183 result(s) for knight
Xpat Opinion: Zsolt Bayer Awarded The Knight’s Cross
- 25 Aug 2016 12:35 PM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily accuses the government of institutionalizing racist language by rewarding the controversial journalist Zsolt Bayer with one of Hungary’s highest state orders. A conservative columnist, on the other hand, ridicules a protest by a growing number of former nominees who have returned their awards.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum Urges Rescinding Bayer’s State Award
- 25 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Holocaust Memorial Museum of Washington, DC, condemned Hungary granting a state award to journalist Zsolt Bayer and called for rescinding the award. The USHMM said the award is intended to recognize individuals who demonstrate excellence in service to the country and “the promotion of universal human values”.
Dozens Of Hungarian Notables Returning Order Of Merit
- 24 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Returning the award is an important protest in a country that is becoming increasingly fascist.” – Péter Rózsa, deputy editor-in-chief, Klubrádió.
Saint Ladislaus Memorial Year In 2017
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Saint Ladislaus (László) memorial year will start on January 1 next year, the state secretary for nation policy said. The memorial year will mark the 940th anniversary of Saint Ladislaus becoming the knight-king of Hungary and the 825th anniversary of his canonisation, János Árpád Potápi said.
A Unique Park Lining Up The Castles Of Hungary
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu recommends an interesting programme: the Castle Park in Dinnyés introduces the castles of Hungary and, uniquely, the models were made of the same material as the original ones they represent. The historically and traditionally significant Castle Park in Dinnyés was opened in July 2014, as after a long process of research and preparations the constructions began in 2013.
'Night Of The Museums' At Műcsarnok, 25 June
- 16 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Exhibition: Pictures and Pixels. Photographic art—and beyond. National Salon 2016
Opposition Slams Central Bank For Deals With Offshore Businesses
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The central bank and its foundations are doing business with offshore companies including property purchases and the bank has become a “five-star hotel for offshore knights”, the green opposition LMP said on Saturday. LMP has proposed in parliament that the central bank should transfer its profits to the central budget but the ruling majority has rejected this, deputy group leader Erzsébet ...
Happy Kids Brings Fundraising Into Fashion
- 12 May 2016 8:00 AM
- specials
One of history’s worst earthquakes and tsunamis devastated the Indian Ocean region on 26 December 2004, killing over 230,000 people in fourteen countries, and inundating coastal communities with waves up to 30 meters high. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Indonesia was the hardest-hit country, followed by Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand.
Polish Award To Be Presented To Hungarian Composers
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A high Polish state award will be presented to the three Hungarian personalities who have composed a requiem to the victims of the Katyn massacre, the Polish embassy said. Ambassador Roman Kowalski will present the Polish Republic’s Order of Merit, Knight’s Cross, to composer László Király, poet Zoltán Polner and conductor-theatre director Sándor Gyudi at the embassy on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: Zsolt Bayer Awarded The Knight’s Cross
- 25 Aug 2016 12:35 PM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily accuses the government of institutionalizing racist language by rewarding the controversial journalist Zsolt Bayer with one of Hungary’s highest state orders. A conservative columnist, on the other hand, ridicules a protest by a growing number of former nominees who have returned their awards.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum Urges Rescinding Bayer’s State Award
- 25 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Holocaust Memorial Museum of Washington, DC, condemned Hungary granting a state award to journalist Zsolt Bayer and called for rescinding the award. The USHMM said the award is intended to recognize individuals who demonstrate excellence in service to the country and “the promotion of universal human values”.
Dozens Of Hungarian Notables Returning Order Of Merit
- 24 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Returning the award is an important protest in a country that is becoming increasingly fascist.” – Péter Rózsa, deputy editor-in-chief, Klubrádió.
Saint Ladislaus Memorial Year In 2017
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Saint Ladislaus (László) memorial year will start on January 1 next year, the state secretary for nation policy said. The memorial year will mark the 940th anniversary of Saint Ladislaus becoming the knight-king of Hungary and the 825th anniversary of his canonisation, János Árpád Potápi said.
A Unique Park Lining Up The Castles Of Hungary
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu recommends an interesting programme: the Castle Park in Dinnyés introduces the castles of Hungary and, uniquely, the models were made of the same material as the original ones they represent. The historically and traditionally significant Castle Park in Dinnyés was opened in July 2014, as after a long process of research and preparations the constructions began in 2013.
'Night Of The Museums' At Műcsarnok, 25 June
- 16 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Exhibition: Pictures and Pixels. Photographic art—and beyond. National Salon 2016
Opposition Slams Central Bank For Deals With Offshore Businesses
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The central bank and its foundations are doing business with offshore companies including property purchases and the bank has become a “five-star hotel for offshore knights”, the green opposition LMP said on Saturday. LMP has proposed in parliament that the central bank should transfer its profits to the central budget but the ruling majority has rejected this, deputy group leader Erzsébet ...
Happy Kids Brings Fundraising Into Fashion
- 12 May 2016 8:00 AM
- specials
One of history’s worst earthquakes and tsunamis devastated the Indian Ocean region on 26 December 2004, killing over 230,000 people in fourteen countries, and inundating coastal communities with waves up to 30 meters high. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Indonesia was the hardest-hit country, followed by Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand.
Polish Award To Be Presented To Hungarian Composers
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A high Polish state award will be presented to the three Hungarian personalities who have composed a requiem to the victims of the Katyn massacre, the Polish embassy said. Ambassador Roman Kowalski will present the Polish Republic’s Order of Merit, Knight’s Cross, to composer László Király, poet Zoltán Polner and conductor-theatre director Sándor Gyudi at the embassy on Friday.