88 result(s) for christian traditions
Local Opinion: Netanyahu Praises Hungary As Israel’s Ally
- 20 Jul 2017 12:30 PM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist suggests that what visiting Israeli Prime Minister has in common with Mr Orbán is that both of them are nationalists. A pro-Israeli author praises both governments for protecting national, religious and cultural traditions.
Feast Of Holy Innocents Traditions In Hungary, 28 December
- 23 Dec 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, the Feast of the Holy Innocents falls on the same day with the traditional "birching", a fertility custom known almost everywhere in Europe. In Hungary, according to tradition on this day, girls were lightly whipped with a young tree shoot, to wish them good health and fertility in the new year.
Parlt Session On Election Law Amendment Abandoned
- 23 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A special session of Hungary’s parliament initiated by the radical nationalist Jobbik party aimed at amending the election law was abandoned for lack of a quorum on Monday. Jobbik proposed amending the election law with a view to making it easier for Hungarians working or studying abroad to vote in the upcoming national referendum on EU migrant quotas on Oct 2.
Áder: Hungarians Should Be Proud
- 22 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Speaking at a state celebration marking Hungary’s St Stephen’s Day national holiday, President János Áder said that Hungarians should be proud of their nation and celebrate their achievements, inventions and resourcefulness. At the inauguration of military officers held in front of Parliament, he said, “It is a people of revolutionary heroes, both famous and anonymous, the persecuted, the ...
Xpat Opinion: Polish-Hungarian Friendship In Action
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The situation in Poland has become a serious concern not only for the politicians of the European Union but for the whole western world. The largest East European country among those that joined the European Union in 2004 is rapidly following Hungary on the road to becoming an “illiberal democracy” while the European Commission is trying to find proper answers to the emasculation of Poland’s ...
Europe Divided Over Migration, But Hungary Stands Firm
- 6 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview published 29 December 2015, Minister of Justice László Trócsányi said that Europe is divided and uncertain about migration, but Hungary takes firm positions on key issues. Together with Slovakia, Hungary has legally challenged the EU’s mandatory migrant quota plans at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg, he said.
Feast Of Holy Innocents Traditions In Hungary, 28 December
- 27 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, the Feast of the Holy Innocents falls on the same day with the traditional "birching", a fertility custom known almost everywhere in Europe. In Hungary, according to tradition on this day, girls were lightly whipped with a young tree shoot, to wish them good health and fertility in the new year.
Hungary’s PM: Considerations Of Common Sense Have Been Removed From European Politics
- 23 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview with Czech daily Lidové Noviny published on Saturday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that “considerations of common sense” have been removed from European politics for some time now. The Prime Minister explained that “the European political elite is sitting in a closed, ideological shell, which means it has hardly any connection to reality”. The migration crisis “demonstrates ...
2015/16 Season At The Opera House In Budapest
- 3 Sep 2015 1:10 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera proudly presents its new (2015/16) season dedicated to William Shakespeare. It once more exceeds all expectations and is worthy of any opera house or cultural institute in the world. Together with our recently reopened second venue, the Erkel Theatre, the Opera offers more programmes than ever. We offer a fascinating range of programmes for lovers of opera, ballet and ...
Local Opinion: Netanyahu Praises Hungary As Israel’s Ally
- 20 Jul 2017 12:30 PM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist suggests that what visiting Israeli Prime Minister has in common with Mr Orbán is that both of them are nationalists. A pro-Israeli author praises both governments for protecting national, religious and cultural traditions.
Feast Of Holy Innocents Traditions In Hungary, 28 December
- 23 Dec 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, the Feast of the Holy Innocents falls on the same day with the traditional "birching", a fertility custom known almost everywhere in Europe. In Hungary, according to tradition on this day, girls were lightly whipped with a young tree shoot, to wish them good health and fertility in the new year.
Parlt Session On Election Law Amendment Abandoned
- 23 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A special session of Hungary’s parliament initiated by the radical nationalist Jobbik party aimed at amending the election law was abandoned for lack of a quorum on Monday. Jobbik proposed amending the election law with a view to making it easier for Hungarians working or studying abroad to vote in the upcoming national referendum on EU migrant quotas on Oct 2.
Áder: Hungarians Should Be Proud
- 22 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Speaking at a state celebration marking Hungary’s St Stephen’s Day national holiday, President János Áder said that Hungarians should be proud of their nation and celebrate their achievements, inventions and resourcefulness. At the inauguration of military officers held in front of Parliament, he said, “It is a people of revolutionary heroes, both famous and anonymous, the persecuted, the ...
Xpat Opinion: Polish-Hungarian Friendship In Action
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The situation in Poland has become a serious concern not only for the politicians of the European Union but for the whole western world. The largest East European country among those that joined the European Union in 2004 is rapidly following Hungary on the road to becoming an “illiberal democracy” while the European Commission is trying to find proper answers to the emasculation of Poland’s ...
Europe Divided Over Migration, But Hungary Stands Firm
- 6 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview published 29 December 2015, Minister of Justice László Trócsányi said that Europe is divided and uncertain about migration, but Hungary takes firm positions on key issues. Together with Slovakia, Hungary has legally challenged the EU’s mandatory migrant quota plans at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg, he said.
Feast Of Holy Innocents Traditions In Hungary, 28 December
- 27 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, the Feast of the Holy Innocents falls on the same day with the traditional "birching", a fertility custom known almost everywhere in Europe. In Hungary, according to tradition on this day, girls were lightly whipped with a young tree shoot, to wish them good health and fertility in the new year.
Hungary’s PM: Considerations Of Common Sense Have Been Removed From European Politics
- 23 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview with Czech daily Lidové Noviny published on Saturday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that “considerations of common sense” have been removed from European politics for some time now. The Prime Minister explained that “the European political elite is sitting in a closed, ideological shell, which means it has hardly any connection to reality”. The migration crisis “demonstrates ...
2015/16 Season At The Opera House In Budapest
- 3 Sep 2015 1:10 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera proudly presents its new (2015/16) season dedicated to William Shakespeare. It once more exceeds all expectations and is worthy of any opera house or cultural institute in the world. Together with our recently reopened second venue, the Erkel Theatre, the Opera offers more programmes than ever. We offer a fascinating range of programmes for lovers of opera, ballet and ...