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UNICEF’s Global Services Centre To Be Established In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government of Hungary and UNICEF announced today that they have agreed in principle to establish UNICEF’s first-ever Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest. The new centre will conduct a broad range of UNICEF’s financial and human resources operations worldwide, enabling the children’s organization to realize greater efficiencies and cost savings.
President & US Ambassador Attend Csángó Ball In Budapest
- 10 Feb 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
President János Áder opened the 19th Csángó Ball in Budapest on Saturday. In his opening address, the President said that national cohesion or national culture "cannot be outdated". "Being Hungarian is thinking in Hungarian, praying in Hungarian, being in love in Hungarian and caressing our children with Hungarian words," Mr. Áder said.
It’s High Time Hungary Show The World Where Its Allegiances Lie
- 10 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Interview with Geza Jeszenszky:
Hungarian news website HVG.hu published an interview with the former senior statesman in which he talks about Hungary’s relations with its allies, how the Norway Civil Fund fiasco affected his ability as ambassador to promote strong bilateral relations with Norway, and how a dramatic shift in foreign policy has launched Hungary into a new era of diplomatic ...
Hungary’s PM & Robert Fico Inaugurate Reconstructed Section Of Friendship I Oil Pipeline
- 10 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At a ceremony at the Tupá pumping station belonging to the Slovakian oil transportation company Transpetrol, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán and Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico officially opened the renovated section of the Friendship I oil pipeline between Szászhalombatta and Šahy. Both prime ministers said that the project is of great importance, as it significantly contributes to ...
Total Media War? – Senior Pro-Government Media Figures Resign
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian public discourse was rocked today by news of the resignment of the leaders of Hungary’s major right-wing media outlets “on grounds of moral conscience”. Their joint move is a reaction to the latest episode and culmination of a long-standing spite between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his former friend and close associate, businessman Lajos Simicska.
Dezső Ránki& Concerto Budapest, Palace Of Arts Budapest, 8 February
- 6 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
Dezső Ránki, who has been spoiling the Hungarian public for four decades with his world-class playing and been chosen by the Palace of Arts as their Artist of the Season, plays works by two composers particularly close to his heart. Joseph Haydn and Ferenc Liszt belongs to a different age and represents a different style. In truth, it is hard to find common ground in their music, but they are all ...
Balog: Merkel Visit Reflects Hungary’s Increased Importance In Central Europe
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A key message of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Budapest is that Hungary’s importance in central Europe has grown, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog said. Another important message has been the shared views on economic cooperation, he added.
Hungary Makes Broad Range Of Efforts To Fight Cancer
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary has tightened laws and launched programmes over the past years to combat cancer, State Secretary for Health Gábor Zombor said on Wednesday, World Cancer Day. Data by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show that 27% of deaths were caused by cancer in 2013. For that year, KSH reported 126,800 deaths in Hungary.
Rogán: “We Must Defend” Utility Bill Cuts In Hungary
- 5 Feb 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Ruling Fidesz parliamentary group leader Antal Rogán outlined top priorities for the government in interviews to public television and radio, declaring the defence of low household utility bills and improving the standard of living of wage and salary earners among them.
UNICEF’s Global Services Centre To Be Established In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government of Hungary and UNICEF announced today that they have agreed in principle to establish UNICEF’s first-ever Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest. The new centre will conduct a broad range of UNICEF’s financial and human resources operations worldwide, enabling the children’s organization to realize greater efficiencies and cost savings.
President & US Ambassador Attend Csángó Ball In Budapest
- 10 Feb 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
President János Áder opened the 19th Csángó Ball in Budapest on Saturday. In his opening address, the President said that national cohesion or national culture "cannot be outdated". "Being Hungarian is thinking in Hungarian, praying in Hungarian, being in love in Hungarian and caressing our children with Hungarian words," Mr. Áder said.
It’s High Time Hungary Show The World Where Its Allegiances Lie
- 10 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Interview with Geza Jeszenszky:
Hungarian news website HVG.hu published an interview with the former senior statesman in which he talks about Hungary’s relations with its allies, how the Norway Civil Fund fiasco affected his ability as ambassador to promote strong bilateral relations with Norway, and how a dramatic shift in foreign policy has launched Hungary into a new era of diplomatic ...
Hungary’s PM & Robert Fico Inaugurate Reconstructed Section Of Friendship I Oil Pipeline
- 10 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At a ceremony at the Tupá pumping station belonging to the Slovakian oil transportation company Transpetrol, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán and Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico officially opened the renovated section of the Friendship I oil pipeline between Szászhalombatta and Šahy. Both prime ministers said that the project is of great importance, as it significantly contributes to ...
Total Media War? – Senior Pro-Government Media Figures Resign
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian public discourse was rocked today by news of the resignment of the leaders of Hungary’s major right-wing media outlets “on grounds of moral conscience”. Their joint move is a reaction to the latest episode and culmination of a long-standing spite between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his former friend and close associate, businessman Lajos Simicska.
Dezső Ránki& Concerto Budapest, Palace Of Arts Budapest, 8 February
- 6 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
Dezső Ránki, who has been spoiling the Hungarian public for four decades with his world-class playing and been chosen by the Palace of Arts as their Artist of the Season, plays works by two composers particularly close to his heart. Joseph Haydn and Ferenc Liszt belongs to a different age and represents a different style. In truth, it is hard to find common ground in their music, but they are all ...
Balog: Merkel Visit Reflects Hungary’s Increased Importance In Central Europe
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A key message of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Budapest is that Hungary’s importance in central Europe has grown, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog said. Another important message has been the shared views on economic cooperation, he added.
Hungary Makes Broad Range Of Efforts To Fight Cancer
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary has tightened laws and launched programmes over the past years to combat cancer, State Secretary for Health Gábor Zombor said on Wednesday, World Cancer Day. Data by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show that 27% of deaths were caused by cancer in 2013. For that year, KSH reported 126,800 deaths in Hungary.
Rogán: “We Must Defend” Utility Bill Cuts In Hungary
- 5 Feb 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Ruling Fidesz parliamentary group leader Antal Rogán outlined top priorities for the government in interviews to public television and radio, declaring the defence of low household utility bills and improving the standard of living of wage and salary earners among them.