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Hungary Demands Release Of Tóásó From Bolivia Detention
- 2 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government demands that Hungarian-Romanian citizen Előd Tóásó, who has been in pre-trial detention in Bolivia since 2009, should be released, Zsolt Németh, Hungary’s state secretary for foreign affairs, said. Speaking after a session of the governmental team working on issues around the Tóásó case, Nemeth insisted that under Bolivia’s law.
Former MALÉV Workers Protest In Budapest For Their Missing Salary
- 31 Mar 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ex-workers and supporters gathered for a protest on the 68th anniversary of the foundation of former Hungarian airliner MALÉV this Saturday. The protest aimed to draw attention to the fact that though the liquidation process has been going on for approximately two years, many of the former workers have not received their money yet.
Activists Protest Against German Occupation Victims Statue In Budapest
- 25 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Activists held a demonstration in Budapest at the weekend against the government’s plans for a statue to commemorate the victims of German occupation in the Second World War.
Five New Items Have Been Added To The Hungaricum Collection
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
After the Hungaricum Committee meeting on Tuesday March 18th, five new products were added to the Hungaricum list ('the complimation of the national treasures): Count István Széchenyi’s intellectual legacy, the Zsolnay porcelain and ceramics, the 100-Member Gypsy Orchestra, Gundel Károly’s heritage the Gundel Restaurant, and the famous Pick salami.
Business Associate Of Disgraced Former Socialist Simon Dies After Arrest In Budapest
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An entrepreneur associated with Gábor Simon, the disgraced former Socialist deputy chairman, fell ill and died in a police car after having been arrested and handcuffed, commercial news broadcaster Hír TV said on its website on Thursday.
Budapest Exhibition To Show Kiev Turmoil On Hungarian Photos
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
An exhibition presenting images on events in Kiev captured by seven Hungarian photographers will be held in the Budapest Capa Centre of Contemporary Photography this weekend, an organiser said, unveiling the exhibition “City in Turmoil” which is to show 70 photographs taken in Kiev by the photographers of Népszava and Magyar Nemzet dailies, Heti Válasz weekly, Index, Origo and Vs news websites ...
Own A Camera? Beware Hungary’s New Civil Code
- 20 Mar 2014 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Extensive changes to Hungary’s civil law code came into law on 15 March 2014. Among the many new rules is one making it illegal to capture photographs and video and audio recordings without the permission of the subject. The rule even affects media prepared outside the purposes of published media – anyone with any kind of audio, photograph, or video capturing device should beware Hungary’s new ...
Statue Of Peter Falk Unveiled In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Fifth District Mayor Antal Rogán on Thursday unveiled a life-size bronze statue of American actor Peter Falk on Falk Miksa utca. Falk, who had Hungarian ancestry, is very popular in Hungary for his role as TV detective Lt. Columbo. However, there is no evidence that he was related to Miksa Falk, who was a 19th-century journalist.
Jobbik Gaining Voters From Fidesz In Hungary
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Voters are moving toward Jobbik, chiefly from Fidesz, as the far-right party has been able to win over young working people in the provinces with a change of image, news website Origo reports. Director Tibor Závecz of Ipsos pollsters said Jobbik is favoured by 16-19% of decided party voters, as its support has grown mainly among middle-class people aged 20-30, primarily working in the provinces.
Hungary Demands Release Of Tóásó From Bolivia Detention
- 2 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government demands that Hungarian-Romanian citizen Előd Tóásó, who has been in pre-trial detention in Bolivia since 2009, should be released, Zsolt Németh, Hungary’s state secretary for foreign affairs, said. Speaking after a session of the governmental team working on issues around the Tóásó case, Nemeth insisted that under Bolivia’s law.
Former MALÉV Workers Protest In Budapest For Their Missing Salary
- 31 Mar 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ex-workers and supporters gathered for a protest on the 68th anniversary of the foundation of former Hungarian airliner MALÉV this Saturday. The protest aimed to draw attention to the fact that though the liquidation process has been going on for approximately two years, many of the former workers have not received their money yet.
Activists Protest Against German Occupation Victims Statue In Budapest
- 25 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Activists held a demonstration in Budapest at the weekend against the government’s plans for a statue to commemorate the victims of German occupation in the Second World War.
Five New Items Have Been Added To The Hungaricum Collection
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
After the Hungaricum Committee meeting on Tuesday March 18th, five new products were added to the Hungaricum list ('the complimation of the national treasures): Count István Széchenyi’s intellectual legacy, the Zsolnay porcelain and ceramics, the 100-Member Gypsy Orchestra, Gundel Károly’s heritage the Gundel Restaurant, and the famous Pick salami.
Business Associate Of Disgraced Former Socialist Simon Dies After Arrest In Budapest
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An entrepreneur associated with Gábor Simon, the disgraced former Socialist deputy chairman, fell ill and died in a police car after having been arrested and handcuffed, commercial news broadcaster Hír TV said on its website on Thursday.
Budapest Exhibition To Show Kiev Turmoil On Hungarian Photos
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
An exhibition presenting images on events in Kiev captured by seven Hungarian photographers will be held in the Budapest Capa Centre of Contemporary Photography this weekend, an organiser said, unveiling the exhibition “City in Turmoil” which is to show 70 photographs taken in Kiev by the photographers of Népszava and Magyar Nemzet dailies, Heti Válasz weekly, Index, Origo and Vs news websites ...
Own A Camera? Beware Hungary’s New Civil Code
- 20 Mar 2014 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Extensive changes to Hungary’s civil law code came into law on 15 March 2014. Among the many new rules is one making it illegal to capture photographs and video and audio recordings without the permission of the subject. The rule even affects media prepared outside the purposes of published media – anyone with any kind of audio, photograph, or video capturing device should beware Hungary’s new ...
Statue Of Peter Falk Unveiled In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Fifth District Mayor Antal Rogán on Thursday unveiled a life-size bronze statue of American actor Peter Falk on Falk Miksa utca. Falk, who had Hungarian ancestry, is very popular in Hungary for his role as TV detective Lt. Columbo. However, there is no evidence that he was related to Miksa Falk, who was a 19th-century journalist.
Jobbik Gaining Voters From Fidesz In Hungary
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Voters are moving toward Jobbik, chiefly from Fidesz, as the far-right party has been able to win over young working people in the provinces with a change of image, news website Origo reports. Director Tibor Závecz of Ipsos pollsters said Jobbik is favoured by 16-19% of decided party voters, as its support has grown mainly among middle-class people aged 20-30, primarily working in the provinces.