118 result(s) for political festival
“We Will Not Be Silent!” Demonstration Draws Thousands Of Young Protesters
- 18 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s Szabadság (Freedom) square hosted a novel demonstration of sorts Saturday evening. Starting at 5:30 pm and lasting until 10 pm, the “We will not remain silent!” protest featured musical performances by a variety of musicians and DJs, as well as speeches by notable artists and activists. As many as 10,000 people mostly in their twenties and thirties attended.
'Born To Wander', English-Speaking Theatre In Budapest, 12 April
- 11 Apr 2017 1:06 AM
- entertainment
For years, the journey from Novi Sad to Berlin was the only way out of poverty and discrimination for the Roma of the Balkans. The play Born to Wander (The Journey / DROM) reveals the poetry and politics of ‘being on the road’ in the form of a sensationalist tv show with lots of humour, live music and film. The English-speaking international performance can be seen on 12 th April in Átrium ...
Hungarian Love Story Wins Top Prize At Berlin Film Festival
- 28 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
A Hungarian love story called "On Body and Soul" about two lonely hearts working in a slaughterhouse in Budapest won the Golden Bear for best film on Saturday at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
Hungarians Divided Over What 2017 Holds For Their Country
- 5 Jan 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, Now On Until 13 November
- 10 Nov 2016 11:55 AM
- entertainment
This is the only human rights documentary film festival in Hungary, organized yearly since 2004. Verzio aims to promote open society, democratic values, rule-of-law, freedom of expression, political and cultural pluralism as well as to expose abuse and human rights violations throughout the world by presenting quality, creative documentaries.
Oscar-Winning Binoche At Miskolc Cinefest
- 12 Sep 2016 9:03 AM
- community & culture
Acting is a tool for expressing the truth, honesty is therefore rather important in this art, Oscar-winning French actress Juliette Binoche said in Miskolc, in northern Hungary, as guest of honour of this year’s CineFest International Film Festival. Binoche is the recipient of the festival’s special award.
Kövér: Hungary Ally Rather Than Enemy To Romania
- 25 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Romania may in the future realise that ethnic Hungarians are an asset rather than a hazard, while Hungary is an ally sharing values and interests rather than an enemy to Romania, House Speaker László Kövér said in Târgu Mureș (Marosvásárhely) on Wednesday.
Mudhoney (US), Run Over Dogs, A38 Ship, 29 July
- 21 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The band without which even Nirvana wouldn't have been the same. The most importatnt Seattle-based ancient rock band besides The Melvins in Hungary! On their summer tour they are going to kick Primavera Sound in Barcelona, OFF in Katowice and of course the A38 Ship among many.
Budapest Pride Festival Gets Underway
- 30 Jun 2016 6:40 AM
- entertainment
The 21st Budapest Pride LGBTQ festival got under way on Friday evening. The events which will conclude on July 3 are organised by the Szivárvány Misszió (Rainbow Mission). The organisation’s head, Szilvia Nagy, called for political discourse not to be abusive, humiliating or degrading. She also expressed hope that the government spokesman would acknowledge Pride week.
“We Will Not Be Silent!” Demonstration Draws Thousands Of Young Protesters
- 18 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s Szabadság (Freedom) square hosted a novel demonstration of sorts Saturday evening. Starting at 5:30 pm and lasting until 10 pm, the “We will not remain silent!” protest featured musical performances by a variety of musicians and DJs, as well as speeches by notable artists and activists. As many as 10,000 people mostly in their twenties and thirties attended.
'Born To Wander', English-Speaking Theatre In Budapest, 12 April
- 11 Apr 2017 1:06 AM
- entertainment
For years, the journey from Novi Sad to Berlin was the only way out of poverty and discrimination for the Roma of the Balkans. The play Born to Wander (The Journey / DROM) reveals the poetry and politics of ‘being on the road’ in the form of a sensationalist tv show with lots of humour, live music and film. The English-speaking international performance can be seen on 12 th April in Átrium ...
Hungarian Love Story Wins Top Prize At Berlin Film Festival
- 28 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
A Hungarian love story called "On Body and Soul" about two lonely hearts working in a slaughterhouse in Budapest won the Golden Bear for best film on Saturday at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
Hungarians Divided Over What 2017 Holds For Their Country
- 5 Jan 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, Now On Until 13 November
- 10 Nov 2016 11:55 AM
- entertainment
This is the only human rights documentary film festival in Hungary, organized yearly since 2004. Verzio aims to promote open society, democratic values, rule-of-law, freedom of expression, political and cultural pluralism as well as to expose abuse and human rights violations throughout the world by presenting quality, creative documentaries.
Oscar-Winning Binoche At Miskolc Cinefest
- 12 Sep 2016 9:03 AM
- community & culture
Acting is a tool for expressing the truth, honesty is therefore rather important in this art, Oscar-winning French actress Juliette Binoche said in Miskolc, in northern Hungary, as guest of honour of this year’s CineFest International Film Festival. Binoche is the recipient of the festival’s special award.
Kövér: Hungary Ally Rather Than Enemy To Romania
- 25 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Romania may in the future realise that ethnic Hungarians are an asset rather than a hazard, while Hungary is an ally sharing values and interests rather than an enemy to Romania, House Speaker László Kövér said in Târgu Mureș (Marosvásárhely) on Wednesday.
Mudhoney (US), Run Over Dogs, A38 Ship, 29 July
- 21 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The band without which even Nirvana wouldn't have been the same. The most importatnt Seattle-based ancient rock band besides The Melvins in Hungary! On their summer tour they are going to kick Primavera Sound in Barcelona, OFF in Katowice and of course the A38 Ship among many.
Budapest Pride Festival Gets Underway
- 30 Jun 2016 6:40 AM
- entertainment
The 21st Budapest Pride LGBTQ festival got under way on Friday evening. The events which will conclude on July 3 are organised by the Szivárvány Misszió (Rainbow Mission). The organisation’s head, Szilvia Nagy, called for political discourse not to be abusive, humiliating or degrading. She also expressed hope that the government spokesman would acknowledge Pride week.