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Hungarian Students Turn On PM In Second Wave Of Protests
- 14 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of university students blocked Budapest’s Elizabeth Bridge in a spontaneous demonstration on Wednesday as they protested against government cuts in funding for post-secondary education. It was part of a wave of protests that began on Monday and continued across the country on Wednesday.
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 ...
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee Held Its Final Session In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee, which was responsible for the coordination of the activities of the Wallenberg Year in Hungary, has held its final session on December 11.
AirBaltic To Fly Balaton-Riga
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- travel
AirBaltic will operate flights between Riga and Hévíz-Balaton Airport from May 4, 2013, under a three-year contract signed yesterday. The Latvian airline’s planes will fly once a week on Saturdays in the summer until October, vice president Janis Vangas announced. Each one-way ticket will cost €41.
István Szabó, Managing Director, Commercial Bank Head Hungary
- 6 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Istvan first joined Citi in 1996 as an Operations Clerk in Citi’s consumer bank in Hungary. He left in 1998 to pursue other career opportunities and rejoined in 2003 as the deputy CEO of CitiLeasing Hungary.
Now On: John Cage Sound Exhibition, Ludwig Museum Budapest
- 29 Nov 2012 10:45 AM
- entertainment
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Cage, the Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art presents the exhibition entitled The Freedom of Sound – John Cage behind the Iron Curtain - on until 17 February 2013.
The Hungarian Government Has Signed Its Fifth Strategic Partnership Agreement This Year
- 22 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian Government signed a strategic partnership agreement with the local unit of the Japanese automobile manufacturer Suzuki on 21 November.
145 Billion Forints Will Be Spent On Public Employment Next Year In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- business
145 billion forints will be spent on public employment next year, the goal is to provide work for 300 thousand people in 2013 and 2014 – said Sándor Pintér, Minister of Interior on Friday in Budapest at the celebratory event held in order to praise the work of those local governments that have performed exceptionally well in organizing and realizing public employment programs.
NAWA Budapest News: Building On Our Charity Tradition And Reaching Out….
- 15 Nov 2012 10:30 AM
- community & culture
By The North American Women’s Association (NAWA) of Budapest: Traditionally, NAWA’s November general meeting focuses on its signature charity programs - bingo with the seniors, Adopt-a-Granny and Mikulas- and on preparing the Mikulas (St Nicholas’ Day) gift bags that are distributed to the elderly of two senior homes, and to the children in an orphanage in Budapest. This year, the tradition ...
Hungarian Students Turn On PM In Second Wave Of Protests
- 14 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of university students blocked Budapest’s Elizabeth Bridge in a spontaneous demonstration on Wednesday as they protested against government cuts in funding for post-secondary education. It was part of a wave of protests that began on Monday and continued across the country on Wednesday.
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 ...
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee Held Its Final Session In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee, which was responsible for the coordination of the activities of the Wallenberg Year in Hungary, has held its final session on December 11.
AirBaltic To Fly Balaton-Riga
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- travel
AirBaltic will operate flights between Riga and Hévíz-Balaton Airport from May 4, 2013, under a three-year contract signed yesterday. The Latvian airline’s planes will fly once a week on Saturdays in the summer until October, vice president Janis Vangas announced. Each one-way ticket will cost €41.
István Szabó, Managing Director, Commercial Bank Head Hungary
- 6 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Istvan first joined Citi in 1996 as an Operations Clerk in Citi’s consumer bank in Hungary. He left in 1998 to pursue other career opportunities and rejoined in 2003 as the deputy CEO of CitiLeasing Hungary.
Now On: John Cage Sound Exhibition, Ludwig Museum Budapest
- 29 Nov 2012 10:45 AM
- entertainment
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Cage, the Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art presents the exhibition entitled The Freedom of Sound – John Cage behind the Iron Curtain - on until 17 February 2013.
The Hungarian Government Has Signed Its Fifth Strategic Partnership Agreement This Year
- 22 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian Government signed a strategic partnership agreement with the local unit of the Japanese automobile manufacturer Suzuki on 21 November.
145 Billion Forints Will Be Spent On Public Employment Next Year In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- business
145 billion forints will be spent on public employment next year, the goal is to provide work for 300 thousand people in 2013 and 2014 – said Sándor Pintér, Minister of Interior on Friday in Budapest at the celebratory event held in order to praise the work of those local governments that have performed exceptionally well in organizing and realizing public employment programs.
NAWA Budapest News: Building On Our Charity Tradition And Reaching Out….
- 15 Nov 2012 10:30 AM
- community & culture
By The North American Women’s Association (NAWA) of Budapest: Traditionally, NAWA’s November general meeting focuses on its signature charity programs - bingo with the seniors, Adopt-a-Granny and Mikulas- and on preparing the Mikulas (St Nicholas’ Day) gift bags that are distributed to the elderly of two senior homes, and to the children in an orphanage in Budapest. This year, the tradition ...