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Bugging Devices Found In MTVA
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist chairman of Parliament’s national security committee has asked the interior minister to provide information after bugging devices were discovered in the offices of three senior executives of state media manager MTVA.
'Refugee Referendum' In Hungary Set For October 2
- 7 Jul 2016 11:30 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder has selected October 2 as the date for the referendum on the mandatory resettlement of non-Hungarian citizens in Hungary, it was announced yesterday. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on February 24 that the cabinet would initiate a national referendum on the EU decision, made last October, to have all member states accept a number of refugees, based on their population.
21st Budapest Pride March Held
- 4 Jul 2016 10:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
The Budapest Pride march was held for the 21st year in the capital on Saturday afternoon. The march ended in front of Parliament with speeches and concerts. Pride spokesperson Cintia Karlik thanked everyone for attending and for choosing “active participation, freedom and equality in law instead of fear”.
Weekly Government Press Briefing – Hungary To Remain Britain’s Strategic Ally
- 1 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary aims to remain a strategic ally of Britain, a “strong western power”, government office chief János Lázár told a regular press briefing in Budapest on Thursday. He announced that the government would set up a working group to handle the consequences of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
Video: Red Bull's Air Race Back In Budapest, 16 - 17 July
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The iconic Chain Bridge in Budapest will once again feature in the Red Bull Air Race calendar, when the World Championship heads to the Hungarian capital for 2016. As one of the most popular stops, Budapest always pulls in a monumental crowd to witness the racing action. In 2009, 650,000 spectators lined the banks of the Danube, and when the city earned a spot in the 2015 race season, fans ...
Get On Board: Explore Hungary By Ship
- 28 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
Although Hungary has no seashores, but even though Hungarians are keen boatmen. So why not combining a ship excursion with sightseeing, or explore Lake Balaton on water? Hungary also has some beautiful old ships, so we can enjoy historic elegance while traveling on vessels. Here we have a selection of ideas for all those who love this kind of vehicle!
Xpat Opinion: Ferenc Gyurcsány: “Disintegration Or Something Else?”
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As always, Hungarian Spectrum welcomes democratic voices from and about Hungary. Today Ferenc Gyurcsány, prime minister of Hungary between 2004 and 2009, offers his solutions to the ills of western democracies. Mr. Gyurcsány is currently the chairman of Demokratikus Koalíció, which he established in 2011.
'Minister For Propaganda' Rogán Denies Criminal Portik’s Testimony
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Convicted criminal Tamás Portik claimed in court on Friday that he delivered Ft 10 million worth of euros to a party office near downtown Budapest’s Centrál Café to then Fidesz caucus leader and Fifth District mayor Antal Rogán for taking care of a private property transfer.
Free Public Access To Lake Balaton Shores Endangered By Govt Subsidy Cuts
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Free public access to the shores of Lake Balaton is likely to become a thing of the past now that the government has decided to reduce a state supplement to the local council tourism tax, the opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) said.
Bugging Devices Found In MTVA
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist chairman of Parliament’s national security committee has asked the interior minister to provide information after bugging devices were discovered in the offices of three senior executives of state media manager MTVA.
'Refugee Referendum' In Hungary Set For October 2
- 7 Jul 2016 11:30 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder has selected October 2 as the date for the referendum on the mandatory resettlement of non-Hungarian citizens in Hungary, it was announced yesterday. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on February 24 that the cabinet would initiate a national referendum on the EU decision, made last October, to have all member states accept a number of refugees, based on their population.
21st Budapest Pride March Held
- 4 Jul 2016 10:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
The Budapest Pride march was held for the 21st year in the capital on Saturday afternoon. The march ended in front of Parliament with speeches and concerts. Pride spokesperson Cintia Karlik thanked everyone for attending and for choosing “active participation, freedom and equality in law instead of fear”.
Weekly Government Press Briefing – Hungary To Remain Britain’s Strategic Ally
- 1 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary aims to remain a strategic ally of Britain, a “strong western power”, government office chief János Lázár told a regular press briefing in Budapest on Thursday. He announced that the government would set up a working group to handle the consequences of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
Video: Red Bull's Air Race Back In Budapest, 16 - 17 July
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The iconic Chain Bridge in Budapest will once again feature in the Red Bull Air Race calendar, when the World Championship heads to the Hungarian capital for 2016. As one of the most popular stops, Budapest always pulls in a monumental crowd to witness the racing action. In 2009, 650,000 spectators lined the banks of the Danube, and when the city earned a spot in the 2015 race season, fans ...
Get On Board: Explore Hungary By Ship
- 28 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
Although Hungary has no seashores, but even though Hungarians are keen boatmen. So why not combining a ship excursion with sightseeing, or explore Lake Balaton on water? Hungary also has some beautiful old ships, so we can enjoy historic elegance while traveling on vessels. Here we have a selection of ideas for all those who love this kind of vehicle!
Xpat Opinion: Ferenc Gyurcsány: “Disintegration Or Something Else?”
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As always, Hungarian Spectrum welcomes democratic voices from and about Hungary. Today Ferenc Gyurcsány, prime minister of Hungary between 2004 and 2009, offers his solutions to the ills of western democracies. Mr. Gyurcsány is currently the chairman of Demokratikus Koalíció, which he established in 2011.
'Minister For Propaganda' Rogán Denies Criminal Portik’s Testimony
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Convicted criminal Tamás Portik claimed in court on Friday that he delivered Ft 10 million worth of euros to a party office near downtown Budapest’s Centrál Café to then Fidesz caucus leader and Fifth District mayor Antal Rogán for taking care of a private property transfer.
Free Public Access To Lake Balaton Shores Endangered By Govt Subsidy Cuts
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Free public access to the shores of Lake Balaton is likely to become a thing of the past now that the government has decided to reduce a state supplement to the local council tourism tax, the opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) said.