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Ferenc Gyurcsány's State of the Nation's speech 2013
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Artists flee from György Fekete's academy
György Cserhalmi, a well-known Hungarian actor announced he was going to quit the Hungarian Art Academy (MMA). (Hungarian Art Academy used to be a politically right orientated art association, which became a public body.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Artists flee from György Fekete's academyThe electoral law by Fidesz damages Hungarian voter's rights
According to the Hungarian socialist delegation to the European Parliament (EP) the newly created Hungarian electoral law with the relating electoral proceedings, adopted by the two-thirds majority of the Hungarian government party Fidesz in the national parliament, damaged the rights of Hungarian voter's.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: The electoral law by Fidesz damages Hungarian voter's rightsKövér: Paid revolutionaries and former communist youth league members are behind student revolts
According to the leader of the Hungarian parliament, members of the former communist youth league (KISZ) and paid revolutionaries are behind the recent student revolts.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Kövér: Paid revolutionaries and former communist youth league members are behind student revoltsDouble traverse makes Hungarian accession to euro zone complicated
A double wall was built around the Eurozone and this wall threatens the unity of the European Union (EU) as Member of European Parliament (MEP) Csaba Tabajdi said.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Double traverse makes Hungarian accession to euro zone complicatedBelarus, Hungary to develop inter-parliamentary cooperation
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Hungary Alexander Khainovsky met with First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, Head of the Parliamentary Group of Friendship "Belarus-Hungary" Sándor Lezsák on 18 December, BelTA learnt from the Foreign Ministry of Belarus.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Belarus, Hungary to develop inter-parliamentary cooperationGyurcsány: Orbán's proposals are silly, shifty and untruthful
The last days' proposals of prime minister Orbán are silly, shifty and untruthful – Ferenc Gyurcsány, chairman of the leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) told a press conference on Tuesday.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Gyurcsány: Orbán's proposals are silly, shifty and untruthfulRate cut in Hungary: Cenbank Governor's comments
The rate-setting Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary decided in favor of a 25-bp rate cut on Tuesday with a slight majority vote, NBH Governor András Simor said at the press conference that followed the decision.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Rate cut in Hungary: Cenbank Governor's commentsFormer PM Gyurcsány: as it was back in the '60s
Former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány claimed in ATV that in order to build a competitive higher education system efforts are needed from the government, the institutions as well as the students.
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Read more: Former PM Gyurcsány: as it was back in the '60sRight-wing apointee replaces current director of the Hungarian National Theatre
Róbert Alföldi, the current director of the Hungarian National Theatre, will be replaced by the pro-government appointee Attila Vidnyánszky in mid-2013.
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Read more: Right-wing apointee replaces current director of the Hungarian National TheatreAmid rate cut Hungary Forint drops to 5-month low
The forint weakened to the lowest level in almost five months on bets Hungary's central bank will cut interest rates for a fifth consecutive month today and may deploy less conventional methods of easing next year.The central bank cut the policy rate on Tuesday by 25bp to 5.75%, as expected.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Amid rate cut Hungary Forint drops to 5-month lowGypsy beauty contest in Budapest
On Monday, Budapest Gypsy Self-Government held a beauty contest on the Budapest Europe boat.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Gypsy beauty contest in BudapestHungary students rally against state financing cuts
Thousands of Hungarian students rallied on Monday, piling pressure on the government to give up plans for cuts in state financing to higher education.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Hungary students rally against state financing cutsFormer PM Bajnai to run for Parliament as a candidate in 2014 elections
Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai plans to run as a candidate for MP at the next elections, he told in an interview with the Borsod county weekly, Vasárnapi Észak.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Former PM Bajnai to run for Parliament as a candidate in 2014 electionsHungary wins EHF EURO 2012 bronze medal
Hungary won an epic third-place match against EHF EURO 2012 hosts Serbia after extra time to claim the 16-nation tournament's bronze medal and draw a standing ovation from their fans as well as from many of the home supporters in Belgrade's Kombank Arena on Saturday.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Hungary wins EHF EURO 2012 bronze medalKlezmer concert on New Year's Day
Following performances in New York, London and Amsterdam, Budapest Klezmer Band is returning home to give 2013 an upbeat start on 1 January with a repertoire ranging from Russian pub songs to world-famous tunes.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 August 2013 09:11
Read more: Klezmer concert on New Year's DayMore Articles...
- Sounds of Bábel Christmas concert at the Duna Palace
- "In our struggle with Fidesz, we must prepare even for the worst" – interview (excerpt) with former PM Gordon Bajnai
- Letter of protest against far-right Jobbik signed by 150 Members of Parliament from over 30 countries
- Iconic right-wing composer's harsh criticizme of the Hungarian Art Academy
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