188 result(s) for liberty
UN Urges Hungary To Reverse Law Criminalizing Homelessness
- 13 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Two United Nations experts on extreme poverty and housing today urged the Government of Hungary to uphold the recent Constitutional Court decision decriminalizing homelessness, to amend the anti-homeless legislation and to adopt a national housing strategy, which will take into account the needs and views of the homeless and those inadequately housed, in conformity with international human rights ...
Invitation: International Food Events In Budapest
- 20 Sep 2012 12:40 PM
- food & drink
The 'National Gastro Days' at what's also called the Great Market Hall in Budapest - located at the Pest end of Liberty Bridge - are held each week from Thursday to Saturday. Every week in 2012 sees a different country introduce its national culinary wonders, as well as cultural treats. Previous events this year have featured food from Latin-America, India, Africa, Bulgaria, and Croatia. ...
Invitation: Genfest Youth Festival In Budapest, Until 2 September
- 28 Aug 2012 12:55 PM
- community & culture
“Let’s bridge” is the title of the 10th edition of the Genfest , the “celebration” of the youth. Thousands of youth from all over the world, from the most various cultures and ethnic groups, will meet together at Budapest, all moved by the same idea - not only an experience of life but also of social action: unity.
Xpat Opinion: Slumping Money Supply (Not Austerity) Plunges Hungary Into Recession
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Posted by Steve H. Hanke: Hungary is in a recession, again. According to the chattering classes, as well as many analysts and financial reporters, fiscal austerity is the cause of Hungary’s slump.
Basketball Player Sue Wicks Visits Budapest In Support of EuroGames
- 8 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
Former professional WNBA basketball player Sue Wicks visited Budapest to open and attend the 2012 EuroGames, a European-wide LGBT sports competition. Additionally, she spoke to different audiences about sports, leadership and the importance of tolerance.
János Áder, The New Hungarian President, Has Entered Office On Thursday
- 11 May 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
"Today, there is again a need for compromise. For compromise not in the superficial political sense of the word, but in a deeper sense. What I mean by compromise is that we Hungarians must finally come to terms with each other, for this is the only way to achieve inner peace," Ader said in front of the presidential Sandor Palace, bringing up as an example the era of Ferenc Deak (1803-1876), the ...
Famous Women In Hungarian History
- 13 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"When one lists the outstanding personalities of Hungarian history, one tends to think of crowned kings, valiant commanders, renowned statesmen and legendary champions of freedom –representing, almost exclusively, the stronger sex. Yet, many woman bolstered the fame of Hungary over the centuries.
Hungarian Firefighters Receive WTC Steel From U.S. Ambassador
- 30 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"On January 25, Ambassador Kounalakis presented four steel fragments from the World Trade Center to firefighters from Budapest, Kiskunfélegyháza, Kecskemét and Hatvan.
Liberty Bridge Brings International Award To Budapest
- 15 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Budapest citizens have a new reason to be proud, this iconic bridge as helped win a major prize for the Hungarian capital. On receiving the award, Mayor of District XVIII Budapest and the person in charge of Budapest cityscape and urban development said, “We are proud of this project not only because it provides the city with an additional jewel, but also because it is a true 21st century ...
UN Urges Hungary To Reverse Law Criminalizing Homelessness
- 13 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Two United Nations experts on extreme poverty and housing today urged the Government of Hungary to uphold the recent Constitutional Court decision decriminalizing homelessness, to amend the anti-homeless legislation and to adopt a national housing strategy, which will take into account the needs and views of the homeless and those inadequately housed, in conformity with international human rights ...
Invitation: International Food Events In Budapest
- 20 Sep 2012 12:40 PM
- food & drink
The 'National Gastro Days' at what's also called the Great Market Hall in Budapest - located at the Pest end of Liberty Bridge - are held each week from Thursday to Saturday. Every week in 2012 sees a different country introduce its national culinary wonders, as well as cultural treats. Previous events this year have featured food from Latin-America, India, Africa, Bulgaria, and Croatia. ...
Invitation: Genfest Youth Festival In Budapest, Until 2 September
- 28 Aug 2012 12:55 PM
- community & culture
“Let’s bridge” is the title of the 10th edition of the Genfest , the “celebration” of the youth. Thousands of youth from all over the world, from the most various cultures and ethnic groups, will meet together at Budapest, all moved by the same idea - not only an experience of life but also of social action: unity.
Xpat Opinion: Slumping Money Supply (Not Austerity) Plunges Hungary Into Recession
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Posted by Steve H. Hanke: Hungary is in a recession, again. According to the chattering classes, as well as many analysts and financial reporters, fiscal austerity is the cause of Hungary’s slump.
Basketball Player Sue Wicks Visits Budapest In Support of EuroGames
- 8 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
Former professional WNBA basketball player Sue Wicks visited Budapest to open and attend the 2012 EuroGames, a European-wide LGBT sports competition. Additionally, she spoke to different audiences about sports, leadership and the importance of tolerance.
János Áder, The New Hungarian President, Has Entered Office On Thursday
- 11 May 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
"Today, there is again a need for compromise. For compromise not in the superficial political sense of the word, but in a deeper sense. What I mean by compromise is that we Hungarians must finally come to terms with each other, for this is the only way to achieve inner peace," Ader said in front of the presidential Sandor Palace, bringing up as an example the era of Ferenc Deak (1803-1876), the ...
Famous Women In Hungarian History
- 13 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"When one lists the outstanding personalities of Hungarian history, one tends to think of crowned kings, valiant commanders, renowned statesmen and legendary champions of freedom –representing, almost exclusively, the stronger sex. Yet, many woman bolstered the fame of Hungary over the centuries.
Hungarian Firefighters Receive WTC Steel From U.S. Ambassador
- 30 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"On January 25, Ambassador Kounalakis presented four steel fragments from the World Trade Center to firefighters from Budapest, Kiskunfélegyháza, Kecskemét and Hatvan.
Liberty Bridge Brings International Award To Budapest
- 15 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Budapest citizens have a new reason to be proud, this iconic bridge as helped win a major prize for the Hungarian capital. On receiving the award, Mayor of District XVIII Budapest and the person in charge of Budapest cityscape and urban development said, “We are proud of this project not only because it provides the city with an additional jewel, but also because it is a true 21st century ...