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Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán Has International Friends On His Side
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left- and right-wing analysts equally recognise that the Hungarian Prime Minister is not isolated any more with his views on immigration in Europe. They differ however on whether he’s right or wrong and whether his position will ultimately prevail.
Pákh Appeals Against Hungarian Heritage Centre’s Decision On ‘Golgotha’ Painting
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Pákh, the New York-based art collector of Hungarian origin who owns Mihály Munkácsy’s 19th century painting “Golgotha” - currently on loan to Hungary -- has submitted an appeal against the decision which prevents the landmark painting’s removal from the country, daily Magyar Idők said. The Forster Gyula National Heritage and Asset Management Centre has added two paintings in Munkácsy’s ...
Xpat Opinion: Recruiting Terrorists In Budapest Among The Refugees: The Hungarian Version
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Those of you who subscribe to Google Alerts must have noticed that practically all English, German, and French articles on Hungary in the last few days dealt with a trip that Salah Abdeslam, the suspected organizer of the Paris terrorist attacks, made to Budapest. There he picked up two men who later had a role to play in the Paris bloodbath.
Hungarian Government Office Chief Lázár Praises Tusk, Condemns Soros
- 4 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government office chief welcomed European Council President Donald Tusk’s demand for measures to stanch the wave of migrants. Meanwhile, Lázár claimed that a civil organisation sponsored by Hungarianborn financier George Soros has launched a signature campaign against Hungary, saying that it is hard to understand what the Hungarianborn US businessman’s problem with his home country is.
Budapest To Join ‘Under 2 MOU’ Climate Protection Initiative
- 3 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest plans to join the international climate protection initiative “Under 2 MOU”, the metropolitan council’s general assembly meeting decided. The alliance was set up at the initiative of California and Baden- Wurttemberg by the leaders of twelve regions around the world in May this year. The participants undertake to reduce green-house gas emissions from 1990’s level by 80% by the year 2050.
Human Rights Watch Criticises Hungary Over Conditions Of Migrants
- 3 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Asylum seekers and immigrants in Hungary are detained for too long and often under unacceptable conditions, the international Human Rights Watch said in a report. In October, HRW visited seven Hungarian migrant facilities, with inmates who had been detained for illegal entry or whose asylum application was pending or had been rejected. According to the report, conditions for those vulnerable ...
CEU Business School Budapest Launches PhD In Business Administration
- 1 Dec 2015 7:12 AM
- specials
CEU Business School is proud to launch a new doctoral program in Business Administration following its successful approval for registration by the New York State Education Department. The inaugural class will begin in September 2016. CEU and CEU Business School promotes an environment where high-quality research can take place, where readiness for intellectual risk-taking and for radical ...
Vocational Training Scheme For Hungarians Beyond Borders ‘Successful’
- 30 Nov 2015 2:30 AM
- community & culture
The government-supported vocational training scheme for ethnic Hungarians in neighbouring countries has proved successful this year, the state secretary for Hungarian communities beyond the borders said. The budget available for the programme this year was 500 million forints (EUR 1.7m), and increased significantly from last year, János Árpád Potápi told a conference.
Jazz Korea In Budapest, 27 - 29 November
- 28 Nov 2015 8:06 AM
- entertainment
On Friday 27 November at 7 p.m. at Hanmadang Korean Cultural Center In Budapest. Hyejin Quartet - Jazz vocalist Hyejin is an orthodox jazz musician who succeeded to the legacy of jazz while enlightening music lovers on the essence of jazz. She had long trod the road to classic pianist, but after studying in U.S. which is the home of jazz, she definitely turned to jazz vocalist.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán Has International Friends On His Side
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left- and right-wing analysts equally recognise that the Hungarian Prime Minister is not isolated any more with his views on immigration in Europe. They differ however on whether he’s right or wrong and whether his position will ultimately prevail.
Pákh Appeals Against Hungarian Heritage Centre’s Decision On ‘Golgotha’ Painting
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Pákh, the New York-based art collector of Hungarian origin who owns Mihály Munkácsy’s 19th century painting “Golgotha” - currently on loan to Hungary -- has submitted an appeal against the decision which prevents the landmark painting’s removal from the country, daily Magyar Idők said. The Forster Gyula National Heritage and Asset Management Centre has added two paintings in Munkácsy’s ...
Xpat Opinion: Recruiting Terrorists In Budapest Among The Refugees: The Hungarian Version
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Those of you who subscribe to Google Alerts must have noticed that practically all English, German, and French articles on Hungary in the last few days dealt with a trip that Salah Abdeslam, the suspected organizer of the Paris terrorist attacks, made to Budapest. There he picked up two men who later had a role to play in the Paris bloodbath.
Hungarian Government Office Chief Lázár Praises Tusk, Condemns Soros
- 4 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government office chief welcomed European Council President Donald Tusk’s demand for measures to stanch the wave of migrants. Meanwhile, Lázár claimed that a civil organisation sponsored by Hungarianborn financier George Soros has launched a signature campaign against Hungary, saying that it is hard to understand what the Hungarianborn US businessman’s problem with his home country is.
Budapest To Join ‘Under 2 MOU’ Climate Protection Initiative
- 3 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest plans to join the international climate protection initiative “Under 2 MOU”, the metropolitan council’s general assembly meeting decided. The alliance was set up at the initiative of California and Baden- Wurttemberg by the leaders of twelve regions around the world in May this year. The participants undertake to reduce green-house gas emissions from 1990’s level by 80% by the year 2050.
Human Rights Watch Criticises Hungary Over Conditions Of Migrants
- 3 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Asylum seekers and immigrants in Hungary are detained for too long and often under unacceptable conditions, the international Human Rights Watch said in a report. In October, HRW visited seven Hungarian migrant facilities, with inmates who had been detained for illegal entry or whose asylum application was pending or had been rejected. According to the report, conditions for those vulnerable ...
CEU Business School Budapest Launches PhD In Business Administration
- 1 Dec 2015 7:12 AM
- specials
CEU Business School is proud to launch a new doctoral program in Business Administration following its successful approval for registration by the New York State Education Department. The inaugural class will begin in September 2016. CEU and CEU Business School promotes an environment where high-quality research can take place, where readiness for intellectual risk-taking and for radical ...
Vocational Training Scheme For Hungarians Beyond Borders ‘Successful’
- 30 Nov 2015 2:30 AM
- community & culture
The government-supported vocational training scheme for ethnic Hungarians in neighbouring countries has proved successful this year, the state secretary for Hungarian communities beyond the borders said. The budget available for the programme this year was 500 million forints (EUR 1.7m), and increased significantly from last year, János Árpád Potápi told a conference.
Jazz Korea In Budapest, 27 - 29 November
- 28 Nov 2015 8:06 AM
- entertainment
On Friday 27 November at 7 p.m. at Hanmadang Korean Cultural Center In Budapest. Hyejin Quartet - Jazz vocalist Hyejin is an orthodox jazz musician who succeeded to the legacy of jazz while enlightening music lovers on the essence of jazz. She had long trod the road to classic pianist, but after studying in U.S. which is the home of jazz, she definitely turned to jazz vocalist.