69 result(s) for extremism
Xpat Opinion: Kurultay: Hungarians Asian Origins Extolled
- 14 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A right-wing columnist claims that Hungarians should be proud of their Asian origins, without however embracing the racist and homophobic rhetoric of the extreme right. Meanwhile, the leading left-wing daily accuses Fidesz of having integrated far-right Jobbik, and its rhetoric.
Hungary Stands Up United Against Anti-Semitic Attack
- 12 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political, religious, and local community leaders unanimously condemned the anti-Semitic assault against a rabbi in Budapest. Civil associations also raised their voice in support of Chief Rabbi József Scweitzer. Chief Rabbi Emeritus József Schweitzer was accosted by a man who swore at him and shouted, „I hate all Jews.” The incident took place in Budapest June 5, 2012.
There Is No Discrimination Against The Roma In Hungary
- 29 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
We do not agree with several findings of the US State Department’s survey entitled 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices because there is no discrimination against the Roma in Hungary, however, we respect and appreciate the remarks, Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Government Communication told MTI on Thursday by telephone from New York.
US Concerned By Right-Wing Extremism In Hungary
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Social discrimination and exclusion of Roma and forceful right-wing extremism are the biggest human rights problems in Hungary, the US State Department declares in its annual report on Hungary. The report, made public on Thursday, states that right-wing extremism has grown, including campaigns by paramilitary organisations aimed at intimidating Roma and promoting hatred of them and other ...
Hungarian Police Seek Person Behind Explosions
- 28 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"National Police have offered a Ft 5 million reward for the capture of the person responsible for three small explosions in recent weeks. The perpetrator places hand grenades in doorways then activates them by remote control. Explosions occurred on Eötvös utca in the 12th District on January 9 and on Bonyhádi utca in the 14th District on January 22, the National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) ...
Le Monde Interview With Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- 7 Feb 2012 8:05 AM
- current affairs
"An interview with Viktor Orbán appeared in the French newspaper Le Monde on Saturday. The Prime Minister stressed that ideologies are no longer important: it is values that matter, and values have not changed since 1989.
Xpat Opinion: Kurultay: Hungarians Asian Origins Extolled
- 14 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A right-wing columnist claims that Hungarians should be proud of their Asian origins, without however embracing the racist and homophobic rhetoric of the extreme right. Meanwhile, the leading left-wing daily accuses Fidesz of having integrated far-right Jobbik, and its rhetoric.
Hungary Stands Up United Against Anti-Semitic Attack
- 12 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political, religious, and local community leaders unanimously condemned the anti-Semitic assault against a rabbi in Budapest. Civil associations also raised their voice in support of Chief Rabbi József Scweitzer. Chief Rabbi Emeritus József Schweitzer was accosted by a man who swore at him and shouted, „I hate all Jews.” The incident took place in Budapest June 5, 2012.
There Is No Discrimination Against The Roma In Hungary
- 29 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
We do not agree with several findings of the US State Department’s survey entitled 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices because there is no discrimination against the Roma in Hungary, however, we respect and appreciate the remarks, Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Government Communication told MTI on Thursday by telephone from New York.
US Concerned By Right-Wing Extremism In Hungary
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Social discrimination and exclusion of Roma and forceful right-wing extremism are the biggest human rights problems in Hungary, the US State Department declares in its annual report on Hungary. The report, made public on Thursday, states that right-wing extremism has grown, including campaigns by paramilitary organisations aimed at intimidating Roma and promoting hatred of them and other ...
Hungarian Police Seek Person Behind Explosions
- 28 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"National Police have offered a Ft 5 million reward for the capture of the person responsible for three small explosions in recent weeks. The perpetrator places hand grenades in doorways then activates them by remote control. Explosions occurred on Eötvös utca in the 12th District on January 9 and on Bonyhádi utca in the 14th District on January 22, the National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) ...
Le Monde Interview With Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- 7 Feb 2012 8:05 AM
- current affairs
"An interview with Viktor Orbán appeared in the French newspaper Le Monde on Saturday. The Prime Minister stressed that ideologies are no longer important: it is values that matter, and values have not changed since 1989.