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German Planes Violate Hungary’s Airspace
- 2 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two German small planes violated Hungary’s air space from the direction of Austria Saturday morning, the Defence Ministry reported. Before the planes entered Hungarian airspace, the Hungarian authorities, the Austrian authorities and NATO headquarters in Italy attempted to identify them.
Holocaust Survivor & Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel Returns Hungarian Award
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A right-wing columnist downplays the importance of Elie Wiesel’s decision to return the highest Hungarian state honour in protest against what he sees as the government’s efforts to restore anti-Semitic icons. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, believes that the case will receive international attention and further harm the image of the Orbán government. A centrist commentator notes that the ...
Joint Statement Expressing Support For The Budapest EuroGames 2012 & Pride Festival
- 28 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On the occasion of the Budapest EuroGames 2012 and the 17th Budapest Pride Festival, we convey our support for, and solidarity with, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in Hungary. We support the right of these persons to organise large scale events and to be able to express themselves peacefully and lawfully.
Hungarian Aid Sent To Help Syrian Refugees
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The relief offered by the government of Hungary to help the Syrian refugees has arrived in Turkey. The trailer truck transporting the aid package put together from the supplies of the Hungarian Defence Forces (including 5,000 blankets and +700 sheets) arrived in Adana in the afternoon of June 3. Lt.-Col.
Commission Asks Hungary To Comply With EU Legislation On Environmental Impact Assessments
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is urging Hungary to bring its national legislation on assessing the effects of projects on the environment in line with EU rules. On the recommendation of Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik, the Commission is therefore sending a reasoned opinion. In the absence of a satisfactory response within two months, the Commission may refer the case to the EU Court of Justice.
VOLT Festival Hungary Caught Up In Red-Tape
- 22 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
- entertainment
Updated: VOLT Festival in Sopron, due to start next Tuesday, will now go ahead for sure say organisers. Yesterday the event still did not have the necessary Hungarian Environmental permits according to Kisalföld, as reported in Népszabadság. Official sources had stated the event is not compatible with, “maintaining the protected Sopron Nature Protection Area”. The application for permits was ...
Bolivia: Hungary Should Apologise
- 21 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary ought to apologise for the “terrorist cell” including Hungarian citizens such as Elod Toaso, which was taken out by Bolivian authorities in 2009, and a plan aimed at assassinating Bolivian President Evo Morales, Bolivian vice president Alvaro Garcia Linera told Bolivian newspapers last week.
This Is How The Budapest Castle Will Look After Renovation
- 7 Jun 2012 10:40 AM
- getting around
Plans have been presented of the Várbazár (Castle Bazaar) – a key element in the cityscape of the Buda Castle area. According to the schedule, the project will be completed by 2014, and as a result Budapest will be even more spectacular than it is at present.
Report: Life After Malév At Budapest Airport
- 7 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Not only Budapest Airport but also travel agencies and tour operators were affected by the negative impacts after the collapse of Malév. All agreed that unfavourable tendencies will have a long lasting effect and will significantly restructure the Hungarian market. Tourism experts were informed of the outlooks of the summer season after the closure of T1.
German Planes Violate Hungary’s Airspace
- 2 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two German small planes violated Hungary’s air space from the direction of Austria Saturday morning, the Defence Ministry reported. Before the planes entered Hungarian airspace, the Hungarian authorities, the Austrian authorities and NATO headquarters in Italy attempted to identify them.
Holocaust Survivor & Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel Returns Hungarian Award
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A right-wing columnist downplays the importance of Elie Wiesel’s decision to return the highest Hungarian state honour in protest against what he sees as the government’s efforts to restore anti-Semitic icons. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, believes that the case will receive international attention and further harm the image of the Orbán government. A centrist commentator notes that the ...
Joint Statement Expressing Support For The Budapest EuroGames 2012 & Pride Festival
- 28 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On the occasion of the Budapest EuroGames 2012 and the 17th Budapest Pride Festival, we convey our support for, and solidarity with, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in Hungary. We support the right of these persons to organise large scale events and to be able to express themselves peacefully and lawfully.
Hungarian Aid Sent To Help Syrian Refugees
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The relief offered by the government of Hungary to help the Syrian refugees has arrived in Turkey. The trailer truck transporting the aid package put together from the supplies of the Hungarian Defence Forces (including 5,000 blankets and +700 sheets) arrived in Adana in the afternoon of June 3. Lt.-Col.
Commission Asks Hungary To Comply With EU Legislation On Environmental Impact Assessments
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is urging Hungary to bring its national legislation on assessing the effects of projects on the environment in line with EU rules. On the recommendation of Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik, the Commission is therefore sending a reasoned opinion. In the absence of a satisfactory response within two months, the Commission may refer the case to the EU Court of Justice.
VOLT Festival Hungary Caught Up In Red-Tape
- 22 Jun 2012 12:00 PM
- entertainment
Updated: VOLT Festival in Sopron, due to start next Tuesday, will now go ahead for sure say organisers. Yesterday the event still did not have the necessary Hungarian Environmental permits according to Kisalföld, as reported in Népszabadság. Official sources had stated the event is not compatible with, “maintaining the protected Sopron Nature Protection Area”. The application for permits was ...
Bolivia: Hungary Should Apologise
- 21 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary ought to apologise for the “terrorist cell” including Hungarian citizens such as Elod Toaso, which was taken out by Bolivian authorities in 2009, and a plan aimed at assassinating Bolivian President Evo Morales, Bolivian vice president Alvaro Garcia Linera told Bolivian newspapers last week.
This Is How The Budapest Castle Will Look After Renovation
- 7 Jun 2012 10:40 AM
- getting around
Plans have been presented of the Várbazár (Castle Bazaar) – a key element in the cityscape of the Buda Castle area. According to the schedule, the project will be completed by 2014, and as a result Budapest will be even more spectacular than it is at present.
Report: Life After Malév At Budapest Airport
- 7 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Not only Budapest Airport but also travel agencies and tour operators were affected by the negative impacts after the collapse of Malév. All agreed that unfavourable tendencies will have a long lasting effect and will significantly restructure the Hungarian market. Tourism experts were informed of the outlooks of the summer season after the closure of T1.