1,198 result(s) for world order
Xpat Opinion: Ruminations About The Far-Right Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist believes that PM Orbán’s disrespect for the rule of law is a greater threat to Hungary than racist protesters. A pro-government commentator, on the other hand, contends that whatever it does, the Orbán government will either be labeled as anti-democratic, or as racist.
Xpat Opinion: “Anti-Zionist” Rally On Eve Of World Jewish Congress In Budapest
- 6 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator welcomes the Prime Minister’s attempts to prevent anti-Semitic demonstrations, although he would prefer clear-cut legislation to ban racist rallies in general. A right-wing columnist believes the Left needs the danger of racism in order to present itself as the only bulwark against barbarism.
Invitation: 'Summer Dialogues...', Thalia Theatre Budapest, 3 - 4 May
- 3 May 2013 9:03 AM
- entertainment
Inspired by a true story, “The play, Dickensian in an Eastern European way, with a fierce, lean poetry, is a vivid portrait...” writes The Chicago Sun Times. After its UK premier, a play by one of Europe’s most exciting playwrights, Andras Visky, will comes to Budapest, staged by a collective of London-based Eastern European artists. Pre-show backstage tour in English at the Mikroszinpad on ...
Xpat Opinion: Mayday In Hungary - Are Communist Symbols Acceptable?
- 3 May 2013 9:03 AM
- current affairs
A left wing weekly writes that communist symbols pose minimal danger and the ban on them is based on a myth, invented by the Hungarian right to silence their left- wing rivals, namely that Communism and Nazism were equally destructive regimes. A centre-right weekly objects that there are billions still living under repressive communist regimes around the world, while Nazism was annihilated once ...
General Assembly Of World Jewish Congress Takes Place In Budapest
- 3 May 2013 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The 14th General Assembly of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) will take place in Budapest between 5-7 May. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed in his letter to President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder that it is an honour for Hungary to host the event. Numerous high-ranking governmental officials will participate and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will address the opening ceremony.
Queen Elizabeth II Awards Medal To Hungarian Doctor
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Her Britannic Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has awarded an honorary MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) to Dr Anna Gedeon, a Hungarian family doctor, in recognition of her exceptional services to the British Embassy in Budapest over more than two decades. The honorary MBE award will be presented to Dr Gedeon by British Ambassador Jonathan Knott on 2 May 2013 at his ...
PM Welcomes Delivery Of New Buses In Budapest
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed a ceremony on Tuesday, in which the city of Budapest took delivery of new Mercedes Citaro buses, stating that "without a strong and successful capital there isn't a strong and successful Hungary".
What You Might Not Know About Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 30 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
When stepping into the luxurious building, one can immediately understand why this property is often referred to as the hotel gem of the Hungarian capital. Located in the heart of the city, Corinthia Hotel Budapest is now celebrating its 10th anniversary since its re-opening in 2003. Very few other five star hotels in the world can be as proud of such a rich and glorious past, and its current ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Semitic Motorbike-Show Banned Twice In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-liberal commentators deplore the way the extreme right-wing motorbike demonstration planned on the day of the annual “March of Life” was banned by the Prime Minister.
Xpat Opinion: Ruminations About The Far-Right Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist believes that PM Orbán’s disrespect for the rule of law is a greater threat to Hungary than racist protesters. A pro-government commentator, on the other hand, contends that whatever it does, the Orbán government will either be labeled as anti-democratic, or as racist.
Xpat Opinion: “Anti-Zionist” Rally On Eve Of World Jewish Congress In Budapest
- 6 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator welcomes the Prime Minister’s attempts to prevent anti-Semitic demonstrations, although he would prefer clear-cut legislation to ban racist rallies in general. A right-wing columnist believes the Left needs the danger of racism in order to present itself as the only bulwark against barbarism.
Invitation: 'Summer Dialogues...', Thalia Theatre Budapest, 3 - 4 May
- 3 May 2013 9:03 AM
- entertainment
Inspired by a true story, “The play, Dickensian in an Eastern European way, with a fierce, lean poetry, is a vivid portrait...” writes The Chicago Sun Times. After its UK premier, a play by one of Europe’s most exciting playwrights, Andras Visky, will comes to Budapest, staged by a collective of London-based Eastern European artists. Pre-show backstage tour in English at the Mikroszinpad on ...
Xpat Opinion: Mayday In Hungary - Are Communist Symbols Acceptable?
- 3 May 2013 9:03 AM
- current affairs
A left wing weekly writes that communist symbols pose minimal danger and the ban on them is based on a myth, invented by the Hungarian right to silence their left- wing rivals, namely that Communism and Nazism were equally destructive regimes. A centre-right weekly objects that there are billions still living under repressive communist regimes around the world, while Nazism was annihilated once ...
General Assembly Of World Jewish Congress Takes Place In Budapest
- 3 May 2013 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The 14th General Assembly of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) will take place in Budapest between 5-7 May. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed in his letter to President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder that it is an honour for Hungary to host the event. Numerous high-ranking governmental officials will participate and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will address the opening ceremony.
Queen Elizabeth II Awards Medal To Hungarian Doctor
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Her Britannic Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has awarded an honorary MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) to Dr Anna Gedeon, a Hungarian family doctor, in recognition of her exceptional services to the British Embassy in Budapest over more than two decades. The honorary MBE award will be presented to Dr Gedeon by British Ambassador Jonathan Knott on 2 May 2013 at his ...
PM Welcomes Delivery Of New Buses In Budapest
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed a ceremony on Tuesday, in which the city of Budapest took delivery of new Mercedes Citaro buses, stating that "without a strong and successful capital there isn't a strong and successful Hungary".
What You Might Not Know About Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 30 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
When stepping into the luxurious building, one can immediately understand why this property is often referred to as the hotel gem of the Hungarian capital. Located in the heart of the city, Corinthia Hotel Budapest is now celebrating its 10th anniversary since its re-opening in 2003. Very few other five star hotels in the world can be as proud of such a rich and glorious past, and its current ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Semitic Motorbike-Show Banned Twice In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-liberal commentators deplore the way the extreme right-wing motorbike demonstration planned on the day of the annual “March of Life” was banned by the Prime Minister.