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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 ...
Xpat Opinion: Reactions In Hungary To The Failed Coup In Turkey
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators are convinced that after foiling the coup, President Erdogan will consolidate his rule still further. At the same time they dismiss conspiracy theories about him being the real mastermind behind the attempted takeover.
Jobbik Deputy Leader Calls For ‘Paramilitary Type’ Border Guard Force
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik calls for reinstalling a stand-alone border guard force to help stem the flow of illegal migration, a deputy leader of the party said. The burden at Hungary’s southern border has been increasing as migrants are on their way en masse to western Europe to join their relatives already there, László Toroczkai, a mayor of the border village of Ásotthalom, said.
Few Civilians Own Guns In Hungary
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of people who own guns in Hungary is low compared to many other countries, the director of strategic and defence research company Globserver said on Tuesday.
Govt To Set Up Counterterrorism Information Centre
- 25 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government decided to set up a counter-terrorism information centre as part of its package of antiterrorism measures which also include constitutional amendments, Sándor Pintér, the interior minister, said. The agency will be tasked with supporting Hungary’s security services and police by assessing and analysing incoming intelligence and drawing attention to potential terror plots.
Travelling Exhibition Of Hungarian Forced Labourers In Soviet Union Opens
- 25 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A travelling exhibition installed in a train wagon was opened at Budapest’s Nyugati railway station. It pays tribute to Hungarians deported to Soviet forced labour camps in late 1944 and during the first half of 1945. The exhibition forms part of an anniversary programme series running until early 2017.
Military Police Continue Securing Public Areas In Hungary
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The presence of military police will be maintained due to the threat of terrorism and they will continue securing public areas and military institutions, daily Magyar Idők said on Wednesday. Citing information from the defence ministry, the paper said military police will be present at locations where a large number of people are expected, such as transport junctions and events where many ...
Secret Police Film Festival, Budapest, 25 November
- 24 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
In connection to the 'Watching You, Watching Me' exhibition at Galeria Centralis
The Blinken Open Society Archives presents: Secret Police Film Festival 5/6 on
25 November 2015 at 6.30 pm. Theme: The Stasi. What were they seeing while watching?
Hungary’s Top Soldier Sees Indirect Connection Between Migration And Terrorism
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the Paris terror attack, the Hungarian Defense Force introduced serious measures to protect its bases and foreign missions as well. Meanwhile, military policemen have started patrolling Budapest’s main transportation hubs.
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 ...
Xpat Opinion: Reactions In Hungary To The Failed Coup In Turkey
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators are convinced that after foiling the coup, President Erdogan will consolidate his rule still further. At the same time they dismiss conspiracy theories about him being the real mastermind behind the attempted takeover.
Jobbik Deputy Leader Calls For ‘Paramilitary Type’ Border Guard Force
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik calls for reinstalling a stand-alone border guard force to help stem the flow of illegal migration, a deputy leader of the party said. The burden at Hungary’s southern border has been increasing as migrants are on their way en masse to western Europe to join their relatives already there, László Toroczkai, a mayor of the border village of Ásotthalom, said.
Few Civilians Own Guns In Hungary
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of people who own guns in Hungary is low compared to many other countries, the director of strategic and defence research company Globserver said on Tuesday.
Govt To Set Up Counterterrorism Information Centre
- 25 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government decided to set up a counter-terrorism information centre as part of its package of antiterrorism measures which also include constitutional amendments, Sándor Pintér, the interior minister, said. The agency will be tasked with supporting Hungary’s security services and police by assessing and analysing incoming intelligence and drawing attention to potential terror plots.
Travelling Exhibition Of Hungarian Forced Labourers In Soviet Union Opens
- 25 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A travelling exhibition installed in a train wagon was opened at Budapest’s Nyugati railway station. It pays tribute to Hungarians deported to Soviet forced labour camps in late 1944 and during the first half of 1945. The exhibition forms part of an anniversary programme series running until early 2017.
Military Police Continue Securing Public Areas In Hungary
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The presence of military police will be maintained due to the threat of terrorism and they will continue securing public areas and military institutions, daily Magyar Idők said on Wednesday. Citing information from the defence ministry, the paper said military police will be present at locations where a large number of people are expected, such as transport junctions and events where many ...
Secret Police Film Festival, Budapest, 25 November
- 24 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
In connection to the 'Watching You, Watching Me' exhibition at Galeria Centralis
The Blinken Open Society Archives presents: Secret Police Film Festival 5/6 on
25 November 2015 at 6.30 pm. Theme: The Stasi. What were they seeing while watching?
Hungary’s Top Soldier Sees Indirect Connection Between Migration And Terrorism
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the Paris terror attack, the Hungarian Defense Force introduced serious measures to protect its bases and foreign missions as well. Meanwhile, military policemen have started patrolling Budapest’s main transportation hubs.