55 result(s) for spotlight award
Meet Lajos Simicska: Fidesz’s Enigmatic Oligarch
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“From the time of its founding Fidesz did not have outside supporters. We wanted to avoid being beholden to domestic and foreign groups, and for this reason had to develop our own sources of income.” – Lajos Simicska, Fidesz economic director, October 1994 “Hungary needs large Hungarian companies in the financial sector, the insurance […]
Religious Freedom Report On Hungary Published By US State Dept
- 4 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor recently released its annual International Religious Freedom Report. The report spotlights typical examples of abuses and restrictions representative of problems of religious freedom reported in each country, shedding light on the nature, scope and severity of religious freedom violations. The US State Department helped to ...
New Sounds At Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2014 11:30 AM
- entertainment
Grammy Award winner Timbaland, recently regrouped Deep Dish, minimal techno star Richie Hawtin, super popular Martin Solveig, amazing Rita Ora, the more and more successful DVBBS and dynamic Blasterjaxx are all joining the already prestigious line-up of MasterCard Balaton Sound. This year the beach party is held between 10-13 July in Zamárdi, by Lake Balaton, Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Spotlight Shines On Hungarian Films At European Union Film Festival In Chicago
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian films “Our Women” (Nejem, nõm, csajom) and “Aglaya” will be two of the many films showcased at the 17th annual European Union Film Festival in Chicago during the month long festival in March, which focuses on only the finest films from countries in the European Union.
Influential Hungarian Filmmaker Miklós Jancsó Died Jan. 31 At The Age Of 92.
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Born in the town of Vac, Hungary in September of 1921, Jancsó revolutionized cinema with his unique visual style, brining Hungarian politics and culture to a world wide audience and inspiring future generation of filmmakers.
Living In America At 20th Titanic Festival In Budapest
- 12 Apr 2013 9:02 AM
- entertainment
We are in the middle of the 20th Titanic International Film Festival where we can find a selection of independent American movies again. The section called Living In America includes five features and one of them, How to Follow Strangers is a world premiere. After its screenings the audience can meet the director, Chioke Nassor. In the section the drama of a single mother with two teenage sons ...
Hungarian Theatre Showcase, Budapest, Until 9 March
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Organised by the Hungarian Theatre Critics’ Association, the main goal of the Hungarian Theatre Showcase is to present the best of contemporary Hungarian theatre in Budapest to foreign visitors and residents. The performances, which have been selected by critics of the association, will give the viewer a picture of contemporary Hungary and also an insight into the art scene. The visitors will be ...
Hungarian Cinema In The Spotlight At The Spanish MUCE Film Festival
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian cinema will be at the center of the Spanish film festival MUCE (Muestra de Cine Europeo Ciudad de Segovia, City of Segovia Festival of European Cinema). The program of the one-week-long festival, which begins on 14 November, was presented in the Hungarian Embassy in Madrid.
Spotlight On 'Active Citizenship' By U.S. Embassy In Budapest
- 27 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In January 2012, the U.S. Embassy in Hungary launched an initiative to recognize active citizenship. Throughout the year and across the country, Ambassador Kounalakis recognizes citizens and organizations that are working to make a difference in their communities. Each month we feature the most recent recipient of the Ambassador’s Active Citizenship Award on our website and on the U.S. Embassy ...
Meet Lajos Simicska: Fidesz’s Enigmatic Oligarch
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“From the time of its founding Fidesz did not have outside supporters. We wanted to avoid being beholden to domestic and foreign groups, and for this reason had to develop our own sources of income.” – Lajos Simicska, Fidesz economic director, October 1994 “Hungary needs large Hungarian companies in the financial sector, the insurance […]
Religious Freedom Report On Hungary Published By US State Dept
- 4 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor recently released its annual International Religious Freedom Report. The report spotlights typical examples of abuses and restrictions representative of problems of religious freedom reported in each country, shedding light on the nature, scope and severity of religious freedom violations. The US State Department helped to ...
New Sounds At Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2014 11:30 AM
- entertainment
Grammy Award winner Timbaland, recently regrouped Deep Dish, minimal techno star Richie Hawtin, super popular Martin Solveig, amazing Rita Ora, the more and more successful DVBBS and dynamic Blasterjaxx are all joining the already prestigious line-up of MasterCard Balaton Sound. This year the beach party is held between 10-13 July in Zamárdi, by Lake Balaton, Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Spotlight Shines On Hungarian Films At European Union Film Festival In Chicago
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian films “Our Women” (Nejem, nõm, csajom) and “Aglaya” will be two of the many films showcased at the 17th annual European Union Film Festival in Chicago during the month long festival in March, which focuses on only the finest films from countries in the European Union.
Influential Hungarian Filmmaker Miklós Jancsó Died Jan. 31 At The Age Of 92.
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Born in the town of Vac, Hungary in September of 1921, Jancsó revolutionized cinema with his unique visual style, brining Hungarian politics and culture to a world wide audience and inspiring future generation of filmmakers.
Living In America At 20th Titanic Festival In Budapest
- 12 Apr 2013 9:02 AM
- entertainment
We are in the middle of the 20th Titanic International Film Festival where we can find a selection of independent American movies again. The section called Living In America includes five features and one of them, How to Follow Strangers is a world premiere. After its screenings the audience can meet the director, Chioke Nassor. In the section the drama of a single mother with two teenage sons ...
Hungarian Theatre Showcase, Budapest, Until 9 March
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Organised by the Hungarian Theatre Critics’ Association, the main goal of the Hungarian Theatre Showcase is to present the best of contemporary Hungarian theatre in Budapest to foreign visitors and residents. The performances, which have been selected by critics of the association, will give the viewer a picture of contemporary Hungary and also an insight into the art scene. The visitors will be ...
Hungarian Cinema In The Spotlight At The Spanish MUCE Film Festival
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian cinema will be at the center of the Spanish film festival MUCE (Muestra de Cine Europeo Ciudad de Segovia, City of Segovia Festival of European Cinema). The program of the one-week-long festival, which begins on 14 November, was presented in the Hungarian Embassy in Madrid.
Spotlight On 'Active Citizenship' By U.S. Embassy In Budapest
- 27 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In January 2012, the U.S. Embassy in Hungary launched an initiative to recognize active citizenship. Throughout the year and across the country, Ambassador Kounalakis recognizes citizens and organizations that are working to make a difference in their communities. Each month we feature the most recent recipient of the Ambassador’s Active Citizenship Award on our website and on the U.S. Embassy ...