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Xpat Opinion: Fighting Hate Crime, Protecting Our Citizens In Hungary
- 15 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Last month, I wrote a couple of posts on the Magyar Gárda, or Hungarian Guard, a far-right paramilitary organization. In “The ‘Magyar Garda’ Remains Illegal” and “More on the Magyar Garda,” I discussed the court decisions and laws passed by parliament that have clamped down on this extremist group’s activity.
Hungary's Flower Festival In Debrecen, 16 - 21 August
- 8 Aug 2013 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"The Debrecen Flower Festival is the best-known cultural event in Debrecen, and also one of the biggest in Hungary. In the past years, it has expanded into a week-long extravaganza of entertainment. It has earned both domestic and international renown for the past four decades. The event won the Prize of Excellence in the category of special festivals in 2009. This is the most popular touristic ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, Diversity & The Rainbow Map
- 30 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
By Ferenc Kumin: Earlier this month, July 6, the capital was the site of the 18th annual, and biggest ever, Budapest Pride Parade. The event, which started off as an equal rights demonstration for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other sexual minorities, has gradually broadened into a week-long festival of events.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Says Good-bye To IMF
- 16 Jul 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator thinks the government will eventually opt to repay the country’s outstanding debt to the IMF ahead of schedule, as such a feat would strengthen its position in the electoral race.
Invitation: Brazil Sports Beach, Palatinus Budapest, 12 - 14 July
- 11 Jul 2013 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Spend your holiday at the Margaret Island between 12 and 14 of July. The Brazilian Cultural Center continue the fanthastic summer event series this yaer as well. The traditional 3-day festival of sport and culture will be held at the popular beach of Margaret Island.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Pride – Without Major Incidents
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists believe that the mostly peaceful Budapest Pride 2013 walk proved a major success or even a breakthrough for gay rights activists. They find it disappointing, however, that the police showed little zeal to pursue radical protesters who beat up three marchers.
Fidesz Accuses Bajnai Of Attack On Party HQ In Budapest
- 3 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Party spokesman Péter Hoppál yesterday revived the Fidesz claim that former prime minister Gordon Bajnai was behind the attack on Fidesz headquarters in March. In response, the Together-Dialogue alliance said it will sue Hoppál for libel.
Xpat Opinion: Strasbourg, “A Tiny Victory For Hungay's PM Orbán”
- 1 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading liberal expert admits that the vote in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was “a victory for Orbán, albeit a tiny one”.
Danube Day 2013 In Hungary, 29 June
- 28 Jun 2013 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Danube Day in Hungary is packed full of entertaining and inspiring events. From relaxing riverside festivals to restocking the rivers with sturgeon; from beautiful folk singing to a tango flashmob, there’s something for everyone!
Xpat Opinion: Fighting Hate Crime, Protecting Our Citizens In Hungary
- 15 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Last month, I wrote a couple of posts on the Magyar Gárda, or Hungarian Guard, a far-right paramilitary organization. In “The ‘Magyar Garda’ Remains Illegal” and “More on the Magyar Garda,” I discussed the court decisions and laws passed by parliament that have clamped down on this extremist group’s activity.
Hungary's Flower Festival In Debrecen, 16 - 21 August
- 8 Aug 2013 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"The Debrecen Flower Festival is the best-known cultural event in Debrecen, and also one of the biggest in Hungary. In the past years, it has expanded into a week-long extravaganza of entertainment. It has earned both domestic and international renown for the past four decades. The event won the Prize of Excellence in the category of special festivals in 2009. This is the most popular touristic ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, Diversity & The Rainbow Map
- 30 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
By Ferenc Kumin: Earlier this month, July 6, the capital was the site of the 18th annual, and biggest ever, Budapest Pride Parade. The event, which started off as an equal rights demonstration for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other sexual minorities, has gradually broadened into a week-long festival of events.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Says Good-bye To IMF
- 16 Jul 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator thinks the government will eventually opt to repay the country’s outstanding debt to the IMF ahead of schedule, as such a feat would strengthen its position in the electoral race.
Invitation: Brazil Sports Beach, Palatinus Budapest, 12 - 14 July
- 11 Jul 2013 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Spend your holiday at the Margaret Island between 12 and 14 of July. The Brazilian Cultural Center continue the fanthastic summer event series this yaer as well. The traditional 3-day festival of sport and culture will be held at the popular beach of Margaret Island.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Pride – Without Major Incidents
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists believe that the mostly peaceful Budapest Pride 2013 walk proved a major success or even a breakthrough for gay rights activists. They find it disappointing, however, that the police showed little zeal to pursue radical protesters who beat up three marchers.
Fidesz Accuses Bajnai Of Attack On Party HQ In Budapest
- 3 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Party spokesman Péter Hoppál yesterday revived the Fidesz claim that former prime minister Gordon Bajnai was behind the attack on Fidesz headquarters in March. In response, the Together-Dialogue alliance said it will sue Hoppál for libel.
Xpat Opinion: Strasbourg, “A Tiny Victory For Hungay's PM Orbán”
- 1 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading liberal expert admits that the vote in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was “a victory for Orbán, albeit a tiny one”.
Danube Day 2013 In Hungary, 29 June
- 28 Jun 2013 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Danube Day in Hungary is packed full of entertaining and inspiring events. From relaxing riverside festivals to restocking the rivers with sturgeon; from beautiful folk singing to a tango flashmob, there’s something for everyone!