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How Hungary’s Opposition Leaders Reacted To The Őcsény Fiasco
- 5 Oct 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
Two weeks ago, the village of Őcsény was the scene of a national scandal. Villagers threatened the life of a local guesthouse owner, slashed his tires, and vowed to do what they could to prevent him from providing shelter to bonafide refugee families.
Local Opinion: Refugee Holiday Prevented By Residents
- 4 Oct 2017 8:32 AM
- current affairs
Critics of the government excoriate PM Viktor Orbán for saying he had no problem with the inhabitants of a small village in southern Hungary who protested against a guesthouse owner because he planned to host a group of refugees for a short holiday.
Indian Film Week, Puskin Cinema Budapest, 5 – 11 October 2017
- 22 Sep 2017 8:38 AM
- entertainment
70 years ago, on 15 August 1947 India gained independence. Throughout the years 2017-2018, the Embassy of India and the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre celebrate this auspicious anniversary by organising a variety of special events. Joining the colourful repertoire on this occasion, we are holding an Indian Film Week between 5 – 11 October, 2017 in Puskin Cinema. Please note: The screenings are ...
UNHCR Chief In Hungary: Security, Protection Of Refugees Not Incompatible
- 13 Sep 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The protection of refugees is not incompatible with guaranteeing security, the head of the United Nations’ Refugee Agency (UNHCR) told a press conference in Budapest. It is not only a right but a duty of every country to protect its borders and guarantee the security of its citizens, Filippo Grandi said after visiting the Hungarian-Serbian border area and holding talks with Hungary’s Foreign ...
Celebrate Buddha-Bar Budapest’s 5th Birthday With DJ RAVIN, 30 September
- 11 Sep 2017 2:00 AM
- specials
Buddha-Bar Budapest celebrates its 5th birthday and you are invited! Join us in our celebration and party through the night to amazing music and let us entertain you with special dance shows, live music and other surprises!
Thousands Of Trees Cut And Left To Die In Budapest
- 5 Sep 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
The last five years were a dark period for nature within the borders of Budapest: more than 15 thousand trees were cut during this period. According to official statistics, 40 thousand young trees were planted during the same time but many of those are struggling or dying because they are not watered or cared for after they are ceremoniously planted and photos of politicians planting them are ...
City Looks Into Friend Of Prime Minister Contracts
- 31 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- business
Budapest city council will investigate how it happened that ESMA, a company owned by István Garancsi, a friend of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, used electric poles in Budapest as advertising poles without paying a fee or obtaining a permit in the past two years.
Nuclear Power Plant Paks Upgrade To Start In January
- 29 Aug 2017 10:04 AM
- current affairs
The upgrade of Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant in Paks will begin early next year, Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign minister, said on Monday.
Local Opinion: A Left-Wing Perspective On Barcelona Terror
- 23 Aug 2017 8:58 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator interprets the Barcelona attacks as proof that it is futile to restrict basic democratic liberties, as there is no silver bullet against terrorist violence.
How Hungary’s Opposition Leaders Reacted To The Őcsény Fiasco
- 5 Oct 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
Two weeks ago, the village of Őcsény was the scene of a national scandal. Villagers threatened the life of a local guesthouse owner, slashed his tires, and vowed to do what they could to prevent him from providing shelter to bonafide refugee families.
Local Opinion: Refugee Holiday Prevented By Residents
- 4 Oct 2017 8:32 AM
- current affairs
Critics of the government excoriate PM Viktor Orbán for saying he had no problem with the inhabitants of a small village in southern Hungary who protested against a guesthouse owner because he planned to host a group of refugees for a short holiday.
Indian Film Week, Puskin Cinema Budapest, 5 – 11 October 2017
- 22 Sep 2017 8:38 AM
- entertainment
70 years ago, on 15 August 1947 India gained independence. Throughout the years 2017-2018, the Embassy of India and the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre celebrate this auspicious anniversary by organising a variety of special events. Joining the colourful repertoire on this occasion, we are holding an Indian Film Week between 5 – 11 October, 2017 in Puskin Cinema. Please note: The screenings are ...
UNHCR Chief In Hungary: Security, Protection Of Refugees Not Incompatible
- 13 Sep 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The protection of refugees is not incompatible with guaranteeing security, the head of the United Nations’ Refugee Agency (UNHCR) told a press conference in Budapest. It is not only a right but a duty of every country to protect its borders and guarantee the security of its citizens, Filippo Grandi said after visiting the Hungarian-Serbian border area and holding talks with Hungary’s Foreign ...
Celebrate Buddha-Bar Budapest’s 5th Birthday With DJ RAVIN, 30 September
- 11 Sep 2017 2:00 AM
- specials
Buddha-Bar Budapest celebrates its 5th birthday and you are invited! Join us in our celebration and party through the night to amazing music and let us entertain you with special dance shows, live music and other surprises!
Thousands Of Trees Cut And Left To Die In Budapest
- 5 Sep 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
The last five years were a dark period for nature within the borders of Budapest: more than 15 thousand trees were cut during this period. According to official statistics, 40 thousand young trees were planted during the same time but many of those are struggling or dying because they are not watered or cared for after they are ceremoniously planted and photos of politicians planting them are ...
City Looks Into Friend Of Prime Minister Contracts
- 31 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- business
Budapest city council will investigate how it happened that ESMA, a company owned by István Garancsi, a friend of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, used electric poles in Budapest as advertising poles without paying a fee or obtaining a permit in the past two years.
Nuclear Power Plant Paks Upgrade To Start In January
- 29 Aug 2017 10:04 AM
- current affairs
The upgrade of Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant in Paks will begin early next year, Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign minister, said on Monday.
Local Opinion: A Left-Wing Perspective On Barcelona Terror
- 23 Aug 2017 8:58 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator interprets the Barcelona attacks as proof that it is futile to restrict basic democratic liberties, as there is no silver bullet against terrorist violence.