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Fezen 2015 Festival Hungary, 29 July - 1 August
- 17 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The festival has been attracting party-goers to Székesfehérvár, the “City of Kings”, in growing numbers since 2012. This year, it will bring perhaps its strongest-ever list of performers to the central Hungarian city, including Judas Priest, Him and Hungarian pop singer Ákos to see in the last month of the summer.
Synthetic Drugs: Hungary Is Sitting On A Ticking Time Bomb
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The recent disturbing rise in the consumption of cheap and unregulated substances known as “designer drugs”, which have recetly resulted in several deaths across the country, could mean that Hungary is sitting on a ticking time bomb and the country is on the edge of a new type of public health crisis, journalist Csaba Lukács writes in the daily newspaper Magyar Nemzet.
EFOTT Festival, Lake Velence, Hungary, 15 - 18 July
- 10 Jul 2015 11:10 AM
- entertainment
If we hear the word EFOTT we almost automatically think of the now 40 year old event’s slogen: EFOTT, the biggest student party of the country. Neverthless, EFOTT is not only a party, as the organizers place emphasis on students’ cultural and sport life as well. For this reason, the range of daytime programmes is growing year by year, not only in number but in quality too. One of the main ...
Many Festivals Still Ahead In Hungary
- 9 Jul 2015 11:03 AM
- entertainment
Although nearly half of the summer is already over, there are plenty of opportunities left for festival-goers looking for quality concerts. On the line-up are top-notch performers from both Hungary and further afield, as well as high-end cultural and sports activities, at a multitude of festivals ready to run across the country. Take a look at our selection here and see for yourself why Hungary ...
Republikon Holds Conference On LGBT Rights In Hungary
- 9 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Politicians of several opposition parties told a conference organised by political think-tank Republikon Institute that they support granting equal rights to the LGBTQ community. The conference on LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) rights was attended by politicians of the Socialist Party, LMP, the Democratic Coalition (DK), Dialogue for Hungary (PM), Együtt and the Liberal ...
Majority Of Hungarians Rather Agree With Anti-Immigration Messages
- 17 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of Hungarians agree with the messages about migration the Hungarian government has delivered as part of a billboard campaign, think-tank Századvég Foundation said. The controversial anti-immigration posters, however, have triggered harsh reactions from opposition parties and the issue of migration has become the most debated topic in Hungarian media recently.
Harley-Davidson Open Road Festival, Alsóörs, Hungary, 10 - 14 June
- 11 Jun 2015 10:00 AM
- entertainment
It doesn’t matter how you arrive to the festival, you will have the possibility to leave on a Harley! – this is the message of 16. Harley-Davidson Open Road Fest, which will be again in Alsóörs. What is Open Road Fest? What is happening between 10th and 14th of June? It is not just a festival: it’s freedom, a drop of rebellion, an eternal friendship, a sincere smile, a huge roar … Harley is an ...
Hungarian NGOs Call For Reform Of Campaign Finance Rules
- 4 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- business
NGOs in Hungary have turned to lawmakers with a call to reform campaign finance rules and to clean up corruption. The civil organisations Transparency International Magyarország, Átlátszó and K-Monitor together with think-tank Political Capital sent an open letter to parliamentarians to coincide with a conference held on Wednesday on transparency in local government and campaign finance.
Most Hungarians Would Handle Migration At National Level
- 28 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Seventy-five percent of Hungarians think that migration should be tackled by member states rather than at European Union level, according to a recent survey conducted by think-tank Századvég. Fully, 83% of respondents said they had heard about the system proposed by the EU which would allocate a quota for the number of asylum-seekers to be received by each member state, the survey showed.
Fezen 2015 Festival Hungary, 29 July - 1 August
- 17 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The festival has been attracting party-goers to Székesfehérvár, the “City of Kings”, in growing numbers since 2012. This year, it will bring perhaps its strongest-ever list of performers to the central Hungarian city, including Judas Priest, Him and Hungarian pop singer Ákos to see in the last month of the summer.
Synthetic Drugs: Hungary Is Sitting On A Ticking Time Bomb
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The recent disturbing rise in the consumption of cheap and unregulated substances known as “designer drugs”, which have recetly resulted in several deaths across the country, could mean that Hungary is sitting on a ticking time bomb and the country is on the edge of a new type of public health crisis, journalist Csaba Lukács writes in the daily newspaper Magyar Nemzet.
EFOTT Festival, Lake Velence, Hungary, 15 - 18 July
- 10 Jul 2015 11:10 AM
- entertainment
If we hear the word EFOTT we almost automatically think of the now 40 year old event’s slogen: EFOTT, the biggest student party of the country. Neverthless, EFOTT is not only a party, as the organizers place emphasis on students’ cultural and sport life as well. For this reason, the range of daytime programmes is growing year by year, not only in number but in quality too. One of the main ...
Many Festivals Still Ahead In Hungary
- 9 Jul 2015 11:03 AM
- entertainment
Although nearly half of the summer is already over, there are plenty of opportunities left for festival-goers looking for quality concerts. On the line-up are top-notch performers from both Hungary and further afield, as well as high-end cultural and sports activities, at a multitude of festivals ready to run across the country. Take a look at our selection here and see for yourself why Hungary ...
Republikon Holds Conference On LGBT Rights In Hungary
- 9 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Politicians of several opposition parties told a conference organised by political think-tank Republikon Institute that they support granting equal rights to the LGBTQ community. The conference on LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) rights was attended by politicians of the Socialist Party, LMP, the Democratic Coalition (DK), Dialogue for Hungary (PM), Együtt and the Liberal ...
Majority Of Hungarians Rather Agree With Anti-Immigration Messages
- 17 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of Hungarians agree with the messages about migration the Hungarian government has delivered as part of a billboard campaign, think-tank Századvég Foundation said. The controversial anti-immigration posters, however, have triggered harsh reactions from opposition parties and the issue of migration has become the most debated topic in Hungarian media recently.
Harley-Davidson Open Road Festival, Alsóörs, Hungary, 10 - 14 June
- 11 Jun 2015 10:00 AM
- entertainment
It doesn’t matter how you arrive to the festival, you will have the possibility to leave on a Harley! – this is the message of 16. Harley-Davidson Open Road Fest, which will be again in Alsóörs. What is Open Road Fest? What is happening between 10th and 14th of June? It is not just a festival: it’s freedom, a drop of rebellion, an eternal friendship, a sincere smile, a huge roar … Harley is an ...
Hungarian NGOs Call For Reform Of Campaign Finance Rules
- 4 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- business
NGOs in Hungary have turned to lawmakers with a call to reform campaign finance rules and to clean up corruption. The civil organisations Transparency International Magyarország, Átlátszó and K-Monitor together with think-tank Political Capital sent an open letter to parliamentarians to coincide with a conference held on Wednesday on transparency in local government and campaign finance.
Most Hungarians Would Handle Migration At National Level
- 28 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Seventy-five percent of Hungarians think that migration should be tackled by member states rather than at European Union level, according to a recent survey conducted by think-tank Századvég. Fully, 83% of respondents said they had heard about the system proposed by the EU which would allocate a quota for the number of asylum-seekers to be received by each member state, the survey showed.