884 result(s) for secret service
Xpat Opinion: Exploiting The Roma Murder Trial In Hungary
- 30 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media gave ample coverage to the guilty verdicts delivered recently in what was a closely watched murder trial in Hungary. The four defendants were found guilty in the death of six Roma, shocking murders committed in 2008 and 2009. Three were sentenced to life in prison without parole and one of them, an accomplice, to 13 years without parole.
2013 Will Be Another Record-Breaking Year For Tourism In Hungary
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
Tourism is exiting the economic crisis and according to estimates the volume of tourism this year could beat last year's record by a further 8 percent with a total of 23-24 million guests nights spent in tourist accommodation by holidaymakers from both at home and abroad, the Office of the Prime Minister's Deputy State Secretary for development programmes announced.
Hungarian Gov Pays Compensation To Families Of 2008-2009 Roma Murders
- 22 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In 2008 and 2009, under the previous socialist Government, a series of nine attacks was committed against people of Roma origin in which six people were murdered, generating deep shock throughout the whole of society and leading to accusations that police had failed to protect a minority group.
Hoffmann Welcomes “New Era” In Hungarian Education System
- 22 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A new era will begin for the Hungarian education system with the new school year, as the transfer of schools from local councils to the state means that headmasters can again be pedagogical leaders, state secretary Rózsa Hoffmann declared yesterday.
National Day Celebrations Across Hungary
- 20 Aug 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The founding of the Hungarian State and the legacy of Saint Stephen is commemorated today across the whole country, under the slogan “The country – together as one”. Various events and concerts are taking place not only in Budapest but also in several municipalities around Lake Balaton. However, due to adverse weather conditions at the Lake, fireworks will only take place in Budapest. The ...
Invitation: Design Crossovers, Budapest, 27 September - 6 October
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
It is the fifth year that the Open Studios initiative of Budapest Design Week organised between 27th of September and 6th of October 2013 offers an opportunity to meet designers in person, and to learn about the work of studios and workshops.
Xpat Opinion: Racist Killers Brought To Justice In Hungary
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Last week, a Budapest court announced the verdict of the most closely watched Hungarian criminal trial of the year. Four defendants accused of murdering six Hungarian romas were found guilty by the tribunal. The three men who physically committed the killings received the maximum-possible sentence in Hungary – life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The fourth, the ...
Xpat Opinion: Life Sentences For Serial Killers In Hungary
- 8 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that justice has been done, but the investigation was too slow and the secret services could have prevented some of the racist and murderous attacks. There is no consensus, however, about the reasons behind the authorities’ poor performance.
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
Xpat Opinion: Exploiting The Roma Murder Trial In Hungary
- 30 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media gave ample coverage to the guilty verdicts delivered recently in what was a closely watched murder trial in Hungary. The four defendants were found guilty in the death of six Roma, shocking murders committed in 2008 and 2009. Three were sentenced to life in prison without parole and one of them, an accomplice, to 13 years without parole.
2013 Will Be Another Record-Breaking Year For Tourism In Hungary
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
Tourism is exiting the economic crisis and according to estimates the volume of tourism this year could beat last year's record by a further 8 percent with a total of 23-24 million guests nights spent in tourist accommodation by holidaymakers from both at home and abroad, the Office of the Prime Minister's Deputy State Secretary for development programmes announced.
Hungarian Gov Pays Compensation To Families Of 2008-2009 Roma Murders
- 22 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In 2008 and 2009, under the previous socialist Government, a series of nine attacks was committed against people of Roma origin in which six people were murdered, generating deep shock throughout the whole of society and leading to accusations that police had failed to protect a minority group.
Hoffmann Welcomes “New Era” In Hungarian Education System
- 22 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A new era will begin for the Hungarian education system with the new school year, as the transfer of schools from local councils to the state means that headmasters can again be pedagogical leaders, state secretary Rózsa Hoffmann declared yesterday.
National Day Celebrations Across Hungary
- 20 Aug 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The founding of the Hungarian State and the legacy of Saint Stephen is commemorated today across the whole country, under the slogan “The country – together as one”. Various events and concerts are taking place not only in Budapest but also in several municipalities around Lake Balaton. However, due to adverse weather conditions at the Lake, fireworks will only take place in Budapest. The ...
Invitation: Design Crossovers, Budapest, 27 September - 6 October
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
It is the fifth year that the Open Studios initiative of Budapest Design Week organised between 27th of September and 6th of October 2013 offers an opportunity to meet designers in person, and to learn about the work of studios and workshops.
Xpat Opinion: Racist Killers Brought To Justice In Hungary
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Last week, a Budapest court announced the verdict of the most closely watched Hungarian criminal trial of the year. Four defendants accused of murdering six Hungarian romas were found guilty by the tribunal. The three men who physically committed the killings received the maximum-possible sentence in Hungary – life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The fourth, the ...
Xpat Opinion: Life Sentences For Serial Killers In Hungary
- 8 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that justice has been done, but the investigation was too slow and the secret services could have prevented some of the racist and murderous attacks. There is no consensus, however, about the reasons behind the authorities’ poor performance.
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...