1,005 result(s) for social democrat
Eurogames 2012, Budapest, 27 June - 1 July
- 22 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
4+1 days of sport: 14 sports, 3800 athletes, 2200 supporters, 4000 visitors
4+1 days of tourism and culture
5 days conferences: human rights, minority issues, equal representation and business opportunities
World Industrial Design Day In Hungary, 29 June
- 14 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
On June 29th 2012 Hungary is joining many countries worldwide in celebrating the World Industrial Design Day for the fifth time. For this special occasion the Hungarian Design Council and Forum Hungaricum invited Zuzanna Skalska trend researcher and strategist, a key actor of the Dutch and the European design scene to hold a presentation that is also the preliminary event of Budapest Design Week. ...
Hungarian Socialists Propose Mandatory Voting
- 14 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party has proposed a social and professional debate on making it compulsory for eligible citizens to turn out at parliamentary, local and European Parliament elections, said Népszabadság.Mandatory voting, as shown by international examples, enhances the legitimacy of governments, faith in the democratic system of institutions and voter awareness, MP Zsolt Molnár told reporters on ...
Hungary Stands Up United Against Anti-Semitic Attack
- 12 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political, religious, and local community leaders unanimously condemned the anti-Semitic assault against a rabbi in Budapest. Civil associations also raised their voice in support of Chief Rabbi József Scweitzer. Chief Rabbi Emeritus József Schweitzer was accosted by a man who swore at him and shouted, „I hate all Jews.” The incident took place in Budapest June 5, 2012.
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 ...
Poll Finds Socialists Level With Fidesz In Hungary
- 5 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is almost no discernible gap between popular support for Fidesz and for the Socialists, the latest survey by Tarki indicates. The difference of one percentage point is within the margin of statistical error, and has not been so small since 2006.
US Concerned By Right-Wing Extremism In Hungary
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Social discrimination and exclusion of Roma and forceful right-wing extremism are the biggest human rights problems in Hungary, the US State Department declares in its annual report on Hungary. The report, made public on Thursday, states that right-wing extremism has grown, including campaigns by paramilitary organisations aimed at intimidating Roma and promoting hatred of them and other ...
Undecided Voters On The Rise In Hungary
- 22 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz continues to lead the other parties, but the proportion of those uncommitted to any party has risen from 51% to 54%, according to an Ipsos poll. Among eligible voters Fidesz has 16% support, ahead of the Socialists at 13%, Jobbik at 9%, LMP 4% and the Democratic Coalition 2%.
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.
Eurogames 2012, Budapest, 27 June - 1 July
- 22 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
4+1 days of sport: 14 sports, 3800 athletes, 2200 supporters, 4000 visitors
4+1 days of tourism and culture
5 days conferences: human rights, minority issues, equal representation and business opportunities
World Industrial Design Day In Hungary, 29 June
- 14 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
On June 29th 2012 Hungary is joining many countries worldwide in celebrating the World Industrial Design Day for the fifth time. For this special occasion the Hungarian Design Council and Forum Hungaricum invited Zuzanna Skalska trend researcher and strategist, a key actor of the Dutch and the European design scene to hold a presentation that is also the preliminary event of Budapest Design Week. ...
Hungarian Socialists Propose Mandatory Voting
- 14 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party has proposed a social and professional debate on making it compulsory for eligible citizens to turn out at parliamentary, local and European Parliament elections, said Népszabadság.Mandatory voting, as shown by international examples, enhances the legitimacy of governments, faith in the democratic system of institutions and voter awareness, MP Zsolt Molnár told reporters on ...
Hungary Stands Up United Against Anti-Semitic Attack
- 12 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political, religious, and local community leaders unanimously condemned the anti-Semitic assault against a rabbi in Budapest. Civil associations also raised their voice in support of Chief Rabbi József Scweitzer. Chief Rabbi Emeritus József Schweitzer was accosted by a man who swore at him and shouted, „I hate all Jews.” The incident took place in Budapest June 5, 2012.
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 ...
Poll Finds Socialists Level With Fidesz In Hungary
- 5 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is almost no discernible gap between popular support for Fidesz and for the Socialists, the latest survey by Tarki indicates. The difference of one percentage point is within the margin of statistical error, and has not been so small since 2006.
US Concerned By Right-Wing Extremism In Hungary
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Social discrimination and exclusion of Roma and forceful right-wing extremism are the biggest human rights problems in Hungary, the US State Department declares in its annual report on Hungary. The report, made public on Thursday, states that right-wing extremism has grown, including campaigns by paramilitary organisations aimed at intimidating Roma and promoting hatred of them and other ...
Undecided Voters On The Rise In Hungary
- 22 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz continues to lead the other parties, but the proportion of those uncommitted to any party has risen from 51% to 54%, according to an Ipsos poll. Among eligible voters Fidesz has 16% support, ahead of the Socialists at 13%, Jobbik at 9%, LMP 4% and the Democratic Coalition 2%.
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.