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Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Hungarian Agents Of Change Interview: Katalin Rodics, Greenpeace Hungary
- 4 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- video
Katalin Rodics is the regional campaign director of Greenpeace Hungary. Greenpeace is present in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Pacific. To maintain its independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or corporations but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants.
Xpat Opinion: “Secrets Revealed”: Memoirs About The Financial Attacks On Hungary
- 20 Feb 2014 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Many opposition politicians, especially before the deal between Orbán and Putin became public, suggested that the coming election should be declared a kind of referendum on the European Union.
Xpat Opinion: Repercussions Of The Simon Scandal In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators are less than convinced about the explanations offered by the MSZP about the undeclared assets of a leading Socialist. Left-wing pundits, however, are calling for similar investigations of right-wing politicians’ wealth as well as more transparent campaign regulations.
Hungary’s Opposition Needs 2/3rds Participation Rate To Win Power
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party’s campaign chief, Zsolt Molnár, said that it would be impossible to unseat the Fidesz government without a two-thirds participation rate in the April 6 general election. Molnár was speaking at a conference organised by the Republikon Institute, a political think-tank, on the spring election.
Poll Finds Hungary's Majority Against Paks Pact
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Most Hungarians, 59%, believe that the expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant should be put to a referendum, according to a survey by pollsters Medián. While 51% are in favour of expanding the plant, 56% do not believe that the work should be carried out by a Russian company and financed by a Russian loan.
See What Happened @ International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament In Budapest
- 24 Jan 2014 9:00 AM
- sport
This is not for the fainthearted. It had all the fire and passion you expect in a game of rugby but on two wheels. The competitors take no prisoners, and if you get in the way of these flying wheels, then be sure, you are tough enough to take it. I was hopping about and that was just on the side-lines.
Charles Gati: Hungary Before The Election – Interview
- 8 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An Interview with Charles Gati of the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
[The interview, published in the January 2, 2014 issue of the weekly 168 Óra (168 Hours) and conducted by József Barát, was translated by Professor Gati for Hungarian Spectrum.]
[The interview, published in the January 2, 2014 issue of the weekly 168 Óra (168 Hours) and conducted by József Barát, was translated by Professor Gati for Hungarian Spectrum.]
Xpat Opinion: Senator Ben Cardin: Human Rights In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following remarks by Ben Cardin, senator from Maryland, were delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Friday, December 13, 2013. Senator Cardin is deeply interested in foreign affairs and sits on the Committee on Foreign Relations. He is also the co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, otherwise known as the Helsinki Commission. Senator Cardin addressed the ...
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Hungarian Agents Of Change Interview: Katalin Rodics, Greenpeace Hungary
- 4 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- video
Katalin Rodics is the regional campaign director of Greenpeace Hungary. Greenpeace is present in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Pacific. To maintain its independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or corporations but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants.
Xpat Opinion: “Secrets Revealed”: Memoirs About The Financial Attacks On Hungary
- 20 Feb 2014 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Many opposition politicians, especially before the deal between Orbán and Putin became public, suggested that the coming election should be declared a kind of referendum on the European Union.
Xpat Opinion: Repercussions Of The Simon Scandal In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators are less than convinced about the explanations offered by the MSZP about the undeclared assets of a leading Socialist. Left-wing pundits, however, are calling for similar investigations of right-wing politicians’ wealth as well as more transparent campaign regulations.
Hungary’s Opposition Needs 2/3rds Participation Rate To Win Power
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party’s campaign chief, Zsolt Molnár, said that it would be impossible to unseat the Fidesz government without a two-thirds participation rate in the April 6 general election. Molnár was speaking at a conference organised by the Republikon Institute, a political think-tank, on the spring election.
Poll Finds Hungary's Majority Against Paks Pact
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Most Hungarians, 59%, believe that the expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant should be put to a referendum, according to a survey by pollsters Medián. While 51% are in favour of expanding the plant, 56% do not believe that the work should be carried out by a Russian company and financed by a Russian loan.
See What Happened @ International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament In Budapest
- 24 Jan 2014 9:00 AM
- sport
This is not for the fainthearted. It had all the fire and passion you expect in a game of rugby but on two wheels. The competitors take no prisoners, and if you get in the way of these flying wheels, then be sure, you are tough enough to take it. I was hopping about and that was just on the side-lines.
Charles Gati: Hungary Before The Election – Interview
- 8 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An Interview with Charles Gati of the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
[The interview, published in the January 2, 2014 issue of the weekly 168 Óra (168 Hours) and conducted by József Barát, was translated by Professor Gati for Hungarian Spectrum.]
[The interview, published in the January 2, 2014 issue of the weekly 168 Óra (168 Hours) and conducted by József Barát, was translated by Professor Gati for Hungarian Spectrum.]
Xpat Opinion: Senator Ben Cardin: Human Rights In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following remarks by Ben Cardin, senator from Maryland, were delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Friday, December 13, 2013. Senator Cardin is deeply interested in foreign affairs and sits on the Committee on Foreign Relations. He is also the co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, otherwise known as the Helsinki Commission. Senator Cardin addressed the ...