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Xpat Opinion: Anti-Immigration Posters Targeted In Hungary
- 12 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist criticizes left-wing activists for defacing the government’s giant anti-immigration billboards. The leading anti-government daily, on the other hand, finds it abhorrent that the police have cracked down on the activists. The left-liberal Together party has called for the government’s advertisements on immigration issues to be removed. The street posters warn migrants ...
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 Pilot In Stable Condition After Gripen Emergency Landing
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pilot who ejected during emergency landing from a Gripen fighter on Wednesday morning is in a stable condition in a Kecskemét hospital, the deputy chief of staff said. Zoltán Orosz told a press conference that initial inspections have shown that the JAS-39 C Gripen fighter can be repaired. Soon after taking off from the Kecskemét airbase, in southern Hungary, after 9am, the highly experienced ...
Hungarian Political Parties Comment On EP Resolution
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party labelled the resolution as a “second Tavares report”, but welcomed support from the European People’s Party. “The second Tavares report was passed only with the liberals, the left, the greens and the communists all joining forces,” Fidesz lawmaker Gergely Gulyás said, adding that his party has a clear antiimmigration stance.
Hungarian Minister Calls For Stronger Int Cooperation In Media
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a need for stronger and more direct international cooperation in the media, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog told public radio, commenting on talks with Britain’s culture, media and sport minister John Whittingdale. They discussed a draft European Commission directive on protecting children’s rights and human rights by enforcing the regulations in the “country of origin” where the ...
Hungarian Pavilion Opens At Milan World’s Fair
- 10 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian pavilion of Milan World’s Fair has officially opened its gates on 5 June, the World Environment Day. Bread is more than just food, it is part of culture, Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog said at the opening of the “Life Garden” Pavilion. He said that Hungary has a lot to offer, such as its water base, health tourism and gastronomic treasures; and the country is a good ...
Hungarian Socialist Call On PM To Halt “Hate Campaign Against Refugees”
- 10 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Referring to a government billboard campaign in connection with the issue of migrants, the opposition Socialists have called on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to halt the 1.5 billion forint (EUR 4.8m) “hate campaign against refugees”. Citing Orbán as saying at the Budapest meeting of the Union of Arab Banks that Hungary is an “open and friendly” country which does not put obstacles before ...
Effort To Lure Émigrés Back Begins In Hungary
- 9 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than 800 émigré Hungarians have registered for the programme recently launched by the government to encourage them to return home and work here, labour affairs state secretary Sándor Czomba told various TV channels yesterday. No actual contracts have yet been signed, he added. Participating companies have offered 400 vacancies, mostly for graduates with fluent English skills.
Thousands Take Part In Walk To Raise Awareness On Breast Cancer In Budapest
- 8 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Thousands of women have taken part in a walk in central Budapest to raise public awareness on breast cancer, which claims the lives of 2500 Hungarians each year.
The walk, led by well-known performers, singers, television presenters and sports personalities, was designed to call attention to the importance of self-awareness and taking part in regular medical checks to filter out the most common ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Immigration Posters Targeted In Hungary
- 12 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist criticizes left-wing activists for defacing the government’s giant anti-immigration billboards. The leading anti-government daily, on the other hand, finds it abhorrent that the police have cracked down on the activists. The left-liberal Together party has called for the government’s advertisements on immigration issues to be removed. The street posters warn migrants ...
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 Pilot In Stable Condition After Gripen Emergency Landing
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pilot who ejected during emergency landing from a Gripen fighter on Wednesday morning is in a stable condition in a Kecskemét hospital, the deputy chief of staff said. Zoltán Orosz told a press conference that initial inspections have shown that the JAS-39 C Gripen fighter can be repaired. Soon after taking off from the Kecskemét airbase, in southern Hungary, after 9am, the highly experienced ...
Hungarian Political Parties Comment On EP Resolution
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party labelled the resolution as a “second Tavares report”, but welcomed support from the European People’s Party. “The second Tavares report was passed only with the liberals, the left, the greens and the communists all joining forces,” Fidesz lawmaker Gergely Gulyás said, adding that his party has a clear antiimmigration stance.
Hungarian Minister Calls For Stronger Int Cooperation In Media
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a need for stronger and more direct international cooperation in the media, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog told public radio, commenting on talks with Britain’s culture, media and sport minister John Whittingdale. They discussed a draft European Commission directive on protecting children’s rights and human rights by enforcing the regulations in the “country of origin” where the ...
Hungarian Pavilion Opens At Milan World’s Fair
- 10 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian pavilion of Milan World’s Fair has officially opened its gates on 5 June, the World Environment Day. Bread is more than just food, it is part of culture, Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog said at the opening of the “Life Garden” Pavilion. He said that Hungary has a lot to offer, such as its water base, health tourism and gastronomic treasures; and the country is a good ...
Hungarian Socialist Call On PM To Halt “Hate Campaign Against Refugees”
- 10 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Referring to a government billboard campaign in connection with the issue of migrants, the opposition Socialists have called on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to halt the 1.5 billion forint (EUR 4.8m) “hate campaign against refugees”. Citing Orbán as saying at the Budapest meeting of the Union of Arab Banks that Hungary is an “open and friendly” country which does not put obstacles before ...
Effort To Lure Émigrés Back Begins In Hungary
- 9 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than 800 émigré Hungarians have registered for the programme recently launched by the government to encourage them to return home and work here, labour affairs state secretary Sándor Czomba told various TV channels yesterday. No actual contracts have yet been signed, he added. Participating companies have offered 400 vacancies, mostly for graduates with fluent English skills.
Thousands Take Part In Walk To Raise Awareness On Breast Cancer In Budapest
- 8 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Thousands of women have taken part in a walk in central Budapest to raise public awareness on breast cancer, which claims the lives of 2500 Hungarians each year.
The walk, led by well-known performers, singers, television presenters and sports personalities, was designed to call attention to the importance of self-awareness and taking part in regular medical checks to filter out the most common ...