839 result(s) for independence
Ex Hungarian PM Calls For Constitution Referendum
- 16 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
“People should force a referendum, so as to be able to accept the new Constitution or reject it,” former prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány declared Wednesday. The new document could be a Fidesz Constitution at best, but not the Constitution of the nation, he told a conference on the rule of law, arranged by the Táncsics Mihály Foundation.
Alföldi, Fidesz Turn Down Jobbik Invite In Hungary
- 30 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"National Theatre director Róbert Alföldi will not attend Thursday’s House cultural and press committee sub-committee meeting. Jobbik MP Előd Novák had told reporters that Alföldi had accepted an invitation and would “deliver” his defence speech in the framework of an agenda on his dismissal.
'The Rorschach Band', Merlin Budapest, 17 November
- 11 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- entertainment
"Many had tried to define the term indie with little, if any, success. Rorschach had ceased attempting a while ago. They rather do it instead. Members of the band have been playing together in various formations for the best part of the last decade until finally in 2009 they (re)invented the ensemble incumbant for 3 years by then. The foundations are laid down by the musical concepts designed by ...
Raindance Expands Into Budapest
- 4 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Started in London 18 years ago, Raindance has become synonymous with independent DIY filmmaking and a guiding light for independent filmmaker's looking to break into the international film industry. Founded by Canadian Elliot Grove in 1992, Raindance today encompasses a series of film industry courses and lectures, Europe's largest truly independent film festival, the British Independent Film ...
Gábor Szenteleki Exhibition At Ari Kupsus Gallery
- 25 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Ari Kupsus Gallery is opening an exhibition of works by Gábor Szenteleki on November 3, 2010, which will be displayed until November 27, 2010. The show will feature oil on canvas paintings, as well as a few C-prints. Using a distinctly detailed style, Budapest-based Szenteleki’s classical techniques depart from tradition by depicting quasi-realistic figures in surreal situations.
Ghost Towns Of Hungary: Abandoned Locations Scattered Around The Country
- 19 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
Kolontár, the town most severely damaged by the alumina sludge-catastrophe, may easily become a new example of the abandoned ghost towns scattered around in Hungary. Whether it is a devastating flood or the side effect of a nearby industrial plantation that is diminished the population, eventually a complete town can become uninhabited.
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
Hungary Has An Official 'Depressing Day' Held On October 6
- 7 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, 6 October is officially the national day to be sad in Hungary. That's according to the central legislation that officially announced that the day be declared the “Day of National Mourning” since 2001. On this day in Budapest the national flag was lowered to half-mast accompanied by a military display of honours in front of the Parliament.
Budapest Mayor Demszky Leaving With Mixed Feelings
- 16 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest mayor Gábor Demszky says he is leaving the post with ambivalent feelings next month because, although Budapest has never made so much progress as in the past 20 years and compares well with other capitals in the region, he is unhappy about the scandals of the past two years and the loss of trust and support.
Ex Hungarian PM Calls For Constitution Referendum
- 16 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
“People should force a referendum, so as to be able to accept the new Constitution or reject it,” former prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány declared Wednesday. The new document could be a Fidesz Constitution at best, but not the Constitution of the nation, he told a conference on the rule of law, arranged by the Táncsics Mihály Foundation.
Alföldi, Fidesz Turn Down Jobbik Invite In Hungary
- 30 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"National Theatre director Róbert Alföldi will not attend Thursday’s House cultural and press committee sub-committee meeting. Jobbik MP Előd Novák had told reporters that Alföldi had accepted an invitation and would “deliver” his defence speech in the framework of an agenda on his dismissal.
'The Rorschach Band', Merlin Budapest, 17 November
- 11 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- entertainment
"Many had tried to define the term indie with little, if any, success. Rorschach had ceased attempting a while ago. They rather do it instead. Members of the band have been playing together in various formations for the best part of the last decade until finally in 2009 they (re)invented the ensemble incumbant for 3 years by then. The foundations are laid down by the musical concepts designed by ...
Raindance Expands Into Budapest
- 4 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Started in London 18 years ago, Raindance has become synonymous with independent DIY filmmaking and a guiding light for independent filmmaker's looking to break into the international film industry. Founded by Canadian Elliot Grove in 1992, Raindance today encompasses a series of film industry courses and lectures, Europe's largest truly independent film festival, the British Independent Film ...
Gábor Szenteleki Exhibition At Ari Kupsus Gallery
- 25 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Ari Kupsus Gallery is opening an exhibition of works by Gábor Szenteleki on November 3, 2010, which will be displayed until November 27, 2010. The show will feature oil on canvas paintings, as well as a few C-prints. Using a distinctly detailed style, Budapest-based Szenteleki’s classical techniques depart from tradition by depicting quasi-realistic figures in surreal situations.
Ghost Towns Of Hungary: Abandoned Locations Scattered Around The Country
- 19 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
Kolontár, the town most severely damaged by the alumina sludge-catastrophe, may easily become a new example of the abandoned ghost towns scattered around in Hungary. Whether it is a devastating flood or the side effect of a nearby industrial plantation that is diminished the population, eventually a complete town can become uninhabited.
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
Hungary Has An Official 'Depressing Day' Held On October 6
- 7 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, 6 October is officially the national day to be sad in Hungary. That's according to the central legislation that officially announced that the day be declared the “Day of National Mourning” since 2001. On this day in Budapest the national flag was lowered to half-mast accompanied by a military display of honours in front of the Parliament.
Budapest Mayor Demszky Leaving With Mixed Feelings
- 16 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest mayor Gábor Demszky says he is leaving the post with ambivalent feelings next month because, although Budapest has never made so much progress as in the past 20 years and compares well with other capitals in the region, he is unhappy about the scandals of the past two years and the loss of trust and support.