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Foreign Minister Addresses UN Human Rights Council
- 1 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Protecting human rights is a priority task for the United Nations and its Human Rights Council (HRC) is a highly important institution, Hungary’s foreign minister said in Geneva. Addressing the 34th HRC session, Péter Szijjártó called it important that no UN member state should use human rights as a tool of exerting pressure on another state.
Consul-General: 1956 Monument In New York To Be Unveiled On March 12
- 1 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The monument commemorating Hungary’s ill-fated 1956 anti-Soviet revolution has been put in place in New York and will be unveiled on March 12, Hungary’s consul-general in New York told public radio on Tuesday. The abstract composition has been placed next to the full figure statue of 19th century Hungarian reform statesman Lajos Kossuth, erected in Manhattan in 1928, Ferenc Kumin told Kossuth ...
Glass Bridge Planned In Sátoraljaújhely
- 1 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- getting around
A glass bridge is to be built between two hills near Sátoraljaújhely, CEO of the state tourism promotion agency Zoltán Guller announced. The town has already given an engineering order to two architects offices for a 700-metre structure.
NBH Keeps Base Rate On Hold, As Expected
- 1 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council decided to keep the central bank’s key rate on hold at 0.90% at a meeting on Tuesday, as expected. The council has left the base rate on hold since signalling an end to an easing cycle at a policy meeting in May.
Orbán Voices Reservations About Guest-Worker Scheme
- 1 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at an event organised by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry that he did not support the idea of tackling Hungary’s shortage of skilled workers by adopting a guest-worker scheme. He said he had reservations about any kind of scheme to employ guest workers.
Escape From Budapest To Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok
- 1 Mar 2017 1:00 AM
- travel
Think Bangkok's just a concrete jungle? Choose this river-side resort and you’ll think again. Sheraton has made it their mission to empower guests to experience more in countless countries around the world. In Bangkok, the Royal Orchid Sheraton's location by the majestic Chao Phraya River really does offer guests an extra special stay in Thailand's capital.
Gov’t Wants Young To Stay In Rural Areas
- 28 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- community & culture
The government is making Ft 10 billion available in an initiative designed to encourage young Hungarians to stay in or move to smaller towns and villages.
Hungarian Love Story Wins Top Prize At Berlin Film Festival
- 28 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
A Hungarian love story called "On Body and Soul" about two lonely hearts working in a slaughterhouse in Budapest won the Golden Bear for best film on Saturday at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
Magyar Opinion: ELTE To Launch Gender Studies Program
- 27 Feb 2017 6:04 AM
- community & culture
Conservative commentators fulminate as Eötvös Loránd University announces plans to open a degree program in gender studies. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, accuses the critics of gender studies of trying to force their ideological vision on Hungarians.
Foreign Minister Addresses UN Human Rights Council
- 1 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Protecting human rights is a priority task for the United Nations and its Human Rights Council (HRC) is a highly important institution, Hungary’s foreign minister said in Geneva. Addressing the 34th HRC session, Péter Szijjártó called it important that no UN member state should use human rights as a tool of exerting pressure on another state.
Consul-General: 1956 Monument In New York To Be Unveiled On March 12
- 1 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The monument commemorating Hungary’s ill-fated 1956 anti-Soviet revolution has been put in place in New York and will be unveiled on March 12, Hungary’s consul-general in New York told public radio on Tuesday. The abstract composition has been placed next to the full figure statue of 19th century Hungarian reform statesman Lajos Kossuth, erected in Manhattan in 1928, Ferenc Kumin told Kossuth ...
Glass Bridge Planned In Sátoraljaújhely
- 1 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- getting around
A glass bridge is to be built between two hills near Sátoraljaújhely, CEO of the state tourism promotion agency Zoltán Guller announced. The town has already given an engineering order to two architects offices for a 700-metre structure.
NBH Keeps Base Rate On Hold, As Expected
- 1 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council decided to keep the central bank’s key rate on hold at 0.90% at a meeting on Tuesday, as expected. The council has left the base rate on hold since signalling an end to an easing cycle at a policy meeting in May.
Orbán Voices Reservations About Guest-Worker Scheme
- 1 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at an event organised by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry that he did not support the idea of tackling Hungary’s shortage of skilled workers by adopting a guest-worker scheme. He said he had reservations about any kind of scheme to employ guest workers.
Escape From Budapest To Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok
- 1 Mar 2017 1:00 AM
- travel
Think Bangkok's just a concrete jungle? Choose this river-side resort and you’ll think again. Sheraton has made it their mission to empower guests to experience more in countless countries around the world. In Bangkok, the Royal Orchid Sheraton's location by the majestic Chao Phraya River really does offer guests an extra special stay in Thailand's capital.
Gov’t Wants Young To Stay In Rural Areas
- 28 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- community & culture
The government is making Ft 10 billion available in an initiative designed to encourage young Hungarians to stay in or move to smaller towns and villages.
Hungarian Love Story Wins Top Prize At Berlin Film Festival
- 28 Feb 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
A Hungarian love story called "On Body and Soul" about two lonely hearts working in a slaughterhouse in Budapest won the Golden Bear for best film on Saturday at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
Magyar Opinion: ELTE To Launch Gender Studies Program
- 27 Feb 2017 6:04 AM
- community & culture
Conservative commentators fulminate as Eötvös Loránd University announces plans to open a degree program in gender studies. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, accuses the critics of gender studies of trying to force their ideological vision on Hungarians.