62 result(s) for artist in Current Affairs
Hungarian Writer, Poet Dezső Tandori Dies Aged 80
- 14 Feb 2019 8:04 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Dezső Tandori, a renowned Hungarian writer, poet and literary translator, has died at the age of 80, the Petőfi Literary Museum and the Digital Literary Academy said, citing information from his family.
Local Opinion: End Of Year Report From The Culture War In Hungary
- 2 Jan 2019 9:51 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator calls on the Right to use its political power to end what he calls ‘liberal dominance’ in culture. A liberal pundit mocks the government’s efforts to transform the cultural landscape.
Hungarian National Bank Spends HUF 900 Million On Paintings
- 5 Dec 2018 3:09 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The MNB is buying more paintings for a total of Ft 890 million in its Value Treasury programme, the central bank announced on Tuesday.
Hungarian National Bank Spends HUF 320 Million On Paintings
- 21 Nov 2018 6:38 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The MNB has recently purchased paintings for a total of HUF 320 million, the central bank announced on Tuesday.
Government Of Hungary Refusing To Tell How It Spent $7 Million In The U.S.
- 23 Feb 2018 8:40 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
A foundation financed by the government of Hungary spent more than $7 million in the United States in the past three years.
Opinion: Dress Rehearsal For The National Election? By-Election In Solymár
- 12 Dec 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10, a local by-election for a seat on the town council was held in the sixth district of Solymár, a suburb of Budapest, which is described in its English-language Wikipedia entry as “a desirable destination for affluent city-dwellers moving to suburban homes outside of Budapest.”
Actress Speaks Out Against Culture Of Silence
- 31 Oct 2017 7:50 AM
- current affairs
Accusations of sexual harassment and abuse made against American film producer Harvey Weinstein brought turmoil to the Hungarian theatre scene as well after actress Lilla Sárosdi (pictured) shared the story of her alleged sexual assault from twenty years ago on Facebook.
“We Will Not Be Silent!” Demonstration Draws Thousands Of Young Protesters
- 18 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s Szabadság (Freedom) square hosted a novel demonstration of sorts Saturday evening. Starting at 5:30 pm and lasting until 10 pm, the “We will not remain silent!” protest featured musical performances by a variety of musicians and DJs, as well as speeches by notable artists and activists. As many as 10,000 people mostly in their twenties and thirties attended.
Áder Presents High State Awards
- 16 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder presented Hungary’s state orders as well as the prestigious Kossuth and Széchenyi prizes to recognise public personalities, artists and scientists on the occasion of the anniversary of the 1848 revolution in Parliament. In his address to the awardees, the president highlighted their achievements, which he said could “motivate many to come up with better results”.
Hungarian Writer, Poet Dezső Tandori Dies Aged 80
- 14 Feb 2019 8:04 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Dezső Tandori, a renowned Hungarian writer, poet and literary translator, has died at the age of 80, the Petőfi Literary Museum and the Digital Literary Academy said, citing information from his family.
Local Opinion: End Of Year Report From The Culture War In Hungary
- 2 Jan 2019 9:51 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator calls on the Right to use its political power to end what he calls ‘liberal dominance’ in culture. A liberal pundit mocks the government’s efforts to transform the cultural landscape.
Hungarian National Bank Spends HUF 900 Million On Paintings
- 5 Dec 2018 3:09 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The MNB is buying more paintings for a total of Ft 890 million in its Value Treasury programme, the central bank announced on Tuesday.
Hungarian National Bank Spends HUF 320 Million On Paintings
- 21 Nov 2018 6:38 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The MNB has recently purchased paintings for a total of HUF 320 million, the central bank announced on Tuesday.
Government Of Hungary Refusing To Tell How It Spent $7 Million In The U.S.
- 23 Feb 2018 8:40 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
A foundation financed by the government of Hungary spent more than $7 million in the United States in the past three years.
Opinion: Dress Rehearsal For The National Election? By-Election In Solymár
- 12 Dec 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10, a local by-election for a seat on the town council was held in the sixth district of Solymár, a suburb of Budapest, which is described in its English-language Wikipedia entry as “a desirable destination for affluent city-dwellers moving to suburban homes outside of Budapest.”
Actress Speaks Out Against Culture Of Silence
- 31 Oct 2017 7:50 AM
- current affairs
Accusations of sexual harassment and abuse made against American film producer Harvey Weinstein brought turmoil to the Hungarian theatre scene as well after actress Lilla Sárosdi (pictured) shared the story of her alleged sexual assault from twenty years ago on Facebook.
“We Will Not Be Silent!” Demonstration Draws Thousands Of Young Protesters
- 18 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s Szabadság (Freedom) square hosted a novel demonstration of sorts Saturday evening. Starting at 5:30 pm and lasting until 10 pm, the “We will not remain silent!” protest featured musical performances by a variety of musicians and DJs, as well as speeches by notable artists and activists. As many as 10,000 people mostly in their twenties and thirties attended.
Áder Presents High State Awards
- 16 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder presented Hungary’s state orders as well as the prestigious Kossuth and Széchenyi prizes to recognise public personalities, artists and scientists on the occasion of the anniversary of the 1848 revolution in Parliament. In his address to the awardees, the president highlighted their achievements, which he said could “motivate many to come up with better results”.