195 result(s) for international dialogue
Parlt Session On Election Law Amendment Abandoned
- 23 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A special session of Hungary’s parliament initiated by the radical nationalist Jobbik party aimed at amending the election law was abandoned for lack of a quorum on Monday. Jobbik proposed amending the election law with a view to making it easier for Hungarians working or studying abroad to vote in the upcoming national referendum on EU migrant quotas on Oct 2.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
Korea-Hungary Classical Music Festival, MOM Cultural Center, Now On Until 22 September
- 2 Aug 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Two Korean opera singers open the 1st Korea-Hungary Classical Music Festival with famous opera arias and Korean songs. Yunah Lee, performing frequently at the US opera houses, is broadening her stage to Europe. She is thrilling the audience with “handsomely colored full lyric sound”. Jaeheui Kwon, a young tenor based in Italy, is performing at Teatro alla Scala and the Korean National Opera. T
Hungarian State Opera Announces 2016/17 Hungarian Season
- 15 Jul 2016 9:06 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera is again offering more than 2000 programmes in the new season. The Hungarian Season will feature pieces by countless major Hungarian composers, choreographers and directors. In addition to the 28 opera and ballet premieres being added to the enormous classical repertoire, the season will also include a steady stream of musicals, grand operettas, concerts, talk programmes ...
Budapest A Cappella Festival, Várkert Bazár, 17 - 19 June
- 8 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The latest music festival of Budapest, the purely vocal Budapest A Cappella Festival – featuring music versatile in space, time and genre – introduces exciting international productions and the very best from Hungary. The program will be organized by Hangvető on June 17-19 at the Várkert Bazár Öntőház courtyard – also sponsoring the event – as part of the Dunapest (contemporary all-art festival).
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
Opposition Parties Lambast Migrant Quota Referendum
- 4 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties slammed the government’s planned referendum on the European Union’s proposed mandatory migrant quota scheme after the supreme court approved the vote in a binding decision. The Kúria rejected appeals submitted against the National Election Committee’s decision to pass the referendum question.
Opposition Parties Call On Politicians To Declare Offshore Interests
- 6 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
All politicians should make a public declaration if they are involved in any offshore businesses, the leftist opposition Democratic Coalition has urged. Referring to press reports, DK spokesman Zsolt Gréczy told a press conference that two Hungarian politicians have been named in connection with the recent offshore scandal.
'Fresh Meat' International Short Film Festival, Now On
- 31 Mar 2016 12:55 PM
- entertainment
The 4th Friss Hús International Short Film Festival opened on the 30th of March at Toldi cinema in downtown Budapest, and runs until 3rd April. The selection contains Hungarian and international short films from the last year. All the short films will be screened with English subtitles.
Parlt Session On Election Law Amendment Abandoned
- 23 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A special session of Hungary’s parliament initiated by the radical nationalist Jobbik party aimed at amending the election law was abandoned for lack of a quorum on Monday. Jobbik proposed amending the election law with a view to making it easier for Hungarians working or studying abroad to vote in the upcoming national referendum on EU migrant quotas on Oct 2.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
Korea-Hungary Classical Music Festival, MOM Cultural Center, Now On Until 22 September
- 2 Aug 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Two Korean opera singers open the 1st Korea-Hungary Classical Music Festival with famous opera arias and Korean songs. Yunah Lee, performing frequently at the US opera houses, is broadening her stage to Europe. She is thrilling the audience with “handsomely colored full lyric sound”. Jaeheui Kwon, a young tenor based in Italy, is performing at Teatro alla Scala and the Korean National Opera. T
Hungarian State Opera Announces 2016/17 Hungarian Season
- 15 Jul 2016 9:06 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera is again offering more than 2000 programmes in the new season. The Hungarian Season will feature pieces by countless major Hungarian composers, choreographers and directors. In addition to the 28 opera and ballet premieres being added to the enormous classical repertoire, the season will also include a steady stream of musicals, grand operettas, concerts, talk programmes ...
Budapest A Cappella Festival, Várkert Bazár, 17 - 19 June
- 8 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The latest music festival of Budapest, the purely vocal Budapest A Cappella Festival – featuring music versatile in space, time and genre – introduces exciting international productions and the very best from Hungary. The program will be organized by Hangvető on June 17-19 at the Várkert Bazár Öntőház courtyard – also sponsoring the event – as part of the Dunapest (contemporary all-art festival).
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
Opposition Parties Lambast Migrant Quota Referendum
- 4 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties slammed the government’s planned referendum on the European Union’s proposed mandatory migrant quota scheme after the supreme court approved the vote in a binding decision. The Kúria rejected appeals submitted against the National Election Committee’s decision to pass the referendum question.
Opposition Parties Call On Politicians To Declare Offshore Interests
- 6 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
All politicians should make a public declaration if they are involved in any offshore businesses, the leftist opposition Democratic Coalition has urged. Referring to press reports, DK spokesman Zsolt Gréczy told a press conference that two Hungarian politicians have been named in connection with the recent offshore scandal.
'Fresh Meat' International Short Film Festival, Now On
- 31 Mar 2016 12:55 PM
- entertainment
The 4th Friss Hús International Short Film Festival opened on the 30th of March at Toldi cinema in downtown Budapest, and runs until 3rd April. The selection contains Hungarian and international short films from the last year. All the short films will be screened with English subtitles.