1,187 result(s) for national days
National Cohesion Day Marked In Hungary On 95th Anniversary Of Trianon Signing
- 8 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarians can only leave behind the role of the victim left by Trianon if they can strengthen national cohesion in the 21st century, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér said. Hungarians can use the resources of Christian spiritual roots, the Hungarian language, culture and history to this end, he said addressing an event marking National Cohesion Day in Hatvan, central Hungary.
Rain Couldn’t Stop Budapest Gourmet Festival
- 2 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Some hadn’t noticed that this year’s Gourmet Festival’s official food was the chicken paprikash and the ćevap. As always, as soon as the Gourmet Festival had started, it’d started to rain. The opening was difficult with the constant raining but in the second day, the gourmands were more prepared: the Wellington boots had appeared as well as the rain coats and the wine glasses, too.
Hungary Backs Minorities Making Own Decisions
- 20 May 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The situation of minorities is not a domestic matter of an individual state, Hungary’s state secretary in charge of policy for Hungarian communities abroad, said at an international conference in Budapest. The minority communities should be allowed to make decisions for themselves.
Museum Festival In Budapest, This Weekend
- 15 May 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
With the aim of creating a tradition, the Hungarian National Museum called into being 'Museums Majális' in 1996 to unite the world of Hungarian museums. Organically connected to International Museum Day (18th May), which has been organised annually for almost three decades by ICOM (International Council of Museums), this upcoming May weekend of 16 - 17 May is intended to draw attention to the ...
Hungarian Kayakers Banned For 10 Months Over Cocaine Use
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s Tamara Csipes and Bence Dombvári, who have recently tested positive for cocaine, have been banned from competition for 10 months, the Hungarian Canoe-Kayak Federation announced. According to a decision by the federation’s disciplinary committee, the two kayakers are not allowed to participate in the federation’s competitions for 10 months, but they can go on training at their own ...
There Can Be No Taboos, PM Orbán Tells Top Academics
- 11 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Politics must deal with real-life problems instead of ideological obsessions and the country must develop its own answers to issue of concern to us, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told over 150 leading academics, businessmen and scientists at the Friends of Hungary Foundation’s second international conference in Budapest on Saturday.
Xpat Opinion: Death Penalty Issue Still In Focus In Hungary
- 11 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister proposed a discussion on the death penalty and has got his way: the internet is bursting with comments on the issue. Most object to the idea of re-opening the debate, but some back the Prime Minister’s initiative.
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Hungary’s State-Owned Hospitals Haven’t Paid Suppliers For 4 Months
- 21 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Mounting arrears to suppliers on the part of state-owned hospitals has left at least one service provider little choice but to shut down all laboratory services except those critical to saving life. Another company is seriously disappointed politically in the Fidesz government’s neglect of Hungary’s public health care system despite promising to introduce important reforms in 2010.
National Cohesion Day Marked In Hungary On 95th Anniversary Of Trianon Signing
- 8 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarians can only leave behind the role of the victim left by Trianon if they can strengthen national cohesion in the 21st century, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér said. Hungarians can use the resources of Christian spiritual roots, the Hungarian language, culture and history to this end, he said addressing an event marking National Cohesion Day in Hatvan, central Hungary.
Rain Couldn’t Stop Budapest Gourmet Festival
- 2 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Some hadn’t noticed that this year’s Gourmet Festival’s official food was the chicken paprikash and the ćevap. As always, as soon as the Gourmet Festival had started, it’d started to rain. The opening was difficult with the constant raining but in the second day, the gourmands were more prepared: the Wellington boots had appeared as well as the rain coats and the wine glasses, too.
Hungary Backs Minorities Making Own Decisions
- 20 May 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The situation of minorities is not a domestic matter of an individual state, Hungary’s state secretary in charge of policy for Hungarian communities abroad, said at an international conference in Budapest. The minority communities should be allowed to make decisions for themselves.
Museum Festival In Budapest, This Weekend
- 15 May 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
With the aim of creating a tradition, the Hungarian National Museum called into being 'Museums Majális' in 1996 to unite the world of Hungarian museums. Organically connected to International Museum Day (18th May), which has been organised annually for almost three decades by ICOM (International Council of Museums), this upcoming May weekend of 16 - 17 May is intended to draw attention to the ...
Hungarian Kayakers Banned For 10 Months Over Cocaine Use
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s Tamara Csipes and Bence Dombvári, who have recently tested positive for cocaine, have been banned from competition for 10 months, the Hungarian Canoe-Kayak Federation announced. According to a decision by the federation’s disciplinary committee, the two kayakers are not allowed to participate in the federation’s competitions for 10 months, but they can go on training at their own ...
There Can Be No Taboos, PM Orbán Tells Top Academics
- 11 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Politics must deal with real-life problems instead of ideological obsessions and the country must develop its own answers to issue of concern to us, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told over 150 leading academics, businessmen and scientists at the Friends of Hungary Foundation’s second international conference in Budapest on Saturday.
Xpat Opinion: Death Penalty Issue Still In Focus In Hungary
- 11 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister proposed a discussion on the death penalty and has got his way: the internet is bursting with comments on the issue. Most object to the idea of re-opening the debate, but some back the Prime Minister’s initiative.
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Hungary’s State-Owned Hospitals Haven’t Paid Suppliers For 4 Months
- 21 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Mounting arrears to suppliers on the part of state-owned hospitals has left at least one service provider little choice but to shut down all laboratory services except those critical to saving life. Another company is seriously disappointed politically in the Fidesz government’s neglect of Hungary’s public health care system despite promising to introduce important reforms in 2010.