319 result(s) for think freedom
Pál Schmitt, Former President of Hungary, International Olympic Committee Member
- 20 Jul 2021 10:08 AM
Born 13 May 1942, he was a successful fencer in his youth, going on to win two Olympic gold medals. Later he became a politician, and served as President of Hungary from 2010 until his resignation in 2012. Today he is one of the 100 or so active members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Hungarian Opinion: Government Accused of Using Spyware
- 20 Jul 2021 6:14 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As the government stands accused of using spyware to monitor critical journalists and other individuals, a left-wing pundit likens PM Orbán to the dictators of the East. Pro-government commentators are skeptical that the government illegally tapped its critics.
Opinion: EU Starts Legal Action Against Hungary Over LGBTQ Issues
- 19 Jul 2021 8:28 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Reacting to the infringement procedure launched by the European Commission over LGBTQ issues, a pro-government historian thinks this controversy resembles the clash over asylum-seekers in the late 2010s.
Hungarian Opinion: Hungary Takes Over Visegrad-4 Presidency
- 8 Jul 2021 7:57 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator sees Prime Minister Orbán’s vision of a strong and influential V4 as pie in the sky. A pro-government pundit, on the other hand, is convinced that the V4 will lead the EU’s rejuvenation.
Hungarian Opinion: Dispute Over Gender and Women’s Rights
- 21 May 2021 7:41 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A left-liberal weekly accuses Prime Minister Orbán of waging a war against gender equality. A conservative commentator, on the other hand, accuses liberal feminists of waging an ideological fight against traditional family values in the name of gender equality, while tolerating the exploitation of women.
Special Report: Chinese Uni Campus Plan Creates Controversy In Budapest
- 6 May 2021 5:56 AM
- current affairs
Standing on the proposed new home in Budapest of a top Chinese university, the local district mayor Krisztina Baranyi is squaring up for a stand-off with powerful Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government.
Péter Szalay, Artist & Creator of 'Black Lives Matter' Sculpture in Budapest
- 29 Apr 2021 1:07 PM
Péter is an established Hungarian artist with works featured in exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art and the acb Gallery.
"Great Read" Xpat Community E-Magazine, 29 April - 5 May
- 29 Apr 2021 11:32 AM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Opinion: Diplomatic Row Between Hungary & Germany Over Sacking Of Football Coach
- 12 Apr 2021 7:47 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
The German Foreign Ministry has rejected Hungarian protests against the sacking of a Hungarian football coach in Berlin. Commentators’ opinions diverge on the rights and wrongs, but even opposition leaning columnists tend to believe that firing the coach was a disproportionate punishment.
Pál Schmitt, Former President of Hungary, International Olympic Committee Member
- 20 Jul 2021 10:08 AM
Born 13 May 1942, he was a successful fencer in his youth, going on to win two Olympic gold medals. Later he became a politician, and served as President of Hungary from 2010 until his resignation in 2012. Today he is one of the 100 or so active members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Hungarian Opinion: Government Accused of Using Spyware
- 20 Jul 2021 6:14 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As the government stands accused of using spyware to monitor critical journalists and other individuals, a left-wing pundit likens PM Orbán to the dictators of the East. Pro-government commentators are skeptical that the government illegally tapped its critics.
Opinion: EU Starts Legal Action Against Hungary Over LGBTQ Issues
- 19 Jul 2021 8:28 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Reacting to the infringement procedure launched by the European Commission over LGBTQ issues, a pro-government historian thinks this controversy resembles the clash over asylum-seekers in the late 2010s.
Hungarian Opinion: Hungary Takes Over Visegrad-4 Presidency
- 8 Jul 2021 7:57 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator sees Prime Minister Orbán’s vision of a strong and influential V4 as pie in the sky. A pro-government pundit, on the other hand, is convinced that the V4 will lead the EU’s rejuvenation.
Hungarian Opinion: Dispute Over Gender and Women’s Rights
- 21 May 2021 7:41 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A left-liberal weekly accuses Prime Minister Orbán of waging a war against gender equality. A conservative commentator, on the other hand, accuses liberal feminists of waging an ideological fight against traditional family values in the name of gender equality, while tolerating the exploitation of women.
Special Report: Chinese Uni Campus Plan Creates Controversy In Budapest
- 6 May 2021 5:56 AM
- current affairs
Standing on the proposed new home in Budapest of a top Chinese university, the local district mayor Krisztina Baranyi is squaring up for a stand-off with powerful Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government.
Péter Szalay, Artist & Creator of 'Black Lives Matter' Sculpture in Budapest
- 29 Apr 2021 1:07 PM
Péter is an established Hungarian artist with works featured in exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art and the acb Gallery.
"Great Read" Xpat Community E-Magazine, 29 April - 5 May
- 29 Apr 2021 11:32 AM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Opinion: Diplomatic Row Between Hungary & Germany Over Sacking Of Football Coach
- 12 Apr 2021 7:47 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
The German Foreign Ministry has rejected Hungarian protests against the sacking of a Hungarian football coach in Berlin. Commentators’ opinions diverge on the rights and wrongs, but even opposition leaning columnists tend to believe that firing the coach was a disproportionate punishment.