646 result(s) for restore
Hungary’s Lawmakers Take Oaths In New Parliament
- 7 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s 199 lawmakers took their oaths on Tuesday at the start of the new parliamentary cycle. Ruling party Fidesz has 117 deputies, its Christian Democrat ally 16 lawmakers, the opposition Socialists 29, radical nationalist Jobbik 23 and green LMP 5 deputies.
Media In Hungary Rated 'Partly Free' By Freedom House
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Although Freedom House has improved the scores of Hungary, it said the country’s media is still “partly free” in its 2013 global media freedom report released on Thursday. The Washington-based independent NGO ranked Hungary 71th on its global list of 197 countries, with a press freedom score of 35 on a scale of 100. FH’s report for 2012 ranked Hungary 74th, with a press freedom score of 36.
Unexpected Twist On A Hungarian Rubik’s Cube
- 29 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The mid-1970s, Hungary. Inventor and architect professor Ernő Rubik is working at Department of Interior Design at the Academy of Applied Arts and Crafts in Budapest. These years Rubik is trying to solve the issue of the structural problem of moving the parts independently without the entire mechanism falling apart. Thus he creates a cube in 1974, initially called Magic Cube, not being aware of ...
Xpat Opinion: Is The “Orbán Régime” Here To Stay In Hungary Until 2022?
- 22 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In their analyses on the causes of the defeat of the Left at the elections on 6th April, commentators across the political spectrum believe that there will be no left-wing alternative to the incumbent government until the far reaching lessons of two consecutive electoral catastrophes are learned. Opinions differ, however about what those lessons are.
Exhibitions In Várkert Bazár - Information For Visitors
- 10 Apr 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
Visitors of the restored Várkert Bazár are advised to read the following information to ensure a pleasant visit. The reconstruction of Várkert Bazár is divided into two scheduled periods. In the first period all the buildings designed and built by Miklós Ybl were restored, as they are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ybl Miklós, the designer of this beautiful building.
Hungary’s Former PM Gyurcsany: “Freedom And Democracy Are Very Much Alive In Hungary!”
- 4 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Gyurcsany tells united opposition supporters: "My dear friends, we are gathered here this afternoon to send a message to the rest of Hungary. Freedom and democracy are very much alive in Hungary! We have assembled here today to give strength and restore the faith of every Hungarian in Hungary’s freedom, to show them that Hungary’s freedom is not for sale, to show that we won’t let the ...
Xpat Opinion: Orban Addresses Supporters At Political Rally IIn Budapest
- 1 Apr 2014 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Together we have transformed and renewed the country. Together we have modernized and streamlined the country. We have turned our broken down, stalling, flat-tired vehicle into a fool-proof, fast, and valiant race car. Teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, with no self-respect and no confidence, our country in decline was transformed into a nation that grows stronger day by day, transformed into ...
Elections On April 6 In Hungary - A Description Of The Main Parties
- 27 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz–KDNP: This coalition won a two-thirds majority in parliament four years ago. The two parties put themselves under a single roof in 2006 and are keeping it that way in the upcoming elections. FYI: the KDNP is really an extra in this play.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary And The Crimea Referendum
- 20 Mar 2014 9:50 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and conservative columnists agree that the West cannot stop Russia from annexing the breakaway peninsula. They note that having recognized Kosovo as an independent state the West cannot consistently defend the principle of territorial integrity.
Hungary’s Lawmakers Take Oaths In New Parliament
- 7 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s 199 lawmakers took their oaths on Tuesday at the start of the new parliamentary cycle. Ruling party Fidesz has 117 deputies, its Christian Democrat ally 16 lawmakers, the opposition Socialists 29, radical nationalist Jobbik 23 and green LMP 5 deputies.
Media In Hungary Rated 'Partly Free' By Freedom House
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Although Freedom House has improved the scores of Hungary, it said the country’s media is still “partly free” in its 2013 global media freedom report released on Thursday. The Washington-based independent NGO ranked Hungary 71th on its global list of 197 countries, with a press freedom score of 35 on a scale of 100. FH’s report for 2012 ranked Hungary 74th, with a press freedom score of 36.
Unexpected Twist On A Hungarian Rubik’s Cube
- 29 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The mid-1970s, Hungary. Inventor and architect professor Ernő Rubik is working at Department of Interior Design at the Academy of Applied Arts and Crafts in Budapest. These years Rubik is trying to solve the issue of the structural problem of moving the parts independently without the entire mechanism falling apart. Thus he creates a cube in 1974, initially called Magic Cube, not being aware of ...
Xpat Opinion: Is The “Orbán Régime” Here To Stay In Hungary Until 2022?
- 22 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In their analyses on the causes of the defeat of the Left at the elections on 6th April, commentators across the political spectrum believe that there will be no left-wing alternative to the incumbent government until the far reaching lessons of two consecutive electoral catastrophes are learned. Opinions differ, however about what those lessons are.
Exhibitions In Várkert Bazár - Information For Visitors
- 10 Apr 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
Visitors of the restored Várkert Bazár are advised to read the following information to ensure a pleasant visit. The reconstruction of Várkert Bazár is divided into two scheduled periods. In the first period all the buildings designed and built by Miklós Ybl were restored, as they are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ybl Miklós, the designer of this beautiful building.
Hungary’s Former PM Gyurcsany: “Freedom And Democracy Are Very Much Alive In Hungary!”
- 4 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Gyurcsany tells united opposition supporters: "My dear friends, we are gathered here this afternoon to send a message to the rest of Hungary. Freedom and democracy are very much alive in Hungary! We have assembled here today to give strength and restore the faith of every Hungarian in Hungary’s freedom, to show them that Hungary’s freedom is not for sale, to show that we won’t let the ...
Xpat Opinion: Orban Addresses Supporters At Political Rally IIn Budapest
- 1 Apr 2014 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Together we have transformed and renewed the country. Together we have modernized and streamlined the country. We have turned our broken down, stalling, flat-tired vehicle into a fool-proof, fast, and valiant race car. Teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, with no self-respect and no confidence, our country in decline was transformed into a nation that grows stronger day by day, transformed into ...
Elections On April 6 In Hungary - A Description Of The Main Parties
- 27 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz–KDNP: This coalition won a two-thirds majority in parliament four years ago. The two parties put themselves under a single roof in 2006 and are keeping it that way in the upcoming elections. FYI: the KDNP is really an extra in this play.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary And The Crimea Referendum
- 20 Mar 2014 9:50 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and conservative columnists agree that the West cannot stop Russia from annexing the breakaway peninsula. They note that having recognized Kosovo as an independent state the West cannot consistently defend the principle of territorial integrity.