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Putin Talks In Budapest To Focus On Gas Accord
- 17 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
During talks in Budapest, Vladimir Putin will discuss the Russia-Hungary gas agreement, which will be either extended or replaced by a new one, an advisor to the Russian president said.
President & US Ambassador Attend Csángó Ball In Budapest
- 10 Feb 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
President János Áder opened the 19th Csángó Ball in Budapest on Saturday. In his opening address, the President said that national cohesion or national culture "cannot be outdated". "Being Hungarian is thinking in Hungarian, praying in Hungarian, being in love in Hungarian and caressing our children with Hungarian words," Mr. Áder said.
It’s High Time Hungary Show The World Where Its Allegiances Lie
- 10 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Interview with Geza Jeszenszky:
Hungarian news website HVG.hu published an interview with the former senior statesman in which he talks about Hungary’s relations with its allies, how the Norway Civil Fund fiasco affected his ability as ambassador to promote strong bilateral relations with Norway, and how a dramatic shift in foreign policy has launched Hungary into a new era of diplomatic ...
Budapest Festival Orchestra - Possibly The Best Orchestra In The World
- 5 Feb 2015 2:30 AM
- community & culture
“After Symphony No. 1 by Brahms, the audience broke into rapturous applause as if they were at a rock concert. I’ve already played in front of an enthusiastic audience, but I haven’t experienced anything like that before. Is this when you hear people say that it was good to be Hungarian? Good to be a musician? Yes.” (Balázs Bujtor, violinist of the Festival Orchestra)
Várkert Bazár To Host Exhibition Of Major Hungarian Impressionist Painter’s Works
- 4 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The memorial year commemorating the life and work of István Csók (1865-1961), one of the greatest masters of Hungarian impressionist painting, is to begin with a large-scale exhibition opened on 13 Feburary, the painter’s birthday, in Várkert Bazár. At a press conference introducing the event, Deputy State Secretary for featured cultural developments István Sárváry highlighted that the exhibition ...
Maria João & Ogre Trio, Festival Theatre Budapest, 18 December
- 16 Dec 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The principal link between Evelin Tóth and Maria João this evening is Portugal. In the first half, the former makes an excursion into the realms of fado in presenting her new album Maya, with projections adding colour to the music. In the second half, the latter - herself a native of Portugal, and a return visitor to the Palace of Arts - sings with her Ogre Trio.
Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz Backs Away From Drug Testing
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Drug testing for children aged 12-18 would be carried out only on a voluntary basis, leading Fidesz officials said yesterday, as the party began to withdraw from the idea, Népszabadság reports.
Update: New 10 000 Forint Banknote Now In Circulation
- 4 Dec 2014 12:06 AM
- business
The upgraded 10 000 forint banknote came into circulation from 1 December, and is likely to be widely available for everyday use from 2015. Old 10 000 forint notes will remain legal tender until a decision is made by the National Bank on their withdrawal.
UNICEF: Hungarian Children Unfamiliar With Rights
- 21 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a recent survey done by UNICEF Hungarian National Committee, to coincide with Universal Children’s Day, few Hungarian children understand their rights and assume that violence by an adult is legal.
Putin Talks In Budapest To Focus On Gas Accord
- 17 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
During talks in Budapest, Vladimir Putin will discuss the Russia-Hungary gas agreement, which will be either extended or replaced by a new one, an advisor to the Russian president said.
President & US Ambassador Attend Csángó Ball In Budapest
- 10 Feb 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
President János Áder opened the 19th Csángó Ball in Budapest on Saturday. In his opening address, the President said that national cohesion or national culture "cannot be outdated". "Being Hungarian is thinking in Hungarian, praying in Hungarian, being in love in Hungarian and caressing our children with Hungarian words," Mr. Áder said.
It’s High Time Hungary Show The World Where Its Allegiances Lie
- 10 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Interview with Geza Jeszenszky:
Hungarian news website HVG.hu published an interview with the former senior statesman in which he talks about Hungary’s relations with its allies, how the Norway Civil Fund fiasco affected his ability as ambassador to promote strong bilateral relations with Norway, and how a dramatic shift in foreign policy has launched Hungary into a new era of diplomatic ...
Budapest Festival Orchestra - Possibly The Best Orchestra In The World
- 5 Feb 2015 2:30 AM
- community & culture
“After Symphony No. 1 by Brahms, the audience broke into rapturous applause as if they were at a rock concert. I’ve already played in front of an enthusiastic audience, but I haven’t experienced anything like that before. Is this when you hear people say that it was good to be Hungarian? Good to be a musician? Yes.” (Balázs Bujtor, violinist of the Festival Orchestra)
Várkert Bazár To Host Exhibition Of Major Hungarian Impressionist Painter’s Works
- 4 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The memorial year commemorating the life and work of István Csók (1865-1961), one of the greatest masters of Hungarian impressionist painting, is to begin with a large-scale exhibition opened on 13 Feburary, the painter’s birthday, in Várkert Bazár. At a press conference introducing the event, Deputy State Secretary for featured cultural developments István Sárváry highlighted that the exhibition ...
Maria João & Ogre Trio, Festival Theatre Budapest, 18 December
- 16 Dec 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The principal link between Evelin Tóth and Maria João this evening is Portugal. In the first half, the former makes an excursion into the realms of fado in presenting her new album Maya, with projections adding colour to the music. In the second half, the latter - herself a native of Portugal, and a return visitor to the Palace of Arts - sings with her Ogre Trio.
Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz Backs Away From Drug Testing
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Drug testing for children aged 12-18 would be carried out only on a voluntary basis, leading Fidesz officials said yesterday, as the party began to withdraw from the idea, Népszabadság reports.
Update: New 10 000 Forint Banknote Now In Circulation
- 4 Dec 2014 12:06 AM
- business
The upgraded 10 000 forint banknote came into circulation from 1 December, and is likely to be widely available for everyday use from 2015. Old 10 000 forint notes will remain legal tender until a decision is made by the National Bank on their withdrawal.
UNICEF: Hungarian Children Unfamiliar With Rights
- 21 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a recent survey done by UNICEF Hungarian National Committee, to coincide with Universal Children’s Day, few Hungarian children understand their rights and assume that violence by an adult is legal.