1,056 result(s) for history of hungary
Xpat Xmas: 'Letters To Santa Kids Event', 22 December
- 14 Dec 2017 7:23 AM
- community & culture
This annual Christmas initiative by a local expat church brings together good folks from the international community to add a bit of magic to the lives of children living in 'deprived areas of Budapest'. You can experience the joy of giving by becoming an Elf for an afternoon, a reindeer told us the British Ambassador is lending a helping hand, read on for how you can get involved.
Tuzson: ‘Soros Plan’ Rejected By Overhelming Majority
- 11 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An overwhelming majority of voters who participated in the government survey dubbed as national consultation rejected the “Soros plan”, state secretary for government communication Bence Tuzson said.
New Moszkva Promenade Opened In Budapest
- 23 Nov 2017 7:56 AM
- getting around
According to the Communication Office of the Municipality of Budapest, Moszkva (Moscow) promenade, which connects District XIII to downtown Budapest, was officially opened at a ceremony on Tuesday.
'VinCE Champagne In Hold Utca': The Downtown Market To Sparkle On 26 November
- 21 Nov 2017 11:20 AM
- food & drink
From the organisers: Number one food market and gourmet meeting place in Budapest, the Downtown Market in Hold utca, is once again hosting an exciting gastro event. On the last Sunday of November, champagne enthusiasts are welcome for a brunch lasting into the afternoon. This fine beverage is becoming increasingly popular in Hungary as well, and the event welcomes products offered by the best ...
Hungary’s Juvenile Population Record Low, Seniors Record High
- 21 Nov 2017 7:54 AM
- community & culture
The Central Statistical Office’s (KSH) “micro census”, conducted a year ago, has recorded the lowest number of children and the greatest elderly population in the history of such surveys, KSH reported on Monday. In 2016, Hungary had some 1.4 million children under 15, compared to nearly 2.3 million after WWII.
Parliament Passes Law Deterring Fake Parties From Running In Elections
- 16 Nov 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
The National Assembly has passed a law intended to keep fake parties away from the 2018 election, reports Magyar Nemzet. The modification of the law on party financing drafted by Fidesz MPs Gergely Gulyás and Róbert Répássy was accepted with 184 yes and two no votes. All four Democratic Coalition MPs absented themselves from the vote.
No Matter Who Wins The Election, Hungary’s Border Fence Is Here To Stay
- 10 Nov 2017 7:56 AM
- current affairs
When the third Orbán government decided to erect a razor-wire fence on Hungary’s southern border to stop the influx of refugees in the summer of 2015, the move was met with a storm of indignation from opposition parties with the exception of radical right-wing party Jobbik.
'Budapest Noir' Charity Film Premiere Enthrals Audience & Helps Hospital Children
- 27 Oct 2017 6:20 AM
- entertainment
Last night a star-studded audience attended a charity gala screening of Budapest Noir, the new film by director Éva Gárdos and producer Ildikó Kemény, based on the bestselling Hungarian novel of the same name by Vilmos Kondor.
Hungary, Germany Natural Allies, Says Orbán In Passau
- 25 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Germany are natural allies and should remain as such in the future, too, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Passau on Tuesday. Orbán was speaking in part of a podium discussion on Euroscepticism. The prime minister visited the tomb of Gisela of Hungary, the country’s first queen consort, in the Kloster Niedernburg.
Xpat Xmas: 'Letters To Santa Kids Event', 22 December
- 14 Dec 2017 7:23 AM
- community & culture
This annual Christmas initiative by a local expat church brings together good folks from the international community to add a bit of magic to the lives of children living in 'deprived areas of Budapest'. You can experience the joy of giving by becoming an Elf for an afternoon, a reindeer told us the British Ambassador is lending a helping hand, read on for how you can get involved.
Tuzson: ‘Soros Plan’ Rejected By Overhelming Majority
- 11 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An overwhelming majority of voters who participated in the government survey dubbed as national consultation rejected the “Soros plan”, state secretary for government communication Bence Tuzson said.
New Moszkva Promenade Opened In Budapest
- 23 Nov 2017 7:56 AM
- getting around
According to the Communication Office of the Municipality of Budapest, Moszkva (Moscow) promenade, which connects District XIII to downtown Budapest, was officially opened at a ceremony on Tuesday.
'VinCE Champagne In Hold Utca': The Downtown Market To Sparkle On 26 November
- 21 Nov 2017 11:20 AM
- food & drink
From the organisers: Number one food market and gourmet meeting place in Budapest, the Downtown Market in Hold utca, is once again hosting an exciting gastro event. On the last Sunday of November, champagne enthusiasts are welcome for a brunch lasting into the afternoon. This fine beverage is becoming increasingly popular in Hungary as well, and the event welcomes products offered by the best ...
Hungary’s Juvenile Population Record Low, Seniors Record High
- 21 Nov 2017 7:54 AM
- community & culture
The Central Statistical Office’s (KSH) “micro census”, conducted a year ago, has recorded the lowest number of children and the greatest elderly population in the history of such surveys, KSH reported on Monday. In 2016, Hungary had some 1.4 million children under 15, compared to nearly 2.3 million after WWII.
Parliament Passes Law Deterring Fake Parties From Running In Elections
- 16 Nov 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
The National Assembly has passed a law intended to keep fake parties away from the 2018 election, reports Magyar Nemzet. The modification of the law on party financing drafted by Fidesz MPs Gergely Gulyás and Róbert Répássy was accepted with 184 yes and two no votes. All four Democratic Coalition MPs absented themselves from the vote.
No Matter Who Wins The Election, Hungary’s Border Fence Is Here To Stay
- 10 Nov 2017 7:56 AM
- current affairs
When the third Orbán government decided to erect a razor-wire fence on Hungary’s southern border to stop the influx of refugees in the summer of 2015, the move was met with a storm of indignation from opposition parties with the exception of radical right-wing party Jobbik.
'Budapest Noir' Charity Film Premiere Enthrals Audience & Helps Hospital Children
- 27 Oct 2017 6:20 AM
- entertainment
Last night a star-studded audience attended a charity gala screening of Budapest Noir, the new film by director Éva Gárdos and producer Ildikó Kemény, based on the bestselling Hungarian novel of the same name by Vilmos Kondor.
Hungary, Germany Natural Allies, Says Orbán In Passau
- 25 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Germany are natural allies and should remain as such in the future, too, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Passau on Tuesday. Orbán was speaking in part of a podium discussion on Euroscepticism. The prime minister visited the tomb of Gisela of Hungary, the country’s first queen consort, in the Kloster Niedernburg.