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How Hungary’s Main Parties Will Celebrate March 15 Holiday
- 13 Mar 2014 10:45 AM
- current affairs
The opposition alliance (Together 2014, Dialogue for Hungary, Hungarian Socialist Party, Hungarian Liberal Party, and the Democratic Coalition) will hold celebrations on Szabad Sajto Street in Budapest this Saturday, March 15, the anniversary of the outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Organizers invite all those who would like to see peace, freedom and solidarity restored in Hungary. ...
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Hungarian Constitutional Court Rejects Limits On Criticism Of Public Figure
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court has struck down a provision of the new civil code due to enter into force on March 15, that would restrict criticism of public figures, the court announced on Tuesday. The Court stated that the provision violates the rights to freedom of speech and a free press.
New Names In The Sziget In Budapest Festival Line-Up
- 28 Feb 2014 1:00 AM
- entertainment
The organizers of Sziget have announced a new list of names, already confirmed for the 2014 event. At the ‘Island of Freedom’ The Prodigy, Lily Allen, Ska-P and La Roux will also perform. Sziget Festival is held between 11-18 August.
Xpat Opinion: Security Service Releases Files Of The Őszöd Leak Investigation
- 24 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators do not find the released documents convincing and suspect that they might serve electoral purposes. Nevertheless, the leading left-wing daily calls on Ferenc Gyurcsány to reveal what he knows about the matter if he wants to clear his name.
EU To Review Hungary Land Law
- 20 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The European Commission is examining Hungary’s land law, and if it finds it incompatible with EU law it will take steps to urge its amendment. Austrian Farm Minister Andrä Rupprechter complained to his Hungarian counterpart, Sándor Fazekas, about the law which, when it is enforced in May, will strip Austrian farmers of their rights to benefit from Hungarian farmland.
Decorate Sziget Festival Budapest
- 14 Feb 2014 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Build the symbol of the Island of Freedom, design a sculpture, installation or decoration that could be a cool element of this year’s Sziget Festival! Sziget will look visually attractive as always and to enhance this, artists and artistic groups can apply in three categories to make quality and unique works.
Sziget Festival In Budapest: New Names In 2014 Line-Up
- 13 Feb 2014 8:35 AM
- entertainment
The organizers of Sziget have announced a new list of all-star names, already confirmed for the 2014 event. In the heart of Budapest Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Skrillex, Jake Bugg and London Grammar will also perform. The Island of Freedom is held between 11-18 August.
Hungary's Retail Surtaxes Do Not Contravene EU Law
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Government welcomes the decision of the European Court of Justice confirming that the Hungarian retail tax did not constitute discrimination among different forms of retail organisations.
How Hungary’s Main Parties Will Celebrate March 15 Holiday
- 13 Mar 2014 10:45 AM
- current affairs
The opposition alliance (Together 2014, Dialogue for Hungary, Hungarian Socialist Party, Hungarian Liberal Party, and the Democratic Coalition) will hold celebrations on Szabad Sajto Street in Budapest this Saturday, March 15, the anniversary of the outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Organizers invite all those who would like to see peace, freedom and solidarity restored in Hungary. ...
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Hungarian Constitutional Court Rejects Limits On Criticism Of Public Figure
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court has struck down a provision of the new civil code due to enter into force on March 15, that would restrict criticism of public figures, the court announced on Tuesday. The Court stated that the provision violates the rights to freedom of speech and a free press.
New Names In The Sziget In Budapest Festival Line-Up
- 28 Feb 2014 1:00 AM
- entertainment
The organizers of Sziget have announced a new list of names, already confirmed for the 2014 event. At the ‘Island of Freedom’ The Prodigy, Lily Allen, Ska-P and La Roux will also perform. Sziget Festival is held between 11-18 August.
Xpat Opinion: Security Service Releases Files Of The Őszöd Leak Investigation
- 24 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators do not find the released documents convincing and suspect that they might serve electoral purposes. Nevertheless, the leading left-wing daily calls on Ferenc Gyurcsány to reveal what he knows about the matter if he wants to clear his name.
EU To Review Hungary Land Law
- 20 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The European Commission is examining Hungary’s land law, and if it finds it incompatible with EU law it will take steps to urge its amendment. Austrian Farm Minister Andrä Rupprechter complained to his Hungarian counterpart, Sándor Fazekas, about the law which, when it is enforced in May, will strip Austrian farmers of their rights to benefit from Hungarian farmland.
Decorate Sziget Festival Budapest
- 14 Feb 2014 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Build the symbol of the Island of Freedom, design a sculpture, installation or decoration that could be a cool element of this year’s Sziget Festival! Sziget will look visually attractive as always and to enhance this, artists and artistic groups can apply in three categories to make quality and unique works.
Sziget Festival In Budapest: New Names In 2014 Line-Up
- 13 Feb 2014 8:35 AM
- entertainment
The organizers of Sziget have announced a new list of all-star names, already confirmed for the 2014 event. In the heart of Budapest Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Skrillex, Jake Bugg and London Grammar will also perform. The Island of Freedom is held between 11-18 August.
Hungary's Retail Surtaxes Do Not Contravene EU Law
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Government welcomes the decision of the European Court of Justice confirming that the Hungarian retail tax did not constitute discrimination among different forms of retail organisations.