98 result(s) for statue in Current Affairs
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 ...
Hungary Condemns The Brutal Defilement Of Raoul Wallenberg’s Statue
- 24 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary most firmly condemns the degradation of Raoul Wallenberg’s memory and the brutal defilement of his statue in Budapest.
Lawyer Pours Paint On Horthy Statue In Hungary
- 22 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawyer Peter Daniel poured red paint on a wooden statue of inter-war regent Miklos Horthy in Kereki, Somogy county last Tuesday night. Daniel then hung a board with the caption “mass murderer, war criminal” in Hungarian around the statue’s neck. The statue, unveiled on Sunday has now been removed from its plinth and taken away.
Hungary's Echo TV Cancels Right-Wing Presenters' TV Show
- 20 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
András Bencsik will no longer host a weekly talk show on Echo TV after the station refused to air his programme recorded on Tuesday. Bencsik, editor of the right-wing weekly Magyar Demokrata, told station owner Gábor Széles that he would no longer co-operate in producing the show.
Hungarian Treasury Issues Puskás Memorial Coin
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Treasury has completed a series of 12 commemorative coins entitled Great Hungarians by marking the 85th birthday of 1950s footballer Ferenc Puskás. The memorial coin is brass laced with 24-carat gold.
Congressional Delegation To Honor Raoul Wallenberg In Budapest, 24 February
- 24 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"On Friday, February 24 at 3:45, a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Representative Dan Burton (D-IN) will take part in a commemoration ceremony at the Raoul Wallenberg statue in Budapest’s II district. Speaking on behalf of the delegation will be Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY). Other speakers will include Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political Director Dr. Peter Sztaray and Chargé ...
Hungary's Siófok Open To Kossuth Tér Statues
- 23 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Siófok has decided in principle to display the statue of Mihály Károlyi and the Kossuth memorial which the cabinet plans to remove from Kossuth tér outside Parliament, spokeswoman Ana Kozma said yesterday.
LMP Activists Charged By Police In Budapest
- 2 Jan 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
"The 14th District police have launched misdemeanour proceedings against LMP activists who were caught placing a sign reading Új ellenállás (“new resistance”) on statues on Heroes Square on Sunday.
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 ...
Hungary Condemns The Brutal Defilement Of Raoul Wallenberg’s Statue
- 24 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary most firmly condemns the degradation of Raoul Wallenberg’s memory and the brutal defilement of his statue in Budapest.
Lawyer Pours Paint On Horthy Statue In Hungary
- 22 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawyer Peter Daniel poured red paint on a wooden statue of inter-war regent Miklos Horthy in Kereki, Somogy county last Tuesday night. Daniel then hung a board with the caption “mass murderer, war criminal” in Hungarian around the statue’s neck. The statue, unveiled on Sunday has now been removed from its plinth and taken away.
Hungary's Echo TV Cancels Right-Wing Presenters' TV Show
- 20 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
András Bencsik will no longer host a weekly talk show on Echo TV after the station refused to air his programme recorded on Tuesday. Bencsik, editor of the right-wing weekly Magyar Demokrata, told station owner Gábor Széles that he would no longer co-operate in producing the show.
Hungarian Treasury Issues Puskás Memorial Coin
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Treasury has completed a series of 12 commemorative coins entitled Great Hungarians by marking the 85th birthday of 1950s footballer Ferenc Puskás. The memorial coin is brass laced with 24-carat gold.
Congressional Delegation To Honor Raoul Wallenberg In Budapest, 24 February
- 24 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"On Friday, February 24 at 3:45, a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Representative Dan Burton (D-IN) will take part in a commemoration ceremony at the Raoul Wallenberg statue in Budapest’s II district. Speaking on behalf of the delegation will be Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY). Other speakers will include Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political Director Dr. Peter Sztaray and Chargé ...
Hungary's Siófok Open To Kossuth Tér Statues
- 23 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Siófok has decided in principle to display the statue of Mihály Károlyi and the Kossuth memorial which the cabinet plans to remove from Kossuth tér outside Parliament, spokeswoman Ana Kozma said yesterday.
LMP Activists Charged By Police In Budapest
- 2 Jan 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
"The 14th District police have launched misdemeanour proceedings against LMP activists who were caught placing a sign reading Új ellenállás (“new resistance”) on statues on Heroes Square on Sunday.