1,132 result(s) for protest
Xpat Report: Opposition Politicians Accused Of Misleading IMF Mission In Hungary
- 3 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist berates the IMF for consulting with people affiliated to opposition parties. In Magyar Nemzet, Anna Szabo wonders how the IMF delegation could find time for people whose opinions are “markedly anti-government”, while ordinary citizens such as herself did not have access to the delegation. Is this not in contradiction with the IMF charter? – she asks.
Greenpeace Bear Protests At Shell Budapest Headquarters
- 1 Aug 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Greenpeace protested with a fake life-size polar bear at Shell’s Budapest headquarters on Tuesday. The “bear” walked into the office asking to see the boss. Greenpeace is conducting a global campaign to stop Shell from drilling for oil in the northern polar region.
Hungarian Police Investigating Far-Right Website’s Reward For Information On Anti-Nazi Protesters
- 25 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police have begun an investigation on suspicion of incitement against a community after far-right website Kuruc offered a Ft 100,000 reward to those who demonstrated outside the home of suspected war criminal László Csatáry on July 16. Many have since been harassed by far-right activists.
Media Council Bars Klubrádió From 95.3 In Budapest
- 6 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Media Council has barred Klubrádió from the tender for the 95.3 radio frequency, sources report. Earlier a court excluded Autórádió from the tender due to formal error and ordered the Media Council to announce a new winner. The council then examined bids by eleven radio stations and interpreted regulations to mean that Klubrádió was also excluded for formal mistakes, saying that not every ...
Xpat Opinion: Pizza - The Only Time Topless Isn't Fun
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By Treehugger Dan: I wish I could recommend some great pizza in Budapest, but I have yet to encounter one. Il Treno used to have a good garlicy sauce on theirs, as did Via Luna, but it has been many years since I have been to either of these restaurants. New York Pizza's pizza is also good (everything else on their menu I have tried is great, especially their lunch menu). Any suggestions?
Holocaust Survivor & Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel Returns Hungarian Award
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A right-wing columnist downplays the importance of Elie Wiesel’s decision to return the highest Hungarian state honour in protest against what he sees as the government’s efforts to restore anti-Semitic icons. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, believes that the case will receive international attention and further harm the image of the Orbán government. A centrist commentator notes that the ...
Calvinist Hymns XI, National Concert Hall Budapest, 30 June
- 25 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The concert “Calvinist Hymns” has been organised every year since 2002 with the objective to make a concert recording of the hymns and psalms of the Reformed Song Book with the performance of professional artists. This event has become the greatest musical occasion of the Reformed Communities in the Carpathian Basin. Every year a live CD and DVD are published of the concert, so during the last 10 ...
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán In His Own Words: An interview With Die Presse
- 19 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The English-speaking world, mostly because of the language barrier, doesn’t normally follow the German-language media, which is a pity especially for those who are interested in Hungarian affairs. The German and Austrian press spend a great deal more time on Hungary than do the English-language publications although lately, thanks to the Orbán government’s unorthodox economic and political ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Nation At War Within
- 6 Jun 2012 8:56 AM
- current affairs
"Only this morning I heard a short interview with one of the political scientists of Méltányosság Intézet. “Méltányosság” can be translated as fairness, fair-mindedness, or even impartiality. In any case, this particular associate of the institute was studying the seemingly entrenched inability of Hungarians to conduct civilized and rational dialogue with people who hold opposing views. Not only ...
Xpat Report: Opposition Politicians Accused Of Misleading IMF Mission In Hungary
- 3 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist berates the IMF for consulting with people affiliated to opposition parties. In Magyar Nemzet, Anna Szabo wonders how the IMF delegation could find time for people whose opinions are “markedly anti-government”, while ordinary citizens such as herself did not have access to the delegation. Is this not in contradiction with the IMF charter? – she asks.
Greenpeace Bear Protests At Shell Budapest Headquarters
- 1 Aug 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Greenpeace protested with a fake life-size polar bear at Shell’s Budapest headquarters on Tuesday. The “bear” walked into the office asking to see the boss. Greenpeace is conducting a global campaign to stop Shell from drilling for oil in the northern polar region.
Hungarian Police Investigating Far-Right Website’s Reward For Information On Anti-Nazi Protesters
- 25 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police have begun an investigation on suspicion of incitement against a community after far-right website Kuruc offered a Ft 100,000 reward to those who demonstrated outside the home of suspected war criminal László Csatáry on July 16. Many have since been harassed by far-right activists.
Media Council Bars Klubrádió From 95.3 In Budapest
- 6 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Media Council has barred Klubrádió from the tender for the 95.3 radio frequency, sources report. Earlier a court excluded Autórádió from the tender due to formal error and ordered the Media Council to announce a new winner. The council then examined bids by eleven radio stations and interpreted regulations to mean that Klubrádió was also excluded for formal mistakes, saying that not every ...
Xpat Opinion: Pizza - The Only Time Topless Isn't Fun
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By Treehugger Dan: I wish I could recommend some great pizza in Budapest, but I have yet to encounter one. Il Treno used to have a good garlicy sauce on theirs, as did Via Luna, but it has been many years since I have been to either of these restaurants. New York Pizza's pizza is also good (everything else on their menu I have tried is great, especially their lunch menu). Any suggestions?
Holocaust Survivor & Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel Returns Hungarian Award
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A right-wing columnist downplays the importance of Elie Wiesel’s decision to return the highest Hungarian state honour in protest against what he sees as the government’s efforts to restore anti-Semitic icons. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, believes that the case will receive international attention and further harm the image of the Orbán government. A centrist commentator notes that the ...
Calvinist Hymns XI, National Concert Hall Budapest, 30 June
- 25 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The concert “Calvinist Hymns” has been organised every year since 2002 with the objective to make a concert recording of the hymns and psalms of the Reformed Song Book with the performance of professional artists. This event has become the greatest musical occasion of the Reformed Communities in the Carpathian Basin. Every year a live CD and DVD are published of the concert, so during the last 10 ...
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán In His Own Words: An interview With Die Presse
- 19 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The English-speaking world, mostly because of the language barrier, doesn’t normally follow the German-language media, which is a pity especially for those who are interested in Hungarian affairs. The German and Austrian press spend a great deal more time on Hungary than do the English-language publications although lately, thanks to the Orbán government’s unorthodox economic and political ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Nation At War Within
- 6 Jun 2012 8:56 AM
- current affairs
"Only this morning I heard a short interview with one of the political scientists of Méltányosság Intézet. “Méltányosság” can be translated as fairness, fair-mindedness, or even impartiality. In any case, this particular associate of the institute was studying the seemingly entrenched inability of Hungarians to conduct civilized and rational dialogue with people who hold opposing views. Not only ...