647 result(s) for political affair
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
dr. Gordan Grlic Radman, Former Ambassador of Croatia
- 19 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
Gordan Grlić Radman, born in 1958, in Zagreb, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Hungary; Permanent Representative of the Republic of Croatia to the Danube Commission in Budapest and Secretary of the Commission.
Now On: 'Research On Sacred Song', Museum Of Ethnography In Budapest
- 25 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungarian, songs sung by a religious congregation either in church, or on other liturgical occasions, are known as "népénekek," translated for the purposes of this exhibition as "vernacular sacred songs". These include not only church songs, but also songs associated with various religious folk customs, songs of greeting, and songs sung at wakes. Most vernacular sacred songs were not folk ...
János Lázár On Remembering The Holocaust In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"2014, Holocaust commemoration year, must be the year of confronting the past and asking for forgiveness" the State Secretary heading the Prime Minister's Office told Hungarian news agency MTI on Wednesday following the founding session of the Holocaust Memorial Committee. According to János Lázár, facing the past means the incorporating into law of the command to remember and the prohibition of ...
Hungarian Socialist Party President Apologises For 2004 Referendum
- 17 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party president Attila Mesterházy yesterday apologised for the party’s stance against extending citizenship to Hungarians living in other countries in a 2004 referendum. Speaking in Cluj, where the party executive held a special meeting, he said “that was an erroneous political decision, therefore I would like to apologise to all whom we have offended”.
U.S. Embassy Press Release: Brent Hartley Visits Budapest
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10-12, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Brent Hartley visited Budapest for discussions with Hungarian government officials, civil society representatives and business leaders. This is DAS Hartley's first visit to Hungary and is part of a larger introductory visit to the region that also includes stops in Slovakia and Austria.
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.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Xpat Opinion: All Sides Condemn Jobbik MP’s Anti-Semitic Speech In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Commentators unanimously condemn a speech by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi, who proposed that a list of MPs and cabinet members of Jewish descent should be established, as they represent ‘a risk to national security.’ The Jobbik MP made his remark in parliament in connection with the Gaza conflict last Monday. State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh replied that the government had no ...
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
dr. Gordan Grlic Radman, Former Ambassador of Croatia
- 19 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
Gordan Grlić Radman, born in 1958, in Zagreb, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Hungary; Permanent Representative of the Republic of Croatia to the Danube Commission in Budapest and Secretary of the Commission.
Now On: 'Research On Sacred Song', Museum Of Ethnography In Budapest
- 25 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungarian, songs sung by a religious congregation either in church, or on other liturgical occasions, are known as "népénekek," translated for the purposes of this exhibition as "vernacular sacred songs". These include not only church songs, but also songs associated with various religious folk customs, songs of greeting, and songs sung at wakes. Most vernacular sacred songs were not folk ...
János Lázár On Remembering The Holocaust In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"2014, Holocaust commemoration year, must be the year of confronting the past and asking for forgiveness" the State Secretary heading the Prime Minister's Office told Hungarian news agency MTI on Wednesday following the founding session of the Holocaust Memorial Committee. According to János Lázár, facing the past means the incorporating into law of the command to remember and the prohibition of ...
Hungarian Socialist Party President Apologises For 2004 Referendum
- 17 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party president Attila Mesterházy yesterday apologised for the party’s stance against extending citizenship to Hungarians living in other countries in a 2004 referendum. Speaking in Cluj, where the party executive held a special meeting, he said “that was an erroneous political decision, therefore I would like to apologise to all whom we have offended”.
U.S. Embassy Press Release: Brent Hartley Visits Budapest
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10-12, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Brent Hartley visited Budapest for discussions with Hungarian government officials, civil society representatives and business leaders. This is DAS Hartley's first visit to Hungary and is part of a larger introductory visit to the region that also includes stops in Slovakia and Austria.
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.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Xpat Opinion: All Sides Condemn Jobbik MP’s Anti-Semitic Speech In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Commentators unanimously condemn a speech by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi, who proposed that a list of MPs and cabinet members of Jewish descent should be established, as they represent ‘a risk to national security.’ The Jobbik MP made his remark in parliament in connection with the Gaza conflict last Monday. State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh replied that the government had no ...