224 result(s) for occupation
Xpat Opinion: International Scandal Brewing Over Holocaust Memorial Year In Hungary?
- 30 Jan 2014 5:50 AM
- current affairs
Wrangling over the proposed monument to mark the German occupation has taken a new, momentous turn, from a national quarrel to an international scandal, says an opposition daily, due to a statement by Randalph L. Braham. Pro-government commentators, on the other hand, dismiss the issue as fear-mongering and baseless accusations from the left.
Xpat Opinion: Scandal Of The Year? Russian-Hungarian Nuclear Pact
- 30 Jan 2014 5:40 AM
- current affairs
The headlines in Hungarian weeklies illustrate a growing controversy over the planned addition of two Russian-made blocks to the existing Paks nuclear power station: “The scandal of the year” (168 óra); “Eastern Block” (Heti Világgazdaság); “The business of the year?” (Figyelő); “Hungary hooked by Putin” (Magyar Narancs); “Change of Roles in Kissidonia” (Demokrata); “Paks Vobiscum” (“Paks be with ...
Xpat Opinion: Culture Wars Over Holocaust Anniversary In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator welcomes a statement by the leaders of the Jewish religious communities who are threatening to withdraw from the state commemorations to mark the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust, unless the government changes its approach to history and stops implicitly whitewashing Hungarian wartime collaborators. A pro-government columnist accuses critics of denying Hungary’s ...
Braham Returns State Award To Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
US Holocaust researcher Randolph L Braham has sent back a high state award to Hungary in protest against what he called “a campaign that falsifies history and aims to whitewash the [interwar] Horthy regime.”
Hungary's House Speaker Accuses Leftwing Of Hate Campaign
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
House Speaker László Kövér accused the left wing of building its election campaign on anger, rancour and hatred instead of promoting an atmosphere of sober deliberation, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said on Sunday. Kövér told commercial broadcaster Lánchíd Radio that some of the left wing’s methods are new, but others had been used before.
Xpat Opinion: Randolph L. Braham’s Open Letter To Holocaust Memorial Center In Budapest
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Anyone who has ever studied the history of the Hungarian Holocaust is familiar with the name of Randolph L. Braham, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the City College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He is the author of over 60 books and co-authored or wrote chapters in 50 others.
Budapest Szabadság Square Memorial To Be Archangel Gabriel & Imperial Eagle
- 22 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The Budapest fifth district council has approved the design of a memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1944 German occupation of Hungary, whose main motives are the Archangel Gabriel and imperial eagle.
Invitation: NAWA Regifting Exchange Event, Budapest, 29 January
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Did you receive a gift this holiday season that’s not your taste? Do you have items lying around your house that you just never use? We have the perfect way to freshen up for the New Year… the NAWA Regifting Exchange!
Xplore Budapest: Gellért Hill
- 9 Jan 2014 7:00 AM
- getting around
Gellért hill is one of the most characteristic sights of Budapest, to say nothing of the fact that one of the most beautiful views over the capital opens from here. T
Xpat Opinion: International Scandal Brewing Over Holocaust Memorial Year In Hungary?
- 30 Jan 2014 5:50 AM
- current affairs
Wrangling over the proposed monument to mark the German occupation has taken a new, momentous turn, from a national quarrel to an international scandal, says an opposition daily, due to a statement by Randalph L. Braham. Pro-government commentators, on the other hand, dismiss the issue as fear-mongering and baseless accusations from the left.
Xpat Opinion: Scandal Of The Year? Russian-Hungarian Nuclear Pact
- 30 Jan 2014 5:40 AM
- current affairs
The headlines in Hungarian weeklies illustrate a growing controversy over the planned addition of two Russian-made blocks to the existing Paks nuclear power station: “The scandal of the year” (168 óra); “Eastern Block” (Heti Világgazdaság); “The business of the year?” (Figyelő); “Hungary hooked by Putin” (Magyar Narancs); “Change of Roles in Kissidonia” (Demokrata); “Paks Vobiscum” (“Paks be with ...
Xpat Opinion: Culture Wars Over Holocaust Anniversary In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator welcomes a statement by the leaders of the Jewish religious communities who are threatening to withdraw from the state commemorations to mark the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust, unless the government changes its approach to history and stops implicitly whitewashing Hungarian wartime collaborators. A pro-government columnist accuses critics of denying Hungary’s ...
Braham Returns State Award To Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
US Holocaust researcher Randolph L Braham has sent back a high state award to Hungary in protest against what he called “a campaign that falsifies history and aims to whitewash the [interwar] Horthy regime.”
Hungary's House Speaker Accuses Leftwing Of Hate Campaign
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
House Speaker László Kövér accused the left wing of building its election campaign on anger, rancour and hatred instead of promoting an atmosphere of sober deliberation, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said on Sunday. Kövér told commercial broadcaster Lánchíd Radio that some of the left wing’s methods are new, but others had been used before.
Xpat Opinion: Randolph L. Braham’s Open Letter To Holocaust Memorial Center In Budapest
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Anyone who has ever studied the history of the Hungarian Holocaust is familiar with the name of Randolph L. Braham, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the City College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He is the author of over 60 books and co-authored or wrote chapters in 50 others.
Budapest Szabadság Square Memorial To Be Archangel Gabriel & Imperial Eagle
- 22 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The Budapest fifth district council has approved the design of a memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1944 German occupation of Hungary, whose main motives are the Archangel Gabriel and imperial eagle.
Invitation: NAWA Regifting Exchange Event, Budapest, 29 January
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Did you receive a gift this holiday season that’s not your taste? Do you have items lying around your house that you just never use? We have the perfect way to freshen up for the New Year… the NAWA Regifting Exchange!
Xplore Budapest: Gellért Hill
- 9 Jan 2014 7:00 AM
- getting around
Gellért hill is one of the most characteristic sights of Budapest, to say nothing of the fact that one of the most beautiful views over the capital opens from here. T