1,132 result(s) for protest
Bob Dent's New Book: Hungary 1930 & The Forgotten History Of A Mass Protest
- 5 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In 1930, on 1 September, 100,000 workers, employed and unemployed, marched through Budapest under the slogan ‘Work and Bread!’ Many were injured and one person was killed as the police used swords and, at one point, fired into the crowd. This study sketches the political history of the Hungarian labour movement from the late 19th century to the 1920s and the build-up to the 1930 protest, ...
Hungarian Authority NMHH Backs Roma Documentary
- 3 Jun 2012 8:58 AM
- current affairs
The Media Council of the media authority NMHH has rejected complaints that a documentary on Roma aired on March 7 was discriminatory, the NMHH announced. The film “Gipsy Way” by director László Pesty generated protests from individuals and organisations after it was broadcast on state television channel M1.
Hundreds Protest Political Anti-Semitism At Ministry Of Human Resources In Budapest
- 1 Jun 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hundreds demonstrated outside the Human Resources Ministry on Wednesday against the inclusion in the school curriculum of works by 20th-century writers Albert Wass, Dezső Szabó and József Nyirő. All three are accused to varying degrees of anti-Semitism, while Wass is considred a war criminal in Romania.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Protest New Regulations
- 29 May 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers staged a protest parade at Heroes Square in Budapest on Monday, complaining that stricter technology requirements planned by the city will drive many of them out of business. Some 150-200 drivers demanded fixed fares and a limit on the number of taxis in Budapest.
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More
- 25 May 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human ...
PM “Outraged” By EU-Mandated Licensing Of Abortion Pill In Hungary
- 23 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Orbán said he is “outraged” by the EU-mandated licensing of abortion pill in Hungary; opponents say the move violates “pro-life” constitution. Health state secretary Miklós Szócska told Parliament yesterday that the National Pharmaceutical Institute registered the pill on May 17, in line with a code that is binding on EU member states. He added that the registration does not mean that the pill ...
Israeli Ambassador For Hungary Cancels Eger Visit Over Anti-Semitic Remark
- 10 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Israeli Ambassador Ilan Mor cancelled a planned visit to Eger to protest allegedly anti-Semitic remarks made against actor József Székhelyi by a Fidesz local councillor. Mor assured Székhelyi of his solidarity.
Demonstration For Press Freedom In Budapest
- 3 May 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The Independent Union of Television and Film Makers (TFSZ) and the NGO Clean Hands for a Democratic Hungary Movement staged a demonstration on Thursday afternoon to mark the International Day of Press Freedom.
Hungary: Court Overturns Ban Of Pride March 2011
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Amnesty International welcomes the decision by the Budapest Metropolitan Court on 18 February, overturning a police resolution of 11 February that banned the Budapest Pride march. The march had been scheduled for 18 June 2011, and was banned following an attempt by the organizers to extend the march’s route.
Bob Dent's New Book: Hungary 1930 & The Forgotten History Of A Mass Protest
- 5 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In 1930, on 1 September, 100,000 workers, employed and unemployed, marched through Budapest under the slogan ‘Work and Bread!’ Many were injured and one person was killed as the police used swords and, at one point, fired into the crowd. This study sketches the political history of the Hungarian labour movement from the late 19th century to the 1920s and the build-up to the 1930 protest, ...
Hungarian Authority NMHH Backs Roma Documentary
- 3 Jun 2012 8:58 AM
- current affairs
The Media Council of the media authority NMHH has rejected complaints that a documentary on Roma aired on March 7 was discriminatory, the NMHH announced. The film “Gipsy Way” by director László Pesty generated protests from individuals and organisations after it was broadcast on state television channel M1.
Hundreds Protest Political Anti-Semitism At Ministry Of Human Resources In Budapest
- 1 Jun 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hundreds demonstrated outside the Human Resources Ministry on Wednesday against the inclusion in the school curriculum of works by 20th-century writers Albert Wass, Dezső Szabó and József Nyirő. All three are accused to varying degrees of anti-Semitism, while Wass is considred a war criminal in Romania.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Protest New Regulations
- 29 May 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers staged a protest parade at Heroes Square in Budapest on Monday, complaining that stricter technology requirements planned by the city will drive many of them out of business. Some 150-200 drivers demanded fixed fares and a limit on the number of taxis in Budapest.
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More
- 25 May 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human ...
PM “Outraged” By EU-Mandated Licensing Of Abortion Pill In Hungary
- 23 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Orbán said he is “outraged” by the EU-mandated licensing of abortion pill in Hungary; opponents say the move violates “pro-life” constitution. Health state secretary Miklós Szócska told Parliament yesterday that the National Pharmaceutical Institute registered the pill on May 17, in line with a code that is binding on EU member states. He added that the registration does not mean that the pill ...
Israeli Ambassador For Hungary Cancels Eger Visit Over Anti-Semitic Remark
- 10 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Israeli Ambassador Ilan Mor cancelled a planned visit to Eger to protest allegedly anti-Semitic remarks made against actor József Székhelyi by a Fidesz local councillor. Mor assured Székhelyi of his solidarity.
Demonstration For Press Freedom In Budapest
- 3 May 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The Independent Union of Television and Film Makers (TFSZ) and the NGO Clean Hands for a Democratic Hungary Movement staged a demonstration on Thursday afternoon to mark the International Day of Press Freedom.
Hungary: Court Overturns Ban Of Pride March 2011
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Amnesty International welcomes the decision by the Budapest Metropolitan Court on 18 February, overturning a police resolution of 11 February that banned the Budapest Pride march. The march had been scheduled for 18 June 2011, and was banned following an attempt by the organizers to extend the march’s route.