142 result(s) for national minorities
Local Opinion: Hungarian Repercussions Of The Catalonia Referendum
- 4 Oct 2017 8:32 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government and an independent conservative pundit ponder the broader implications of the Catalonian referendum, including its impact on transborder Hungarian minorities. Both quote the title of George Orwell’s ‘Homage to Catalonia’ in their headlines.
Venice Commission: Hungarian Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs Still Raises Concerns
- 19 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs, despite amendments, still raises concerns, the Venice Commission said in an opinion published on Friday. The Council of Europe’s advisory body, composed of independent experts in constitutional law, said that it had adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion.
Parties Comment On National Cohesion Day
- 6 Jun 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
István Hollik, a lawmaker of the allied ruling Christian Democrats, said that lawmakers who in 2010 failed to support the law on dual citizenship for ethnic Hungarians residing outside of the country should be ashamed.
Local Opinion: Dispute Over ‘Open Society’ – And Its Critics
- 24 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
As Parliament begins to debate a bill on NGOs which receive foreign funding, pundits across the political spectrum discuss the idea of an ‘open society’, an ideal frequently evoked by George Soros, and assess the status and political role of NGOs in Hungary.
Video: British Extremist Plans Expat Move To Hungary
- 22 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nick Griffin, former leader of the far-right British National Party, has said he would be moving to Hungary before “trouble begins in Western Europe,” according to video footage posted by Hungarian online news portal 444.hu, in which the controversial politician praises Hungary.
Foreign Minister Addresses UN Human Rights Council
- 1 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Protecting human rights is a priority task for the United Nations and its Human Rights Council (HRC) is a highly important institution, Hungary’s foreign minister said in Geneva. Addressing the 34th HRC session, Péter Szijjártó called it important that no UN member state should use human rights as a tool of exerting pressure on another state.
Hungarian Love Story Wins Top Prize At Berlin Film Festival
- 28 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
A Hungarian love story called "On Body and Soul" about two lonely hearts working in a slaughterhouse in Budapest won the Golden Bear for best film on Saturday at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
Hungarians Divided Over What 2017 Holds For Their Country
- 5 Jan 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
CoE Report Says Minority Language Protection Increased In Hungary, Calls For Further Efforts
- 16 Dec 2016 4:07 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The Council of Europe (CoE) Committee of Experts praised Hungary in a report published on Wednesday for the increased political support of minority languages which has resulted in increased funding but noted shortcomings in minority education and language teaching, especially in the case of the Roma.
Local Opinion: Hungarian Repercussions Of The Catalonia Referendum
- 4 Oct 2017 8:32 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government and an independent conservative pundit ponder the broader implications of the Catalonian referendum, including its impact on transborder Hungarian minorities. Both quote the title of George Orwell’s ‘Homage to Catalonia’ in their headlines.
Venice Commission: Hungarian Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs Still Raises Concerns
- 19 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs, despite amendments, still raises concerns, the Venice Commission said in an opinion published on Friday. The Council of Europe’s advisory body, composed of independent experts in constitutional law, said that it had adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion.
Parties Comment On National Cohesion Day
- 6 Jun 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
István Hollik, a lawmaker of the allied ruling Christian Democrats, said that lawmakers who in 2010 failed to support the law on dual citizenship for ethnic Hungarians residing outside of the country should be ashamed.
Local Opinion: Dispute Over ‘Open Society’ – And Its Critics
- 24 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
As Parliament begins to debate a bill on NGOs which receive foreign funding, pundits across the political spectrum discuss the idea of an ‘open society’, an ideal frequently evoked by George Soros, and assess the status and political role of NGOs in Hungary.
Video: British Extremist Plans Expat Move To Hungary
- 22 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nick Griffin, former leader of the far-right British National Party, has said he would be moving to Hungary before “trouble begins in Western Europe,” according to video footage posted by Hungarian online news portal 444.hu, in which the controversial politician praises Hungary.
Foreign Minister Addresses UN Human Rights Council
- 1 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Protecting human rights is a priority task for the United Nations and its Human Rights Council (HRC) is a highly important institution, Hungary’s foreign minister said in Geneva. Addressing the 34th HRC session, Péter Szijjártó called it important that no UN member state should use human rights as a tool of exerting pressure on another state.
Hungarian Love Story Wins Top Prize At Berlin Film Festival
- 28 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
A Hungarian love story called "On Body and Soul" about two lonely hearts working in a slaughterhouse in Budapest won the Golden Bear for best film on Saturday at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
Hungarians Divided Over What 2017 Holds For Their Country
- 5 Jan 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
CoE Report Says Minority Language Protection Increased In Hungary, Calls For Further Efforts
- 16 Dec 2016 4:07 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The Council of Europe (CoE) Committee of Experts praised Hungary in a report published on Wednesday for the increased political support of minority languages which has resulted in increased funding but noted shortcomings in minority education and language teaching, especially in the case of the Roma.