1,055 result(s) for national days
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 21 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Court Annuls Parts Of New Election Law In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court on Friday struck down several provisions in the act on election procedure, finding that prior registration unjustifiably restricts voting rights. President János Áder had referred the act to the court in early December.
Xpat Opinion: Voter Registration Abandoned But The Culture War Heats Up In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government columnists suggest that the government has backed down elegantly, disproving the charges of arrogance and authoritarianism often levelled against it, while according to centrist and left-leaning analysts, the government tested the water of public feeling and realized it had too much to lose on the registration issue.
Winter Activities For Babies & Kids In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2012 10:45 AM
- community & culture
By Andi Lustak: In this post I have collected together expat friendly activities and playgroups that are aimed at toddlers and younger babies.
Update: Caledonia Budapest Expat Pub Faces Shocking Closure
- 15 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Fresh news is that The Caledonia must close on the 4th of March for two months, apparently NAV has just contacted the pub's owners saying they made an "administrative mistake" about the closing date of 3 January. All related appeals by the pub were rejected regarding this punishment, and the authorities insist on closure since two bottles of the same spirit were open behind the bar, and ...
Next Spring Hungary Will Be Able To Become A Candidate Member Of The European Youth Forum
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
It is expected that next spring the recently formed National Youth Council (NIT) will be able to take up membership candidate status within the European Youth Forum (YFJ). The NIT is the umbrella organisation for youth associations in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Hungarian Government Strongly Condemned Remarks Made By Jobbik MP
- 5 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The Office of the Government Spokesman, the Fidesz party faction and various governmental politicians have condemned to the greatest possible degree the statement made in Parliament by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi. According to the Office of the Government Spokesman, the Government takes the strictest possible action against every form of racism and anti-Semitic behaviour and does everything in ...
Xpat Opinion: A Distorted Past Haunts Hungarians
- 5 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago an article appeared in HVG about the teaching of Hungarian history. The author rightly pointed out that it has been flawed for a very long time. I agree. Hungarians have a warped view of their country’s past.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 21 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Court Annuls Parts Of New Election Law In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court on Friday struck down several provisions in the act on election procedure, finding that prior registration unjustifiably restricts voting rights. President János Áder had referred the act to the court in early December.
Xpat Opinion: Voter Registration Abandoned But The Culture War Heats Up In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government columnists suggest that the government has backed down elegantly, disproving the charges of arrogance and authoritarianism often levelled against it, while according to centrist and left-leaning analysts, the government tested the water of public feeling and realized it had too much to lose on the registration issue.
Winter Activities For Babies & Kids In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2012 10:45 AM
- community & culture
By Andi Lustak: In this post I have collected together expat friendly activities and playgroups that are aimed at toddlers and younger babies.
Update: Caledonia Budapest Expat Pub Faces Shocking Closure
- 15 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Fresh news is that The Caledonia must close on the 4th of March for two months, apparently NAV has just contacted the pub's owners saying they made an "administrative mistake" about the closing date of 3 January. All related appeals by the pub were rejected regarding this punishment, and the authorities insist on closure since two bottles of the same spirit were open behind the bar, and ...
Next Spring Hungary Will Be Able To Become A Candidate Member Of The European Youth Forum
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
It is expected that next spring the recently formed National Youth Council (NIT) will be able to take up membership candidate status within the European Youth Forum (YFJ). The NIT is the umbrella organisation for youth associations in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Hungarian Government Strongly Condemned Remarks Made By Jobbik MP
- 5 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The Office of the Government Spokesman, the Fidesz party faction and various governmental politicians have condemned to the greatest possible degree the statement made in Parliament by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi. According to the Office of the Government Spokesman, the Government takes the strictest possible action against every form of racism and anti-Semitic behaviour and does everything in ...
Xpat Opinion: A Distorted Past Haunts Hungarians
- 5 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago an article appeared in HVG about the teaching of Hungarian history. The author rightly pointed out that it has been flawed for a very long time. I agree. Hungarians have a warped view of their country’s past.