653 result(s) for victims
The Real Wallenberg Year In Hungary
- 3 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012 – as decided by the government – we commemorate Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish martyr diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarians during the Holocaust. The Wallenberg Commemorative Committee responsible for the preparation of the Centenary, which I chair myself, makes all the efforts to make the Wallenberg Year an occasion to face the terrible tragedy of the Holocaust in a responsible ...
Hungary To Host This Year’s Memorial Day For The Victims Of Totalitarian Regimes
- 2 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will host this year’s Day of Remembrance of the victims of totalitarian regimes to be held with the participation of EU Member States on 23 August. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Dr Tibor Navracsics will inform the justice ministers of Member States at the Friday justice session of the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting to be held on 26-27 April.
U.S. Ambassador Awards Hungarian Companies For Community Programs
- 26 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Ambassador Kounalakis presented Active Citizenship awards to Harman/Becker Automotive Systems and Brunswick Hungary for their support of community programs in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. With these awards, the U.S. Embassy is recognizing the importance of community social responsibility programs of American companies in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Never Ending Land Swap Story Of Sukoró
- 24 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- property
In case you forgot what Sukoró is all about, it was a land swap involving Joav Blum, a Hungarian-Israeli businessman, and the Hungarian state. The details of the swap were handled by the Magyar Nemzeti Vagyonkezelő (MNV), a government office in charge of state properties.
We Remember The Victims Of The Holocaust In Hungary On 16 April
- 13 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"On 16 April, Monday, victims of the Holocaust in Hungary are remembered throughout the country. It was on this day in 1944 that the setting up of the first ghettos began in the Trans-Carpathian region of Hungary.
Holocaust Memorial March In Budapest On Sunday
- 12 Apr 2012 11:45 AM
- community & culture
"This year’s March for Life procession in tribute to victims of the Holocaust will start from the Pest side of the Szabadság bridge at 4 p.m., on Sunday, April 15. The March for Life Foundation organised the first such event in 2002, when 400-500 people turned out. An estimated 10,000 took part in last year’s commemoration.
Hungary's PM Orbán Releases Spy Files Detailing Surveillance Of Him In 1980s
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has published on his website communist-era documents on abortive attempts to recruit him as an informant and on his surveillance in answer to a question from Democratic Coalition politician Ágnes Vadai.
Famous Women In Hungarian History
- 13 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"When one lists the outstanding personalities of Hungarian history, one tends to think of crowned kings, valiant commanders, renowned statesmen and legendary champions of freedom –representing, almost exclusively, the stronger sex. Yet, many woman bolstered the fame of Hungary over the centuries.
Former Head Of Baumag Sentenced To Prison In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Budapest Municipal Court yesterday sentenced László Balázs, the former head of investment co-operative Baumag, to seven years in prison, after finding him guilty of misuse of funds, fraudulent bankruptcy, illegal financial activities, investment fraud and violating accounting rules. Other suspects received suspended terms and fines.
The Real Wallenberg Year In Hungary
- 3 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012 – as decided by the government – we commemorate Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish martyr diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarians during the Holocaust. The Wallenberg Commemorative Committee responsible for the preparation of the Centenary, which I chair myself, makes all the efforts to make the Wallenberg Year an occasion to face the terrible tragedy of the Holocaust in a responsible ...
Hungary To Host This Year’s Memorial Day For The Victims Of Totalitarian Regimes
- 2 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will host this year’s Day of Remembrance of the victims of totalitarian regimes to be held with the participation of EU Member States on 23 August. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Dr Tibor Navracsics will inform the justice ministers of Member States at the Friday justice session of the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting to be held on 26-27 April.
U.S. Ambassador Awards Hungarian Companies For Community Programs
- 26 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Ambassador Kounalakis presented Active Citizenship awards to Harman/Becker Automotive Systems and Brunswick Hungary for their support of community programs in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. With these awards, the U.S. Embassy is recognizing the importance of community social responsibility programs of American companies in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Never Ending Land Swap Story Of Sukoró
- 24 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- property
In case you forgot what Sukoró is all about, it was a land swap involving Joav Blum, a Hungarian-Israeli businessman, and the Hungarian state. The details of the swap were handled by the Magyar Nemzeti Vagyonkezelő (MNV), a government office in charge of state properties.
We Remember The Victims Of The Holocaust In Hungary On 16 April
- 13 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"On 16 April, Monday, victims of the Holocaust in Hungary are remembered throughout the country. It was on this day in 1944 that the setting up of the first ghettos began in the Trans-Carpathian region of Hungary.
Holocaust Memorial March In Budapest On Sunday
- 12 Apr 2012 11:45 AM
- community & culture
"This year’s March for Life procession in tribute to victims of the Holocaust will start from the Pest side of the Szabadság bridge at 4 p.m., on Sunday, April 15. The March for Life Foundation organised the first such event in 2002, when 400-500 people turned out. An estimated 10,000 took part in last year’s commemoration.
Hungary's PM Orbán Releases Spy Files Detailing Surveillance Of Him In 1980s
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has published on his website communist-era documents on abortive attempts to recruit him as an informant and on his surveillance in answer to a question from Democratic Coalition politician Ágnes Vadai.
Famous Women In Hungarian History
- 13 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"When one lists the outstanding personalities of Hungarian history, one tends to think of crowned kings, valiant commanders, renowned statesmen and legendary champions of freedom –representing, almost exclusively, the stronger sex. Yet, many woman bolstered the fame of Hungary over the centuries.
Former Head Of Baumag Sentenced To Prison In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Budapest Municipal Court yesterday sentenced László Balázs, the former head of investment co-operative Baumag, to seven years in prison, after finding him guilty of misuse of funds, fraudulent bankruptcy, illegal financial activities, investment fraud and violating accounting rules. Other suspects received suspended terms and fines.