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Hungarian POW Grave Found In Siberia
- 6 Jul 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian national János Jurkovics has found the grave of his one-time POW grandfather namesake in Nizhny Tagil, Siberia, 67 years after the war. His grandfather was taken prisoner in Transcarpathia on November 20, 1944 and from there to prisoner of war camp no. 245 in Nizhny Tagil where he died on July 2, 1945. Only a granite pillar recalls the sufferings of the prisoners of war and civilian ...
44thBlue Ribbon Regatta In Hungary At Balatonfured, 5 - 7 July
- 5 Jul 2012 10:55 AM
- sport
The Hungarian Yachting Association has been guiding and governing the Hungarian sailing life since 1929. The main competitions organized by the Association including international races (European or World Championships), national championships, big boat series or long-distance races including the international Kékszalag (Blue Ribbon) Round the Lake Competition are attracting more and more sailors ...
Invitation: VeszprémFest2012, Hungary, 13 - 22 July
- 2 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Veszprémfest is a 9-year-old, dynamically developing, large-scale cultural event creating true values for lovers of art and quality music from Veszprém and from the whole country. For several days of every summer the event offers the most accomplished, world-class performers from various musical genres, be it classical music, world music, opera or jazz. Adding up the number of Grammy-Awards ...
Hungarian Olympic Legends Receive Special London Underground Map
- 28 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
British Ambassador Jonathan Knott handed over special editions of London underground maps to living Hungarian sport legends after the official oath taking ceremony of the Hungarian Olympic and Paralympic Team in the Palace of Arts on 22 June.
Jobbik Lashes Out At Gay Olympics In Budapest
- 28 Jun 2012 1:40 AM
- current affairs
The EuroGames which began in Budapest on Wednesday – also known as the Gay Olympics – are an open provocation, the local chapter of Jobbik declared. The far-right party asked the athletes to take part in just one event, “to run home.” Budapest chapter head Pál Losonczy told reporters that he hopes the event is “the last legacy of the Demszky era”. The five-day sporting event began amid tight ...
Hungary's Ombudsman Asks Court To Review Legal Definition Of Family
- 4 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fundamental rights ombudsman Máté Szabó is turning to the Kúria seeking to protect equal rights for different forms of families. Legislation must not exclude existing, functioning and legally recognised relationships from the notion of family, as it could challenge the rights of children at times, he argued.
Invitation: Gourmet Gastro Festival In Budapest, 3 - 5 June
- 1 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- food & drink
The Gourmet Festival is an exciting gastronomical replica of Hungary. Presenters will participate from around the country, so all the culinary pleasures that otherwise would only be accessible after quite a travel, will be available here in one place. Between June 8 and 10, visitors can enjoy cultural delights in addition to culinary ones at the renewed OTP Klub Gourmet festival: Veronika Harcsa, ...
New Names For A Brand New Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 31 May 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival happily announces another group of confirmed acts for the 20th edition. Main Stage will host UK indie rockers Maxïmo Park and legendary East Coast crew, The Roots. Holland’s famous Kraak & Smaak will give a great live show at the Arena and there are four new additions to the line-up of the A38 stage, including Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel, beatbox phenomenon Beardyman, ...
Announcement: Photo Competition In Hungary Until 15 June
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Pespektivak.org announces juried nation photo competition on May 20, 2012. European project ‘Perspectives’ founded by the European integration fund, is focused to raise a voice of immigrants living here in Hungary and presents its materials around the idea of immigration and related themes.
Hungarian POW Grave Found In Siberia
- 6 Jul 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian national János Jurkovics has found the grave of his one-time POW grandfather namesake in Nizhny Tagil, Siberia, 67 years after the war. His grandfather was taken prisoner in Transcarpathia on November 20, 1944 and from there to prisoner of war camp no. 245 in Nizhny Tagil where he died on July 2, 1945. Only a granite pillar recalls the sufferings of the prisoners of war and civilian ...
44thBlue Ribbon Regatta In Hungary At Balatonfured, 5 - 7 July
- 5 Jul 2012 10:55 AM
- sport
The Hungarian Yachting Association has been guiding and governing the Hungarian sailing life since 1929. The main competitions organized by the Association including international races (European or World Championships), national championships, big boat series or long-distance races including the international Kékszalag (Blue Ribbon) Round the Lake Competition are attracting more and more sailors ...
Invitation: VeszprémFest2012, Hungary, 13 - 22 July
- 2 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Veszprémfest is a 9-year-old, dynamically developing, large-scale cultural event creating true values for lovers of art and quality music from Veszprém and from the whole country. For several days of every summer the event offers the most accomplished, world-class performers from various musical genres, be it classical music, world music, opera or jazz. Adding up the number of Grammy-Awards ...
Hungarian Olympic Legends Receive Special London Underground Map
- 28 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
British Ambassador Jonathan Knott handed over special editions of London underground maps to living Hungarian sport legends after the official oath taking ceremony of the Hungarian Olympic and Paralympic Team in the Palace of Arts on 22 June.
Jobbik Lashes Out At Gay Olympics In Budapest
- 28 Jun 2012 1:40 AM
- current affairs
The EuroGames which began in Budapest on Wednesday – also known as the Gay Olympics – are an open provocation, the local chapter of Jobbik declared. The far-right party asked the athletes to take part in just one event, “to run home.” Budapest chapter head Pál Losonczy told reporters that he hopes the event is “the last legacy of the Demszky era”. The five-day sporting event began amid tight ...
Hungary's Ombudsman Asks Court To Review Legal Definition Of Family
- 4 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fundamental rights ombudsman Máté Szabó is turning to the Kúria seeking to protect equal rights for different forms of families. Legislation must not exclude existing, functioning and legally recognised relationships from the notion of family, as it could challenge the rights of children at times, he argued.
Invitation: Gourmet Gastro Festival In Budapest, 3 - 5 June
- 1 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- food & drink
The Gourmet Festival is an exciting gastronomical replica of Hungary. Presenters will participate from around the country, so all the culinary pleasures that otherwise would only be accessible after quite a travel, will be available here in one place. Between June 8 and 10, visitors can enjoy cultural delights in addition to culinary ones at the renewed OTP Klub Gourmet festival: Veronika Harcsa, ...
New Names For A Brand New Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 31 May 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival happily announces another group of confirmed acts for the 20th edition. Main Stage will host UK indie rockers Maxïmo Park and legendary East Coast crew, The Roots. Holland’s famous Kraak & Smaak will give a great live show at the Arena and there are four new additions to the line-up of the A38 stage, including Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel, beatbox phenomenon Beardyman, ...
Announcement: Photo Competition In Hungary Until 15 June
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Pespektivak.org announces juried nation photo competition on May 20, 2012. European project ‘Perspectives’ founded by the European integration fund, is focused to raise a voice of immigrants living here in Hungary and presents its materials around the idea of immigration and related themes.