493 result(s) for monument
An Interview With Israel’s Ambassador To Hungary
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Ilan Mor, Israel’s ambassador to Hungary, doesn’t doubt the good intentions of the Hungarian government but expects the authorities to prevent the Hungarian Dawn party from running for parliament. Heti Válasz asked him of the planned monument to Hungary’s occupation by Germany and the joke cracked by Shimon Peres on “buying up Hungary”.
Hungarian Jewish Fed ’s Boycott Of Gov Holocaust Commemorations “Almost Certain”
- 27 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
It is “almost certain” that Jewish federation Mazsihisz will stay away from the April 16 start of government programmes of the Holocaust Memorial Year, Mazsihisz leader András Heisler told Wednesday’s Népszabadság. The federation, however, may be represented in local government events, he said in an interview.
Xpat Opinion: Beyond-Border Hungarians And The Ukraine Conflict
- 25 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Correspondents on the sport tend to get carried away by the revolt in the Ukraine, but analysts in Hungary are worried about potential negative conseuqences as to the plight of the Hungarian ethnic minority there.
Hungary’s Head Of Opposition Bajnai: Postponing Occupation Monument "Cynical"
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s decision to postpone the unveiling of a monument to victims of Hungary’s Nazi occupation is nothing but “a cynical avoidance of conflict” in light of the upcoming election, Gordon Bajnai, head of the opposition E-PM electoral alliance, said in a blog post.
Top 10 Things To Do In Budapest
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is one of the most vibrant and culturally esteemed regions in the world, surrounded by a truly idyllic landscape. This makes it a sought after tourist destination for many. If you are planning a trip to Budapest, here are ten of its most popular attractions.
Decorate Sziget Festival Budapest
- 14 Feb 2014 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Build the symbol of the Island of Freedom, design a sculpture, installation or decoration that could be a cool element of this year’s Sziget Festival! Sziget will look visually attractive as always and to enhance this, artists and artistic groups can apply in three categories to make quality and unique works.
Jewish Religious Communities Federation To Boycott Holocaust Memorial Events In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Jewish religious communities federation Mazsihisz decided in a 76-2 vote yesterday not to take part in official government commemorations of the Holocaust if the government goes ahead with plans for its monument to the German occupation of Hungary in 1944.
Xpat Opinion: US - Hungarian Friction
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes that the Hungarian government criticizes the US in order to strengthen its anti-Western image before the April elections. Right-wing columnists are displeased with Senator McCain’s comments on Hungarian affairs.
Xpat Opinion: What McCain Delegation Really Discussed With Hungary's PM
- 4 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
United States Senator John McCain was in Budapest last Friday leading a seven-member delegation from the U.S. Congress on a brief stopover en route to the Munich Security Conference.
An Interview With Israel’s Ambassador To Hungary
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Ilan Mor, Israel’s ambassador to Hungary, doesn’t doubt the good intentions of the Hungarian government but expects the authorities to prevent the Hungarian Dawn party from running for parliament. Heti Válasz asked him of the planned monument to Hungary’s occupation by Germany and the joke cracked by Shimon Peres on “buying up Hungary”.
Hungarian Jewish Fed ’s Boycott Of Gov Holocaust Commemorations “Almost Certain”
- 27 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
It is “almost certain” that Jewish federation Mazsihisz will stay away from the April 16 start of government programmes of the Holocaust Memorial Year, Mazsihisz leader András Heisler told Wednesday’s Népszabadság. The federation, however, may be represented in local government events, he said in an interview.
Xpat Opinion: Beyond-Border Hungarians And The Ukraine Conflict
- 25 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Correspondents on the sport tend to get carried away by the revolt in the Ukraine, but analysts in Hungary are worried about potential negative conseuqences as to the plight of the Hungarian ethnic minority there.
Hungary’s Head Of Opposition Bajnai: Postponing Occupation Monument "Cynical"
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s decision to postpone the unveiling of a monument to victims of Hungary’s Nazi occupation is nothing but “a cynical avoidance of conflict” in light of the upcoming election, Gordon Bajnai, head of the opposition E-PM electoral alliance, said in a blog post.
Top 10 Things To Do In Budapest
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is one of the most vibrant and culturally esteemed regions in the world, surrounded by a truly idyllic landscape. This makes it a sought after tourist destination for many. If you are planning a trip to Budapest, here are ten of its most popular attractions.
Decorate Sziget Festival Budapest
- 14 Feb 2014 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Build the symbol of the Island of Freedom, design a sculpture, installation or decoration that could be a cool element of this year’s Sziget Festival! Sziget will look visually attractive as always and to enhance this, artists and artistic groups can apply in three categories to make quality and unique works.
Jewish Religious Communities Federation To Boycott Holocaust Memorial Events In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Jewish religious communities federation Mazsihisz decided in a 76-2 vote yesterday not to take part in official government commemorations of the Holocaust if the government goes ahead with plans for its monument to the German occupation of Hungary in 1944.
Xpat Opinion: US - Hungarian Friction
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes that the Hungarian government criticizes the US in order to strengthen its anti-Western image before the April elections. Right-wing columnists are displeased with Senator McCain’s comments on Hungarian affairs.
Xpat Opinion: What McCain Delegation Really Discussed With Hungary's PM
- 4 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
United States Senator John McCain was in Budapest last Friday leading a seven-member delegation from the U.S. Congress on a brief stopover en route to the Munich Security Conference.