363 result(s) for demonstrations
Xpat Opinion: Ruminations About The Far-Right Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist believes that PM Orbán’s disrespect for the rule of law is a greater threat to Hungary than racist protesters. A pro-government commentator, on the other hand, contends that whatever it does, the Orbán government will either be labeled as anti-democratic, or as racist.
Xpat Opinion: “Anti-Zionist” Rally On Eve Of World Jewish Congress In Budapest
- 6 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator welcomes the Prime Minister’s attempts to prevent anti-Semitic demonstrations, although he would prefer clear-cut legislation to ban racist rallies in general. A right-wing columnist believes the Left needs the danger of racism in order to present itself as the only bulwark against barbarism.
What's Special About Hungary?
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
This is a civil society. The civility of Hungarians is one of the first characteristics that impressed me. Pass any Hungarian in an enclosed space – a stairwell or a lift – and you'll receive a greeting 'Good day'. Enter any small shop and you'll receive the same greeting from the shopkeeper, plus 'How can I help you?' and on leaving 'Goodbye'. Travel on a tram and you'll soon witness a teenager ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Semitic Motorbike-Show Banned Twice In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-liberal commentators deplore the way the extreme right-wing motorbike demonstration planned on the day of the annual “March of Life” was banned by the Prime Minister.
Invitation: 13th International Percussion Festival Győr, 5 - 6 April
- 18 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The 14th International Percussion Festival Győr will be held on 5-6 April in 2013. The governing idea of the Festival includes quality entertainment, convey values, address different classes of the society, and is organized with the aim to shape communities and confirm identities through programmes and events.
Ministry Of Public Administration & Justice Condemns The Violent Events In Lendvay Utca In Budapest
- 11 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Bence Rétvári, State Secretary for Parliamentary affairs at the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, has told the Hungarian new agency MTI that the Ministry of Justice condemns the violent incidents that took place on Thursday in Lendvay utca, Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Bajnai’s New Party Loses An Ally In Hungary
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators agree that Milla had good reasons not to join Gordon Bajnai’s new party, but their decision is yet another sign of how difficult it is for centre-left organizations and splinter parties to join forces.
Not Enought Positive Reports In Foreign Media About Hungary
- 14 Feb 2013 10:40 AM
- current affairs
Only 5.8% of reports on Hungary published in the most important foreign newspapers last year on Hungary were positive in tone, under-secretary for international communications Ferenc Kumin said yesterday, citing a study by the Nézõpont Institute. A large number of factual errors appear in the international media, and his office makes an effort to correct them, Kumin said.
Hungarian Court Upholds Right To Assembly
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The city of Budapest abused its powers when it reserved all important public areas where large demonstrations and remembrances could have been staged last March 15, the Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday.
Xpat Opinion: Ruminations About The Far-Right Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist believes that PM Orbán’s disrespect for the rule of law is a greater threat to Hungary than racist protesters. A pro-government commentator, on the other hand, contends that whatever it does, the Orbán government will either be labeled as anti-democratic, or as racist.
Xpat Opinion: “Anti-Zionist” Rally On Eve Of World Jewish Congress In Budapest
- 6 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator welcomes the Prime Minister’s attempts to prevent anti-Semitic demonstrations, although he would prefer clear-cut legislation to ban racist rallies in general. A right-wing columnist believes the Left needs the danger of racism in order to present itself as the only bulwark against barbarism.
What's Special About Hungary?
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
This is a civil society. The civility of Hungarians is one of the first characteristics that impressed me. Pass any Hungarian in an enclosed space – a stairwell or a lift – and you'll receive a greeting 'Good day'. Enter any small shop and you'll receive the same greeting from the shopkeeper, plus 'How can I help you?' and on leaving 'Goodbye'. Travel on a tram and you'll soon witness a teenager ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Semitic Motorbike-Show Banned Twice In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-liberal commentators deplore the way the extreme right-wing motorbike demonstration planned on the day of the annual “March of Life” was banned by the Prime Minister.
Invitation: 13th International Percussion Festival Győr, 5 - 6 April
- 18 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The 14th International Percussion Festival Győr will be held on 5-6 April in 2013. The governing idea of the Festival includes quality entertainment, convey values, address different classes of the society, and is organized with the aim to shape communities and confirm identities through programmes and events.
Ministry Of Public Administration & Justice Condemns The Violent Events In Lendvay Utca In Budapest
- 11 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Bence Rétvári, State Secretary for Parliamentary affairs at the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, has told the Hungarian new agency MTI that the Ministry of Justice condemns the violent incidents that took place on Thursday in Lendvay utca, Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Bajnai’s New Party Loses An Ally In Hungary
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators agree that Milla had good reasons not to join Gordon Bajnai’s new party, but their decision is yet another sign of how difficult it is for centre-left organizations and splinter parties to join forces.
Not Enought Positive Reports In Foreign Media About Hungary
- 14 Feb 2013 10:40 AM
- current affairs
Only 5.8% of reports on Hungary published in the most important foreign newspapers last year on Hungary were positive in tone, under-secretary for international communications Ferenc Kumin said yesterday, citing a study by the Nézõpont Institute. A large number of factual errors appear in the international media, and his office makes an effort to correct them, Kumin said.
Hungarian Court Upholds Right To Assembly
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The city of Budapest abused its powers when it reserved all important public areas where large demonstrations and remembrances could have been staged last March 15, the Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday.