324 result(s) for demonstrations
Residents And Workers Of Budapest’s “Party District” Stage Demonstrations
- 4 Sep 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Budapest District VII residents want peace in inner Erzsébetváros. Residents of the district staged a demonstration Wednesday in support of regulations to curb noise, trash, drug dealing and other problems associated with the proliferation of bars and pubs.
DK Criticises Government Plans To Change Rules Of Appointing Judges
- 1 Aug 2017 10:28 AM
- current affairs
Recent government plans under which “it would be easier for government officials to become judges” are another step in “dismantling democracy” in Hungary, the spokesman of the leftist Democratic Coalition told a press conference on Monday.
Video: Budapest Pride 'Gay March' Held Without Incidents
- 13 Jul 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
The Budapest Pride march marking the end of Hungary’s week-long festival of the gay (LGBTQ) community was held on Saturday afternoon, with participants gathering near Parliament and later moving across central Budapest without any significant incidents reported.
Times Higher Education Ranks CEU Among Top European Universities
- 29 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Central European University (CEU) has been ranked among the best 160 universities in Europe, according to The Times Higher Education (THE) Best Universities in Europe 2017, published June 21, says a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal.
Local Opinion: Soros & PM Exchange Mafia Accusations
- 13 Jun 2017 8:12 AM
- current affairs
As George Soros depicts the Orbán government as a ‘mafia state’, government politicians including the premier himself describe the NGOs supported by Mr Soros as ‘a mafia network.’ A pro-government columnist fears that anti-government protesters will soon turn violent.
'Harley-Davidson Open Road Festival' In Alsóörs, 7 - 11 June
- 8 Jun 2017 8:12 AM
- getting around
The Central European meeting of the Harley-Davidson motorbike riders is organised annually in the middle of June in Hungary. The most impressive part of this unique 3-day event is the procession of several thousand riders. Concerts featuring famous American and English rock musicians lend additional colour to the programme.
Anti-Government Groups Stage Protest In Budapest
- 22 May 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-government civil groups held a protest under the motto “We won’t let go of our future; we’re here to stay!” in central Budapest on Sunday afternoon.
Local Opinion: George Soros Still On Political Centre Stage
- 9 May 2017 7:07 AM
- current affairs
As the dispute over George Soros and his network rolls on and grows ever more bitter, pro-government weeklies and dailies call for harsh measures to curb the alleged influence of the Hungarian-born philanthropist and his foundations. A left-wing journalist accuses the government of absurd falsifications and fear-mongering.
Party Preferences Same As In 2014 Elections
- 5 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
If the next election were held next Sunday its outcome would be almost the same as in the 2014 general elections, according to a poll by the Nézőpont Institute. The ruling alliance of Fidesz and the Christian Democrats was backed by 31% of the entire electorate, one percentage point down from the March figure.
Residents And Workers Of Budapest’s “Party District” Stage Demonstrations
- 4 Sep 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Budapest District VII residents want peace in inner Erzsébetváros. Residents of the district staged a demonstration Wednesday in support of regulations to curb noise, trash, drug dealing and other problems associated with the proliferation of bars and pubs.
DK Criticises Government Plans To Change Rules Of Appointing Judges
- 1 Aug 2017 10:28 AM
- current affairs
Recent government plans under which “it would be easier for government officials to become judges” are another step in “dismantling democracy” in Hungary, the spokesman of the leftist Democratic Coalition told a press conference on Monday.
Video: Budapest Pride 'Gay March' Held Without Incidents
- 13 Jul 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
The Budapest Pride march marking the end of Hungary’s week-long festival of the gay (LGBTQ) community was held on Saturday afternoon, with participants gathering near Parliament and later moving across central Budapest without any significant incidents reported.
Times Higher Education Ranks CEU Among Top European Universities
- 29 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Central European University (CEU) has been ranked among the best 160 universities in Europe, according to The Times Higher Education (THE) Best Universities in Europe 2017, published June 21, says a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal.
Local Opinion: Soros & PM Exchange Mafia Accusations
- 13 Jun 2017 8:12 AM
- current affairs
As George Soros depicts the Orbán government as a ‘mafia state’, government politicians including the premier himself describe the NGOs supported by Mr Soros as ‘a mafia network.’ A pro-government columnist fears that anti-government protesters will soon turn violent.
'Harley-Davidson Open Road Festival' In Alsóörs, 7 - 11 June
- 8 Jun 2017 8:12 AM
- getting around
The Central European meeting of the Harley-Davidson motorbike riders is organised annually in the middle of June in Hungary. The most impressive part of this unique 3-day event is the procession of several thousand riders. Concerts featuring famous American and English rock musicians lend additional colour to the programme.
Anti-Government Groups Stage Protest In Budapest
- 22 May 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-government civil groups held a protest under the motto “We won’t let go of our future; we’re here to stay!” in central Budapest on Sunday afternoon.
Local Opinion: George Soros Still On Political Centre Stage
- 9 May 2017 7:07 AM
- current affairs
As the dispute over George Soros and his network rolls on and grows ever more bitter, pro-government weeklies and dailies call for harsh measures to curb the alleged influence of the Hungarian-born philanthropist and his foundations. A left-wing journalist accuses the government of absurd falsifications and fear-mongering.
Party Preferences Same As In 2014 Elections
- 5 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
If the next election were held next Sunday its outcome would be almost the same as in the 2014 general elections, according to a poll by the Nézőpont Institute. The ruling alliance of Fidesz and the Christian Democrats was backed by 31% of the entire electorate, one percentage point down from the March figure.