135 result(s) for orbán in Community & Culture
Imre Kertész & Ernő Rubik Presented With Hungary's Highest State Award
- 21 Aug 2014 9:04 AM
- community & culture
On 20 August, Hungary’s national holiday marking the country’s founding, President of the Republic János Áder presented internationally acknowledged Nobel Prize-winning author Imre Kertész and internationaly reknown inventor Ernő Rubik with the Order of Saint Stephen at the proposal of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Hungary’s Defense Minister, New Gov’t Office To Oversee National Holidays
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Considering Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent pledge to create a workfare state, it may seem odd that Hungarians are to get a slew of new national holidays. However, the 11 new days “of elevated importance” will mean state-coordinated celebrations, but no extra days off work.
Talented Hungarians In The USA
- 3 Jul 2014 8:59 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian-American Enterprise Scholarship Fund (HAESF) with the support of the American people, the U.S. Treasury has provided more than $11 million to provide nearly 400 deserving fellows a unique possibility in their professional development in the United States. The Scholarship Fund on the occasion of the Independence Day of the U.S. organized a ceremonial press event to highlight the ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Family Silver” Returns To Hungary
- 28 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Seven pieces of the Seuso Treasure, an ancient trove of silver objects from the late Roman Empire, have finally come home. At a special press conference yesterday in the Hungarian Parliament, Prime Minister Orbán presented the precious Seuso artifacts, which date from the late fourth or early fifth century AD and are among some of the most important archaeological finds from the period. They will ...
Hungary Repatriates Roman-Era Treasure
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary has purchased the Suevo hoard, a collection of Roman silverware uncovered in the country 40 years ago and illegally smuggled out, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at a press conference in Parliament on Wednesday.
Ancient Roman Seuso-Treasure Repatriated To Hungary
- 26 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Government has acquired and repatriated seven pieces of the unique, priceless, ancient Roman silver treasure known as the Seuso-treasure.
Renewed Vigadó Concert Hall Reopens In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2014 9:35 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian capital’s second largest concert hall, the Vigadó, was officially reopened on Friday following extensive restoration, with the ceremony attended by Hungarian President János Áder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós. Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog presented the symbolic key to the building to György Fekete, President of the Hungarian Academy of ...
Ceremonial Programs In Budapest On 15 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Imre Kertész & Ernő Rubik Presented With Hungary's Highest State Award
- 21 Aug 2014 9:04 AM
- community & culture
On 20 August, Hungary’s national holiday marking the country’s founding, President of the Republic János Áder presented internationally acknowledged Nobel Prize-winning author Imre Kertész and internationaly reknown inventor Ernő Rubik with the Order of Saint Stephen at the proposal of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Hungary’s Defense Minister, New Gov’t Office To Oversee National Holidays
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Considering Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent pledge to create a workfare state, it may seem odd that Hungarians are to get a slew of new national holidays. However, the 11 new days “of elevated importance” will mean state-coordinated celebrations, but no extra days off work.
Talented Hungarians In The USA
- 3 Jul 2014 8:59 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian-American Enterprise Scholarship Fund (HAESF) with the support of the American people, the U.S. Treasury has provided more than $11 million to provide nearly 400 deserving fellows a unique possibility in their professional development in the United States. The Scholarship Fund on the occasion of the Independence Day of the U.S. organized a ceremonial press event to highlight the ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Family Silver” Returns To Hungary
- 28 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Seven pieces of the Seuso Treasure, an ancient trove of silver objects from the late Roman Empire, have finally come home. At a special press conference yesterday in the Hungarian Parliament, Prime Minister Orbán presented the precious Seuso artifacts, which date from the late fourth or early fifth century AD and are among some of the most important archaeological finds from the period. They will ...
Hungary Repatriates Roman-Era Treasure
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary has purchased the Suevo hoard, a collection of Roman silverware uncovered in the country 40 years ago and illegally smuggled out, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at a press conference in Parliament on Wednesday.
Ancient Roman Seuso-Treasure Repatriated To Hungary
- 26 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Government has acquired and repatriated seven pieces of the unique, priceless, ancient Roman silver treasure known as the Seuso-treasure.
Renewed Vigadó Concert Hall Reopens In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2014 9:35 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian capital’s second largest concert hall, the Vigadó, was officially reopened on Friday following extensive restoration, with the ceremony attended by Hungarian President János Áder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós. Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog presented the symbolic key to the building to György Fekete, President of the Hungarian Academy of ...
Ceremonial Programs In Budapest On 15 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...