• Transparency International Video Accuses Trump, Orbán Of Nepotism

    • 23 Jan 2017 8:30 AM

    Prime Minister Viktor Orbán makes an appearance alongside several other world leaders suspected of nepotism in a video released by anti-corruption organization Transparency International. The video, which highlights American President Donald Trump’s recent appointment of his son-in-law as senior White House adviser, cites Orbán as another example of “how leaders in highly corrupt countries around the world” are using their power to enrich their family members.

  • José Carreras Concert, Budapest Aréna, 20 January

    • 19 Jan 2017 7:24 AM

    José Carreras, is a Spanish tenor who is particularly known for his performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini. Born in Barcelona, he made his debut on the operatic stage at 11 as Trujamán in Manuel de Falla's El retablo de Maese Pedro and went on to a career that encompassed over 60 roles, performed in the world's leading opera houses and in numerous recordings.

  • Sziget Sells 70% Stake To U.S. Equity Fund

    • 19 Jan 2017 7:20 AM

    Those in the loop have known for some time that Sziget was up for sale, we can now announce what founder Károly Gerendai says about this breaking news, “With the financial resources and international background of Providence as an addition to our professional team, our position can be further strengthened.”

  • Fungarian: Piroska

    • 18 Jan 2017 10:00 AM

    January 18 is Piroska’s nameday in the Hungarian calendar. It is one of the most beautiful sounding names in Hungarian. Its association only with Little Red Riding Hood is misleading tough. While the Grimm’s tale heroine got her name in translation because of her red hood, the name Piroska actually originates from the Latin Prisca meaning venerable, ancient and the English equivalent would be Priscilla.

  • Prosecutor Says Camera Woman Who Kicked Migrants Should Get Tougher Sentence

    • 18 Jan 2017 8:08 AM

    The prosecutor has appealed for a tougher sentence in the case of a camerawoman who kicked migrants as they rushed across a field near the Röszke border in southern Hungary back in September 2015. On Jan. 12, the court sentenced Petra László to three years’ probation for disorderly conduct. If she does not reoffend during that period, the conviction will be dropped.

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