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Privileged Kids Helping Orphans In Hungary
- 24 Jun 2015 9:02 AM
- community & culture
A high schooler from the elite Budapest district of Rózsadomb spends a weekend at lake Tisza. But it is not time with friends to blow their parents’ money while lazing around in the beach. These students make paper airplanes and play football with the disadvantaged children of the local orphanage.
Hungary Slips In Freedom House Democracy Rankings
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary slipped in Freedom House’s democracy ratings for last year, according to the US-based human rights watchdog’s Nations in Transit 2015 report. Hungary was ranked among “semi-consolidated democracies”, slipping from being a “consolidated democracy” last year. It scored an overall 3.18 points for various democratic indicators on a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being the best score. Last year it ...
Anti-Hungarian Activities Observed In Some Neighbouring Countries
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
We may observe expressly anti-Hungarian activities in quite a few neighbouring countries, and the Bureau of Intelligence must take action to combat these, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said before the National Security Committee of Parliament at his annual hearing held on Tuesday.
Council Reports On Rising Hate Speech In Hungary
- 10 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hate speech is becoming more prevalent in Hungary, and is not restricted to the political fringe, but is found across the political spectrum, according to a new report issued by the Council of Europe. Hungary is among the worst European states in dealing with racism and intolerance, the report found. The report expresses serious concerns about hate speech directed against immigrants, Roma, Jews, ...
Kövér: Hungarians’ Expectations Of Democracy Were “Unrealistic”
- 7 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Expectations about Hungary’s democratic transition and accession to the European Union had been unrealistic, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér said. Assessing the period since Hungary’s regime change 25 years ago in an interview to public news channel M1, Kövér said the question must be asked if the development gap has closed between Hungary and older EU member states.
Death Penalty Issue Triggers Controversy In Hungary
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The co-ruling Christian Democrats do not support the idea of restoring the death penalty in Hungary, Bence Rétvári, the party’s deputy leader, said. The Christian Democrats welcomed that the criminal code had been made stricter over the past five years, including the introduction of the “three strikes” law and would support further tightening, he said.
Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of Jobbik’s Advance In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator dismisses the interpretation that Jobbik’s success in Tapolca was an indication of the radicalisation of Hungarian voters. In unison with other left-wing and conservative columnists, he also calls on the Left to abandon liberal ideology for a social democratic vision in order to challenge Jobbik.
How Could A Hungarian Red Wine Win Accolade In Paris?
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I've always fought against high-alcohol, high tannin, and hard to drink wines. A wine shouldn't have to punch you in the nose, says Tamás Dúzsi, who's won the trophy for best red at the 21st Vinalies Internationales in Paris, an all-time first for a Hungarian wine.
Hungarian Consulate In Moscow Supplied EU Visas To 'Gangsters And Whores'
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of an article by András Dezső and Szabolcs Panyi “Előre kurvák, gengszterek! – A Kiss Szilárd-sztori III. rész” (“Whores and gangsters, forward!”- The Szilárd Kiss story part 3.”) published at Hungarian daily online Index.hu on 23. March 2015.
Privileged Kids Helping Orphans In Hungary
- 24 Jun 2015 9:02 AM
- community & culture
A high schooler from the elite Budapest district of Rózsadomb spends a weekend at lake Tisza. But it is not time with friends to blow their parents’ money while lazing around in the beach. These students make paper airplanes and play football with the disadvantaged children of the local orphanage.
Hungary Slips In Freedom House Democracy Rankings
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary slipped in Freedom House’s democracy ratings for last year, according to the US-based human rights watchdog’s Nations in Transit 2015 report. Hungary was ranked among “semi-consolidated democracies”, slipping from being a “consolidated democracy” last year. It scored an overall 3.18 points for various democratic indicators on a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being the best score. Last year it ...
Anti-Hungarian Activities Observed In Some Neighbouring Countries
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
We may observe expressly anti-Hungarian activities in quite a few neighbouring countries, and the Bureau of Intelligence must take action to combat these, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said before the National Security Committee of Parliament at his annual hearing held on Tuesday.
Council Reports On Rising Hate Speech In Hungary
- 10 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hate speech is becoming more prevalent in Hungary, and is not restricted to the political fringe, but is found across the political spectrum, according to a new report issued by the Council of Europe. Hungary is among the worst European states in dealing with racism and intolerance, the report found. The report expresses serious concerns about hate speech directed against immigrants, Roma, Jews, ...
Kövér: Hungarians’ Expectations Of Democracy Were “Unrealistic”
- 7 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Expectations about Hungary’s democratic transition and accession to the European Union had been unrealistic, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér said. Assessing the period since Hungary’s regime change 25 years ago in an interview to public news channel M1, Kövér said the question must be asked if the development gap has closed between Hungary and older EU member states.
Death Penalty Issue Triggers Controversy In Hungary
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The co-ruling Christian Democrats do not support the idea of restoring the death penalty in Hungary, Bence Rétvári, the party’s deputy leader, said. The Christian Democrats welcomed that the criminal code had been made stricter over the past five years, including the introduction of the “three strikes” law and would support further tightening, he said.
Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of Jobbik’s Advance In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator dismisses the interpretation that Jobbik’s success in Tapolca was an indication of the radicalisation of Hungarian voters. In unison with other left-wing and conservative columnists, he also calls on the Left to abandon liberal ideology for a social democratic vision in order to challenge Jobbik.
How Could A Hungarian Red Wine Win Accolade In Paris?
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I've always fought against high-alcohol, high tannin, and hard to drink wines. A wine shouldn't have to punch you in the nose, says Tamás Dúzsi, who's won the trophy for best red at the 21st Vinalies Internationales in Paris, an all-time first for a Hungarian wine.
Hungarian Consulate In Moscow Supplied EU Visas To 'Gangsters And Whores'
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of an article by András Dezső and Szabolcs Panyi “Előre kurvák, gengszterek! – A Kiss Szilárd-sztori III. rész” (“Whores and gangsters, forward!”- The Szilárd Kiss story part 3.”) published at Hungarian daily online Index.hu on 23. March 2015.