124 result(s) for pride 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 ...
Xpat Opinion: History Of Valentin's Day In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
St.Valentine’s Day has been celebrated in Britain for centuries. February 14th is associated with romantic love, and since the late 18th century cards have been sent – often anonymously - by those unable to express their love and admiration personally to the object of their desires.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Pride – Without Major Incidents
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists believe that the mostly peaceful Budapest Pride 2013 walk proved a major success or even a breakthrough for gay rights activists. They find it disappointing, however, that the police showed little zeal to pursue radical protesters who beat up three marchers.
British Embassy Supports Budapest Pride Festival
- 31 May 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Deputy Head of Mission Theresa Bubbear commemorated the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) by signing a contract of support with the Chairwomen of Budapest Pride.
Xpat Report: The 11th March Of The Living In Budapest
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The 11th March of the Living, commemorating the victims of Holocaust, took place along the Danube in Budapest on the 21st of April. The aim of the event was also to support the reinforcement of a Hungary that is free of racism and extremism. Around 20,000-25,000 people took part in the peaceful remembrance march. Among the participants were Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog, Fidesz ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Semitic Motorbike Action To Be Banned In Hungary
- 10 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leftist daily welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision to have an anti-Semitic demonstration planned on Holocaust Remembrance Day banned.. Other centrist and left-liberal columnists, on the other hand, call for freedom of assembly for all citizens, including those who oppose freedom itself.
Hungary's PM Categorically Rejects All Attempts To Undermine Human Dignity
- 9 Apr 2013 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Today in Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ordered Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér to ensure that on the day of the March of the Living, it will be impossible to organise events of a political nature that may violate the marchers’ human dignity.
LGBT Roundtable Discussions At British Embassy In Budapest
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
On 7 February the British Embassy in Budapest hosted two LGBT roundtable discussions. As part of the First Hungarian LGBT History Month, which DHM Theresa Bubbear opened on 1 February, the discussions focused on the appearance of homosexuality in Hungarian literature in the early 20th century and the history of the Budapest Pride Festival. Over one hundred people attended the event which ended ...
Hungarian Models At The New York Fashion Week
- 19 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian fashion models have been a much sought-after and necessary ingredient for the fashion industry for some years now. Hardly a week passes without a new fashion campaign or editorial popping up using one of Hungary’s leading exports: models.
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 ...
Xpat Opinion: History Of Valentin's Day In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
St.Valentine’s Day has been celebrated in Britain for centuries. February 14th is associated with romantic love, and since the late 18th century cards have been sent – often anonymously - by those unable to express their love and admiration personally to the object of their desires.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Pride – Without Major Incidents
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists believe that the mostly peaceful Budapest Pride 2013 walk proved a major success or even a breakthrough for gay rights activists. They find it disappointing, however, that the police showed little zeal to pursue radical protesters who beat up three marchers.
British Embassy Supports Budapest Pride Festival
- 31 May 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Deputy Head of Mission Theresa Bubbear commemorated the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) by signing a contract of support with the Chairwomen of Budapest Pride.
Xpat Report: The 11th March Of The Living In Budapest
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The 11th March of the Living, commemorating the victims of Holocaust, took place along the Danube in Budapest on the 21st of April. The aim of the event was also to support the reinforcement of a Hungary that is free of racism and extremism. Around 20,000-25,000 people took part in the peaceful remembrance march. Among the participants were Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog, Fidesz ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Semitic Motorbike Action To Be Banned In Hungary
- 10 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leftist daily welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision to have an anti-Semitic demonstration planned on Holocaust Remembrance Day banned.. Other centrist and left-liberal columnists, on the other hand, call for freedom of assembly for all citizens, including those who oppose freedom itself.
Hungary's PM Categorically Rejects All Attempts To Undermine Human Dignity
- 9 Apr 2013 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Today in Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ordered Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér to ensure that on the day of the March of the Living, it will be impossible to organise events of a political nature that may violate the marchers’ human dignity.
LGBT Roundtable Discussions At British Embassy In Budapest
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
On 7 February the British Embassy in Budapest hosted two LGBT roundtable discussions. As part of the First Hungarian LGBT History Month, which DHM Theresa Bubbear opened on 1 February, the discussions focused on the appearance of homosexuality in Hungarian literature in the early 20th century and the history of the Budapest Pride Festival. Over one hundred people attended the event which ended ...
Hungarian Models At The New York Fashion Week
- 19 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian fashion models have been a much sought-after and necessary ingredient for the fashion industry for some years now. Hardly a week passes without a new fashion campaign or editorial popping up using one of Hungary’s leading exports: models.