156 result(s) for communist era
The Real Wallenberg Year In Hungary
- 3 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012 – as decided by the government – we commemorate Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish martyr diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarians during the Holocaust. The Wallenberg Commemorative Committee responsible for the preparation of the Centenary, which I chair myself, makes all the efforts to make the Wallenberg Year an occasion to face the terrible tragedy of the Holocaust in a responsible ...
Weisz, Craig To Feature In New Hungarian-American Film On Communist-Era
- 26 Apr 2012 10:35 AM
- entertainment
Actors Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig have agreed to play in an American-Hungarian co-production on the history of the ÁVH, the dreaded state security office of the Rákosi dictatorship, Magyar Hírlap reports. It is not known who will direct the movie. The story will begin in 1945 and end on October 6, 1956 with the reburial of László Rajk and the arrest of state security lieutenant colonel ...
Top 10 Near To Hungary Destinations, Part 3 - 4
- 10 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Four more ideas for your vacation planning....
5. Zakopane - This is the Polish destination I mentioned in my last post, which is close enough to the Tátras to combine the two into one trip, if you so desire. This place has it. Charm, charm, charm. I admit I never thought Poland had much of that, although everyone raves about Krakow (I haven’t made it there yet).
Hungary's PM Orbán Releases Spy Files Detailing Surveillance Of Him In 1980s
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has published on his website communist-era documents on abortive attempts to recruit him as an informant and on his surveillance in answer to a question from Democratic Coalition politician Ágnes Vadai.
Famous Women In Hungarian History
- 13 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"When one lists the outstanding personalities of Hungarian history, one tends to think of crowned kings, valiant commanders, renowned statesmen and legendary champions of freedom –representing, almost exclusively, the stronger sex. Yet, many woman bolstered the fame of Hungary over the centuries.
Nobel Laureate Kertész Says Hungary Today In Same State As During Communist Era
- 10 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Viktor Orbán has enchanted Hungary like the Pied Piper of Hamelin, and the country is in the same state today as during the rule of János Kádár, Nobel Prize-winning writer Imre Kertész asserts in an interview with the French newspaper Le Monde.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Dave Thompson, International Comedian
- 28 Sep 2010 12:00 PM
Dave has appeared in three feature films. He played Dave the comedian in ‘Maybe Baby’, written and directed by Ben Elton, and a porn star in ‘I Want Candy’, directed by Stephen Surgit (sadly his scene didn’t make the final edit). Dave’s third film ‘Huge’, was directed by Ben Miller, and will soon be on general release.
Sightseeing From The Number 2 Tram In Budapest
- 19 Aug 2010 1:50 AM
- getting around
"There cannot be many tram rides even in the great cities of the world where it is possible to see all the best tourist attractions for the price of just a single ticket.
The Real Wallenberg Year In Hungary
- 3 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012 – as decided by the government – we commemorate Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish martyr diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarians during the Holocaust. The Wallenberg Commemorative Committee responsible for the preparation of the Centenary, which I chair myself, makes all the efforts to make the Wallenberg Year an occasion to face the terrible tragedy of the Holocaust in a responsible ...
Weisz, Craig To Feature In New Hungarian-American Film On Communist-Era
- 26 Apr 2012 10:35 AM
- entertainment
Actors Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig have agreed to play in an American-Hungarian co-production on the history of the ÁVH, the dreaded state security office of the Rákosi dictatorship, Magyar Hírlap reports. It is not known who will direct the movie. The story will begin in 1945 and end on October 6, 1956 with the reburial of László Rajk and the arrest of state security lieutenant colonel ...
Top 10 Near To Hungary Destinations, Part 3 - 4
- 10 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Four more ideas for your vacation planning....
5. Zakopane - This is the Polish destination I mentioned in my last post, which is close enough to the Tátras to combine the two into one trip, if you so desire. This place has it. Charm, charm, charm. I admit I never thought Poland had much of that, although everyone raves about Krakow (I haven’t made it there yet).
Hungary's PM Orbán Releases Spy Files Detailing Surveillance Of Him In 1980s
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has published on his website communist-era documents on abortive attempts to recruit him as an informant and on his surveillance in answer to a question from Democratic Coalition politician Ágnes Vadai.
Famous Women In Hungarian History
- 13 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"When one lists the outstanding personalities of Hungarian history, one tends to think of crowned kings, valiant commanders, renowned statesmen and legendary champions of freedom –representing, almost exclusively, the stronger sex. Yet, many woman bolstered the fame of Hungary over the centuries.
Nobel Laureate Kertész Says Hungary Today In Same State As During Communist Era
- 10 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Viktor Orbán has enchanted Hungary like the Pied Piper of Hamelin, and the country is in the same state today as during the rule of János Kádár, Nobel Prize-winning writer Imre Kertész asserts in an interview with the French newspaper Le Monde.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Dave Thompson, International Comedian
- 28 Sep 2010 12:00 PM
Dave has appeared in three feature films. He played Dave the comedian in ‘Maybe Baby’, written and directed by Ben Elton, and a porn star in ‘I Want Candy’, directed by Stephen Surgit (sadly his scene didn’t make the final edit). Dave’s third film ‘Huge’, was directed by Ben Miller, and will soon be on general release.
Sightseeing From The Number 2 Tram In Budapest
- 19 Aug 2010 1:50 AM
- getting around
"There cannot be many tram rides even in the great cities of the world where it is possible to see all the best tourist attractions for the price of just a single ticket.