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Hungarian Hate Group 'Highwayman Army' Seeks 'Fighters', Jobbik Connection?
- 17 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to Jobbik MP Tamás “Roy” Sneider, extremist hate group Betyársereg (Highwayman army) needs fighters, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s mother is a Gypsy, and it is better to employ a Muslim as a personal secretary than a Jew. Jobbik must “project calm” and “must not appear violent” but at the same time “must divert Hungarian society in a direction which enables it to ‘radicalize itself”.
Pro- And Anti-Gov’t Protesters Scuffle In Budapest
- 16 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Police detained one person and another was injured on Sunday when a small group of anti-government demonstrators and others arriving for the prime minister’s speech shoved and pushed one another. A group of 20-30 people converged near the National Museum, to heckle the prime minister, chanting “Orbán out!”
Earth Hour In Budapest On 28 March
- 13 Mar 2015 8:02 AM
- current affairs
On Saturday March 28th at 8:30pm, millions of people across the world are switching off lights for one hour - to celebrate their commitment to the planet. This year, you can do more. In Budapest watch iconic buildings, including the Chain Bridge and the National Theatre, switch off their lights for Earth Hour.
Petőfi Scheme To Strengthen Ethnic Hungarians’ Identity
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The government’s Petőfi Sándor Programme to be launched on March 15 is expected to strengthen the identity of ethnic Hungarians in areas where its community is a diaspora and their number is decreasing, the state secretary for ethnic Hungarian communities abroad said.
Hungarian Foreign Policy Has To Be Adjusted To The New World Order
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At an extraordinary general meeting of ambassadors of Hungary, Viktor Orbán defined the basis of Hungarian foreign policy doctrine – independent foreign policy based on national interests – by saying that Hungary is not looking for uniformity of interests with influential countries, but the aim is to ensure that Hungarian success is in other countries’ interests.
Budapest To Host 2017 FINA World Aquatics Championships
- 12 Mar 2015 8:02 AM
- sport
Budapest is to host the 2017 FINA World Championships, which will be the biggest international event so far in the history of Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at a press conference on Wednesday. He was speaking after signing an agreement on this with the Executive Director of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Cornel Marculescu.
Police Launch Investigation Into Quaestor
- 12 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian police have launched an investigation of brokerage Quaestor on suspicion of fraud, the National Police Headquarters said. Quaestor’s headquarters were raided as part of the investigation, the police said. Earlier in the day political parties clashed over the brokerage scandal.
Consumer Protection Agency Levies Huf 711m In Fines Last Year
- 12 Mar 2015 2:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) levied fines of about 711 million forints (EUR 2.34m) for violations last year, down by some 230 million forints from 2013, business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Jubilee Weekend At Palace Of Arts In Budapest: Program Details
- 12 Mar 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
The Palace of Arts celebrates its 10th birthday with a particularly special series of events between 14-15 March. This spring weekend is the “crowning jewel” in Müpa’s jubilee season, where a cast of artists will take to the stage who have all provided outstanding concert entertainment over the past decade at the region’s leading institution of the performing arts.
Hungarian Hate Group 'Highwayman Army' Seeks 'Fighters', Jobbik Connection?
- 17 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to Jobbik MP Tamás “Roy” Sneider, extremist hate group Betyársereg (Highwayman army) needs fighters, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s mother is a Gypsy, and it is better to employ a Muslim as a personal secretary than a Jew. Jobbik must “project calm” and “must not appear violent” but at the same time “must divert Hungarian society in a direction which enables it to ‘radicalize itself”.
Pro- And Anti-Gov’t Protesters Scuffle In Budapest
- 16 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Police detained one person and another was injured on Sunday when a small group of anti-government demonstrators and others arriving for the prime minister’s speech shoved and pushed one another. A group of 20-30 people converged near the National Museum, to heckle the prime minister, chanting “Orbán out!”
Earth Hour In Budapest On 28 March
- 13 Mar 2015 8:02 AM
- current affairs
On Saturday March 28th at 8:30pm, millions of people across the world are switching off lights for one hour - to celebrate their commitment to the planet. This year, you can do more. In Budapest watch iconic buildings, including the Chain Bridge and the National Theatre, switch off their lights for Earth Hour.
Petőfi Scheme To Strengthen Ethnic Hungarians’ Identity
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The government’s Petőfi Sándor Programme to be launched on March 15 is expected to strengthen the identity of ethnic Hungarians in areas where its community is a diaspora and their number is decreasing, the state secretary for ethnic Hungarian communities abroad said.
Hungarian Foreign Policy Has To Be Adjusted To The New World Order
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At an extraordinary general meeting of ambassadors of Hungary, Viktor Orbán defined the basis of Hungarian foreign policy doctrine – independent foreign policy based on national interests – by saying that Hungary is not looking for uniformity of interests with influential countries, but the aim is to ensure that Hungarian success is in other countries’ interests.
Budapest To Host 2017 FINA World Aquatics Championships
- 12 Mar 2015 8:02 AM
- sport
Budapest is to host the 2017 FINA World Championships, which will be the biggest international event so far in the history of Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at a press conference on Wednesday. He was speaking after signing an agreement on this with the Executive Director of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Cornel Marculescu.
Police Launch Investigation Into Quaestor
- 12 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian police have launched an investigation of brokerage Quaestor on suspicion of fraud, the National Police Headquarters said. Quaestor’s headquarters were raided as part of the investigation, the police said. Earlier in the day political parties clashed over the brokerage scandal.
Consumer Protection Agency Levies Huf 711m In Fines Last Year
- 12 Mar 2015 2:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) levied fines of about 711 million forints (EUR 2.34m) for violations last year, down by some 230 million forints from 2013, business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Jubilee Weekend At Palace Of Arts In Budapest: Program Details
- 12 Mar 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
The Palace of Arts celebrates its 10th birthday with a particularly special series of events between 14-15 March. This spring weekend is the “crowning jewel” in Müpa’s jubilee season, where a cast of artists will take to the stage who have all provided outstanding concert entertainment over the past decade at the region’s leading institution of the performing arts.