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Fresh GOTG Success By Expats In Budapest
- 18 Sep 2014 1:58 AM
- community & culture
Round I of the Gift of the Gab 2015 went off in style at the Cotton Club last night. More than 100 people showed up to support the five speakers in their quest for a place in the March 2015 final. A great night was had by all. Well, I had a blast. Despite the nerves. No one died. All survived. And we raise a whopping 105 000 huf for our orphanage. Read on for as full report by GOTG organiser Mary ...
Strasbourg Court: Hungary’s Opposition MPS’ Rights Harmed
- 17 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian parliament harmed free speech by fining the opposition LMP and PM parties for acts of protest in the chamber, the European Court of Human Rights ruled. In May last year PM’s Gergely Karácsony and Péter Szilágyi were handed fines for putting up a sign which read “(you) steal, deceive, lie!” to protest against tobacco concessions and government-initiated changes to the law on the ...
Hungary’s Achievements Outlined By PM
- 16 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz-led government’s economic achievements include tax cuts, employment at a 20-year high, a jobless rate below 8%, investments up by a fifth in April-June and Hungarian industrial output at a three-year peak, the prime minister told lawmakers in his opening speech of the first day of the autumn session of parliament.
AI Hungary Calls On Government To Stop Harassment Of NGOs
- 11 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International Hungary has called on the government to respect the right to freedom of speech and assembly in connection with the police mounting house raids at the offices of civil organisations earlier in the week. The police are investigating against Ökotárs, the foundation which coordinates the disbursal of funding from the Norway Civil Support Fund, suspecting the office of a misuse ...
Festival Orchestra Invites You To Visit Gozsdu Courtyard In Budapest, 9 September
- 5 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"25 years ago, Berlin was divided by a wall. Europe and the lives of its people are still filled with walls, but that is something we can change. Budapest Festival Orchestra is doing something to bring about this change, and for nine days in early September, you too can help by visiting Gozsdu Courtyard and sharing some of your thoughts.
Hungary Rejects Norwegian Minister Questioning Its Commitment To Democracy
- 1 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s interest is to resolve the disputes with the Norwegian government successfully and as fast as possible, and it rejects claims questioning Hungary’s commitment to democratic values, a letter from the prime minister’s office said.
Justice Minister Calls On Diplomats To Combat Criticism Of Hungary
- 27 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The justice minister has told the country’s diplomats to combat criticism of areas such as Hungary’s justice system. Justice Minister László Trócsányi told MTI after his speech to Hungarian ambassadors that European values were important but member states should not be expected to “give up their constitutional identity”.
Xpat Opinion About PM Orbán’s Speech To Ambassadors In Budapest
- 27 Aug 2014 1:00 AM
- video
"I simply cannot get over the ineptitude of the Hungarian opposition parties. It is hard to pick the biggest loser among them. Here we are before the Budapest municipal elections where the stakes are high since with good candidates and a good campaign the democratic parties have a chance of replacing István Tarlós and perhaps even receiving the majority of the district mayoralties.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Economy On Growth Path
- 26 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has embarked on a period of economic growth which could put the country among the fastest-growing EU member states, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, addressing the annual meeting of Hungarian ambassadors.
Fresh GOTG Success By Expats In Budapest
- 18 Sep 2014 1:58 AM
- community & culture
Round I of the Gift of the Gab 2015 went off in style at the Cotton Club last night. More than 100 people showed up to support the five speakers in their quest for a place in the March 2015 final. A great night was had by all. Well, I had a blast. Despite the nerves. No one died. All survived. And we raise a whopping 105 000 huf for our orphanage. Read on for as full report by GOTG organiser Mary ...
Strasbourg Court: Hungary’s Opposition MPS’ Rights Harmed
- 17 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian parliament harmed free speech by fining the opposition LMP and PM parties for acts of protest in the chamber, the European Court of Human Rights ruled. In May last year PM’s Gergely Karácsony and Péter Szilágyi were handed fines for putting up a sign which read “(you) steal, deceive, lie!” to protest against tobacco concessions and government-initiated changes to the law on the ...
Hungary’s Achievements Outlined By PM
- 16 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz-led government’s economic achievements include tax cuts, employment at a 20-year high, a jobless rate below 8%, investments up by a fifth in April-June and Hungarian industrial output at a three-year peak, the prime minister told lawmakers in his opening speech of the first day of the autumn session of parliament.
AI Hungary Calls On Government To Stop Harassment Of NGOs
- 11 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International Hungary has called on the government to respect the right to freedom of speech and assembly in connection with the police mounting house raids at the offices of civil organisations earlier in the week. The police are investigating against Ökotárs, the foundation which coordinates the disbursal of funding from the Norway Civil Support Fund, suspecting the office of a misuse ...
Festival Orchestra Invites You To Visit Gozsdu Courtyard In Budapest, 9 September
- 5 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"25 years ago, Berlin was divided by a wall. Europe and the lives of its people are still filled with walls, but that is something we can change. Budapest Festival Orchestra is doing something to bring about this change, and for nine days in early September, you too can help by visiting Gozsdu Courtyard and sharing some of your thoughts.
Hungary Rejects Norwegian Minister Questioning Its Commitment To Democracy
- 1 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s interest is to resolve the disputes with the Norwegian government successfully and as fast as possible, and it rejects claims questioning Hungary’s commitment to democratic values, a letter from the prime minister’s office said.
Justice Minister Calls On Diplomats To Combat Criticism Of Hungary
- 27 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The justice minister has told the country’s diplomats to combat criticism of areas such as Hungary’s justice system. Justice Minister László Trócsányi told MTI after his speech to Hungarian ambassadors that European values were important but member states should not be expected to “give up their constitutional identity”.
Xpat Opinion About PM Orbán’s Speech To Ambassadors In Budapest
- 27 Aug 2014 1:00 AM
- video
"I simply cannot get over the ineptitude of the Hungarian opposition parties. It is hard to pick the biggest loser among them. Here we are before the Budapest municipal elections where the stakes are high since with good candidates and a good campaign the democratic parties have a chance of replacing István Tarlós and perhaps even receiving the majority of the district mayoralties.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Economy On Growth Path
- 26 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has embarked on a period of economic growth which could put the country among the fastest-growing EU member states, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, addressing the annual meeting of Hungarian ambassadors.