has received the formal request for contribution from the United States, Péter Szijjártó told parliament’s foreign affairs committee.
Hungary To Spend HUF 250m On Humanitarian Aid In 2015
- 3 Feb 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is planning to spend 250 million forints (EUR 807,000) on humanitarian aid this year, focusing on protection for Christian communities worldwide and assistance to the Hungarian community in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz MPs Fined Over Voting Choices
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz MPs János Bencsik and Béla Dankó have been fined Ft 100,000 for voting against the party caucus on Monday. Bencsik abstained from voting on an amendment to the law on social care and voted against the bill on creating a state monopoly on the distribution of tobacco products between wholesalers and retailers.
Mayor Tarlós: Budapest Needs Leadership & Development
- 23 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The city of Budapest needs leadership, good management and development, Mayor István Tarlós said. Commenting on the campaign of the leftist opposition for next month’s local elections, Tarlós said he had not seen such incompetence and “a multitude of hasty decisions” in the past 25 years.
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