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Jewish Leader In Hungary Resigns Over Monument Row
- 10 Apr 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The chief executive of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (Mazsihisz) has resigned. The federation’s chairman, András Heisler, told commercial ATV that 79-year-old Gusztáv Zoltai had officially cited too much mental strain in connection with his public role for his decision, but it was as much to do with the planned construction of a monument to commemorate the victims of Hungary’s ...
Hungary's Prime Minister: Hungarian Voters Said No To Hatred
- 7 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared a resounding victory for his Fidesz-led conservative alliance on Sunday after getting re-elected for another four years by the Hungarian voters. According to the National Election Office’s preliminary results, based on a count of over 98.97% of the votes, Fidesz-KDNP won 44.54% of the vote, giving the incumbent party a projected 133 seats, in a Parliament of ...
Hungary's Wizz Air Increases Number Of Reserved Seats On All Aircraft
- 26 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced that it has increased the number of reserved seats on all of its flights. The Reserved Seat option will be increased by 33% to 16 seats in the first three rows of every aircraft.
Construction Sector In Hungary Up 11.4% In Dec
- 14 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Output of Hungary’s construction sector rose an annual 11.4% in December, slowing from an 18.9% increase in the previous month, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Output rose for the eleventh month in a row. Adjusted for the number of workdays, output also rose 11.4% in December.
Invitation: Busó Festival, Mohács, Hungary, 27 Feb - 4 March
- 5 Feb 2014 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Ever wondered what an ancient carnival would look like? Just 40 kilometers from Farmotel Stefania the historic town of Mohács hosts the UNESCO-protected Busó festival. It marks the end of winter, featuring ‘Busós’, frightening-looking costumed people, most of men, wearing wooden masks and big woolly cloaks.
Hungary’s B.My.Lake Is The Best New Festival
- 28 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The European Festival Awards has finished with the success of the Hungarian festival scene. B.my.Lake the newest member in the portfolio of Sziget Cultural Management has won the category of ‘Best New Festival’, while all other nominated festivals: Sziget Festival, VOLT Festival and MasterCard Balaton Sound are among the best festivals of Europe.
Freedom House Ranks Hungary Among “Free” Countries
- 27 Jan 2014 8:06 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is ranked among “free” countries on Freedom House’s democracy survey this year. According to its latest report Freedom in the World 2014, Hungary scored 1, the best score, for political rights and it kept its score of 2 for civil liberties for the third year in a row. Countries with a score of 1-2,5 are ranked as free countries.
Ybl Year Honouring Great Hungarian Architect To Feature 200 Programmes
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Great Hungarian 19th-century architect Miklós Ybl (1814-1891) will be celebrated with about 200 programmes in 2014, to mark his birth bicentenary, officials in charge of the programme told a press conference on Monday.
Gala Event: 'Hungary Is A Nation Of Sports & Culture', 1 Dec
- 10 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The following original Tommy Vig compositions will be premiered by the Budapest Jazz Orchestra and featured artists, dedicated to our 2012 London gold medalists: „FENCE!” to champion Áron Szilágyi, „DONE!” to swimmer Dániel Gyurta, „UNSTOPPABLE!” to swimmer Éva Risztov, „THROW THAT HAMMER!” to Krisztián Pars, „ROW!” to the Dombi-Kökény kayak duet, „GOLDEN GIRL” to kayak champion Danuta Kozák, ...
Jewish Leader In Hungary Resigns Over Monument Row
- 10 Apr 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The chief executive of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (Mazsihisz) has resigned. The federation’s chairman, András Heisler, told commercial ATV that 79-year-old Gusztáv Zoltai had officially cited too much mental strain in connection with his public role for his decision, but it was as much to do with the planned construction of a monument to commemorate the victims of Hungary’s ...
Hungary's Prime Minister: Hungarian Voters Said No To Hatred
- 7 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared a resounding victory for his Fidesz-led conservative alliance on Sunday after getting re-elected for another four years by the Hungarian voters. According to the National Election Office’s preliminary results, based on a count of over 98.97% of the votes, Fidesz-KDNP won 44.54% of the vote, giving the incumbent party a projected 133 seats, in a Parliament of ...
Hungary's Wizz Air Increases Number Of Reserved Seats On All Aircraft
- 26 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced that it has increased the number of reserved seats on all of its flights. The Reserved Seat option will be increased by 33% to 16 seats in the first three rows of every aircraft.
Construction Sector In Hungary Up 11.4% In Dec
- 14 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Output of Hungary’s construction sector rose an annual 11.4% in December, slowing from an 18.9% increase in the previous month, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Output rose for the eleventh month in a row. Adjusted for the number of workdays, output also rose 11.4% in December.
Invitation: Busó Festival, Mohács, Hungary, 27 Feb - 4 March
- 5 Feb 2014 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Ever wondered what an ancient carnival would look like? Just 40 kilometers from Farmotel Stefania the historic town of Mohács hosts the UNESCO-protected Busó festival. It marks the end of winter, featuring ‘Busós’, frightening-looking costumed people, most of men, wearing wooden masks and big woolly cloaks.
Hungary’s B.My.Lake Is The Best New Festival
- 28 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The European Festival Awards has finished with the success of the Hungarian festival scene. B.my.Lake the newest member in the portfolio of Sziget Cultural Management has won the category of ‘Best New Festival’, while all other nominated festivals: Sziget Festival, VOLT Festival and MasterCard Balaton Sound are among the best festivals of Europe.
Freedom House Ranks Hungary Among “Free” Countries
- 27 Jan 2014 8:06 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is ranked among “free” countries on Freedom House’s democracy survey this year. According to its latest report Freedom in the World 2014, Hungary scored 1, the best score, for political rights and it kept its score of 2 for civil liberties for the third year in a row. Countries with a score of 1-2,5 are ranked as free countries.
Ybl Year Honouring Great Hungarian Architect To Feature 200 Programmes
- 21 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Great Hungarian 19th-century architect Miklós Ybl (1814-1891) will be celebrated with about 200 programmes in 2014, to mark his birth bicentenary, officials in charge of the programme told a press conference on Monday.
Gala Event: 'Hungary Is A Nation Of Sports & Culture', 1 Dec
- 10 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The following original Tommy Vig compositions will be premiered by the Budapest Jazz Orchestra and featured artists, dedicated to our 2012 London gold medalists: „FENCE!” to champion Áron Szilágyi, „DONE!” to swimmer Dániel Gyurta, „UNSTOPPABLE!” to swimmer Éva Risztov, „THROW THAT HAMMER!” to Krisztián Pars, „ROW!” to the Dombi-Kökény kayak duet, „GOLDEN GIRL” to kayak champion Danuta Kozák, ...