201 result(s) for peace march
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 ...
Hungary Prepares For Potential Refugee In Flow From Ukraine
- 20 Feb 2014 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Members of the Visegrad Four grouping, including Hungarian authorities, are monitoring the situation in Ukraine with special regard to the Hungarian minority living in Transcarpathia, András Giró-Szász, the government spokesman, told MTI. Hungary is prepared both in terms of health-care and refugee services to deal with a potential inflow of refugees in light of the violence in Ukraine, he said.
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 ...
Peace March Planned In Hungary In Favour Of New Russia Links
- 24 Jan 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Strengthening the Russian connection means freedom for Hungary, Magyar Demokrata editor András Bencsik writes in the latest edition, as he called for a “Peace March” in support of the decision to have Russia’s Rosatom expand the Paks nuclear plant.
Most Of Hungarian Peacekeepers Serve In Afghanistan, Kosovo & Cyprus
- 9 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In Afghanistan the Hungarian contingent is carrying on though with a smaller staff and new duties. In 2013 the Hungarian mission in Afghanistan cost some HUF 8 billion and HUF 5 billion were spent on Hungarian peacekeeping efforts elsewhere.
Hungary’s State Secretary: Autonomy Is Long – Term Solution For Ethnic Hungarians
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Gaining autonomy will be the only way for the Hungarian community in Romania to solve their problems in the long run, Hungary’s state secretary for Hungarian communities abroad said in Cluj (Kolozsvár). Zsuzsanna Hungary’s heightened involvement in guaranteeing peace between the Albanian and Serbian communities of Kosovo is expected to do benefit to the co-existence of Serbians and ethnic ...
Xpat Opinion: Senator Ben Cardin: Human Rights In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following remarks by Ben Cardin, senator from Maryland, were delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Friday, December 13, 2013. Senator Cardin is deeply interested in foreign affairs and sits on the Committee on Foreign Relations. He is also the co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, otherwise known as the Helsinki Commission. Senator Cardin addressed the ...
Xpat Opinion: Growing Troubles In Opposition Circles In Hungary
- 29 Oct 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
It was only a few days ago that the democratic opposition’s mass rally ended with a protest from the crowd itself–a demand for unity and the resultant quasi demonstration against Attila Mesterházy, chairman of MSZP.
Xpat Opinion: Mounting Tensions On The Left After Local By-Election Victory In Hungary
- 4 Sep 2013 8:59 AM
- current affairs
A pro-Gyurcsány commentator accuses opposition forces of excluding his party from the alliance, while a pro-government daily claims Gordon Bajnai’s plan is to embrace Gyurcsány once he becomes prime minister.
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 ...
Hungary Prepares For Potential Refugee In Flow From Ukraine
- 20 Feb 2014 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Members of the Visegrad Four grouping, including Hungarian authorities, are monitoring the situation in Ukraine with special regard to the Hungarian minority living in Transcarpathia, András Giró-Szász, the government spokesman, told MTI. Hungary is prepared both in terms of health-care and refugee services to deal with a potential inflow of refugees in light of the violence in Ukraine, he said.
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 ...
Peace March Planned In Hungary In Favour Of New Russia Links
- 24 Jan 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Strengthening the Russian connection means freedom for Hungary, Magyar Demokrata editor András Bencsik writes in the latest edition, as he called for a “Peace March” in support of the decision to have Russia’s Rosatom expand the Paks nuclear plant.
Most Of Hungarian Peacekeepers Serve In Afghanistan, Kosovo & Cyprus
- 9 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In Afghanistan the Hungarian contingent is carrying on though with a smaller staff and new duties. In 2013 the Hungarian mission in Afghanistan cost some HUF 8 billion and HUF 5 billion were spent on Hungarian peacekeeping efforts elsewhere.
Hungary’s State Secretary: Autonomy Is Long – Term Solution For Ethnic Hungarians
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Gaining autonomy will be the only way for the Hungarian community in Romania to solve their problems in the long run, Hungary’s state secretary for Hungarian communities abroad said in Cluj (Kolozsvár). Zsuzsanna Hungary’s heightened involvement in guaranteeing peace between the Albanian and Serbian communities of Kosovo is expected to do benefit to the co-existence of Serbians and ethnic ...
Xpat Opinion: Senator Ben Cardin: Human Rights In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following remarks by Ben Cardin, senator from Maryland, were delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Friday, December 13, 2013. Senator Cardin is deeply interested in foreign affairs and sits on the Committee on Foreign Relations. He is also the co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, otherwise known as the Helsinki Commission. Senator Cardin addressed the ...
Xpat Opinion: Growing Troubles In Opposition Circles In Hungary
- 29 Oct 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
It was only a few days ago that the democratic opposition’s mass rally ended with a protest from the crowd itself–a demand for unity and the resultant quasi demonstration against Attila Mesterházy, chairman of MSZP.
Xpat Opinion: Mounting Tensions On The Left After Local By-Election Victory In Hungary
- 4 Sep 2013 8:59 AM
- current affairs
A pro-Gyurcsány commentator accuses opposition forces of excluding his party from the alliance, while a pro-government daily claims Gordon Bajnai’s plan is to embrace Gyurcsány once he becomes prime minister.