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Hungary Slips In Freedom House Democracy Rankings
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary slipped in Freedom House’s democracy ratings for last year, according to the US-based human rights watchdog’s Nations in Transit 2015 report. Hungary was ranked among “semi-consolidated democracies”, slipping from being a “consolidated democracy” last year. It scored an overall 3.18 points for various democratic indicators on a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being the best score. Last year it ...
Unusual Venues To Become Dancefloors @ Vodafone 4G Budapest Essentials Festival
- 23 Jun 2015 2:00 AM
- specials
Budapest Amusement Park, Hungarian Railway Museum, Várkert Bazaar, Zwack Unicum Factory, Central Market Hall and Széchenyi Thermal Bath – in the end of June these special venues will be transformed into dancefloors during Budapest Essentials Urban Festival.
Hungary Applies Zero Tolerance To Anti-Semitism, Says Official In US
- 20 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government applies zero tolerance and takes a categorical stand against all manifestations of anti- Semitism, the deputy state secretary in charge of European affairs said in Washington D.C. A performance by the Glass House Orchestra and the world-famous Muzsikás folk band at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, held on the sidelines of a Jewish festival dedicated to the victims of ...
Mensa International Elects 2nd Hungarian To Serve In Senior Post
- 18 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Mensa International has elected another Hungarian expert to a top position at the largest and oldest society of people with a high IQ, the organisation’s Hungarian chapter said. Kristóf Kovács will work as supervisory psychologist from July 1 next to another Hungarian, Bibiána Balányi, who was elected Mensa International’s president over the weekend, said Mensa HungarIQa.
Hungarian Lawmakers Debate Govt’s Migration Amendment Proposal
- 18 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers held a debate in parliament over an amendment filed by three senior Fidesz officials to tighten rules on granting refugee status in Hungary. The bill motioned to declare a certain set of countries “safe” in terms of immigration and that entrants from these transit countries should be denied asylum. Antal Rogán, head of the parliamentary group of ruling Fidesz, said Europe has basically ...
Lawmakers Debate Migration Rules, Fence Along Hungarian Border
- 18 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers started a debate in parliament over an amendment filed by the government to tighten rules on granting refugee status in Hungary. The bill, submitted by three senior Fidesz officials, motioned to declare some countries “safe” in terms of immigration and declare that asylum-seekers arriving to Hungary from those transit countries should be denied refugee status.
Bigger Than Ever 'Night Of Museums' On Saturday
- 18 Jun 2015 3:00 AM
- community & culture
More than 360 of Hungary’s cultural institutions will stay open late and offer special attractions on this year’s Museum Night on June 20th, culture state secretary Péter Hoppál announced. Participating venues include, castles, open air museums, zoos, public baths, botanical gardens, cultural centres and archives.
Hungarian Pavilion Opens At Milan World’s Fair
- 10 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian pavilion of Milan World’s Fair has officially opened its gates on 5 June, the World Environment Day. Bread is more than just food, it is part of culture, Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog said at the opening of the “Life Garden” Pavilion. He said that Hungary has a lot to offer, such as its water base, health tourism and gastronomic treasures; and the country is a good ...
Hungarian Health Care Providers To Resume Protests
- 4 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The draft 2016 budget does not allocate sufficient funds to Hungary’s public health care system to ensure that patients are properly cared for, according to the Action Alliance for Truth about Health Matters, which has decided to organize additional actions to call further attention to the problems caused by chronic underfunding.
Hungary Slips In Freedom House Democracy Rankings
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary slipped in Freedom House’s democracy ratings for last year, according to the US-based human rights watchdog’s Nations in Transit 2015 report. Hungary was ranked among “semi-consolidated democracies”, slipping from being a “consolidated democracy” last year. It scored an overall 3.18 points for various democratic indicators on a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being the best score. Last year it ...
Unusual Venues To Become Dancefloors @ Vodafone 4G Budapest Essentials Festival
- 23 Jun 2015 2:00 AM
- specials
Budapest Amusement Park, Hungarian Railway Museum, Várkert Bazaar, Zwack Unicum Factory, Central Market Hall and Széchenyi Thermal Bath – in the end of June these special venues will be transformed into dancefloors during Budapest Essentials Urban Festival.
Hungary Applies Zero Tolerance To Anti-Semitism, Says Official In US
- 20 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government applies zero tolerance and takes a categorical stand against all manifestations of anti- Semitism, the deputy state secretary in charge of European affairs said in Washington D.C. A performance by the Glass House Orchestra and the world-famous Muzsikás folk band at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, held on the sidelines of a Jewish festival dedicated to the victims of ...
Mensa International Elects 2nd Hungarian To Serve In Senior Post
- 18 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Mensa International has elected another Hungarian expert to a top position at the largest and oldest society of people with a high IQ, the organisation’s Hungarian chapter said. Kristóf Kovács will work as supervisory psychologist from July 1 next to another Hungarian, Bibiána Balányi, who was elected Mensa International’s president over the weekend, said Mensa HungarIQa.
Hungarian Lawmakers Debate Govt’s Migration Amendment Proposal
- 18 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers held a debate in parliament over an amendment filed by three senior Fidesz officials to tighten rules on granting refugee status in Hungary. The bill motioned to declare a certain set of countries “safe” in terms of immigration and that entrants from these transit countries should be denied asylum. Antal Rogán, head of the parliamentary group of ruling Fidesz, said Europe has basically ...
Lawmakers Debate Migration Rules, Fence Along Hungarian Border
- 18 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers started a debate in parliament over an amendment filed by the government to tighten rules on granting refugee status in Hungary. The bill, submitted by three senior Fidesz officials, motioned to declare some countries “safe” in terms of immigration and declare that asylum-seekers arriving to Hungary from those transit countries should be denied refugee status.
Bigger Than Ever 'Night Of Museums' On Saturday
- 18 Jun 2015 3:00 AM
- community & culture
More than 360 of Hungary’s cultural institutions will stay open late and offer special attractions on this year’s Museum Night on June 20th, culture state secretary Péter Hoppál announced. Participating venues include, castles, open air museums, zoos, public baths, botanical gardens, cultural centres and archives.
Hungarian Pavilion Opens At Milan World’s Fair
- 10 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian pavilion of Milan World’s Fair has officially opened its gates on 5 June, the World Environment Day. Bread is more than just food, it is part of culture, Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog said at the opening of the “Life Garden” Pavilion. He said that Hungary has a lot to offer, such as its water base, health tourism and gastronomic treasures; and the country is a good ...
Hungarian Health Care Providers To Resume Protests
- 4 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The draft 2016 budget does not allocate sufficient funds to Hungary’s public health care system to ensure that patients are properly cared for, according to the Action Alliance for Truth about Health Matters, which has decided to organize additional actions to call further attention to the problems caused by chronic underfunding.