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Local Opinion: Lessons Of The Catalan Referendum For Hungarian Minorities
- 16 Oct 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal analyst deplores the unilateral move by Catalonia’s leaders towards independence, while a pro-government commentator is more sympathetic. Both agree, however, that it has created further difficulties for trans-border Hungarians seeking autonomy.
Orbán’s Cabinet Submits Amendment To Higher Education Law
- 16 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has submitted an amendment to Hungary’s higher education law, aimed at extending the deadline for foreign universities to meet the law’s criteria, enacted in spring, by one year. Justice Minister László Trócsányi told a press conference on Friday that despite “all pressure lacking any legal foundations” the government upholds its position that “Hungarian laws apply to all, even to ...
MSZP Announces Partial Boycott Of Parliament
- 13 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Bertalan Tóth (pictured), the Hungarian Socialist Party’s (MSZP) parliamentary group leader, announced on Wednesday that his party would boycott several state institutions and would stop availing itself of certain tools at its disposal as an opposition political party, although its parliamentary delegation will continue to attend parliamentary sessions.
International Conference On Christian Persecution Held In Budapest
- 13 Oct 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
While Europe — based on the “Soros plan” — is pushing a migration policy which lets “radical Islam” into the European Union, Hungary believes in providing help at the point where it is needed rather than “bringing trouble over here”, the prime minister told an international conference on Thursday.
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Visits Hungary
- 13 Oct 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
Lebanon plays a key role in Hungary’s foreign policy, as the country is crucial to the stability of the Middle East, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said after talks with his Lebanese counterpart on Wednesday.
Venue Change: 'Sekler Cake Festival', Gesztenyés Garden, 13 – 15 October
- 12 Oct 2017 12:35 PM
- food & drink
These sweet delights will be the main attraction of this traditional event in the heart of Budapest. Go to taste various types and sizes of this special kind of 'smoky, crunchy cake' which will be presented in a variety of flavours and with creative toppings. As well as Sekler cakes, there will also be special raspberry rings, plus `Kurtoske` a popular mini Sekler cake.
Sebastião Salgado: 'Genesis', Műcsarnok, Until 12 December
- 12 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Now on until 12 November. Sebastião Salgado photographer (born Aimorés, Brazil, 1944) following his previous long-term projects, between 2004 and 2011 made more than 30 different trips into the distant corners of the globe to capture nature in its original state. After numerous successful exhibitions the Genesis project - consisting of 245 spectacular black and white photographs – now in Budapest!
Democratic Coalition Sues Gov’t For Whitewashing Anti-Orbán Billboards
- 12 Oct 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
The government has ordered Democratic Coalition (DK) political billboard ads to be whitewashed nationwide, DK MEP Csaba Molnár said, adding that DK will sue the government offices which issued the relevant decrees. Referring to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the DK ads read: “Choose between Orbán and Europe”.
Top Diplomats: V4 Backs EU Enlargement
- 12 Oct 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
The Visegrad Group (V4) strongly advocates the further enlargement of the European Union to include the countries of the western Balkans, the V4’s top diplomats said.
Local Opinion: Lessons Of The Catalan Referendum For Hungarian Minorities
- 16 Oct 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal analyst deplores the unilateral move by Catalonia’s leaders towards independence, while a pro-government commentator is more sympathetic. Both agree, however, that it has created further difficulties for trans-border Hungarians seeking autonomy.
Orbán’s Cabinet Submits Amendment To Higher Education Law
- 16 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has submitted an amendment to Hungary’s higher education law, aimed at extending the deadline for foreign universities to meet the law’s criteria, enacted in spring, by one year. Justice Minister László Trócsányi told a press conference on Friday that despite “all pressure lacking any legal foundations” the government upholds its position that “Hungarian laws apply to all, even to ...
MSZP Announces Partial Boycott Of Parliament
- 13 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Bertalan Tóth (pictured), the Hungarian Socialist Party’s (MSZP) parliamentary group leader, announced on Wednesday that his party would boycott several state institutions and would stop availing itself of certain tools at its disposal as an opposition political party, although its parliamentary delegation will continue to attend parliamentary sessions.
International Conference On Christian Persecution Held In Budapest
- 13 Oct 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
While Europe — based on the “Soros plan” — is pushing a migration policy which lets “radical Islam” into the European Union, Hungary believes in providing help at the point where it is needed rather than “bringing trouble over here”, the prime minister told an international conference on Thursday.
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Visits Hungary
- 13 Oct 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
Lebanon plays a key role in Hungary’s foreign policy, as the country is crucial to the stability of the Middle East, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said after talks with his Lebanese counterpart on Wednesday.
Venue Change: 'Sekler Cake Festival', Gesztenyés Garden, 13 – 15 October
- 12 Oct 2017 12:35 PM
- food & drink
These sweet delights will be the main attraction of this traditional event in the heart of Budapest. Go to taste various types and sizes of this special kind of 'smoky, crunchy cake' which will be presented in a variety of flavours and with creative toppings. As well as Sekler cakes, there will also be special raspberry rings, plus `Kurtoske` a popular mini Sekler cake.
Sebastião Salgado: 'Genesis', Műcsarnok, Until 12 December
- 12 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Now on until 12 November. Sebastião Salgado photographer (born Aimorés, Brazil, 1944) following his previous long-term projects, between 2004 and 2011 made more than 30 different trips into the distant corners of the globe to capture nature in its original state. After numerous successful exhibitions the Genesis project - consisting of 245 spectacular black and white photographs – now in Budapest!
Democratic Coalition Sues Gov’t For Whitewashing Anti-Orbán Billboards
- 12 Oct 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
The government has ordered Democratic Coalition (DK) political billboard ads to be whitewashed nationwide, DK MEP Csaba Molnár said, adding that DK will sue the government offices which issued the relevant decrees. Referring to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the DK ads read: “Choose between Orbán and Europe”.
Top Diplomats: V4 Backs EU Enlargement
- 12 Oct 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
The Visegrad Group (V4) strongly advocates the further enlargement of the European Union to include the countries of the western Balkans, the V4’s top diplomats said.