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Opposition Parties Comment Putin-Orbán Talks
- 3 Feb 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian leftist and liberal opposition parties criticised the government for giving up principled resistance to Russia’s assertion of its interests in the region all for the sake of energy deals and economic cooperation, while the radical nationalist Jobbik party slammed it for failing to stand up to the European Union on the issue of sanctions against Russia.
Orbán-Putin Meeting In Budapest
- 2 Feb 2017 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Russia are being forced to work together in a “difficult international environment”, as anti-Russian policies have become popular in western Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest on Thursday.
Life Lessons From 'Monk Of The Gulag'
- 2 Feb 2017 12:45 AM
- community & culture
By Mary Murphy: While out on Friday night, a Hungarian friend mentioned that the Monk of the Gulag had died earlier this week (January 15th), aged 100. As I’d never heard of him, I asked her to tell me some more.
Official Visit Of Russia’s President On Thursday – Planned Demonstration By An Opposition Party
- 1 Feb 2017 6:24 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on a planned demonstration by an opposition party to coincide with the upcoming official visit of Russia’s president, a ruling Fidesz party spokesman decried any attempt to abuse democratic rights.
Truck Marking 500 Years Of Reformation Arrives In Debrecen
- 31 Jan 2017 8:30 AM
- community & culture
A truck making a roundtrip to 68 cities in 19 European countries arrived in Debrecen to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant reformation on Monday. Launched at the initiative of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe, the truck features an interactive exhibition presenting the European cities with a key role in the history of Reformation, Reformed Bishop Károly Fekete told MTI in ...
Govt Blocking Leftist Opposition’s Anti-Putin Demo, Says Party Leader
- 30 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is trying to block an opposition demonstration called for next Thursday, when Russian President Vladimir Putin pays an official visit to Budapest, according to the Együtt party. Együtt wants to hold a demonstration in front of Parliament when Putin meets Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, party leader Viktor Szigetvári told a press conference.
Video: Sziget Dates & New Acts Announced
- 26 Jan 2017 9:20 AM
- entertainment
Sziget, the one-week music and arts festival, will feature Kasabian, Interpol, Billy Talent, Flume, Crystal Fighters, Charli XCX in 2017. The 25th Sziget will be held between 9-16 August this year, again on the 'Island of Freedom' in the middle of Budapest.
Budapest Approves Final 2024 Olympic Locations, Opposition Slams Mayor
- 26 Jan 2017 3:00 AM
- sport
The Budapest assembly on Wednesday approved the final proposal on locations selected under the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. Budapest’s mayor, István Tarlós, has failed to discuss proposals concerning renovating the third metro line or handling the capital’s current smog problem, a Socialist representative said. Budapest assembly approves final 2024 Olympic locations.
Momentum Movement Campaigns For Referendum Against Hungary’s Olympic Bid
- 18 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
“No to the Olympics, yes to our future!” - A political youth organization suddenly appeared in Hungarian headlines last week with a plan to derail government ambitions to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Budapest. The Momentum Mozgalom (Momentum Movement) kicked off a media campaign called “NOlympics” to gain support for its opposition to hosting the games, and on Thursday will begin ...
Opposition Parties Comment Putin-Orbán Talks
- 3 Feb 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian leftist and liberal opposition parties criticised the government for giving up principled resistance to Russia’s assertion of its interests in the region all for the sake of energy deals and economic cooperation, while the radical nationalist Jobbik party slammed it for failing to stand up to the European Union on the issue of sanctions against Russia.
Orbán-Putin Meeting In Budapest
- 2 Feb 2017 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Russia are being forced to work together in a “difficult international environment”, as anti-Russian policies have become popular in western Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest on Thursday.
Life Lessons From 'Monk Of The Gulag'
- 2 Feb 2017 12:45 AM
- community & culture
By Mary Murphy: While out on Friday night, a Hungarian friend mentioned that the Monk of the Gulag had died earlier this week (January 15th), aged 100. As I’d never heard of him, I asked her to tell me some more.
Official Visit Of Russia’s President On Thursday – Planned Demonstration By An Opposition Party
- 1 Feb 2017 6:24 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on a planned demonstration by an opposition party to coincide with the upcoming official visit of Russia’s president, a ruling Fidesz party spokesman decried any attempt to abuse democratic rights.
Truck Marking 500 Years Of Reformation Arrives In Debrecen
- 31 Jan 2017 8:30 AM
- community & culture
A truck making a roundtrip to 68 cities in 19 European countries arrived in Debrecen to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant reformation on Monday. Launched at the initiative of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe, the truck features an interactive exhibition presenting the European cities with a key role in the history of Reformation, Reformed Bishop Károly Fekete told MTI in ...
Govt Blocking Leftist Opposition’s Anti-Putin Demo, Says Party Leader
- 30 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is trying to block an opposition demonstration called for next Thursday, when Russian President Vladimir Putin pays an official visit to Budapest, according to the Együtt party. Együtt wants to hold a demonstration in front of Parliament when Putin meets Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, party leader Viktor Szigetvári told a press conference.
Video: Sziget Dates & New Acts Announced
- 26 Jan 2017 9:20 AM
- entertainment
Sziget, the one-week music and arts festival, will feature Kasabian, Interpol, Billy Talent, Flume, Crystal Fighters, Charli XCX in 2017. The 25th Sziget will be held between 9-16 August this year, again on the 'Island of Freedom' in the middle of Budapest.
Budapest Approves Final 2024 Olympic Locations, Opposition Slams Mayor
- 26 Jan 2017 3:00 AM
- sport
The Budapest assembly on Wednesday approved the final proposal on locations selected under the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. Budapest’s mayor, István Tarlós, has failed to discuss proposals concerning renovating the third metro line or handling the capital’s current smog problem, a Socialist representative said. Budapest assembly approves final 2024 Olympic locations.
Momentum Movement Campaigns For Referendum Against Hungary’s Olympic Bid
- 18 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
“No to the Olympics, yes to our future!” - A political youth organization suddenly appeared in Hungarian headlines last week with a plan to derail government ambitions to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Budapest. The Momentum Mozgalom (Momentum Movement) kicked off a media campaign called “NOlympics” to gain support for its opposition to hosting the games, and on Thursday will begin ...