224 result(s) for freedom house
FH Sees Democracy Losing Ground In Hungary
- 13 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The decline of Hungarian governance in the past few years is the most shocking reminder that democratisation is neither complete nor irreversible in post-Communist Europe, US-based human rights group Freedom House writes in its latest annual study, Népszabadság reports.
Madness, The Bloody Beetroots, Kelis And Many More At Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 6 Jun 2014 9:01 AM
- entertainment
More names were added to the always colorful line-up of Sziget Festival. This year Madness, The Bloody Beetroots, Kelis and many more acts will join the already prestigious music program of the Island of Freedom. Sziget is held between 11-18 August in Budapest. Discounted passes are available until the end of July.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Sends Reply To American Jewish Reps
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The pain of losing Hungary’s freedom is the driving force behind the memorial to the victims of the German occupation in the process of being set up in Budapest’s Szabadság Square, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said in a letter of reply to thirty Jewish American members of congress.
Media In Hungary Rated 'Partly Free' By Freedom House
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Although Freedom House has improved the scores of Hungary, it said the country’s media is still “partly free” in its 2013 global media freedom report released on Thursday. The Washington-based independent NGO ranked Hungary 71th on its global list of 197 countries, with a press freedom score of 35 on a scale of 100. FH’s report for 2012 ranked Hungary 74th, with a press freedom score of 36.
A Turn To The Right In Hungary - An Analysis Of The 2010-2014 Period
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conflicts with Brussels, utility cost cuts, symbolic debates. Just about every conflict of the past four years Viktor Orbán's administration went into was because of sovereignty and the shaping of a new framework for its interpretation. When did the cabinet have to retreat and when did the EU acknowledge that the rebellious Hungarian government was right?
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Congressman Smith: Hungarian Gov’s Reelection Is A “Win For Democracy & Human Rights”
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“I urge the opposition to participate actively in the legislative process and not to poison the wells by misrepresenting Hungary’s electoral process,” writes Congressman Chris Smith of New Jersey.
Sziget Festival Budapest Line-Up Shaping Up
- 3 Apr 2014 11:55 AM
- entertainment
New names were added to the always colorful line-up of Sziget Festival. All genres will be covered this year as well, so Deadmau5, Axwell, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Kooks, Crystal Fighters, Anti-Flag will be great add-ins to the previously announced acts like Queens of the Stone Age, The Prodigy, Placebo, Imagine Dragons and many more. The Island of Freedom is held between 11-18 August in ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán Promises To Battle EU
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz-led government has legislated to cut household utility bills and protect farmland from foreign speculators, but aspects of these laws are likely to be challenged in Brussels, and Hungary is ready to battle to defend the measures, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told the weekly Demokrata in an interview.
First Names Announced For Sziget Festival Budapest 2014
- 30 Jan 2014 5:55 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget crew is happy to announce the first names confirmed for the music program of this year’s ’Island of Freedom’ taking place between 11-18 August. Queens of the Stone Age, Calvin Harris, Placebo and many more will definitely be at Óbudai Island in the heart of Budapest this summer.
FH Sees Democracy Losing Ground In Hungary
- 13 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The decline of Hungarian governance in the past few years is the most shocking reminder that democratisation is neither complete nor irreversible in post-Communist Europe, US-based human rights group Freedom House writes in its latest annual study, Népszabadság reports.
Madness, The Bloody Beetroots, Kelis And Many More At Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 6 Jun 2014 9:01 AM
- entertainment
More names were added to the always colorful line-up of Sziget Festival. This year Madness, The Bloody Beetroots, Kelis and many more acts will join the already prestigious music program of the Island of Freedom. Sziget is held between 11-18 August in Budapest. Discounted passes are available until the end of July.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Sends Reply To American Jewish Reps
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The pain of losing Hungary’s freedom is the driving force behind the memorial to the victims of the German occupation in the process of being set up in Budapest’s Szabadság Square, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said in a letter of reply to thirty Jewish American members of congress.
Media In Hungary Rated 'Partly Free' By Freedom House
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Although Freedom House has improved the scores of Hungary, it said the country’s media is still “partly free” in its 2013 global media freedom report released on Thursday. The Washington-based independent NGO ranked Hungary 71th on its global list of 197 countries, with a press freedom score of 35 on a scale of 100. FH’s report for 2012 ranked Hungary 74th, with a press freedom score of 36.
A Turn To The Right In Hungary - An Analysis Of The 2010-2014 Period
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conflicts with Brussels, utility cost cuts, symbolic debates. Just about every conflict of the past four years Viktor Orbán's administration went into was because of sovereignty and the shaping of a new framework for its interpretation. When did the cabinet have to retreat and when did the EU acknowledge that the rebellious Hungarian government was right?
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Congressman Smith: Hungarian Gov’s Reelection Is A “Win For Democracy & Human Rights”
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“I urge the opposition to participate actively in the legislative process and not to poison the wells by misrepresenting Hungary’s electoral process,” writes Congressman Chris Smith of New Jersey.
Sziget Festival Budapest Line-Up Shaping Up
- 3 Apr 2014 11:55 AM
- entertainment
New names were added to the always colorful line-up of Sziget Festival. All genres will be covered this year as well, so Deadmau5, Axwell, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Kooks, Crystal Fighters, Anti-Flag will be great add-ins to the previously announced acts like Queens of the Stone Age, The Prodigy, Placebo, Imagine Dragons and many more. The Island of Freedom is held between 11-18 August in ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán Promises To Battle EU
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz-led government has legislated to cut household utility bills and protect farmland from foreign speculators, but aspects of these laws are likely to be challenged in Brussels, and Hungary is ready to battle to defend the measures, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told the weekly Demokrata in an interview.
First Names Announced For Sziget Festival Budapest 2014
- 30 Jan 2014 5:55 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget crew is happy to announce the first names confirmed for the music program of this year’s ’Island of Freedom’ taking place between 11-18 August. Queens of the Stone Age, Calvin Harris, Placebo and many more will definitely be at Óbudai Island in the heart of Budapest this summer.