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Xpat Opinion: Mandatory Retirement Of Judges In Hungary Declared Unconstitutional
- 26 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A centrist commentator emphasizes that the Hungarian Constitutional Court, by invoking Hungary’s ’historical constitution’, found a weapon against the government’s attempts „to govern through constitutional changes.” The pro-government media mostly passed over the July 16th decision, while liberal commentators pointed out that six of the seven dissenting judges were Fidesz-appointees.
Purcell Choir, Orfeo Orchestra, National Concert Hall Budapest, 26 June
- 25 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Étienne Méhul (1763–1817), one of the most significant and influential opera composers during the French revolution and the politically turbulent decades thereafter, wrote some forty works for musical theatre. Enjoying the confidence of his friend and rival Luigi Cherubini, and even of Napoleon, Méhul expanded the range of themes adaptable to the opera genre, enriching its musical landscape.
Hungary's Fidesz MP Increases Pressure On Government Over Controversial Land Tenders
- 31 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz MP József Ángyán is asking the government to stop land hire tenders immediately and review the already closed ones after completing a report on the issue.
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Yvette Bozsik Pulls Out Of Trafó Budapest Position
- 21 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"Yvette Bozsik, who was to take over as director of the Trafó cultural institution from July, has offered her resignation to Budapest mayor István Tarlós. City Hall confirmed the report, adding that the city is dealing with the matter.
The Position Of The Government Of Hungary On The Proposal Adopted By The European Commission
- 23 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission on 22 February 2012 issued a proposal to suspend in part the commitments from the Cohesion Fund for Hungary in 2013. Our government regards it as an unfounded and unfair proposal.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister’s Meetings In Berlin Focused On Issues Of Foreign Affairs
- 14 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"On 7 February 2012 János Martonyi negotiated with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in Berlin about current issues of the European Union, the Middle East, and Hungarian-German bilateral relations.
Merkel: Hungary Must Adjust To EU Principles
- 19 Jan 2012 11:50 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary must adjust to basic EU principles, German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared in a Sunday radio interview in her first public comments in connection with the controversy over Hungarian laws.
25-28 November: 2010 Budapest Art Fair
- 25 Nov 2010 2:00 AM
- shopping
Budapest hosts one of the most important art fair of the Central and Eastern European region this weekend at Műcsarnok (Heroes Square). The most successful Hungarian art fair attracts the attention of the international trade and after the varied renowned art exhibitions held in Berlin, Paris, London, New York or Basel Budapest is ready to show its potential this year as well. The event is opened ...
Xpat Opinion: Mandatory Retirement Of Judges In Hungary Declared Unconstitutional
- 26 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A centrist commentator emphasizes that the Hungarian Constitutional Court, by invoking Hungary’s ’historical constitution’, found a weapon against the government’s attempts „to govern through constitutional changes.” The pro-government media mostly passed over the July 16th decision, while liberal commentators pointed out that six of the seven dissenting judges were Fidesz-appointees.
Purcell Choir, Orfeo Orchestra, National Concert Hall Budapest, 26 June
- 25 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Étienne Méhul (1763–1817), one of the most significant and influential opera composers during the French revolution and the politically turbulent decades thereafter, wrote some forty works for musical theatre. Enjoying the confidence of his friend and rival Luigi Cherubini, and even of Napoleon, Méhul expanded the range of themes adaptable to the opera genre, enriching its musical landscape.
Hungary's Fidesz MP Increases Pressure On Government Over Controversial Land Tenders
- 31 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz MP József Ángyán is asking the government to stop land hire tenders immediately and review the already closed ones after completing a report on the issue.
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Yvette Bozsik Pulls Out Of Trafó Budapest Position
- 21 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"Yvette Bozsik, who was to take over as director of the Trafó cultural institution from July, has offered her resignation to Budapest mayor István Tarlós. City Hall confirmed the report, adding that the city is dealing with the matter.
The Position Of The Government Of Hungary On The Proposal Adopted By The European Commission
- 23 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission on 22 February 2012 issued a proposal to suspend in part the commitments from the Cohesion Fund for Hungary in 2013. Our government regards it as an unfounded and unfair proposal.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister’s Meetings In Berlin Focused On Issues Of Foreign Affairs
- 14 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"On 7 February 2012 János Martonyi negotiated with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in Berlin about current issues of the European Union, the Middle East, and Hungarian-German bilateral relations.
Merkel: Hungary Must Adjust To EU Principles
- 19 Jan 2012 11:50 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary must adjust to basic EU principles, German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared in a Sunday radio interview in her first public comments in connection with the controversy over Hungarian laws.
25-28 November: 2010 Budapest Art Fair
- 25 Nov 2010 2:00 AM
- shopping
Budapest hosts one of the most important art fair of the Central and Eastern European region this weekend at Műcsarnok (Heroes Square). The most successful Hungarian art fair attracts the attention of the international trade and after the varied renowned art exhibitions held in Berlin, Paris, London, New York or Basel Budapest is ready to show its potential this year as well. The event is opened ...