1,545 result(s) for peace
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Next Year’s Budget Passed
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist welcomes the new budget but warns that the deficit target may not be easy to meet. The Hungarian Parliament passed the 2013 budget on Tuesday. The bill has been amended several times since the first draft was submitted in June.
Invitation: Human Rights Day, Budapest, 10 December
- 7 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Foundation of Subjective Values is glad to welcome you on Human Rights Day (10th December 15:00 – 19:00) at Europe Point. Address: Millenáris Park, 1024 Budapest, Lövőház u. 35.
Xpat Opinion: A Distorted Past Haunts Hungarians
- 5 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago an article appeared in HVG about the teaching of Hungarian history. The author rightly pointed out that it has been flawed for a very long time. I agree. Hungarians have a warped view of their country’s past.
U.S. Embassy Budapest Statement On Anti-Semitic Remarks
- 28 Nov 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The United States utterly rejects and condemns in the strongest terms the outrageous anti-Semitic remarks made on the floor of Parliament by a Jobbik parliamentarian on November 26. We recognize and support the Government’s immediate rejection of these statements.
U.S. Embassy Supports Volunteerism Conference In Budapest
- 26 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Embassy sponsored a conference on the economic impact of volunteerism organized by the Hungarian Statistical Office and Volunteer Center on November 13. Read Ambassador Kounalakis’ remarks.
Remembering Extraordinary Hungarians - By Adri Bruckner
- 21 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
November is a time to remember those who have gone before. In Hungary, Imagefamilies visit cemeteries, leave wreaths and flowers, light candles and talk about loved ones they’ve lost. For me, it’s a time to think about Hungarians whose lives were lived in the shadow of war, fascism, communism or poverty, and I am once again grateful to have grown up in peace, freedom and prosperity.
The 2013 Budapest Water Summit
- 21 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Water is one of the most precious natural resources of our Planet. Only 2% of the world’s water resources are made up by freshwater. This scarce resource however plays a crucial role in all segments of nature, society and economy. In view of the projected growth in popular demand for water and an accelerating climate change it is expected that by 2030 some 40% of the world population will suffer ...
International Men's Day Celebrated In Hungary 19 November
- 19 Nov 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"International Men's Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago, the day and its events find support from a variety of individuals and groups in Australia, the Caribbean, North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the United Nations.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Next Year’s Budget Passed
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist welcomes the new budget but warns that the deficit target may not be easy to meet. The Hungarian Parliament passed the 2013 budget on Tuesday. The bill has been amended several times since the first draft was submitted in June.
Invitation: Human Rights Day, Budapest, 10 December
- 7 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Foundation of Subjective Values is glad to welcome you on Human Rights Day (10th December 15:00 – 19:00) at Europe Point. Address: Millenáris Park, 1024 Budapest, Lövőház u. 35.
Xpat Opinion: A Distorted Past Haunts Hungarians
- 5 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago an article appeared in HVG about the teaching of Hungarian history. The author rightly pointed out that it has been flawed for a very long time. I agree. Hungarians have a warped view of their country’s past.
U.S. Embassy Budapest Statement On Anti-Semitic Remarks
- 28 Nov 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The United States utterly rejects and condemns in the strongest terms the outrageous anti-Semitic remarks made on the floor of Parliament by a Jobbik parliamentarian on November 26. We recognize and support the Government’s immediate rejection of these statements.
U.S. Embassy Supports Volunteerism Conference In Budapest
- 26 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Embassy sponsored a conference on the economic impact of volunteerism organized by the Hungarian Statistical Office and Volunteer Center on November 13. Read Ambassador Kounalakis’ remarks.
Remembering Extraordinary Hungarians - By Adri Bruckner
- 21 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
November is a time to remember those who have gone before. In Hungary, Imagefamilies visit cemeteries, leave wreaths and flowers, light candles and talk about loved ones they’ve lost. For me, it’s a time to think about Hungarians whose lives were lived in the shadow of war, fascism, communism or poverty, and I am once again grateful to have grown up in peace, freedom and prosperity.
The 2013 Budapest Water Summit
- 21 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Water is one of the most precious natural resources of our Planet. Only 2% of the world’s water resources are made up by freshwater. This scarce resource however plays a crucial role in all segments of nature, society and economy. In view of the projected growth in popular demand for water and an accelerating climate change it is expected that by 2030 some 40% of the world population will suffer ...
International Men's Day Celebrated In Hungary 19 November
- 19 Nov 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"International Men's Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago, the day and its events find support from a variety of individuals and groups in Australia, the Caribbean, North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the United Nations.