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Lajos Simicska: I Will Not Be Orban’s Partner In Building A New Dictatorship
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz oligarch and Hungarian media and construction tycoon Lajos Simicska gave yet another interview, this time to Hungarian website Magyar Narancs. Simicska talks about his split with Orban over the latter’s plans to create a new dictatorship.
Photo: Viktor Orban (left) and Lajos Simicska (right) during the first Orban government (2008-2012)
Photo: Viktor Orban (left) and Lajos Simicska (right) during the first Orban government (2008-2012)
First Names Announced For Sziget Festival 2015
- 19 Dec 2014 9:30 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival will once again have more than 50 program venues and now the organizers have started to reveal the music line-up. The Island of Freedom is always the right place for colorful programs and also 2015 will see an event presenting as many genres and artforms as possible. For 2015 Florence and the Machine, Alt-J, Jamie Woon, Blasterjaxx and many more are already confirmed. Early bird ...
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
23 October 2014 Holiday: Hungary Remembers Revolution
- 22 Oct 2014 2:04 AM
- current affairs
On 23 October Hungary marks the 58th anniversary of 1956, and it is is a national holiday. It commemorates the Revolution of 1956, when Hungarians rose up against the Soviet ruled communist system and also the ‘Day of the Republic’, as in 1989 Hungary was declared a republic. On October 22nd and 23rd there are several programs held throughout Hungary.
Tony Allen & Max Loderbauer, Trafó Budapest, 18 October
- 13 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Moritz von Oswald’s long time collaborator Max Loderbauer and Nigerian drumming legend Tony Allen round out the latest configuration of the critically acclaimed Moritz von Oswald Trio.
Hungary’s State Secretary Alleges Norway-Soros Collusion
- 2 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The existence of overlaps and parallel features between the Norwegian Civil Grants and organisations backed by the Soros Foundation “speaks for itself”, PMO parliamentary state secretary László L. Simon said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap. He said this is a network whose financing is very well planned, and that there are political and ideological considerations behind it.
Blondie Concert In Budapest, 9 September
- 6 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Undeniably one of the most trailblazing and influential bands of our time, Blondie – pioneering frontwoman/songwriter Debbie Harry, guitarist/conceptual mastermind Chris Stein and powerhouse drummer Clem Burke, along with newer band mates Leigh Foxx (who has been with the band since ’97), guitarist Tommy Kessler and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen – kicked off their 40 th year in true fashion.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Cancelled: Nine Inch Nails, Budapest, 19 June
- 13 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Due to scheduling issues, the below four June tour dates have been cancelled including the one in Budapest. Nine Inch Nails apologizes for the cancellation and hopes they can do these shows some time in the future.
The tickets purchased for the Budapest show will be refunded in the ticket outlet where they were bought, within 30 days of the event (until July 18th), in return for the tickets ...
The tickets purchased for the Budapest show will be refunded in the ticket outlet where they were bought, within 30 days of the event (until July 18th), in return for the tickets ...
Lajos Simicska: I Will Not Be Orban’s Partner In Building A New Dictatorship
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz oligarch and Hungarian media and construction tycoon Lajos Simicska gave yet another interview, this time to Hungarian website Magyar Narancs. Simicska talks about his split with Orban over the latter’s plans to create a new dictatorship.
Photo: Viktor Orban (left) and Lajos Simicska (right) during the first Orban government (2008-2012)
Photo: Viktor Orban (left) and Lajos Simicska (right) during the first Orban government (2008-2012)
First Names Announced For Sziget Festival 2015
- 19 Dec 2014 9:30 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival will once again have more than 50 program venues and now the organizers have started to reveal the music line-up. The Island of Freedom is always the right place for colorful programs and also 2015 will see an event presenting as many genres and artforms as possible. For 2015 Florence and the Machine, Alt-J, Jamie Woon, Blasterjaxx and many more are already confirmed. Early bird ...
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
23 October 2014 Holiday: Hungary Remembers Revolution
- 22 Oct 2014 2:04 AM
- current affairs
On 23 October Hungary marks the 58th anniversary of 1956, and it is is a national holiday. It commemorates the Revolution of 1956, when Hungarians rose up against the Soviet ruled communist system and also the ‘Day of the Republic’, as in 1989 Hungary was declared a republic. On October 22nd and 23rd there are several programs held throughout Hungary.
Tony Allen & Max Loderbauer, Trafó Budapest, 18 October
- 13 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Moritz von Oswald’s long time collaborator Max Loderbauer and Nigerian drumming legend Tony Allen round out the latest configuration of the critically acclaimed Moritz von Oswald Trio.
Hungary’s State Secretary Alleges Norway-Soros Collusion
- 2 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The existence of overlaps and parallel features between the Norwegian Civil Grants and organisations backed by the Soros Foundation “speaks for itself”, PMO parliamentary state secretary László L. Simon said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap. He said this is a network whose financing is very well planned, and that there are political and ideological considerations behind it.
Blondie Concert In Budapest, 9 September
- 6 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Undeniably one of the most trailblazing and influential bands of our time, Blondie – pioneering frontwoman/songwriter Debbie Harry, guitarist/conceptual mastermind Chris Stein and powerhouse drummer Clem Burke, along with newer band mates Leigh Foxx (who has been with the band since ’97), guitarist Tommy Kessler and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen – kicked off their 40 th year in true fashion.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Cancelled: Nine Inch Nails, Budapest, 19 June
- 13 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Due to scheduling issues, the below four June tour dates have been cancelled including the one in Budapest. Nine Inch Nails apologizes for the cancellation and hopes they can do these shows some time in the future.
The tickets purchased for the Budapest show will be refunded in the ticket outlet where they were bought, within 30 days of the event (until July 18th), in return for the tickets ...
The tickets purchased for the Budapest show will be refunded in the ticket outlet where they were bought, within 30 days of the event (until July 18th), in return for the tickets ...