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Two Fined For Sullying Soviet Memorial
- 19 Apr 2017 8:14 AM
- current affairs
The two people who on Monday threw paint on the Soviet memorial at Szabadság tér were each fined Ft 30,000 the next day for behaving in an unruly manner.
Municipal Court Fines Protesters Throwing Paint At Soviet Monument
- 19 Apr 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The municipal court of Budapest has found two men, who recently threw balloons containing orange paint at a Soviet monument in the city centre, guilty of rowdy behaviour and fined them 30,000 forints each (EUR 96). During the trial on Tuesday, the defendants said their act had been a way of expressing a political opinion.
WWF Big Jump 2016: Let’s Jump Together For The Living Rivers On 10 July
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
This Sunday, on the 10th of July, at 3pm Hungary joins the celebrations of Big Jump with the biggest splash in the region. 15 municipalities, 8 counties and 8 rivers and creeks participate in this year’s Big Jump, dedicated to the Amazon of Europe. Apart from Danube, Drava and Tisza, Szamos, Sajó, Túr and Séd creek are participating as well, while Gyermely is dedicating its Big Jump event to give ...
21st Budapest Pride March Held
- 4 Jul 2016 10:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
The Budapest Pride march was held for the 21st year in the capital on Saturday afternoon. The march ended in front of Parliament with speeches and concerts. Pride spokesperson Cintia Karlik thanked everyone for attending and for choosing “active participation, freedom and equality in law instead of fear”.
Thousands Of Hungarian Children Reported Missing Last Year
- 26 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Last year 19,279 minors went missing in Hungary, including 16,429 aged between 14 and 18, and 4,000 have yet to be found, said the organisers of an event marking International Missing Children’s Day on Wednesday, citing police data.
8 Unusual Hungarian Gastro Festivals
- 19 Feb 2016 3:01 AM
- food & drink
2016 is 'The Year of Gastro Adventures' in Hungary, and throughout the country many special events will offer visitors the chance to taste authentic local specialities. As well as a whole host of traditional dishes, some festivals will put on a range of international culinary delicacies too - plus guests may meet the local farmers and craftsmen involved. Read on for a summary about the most ...
Xpat Opinion: Humanity Delivers To Budapest
- 8 Sep 2015 5:30 AM
- community & culture
By Liz Frommer: What an incredible difference. Keleti station seemed largely vacant as we first entered the initial passageway. Further progressing into the vast area, tents were here and there, and people still lying on the ground. But something was distinctly different. Aside from the lack of bodies you had to sidestep through, there was a distinct feeling of elation. The intense, heaviness we ...
March Across Budapest Calling For Acceptance Of Sexual Minorities
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Thousands of people marched across central Budapest on Saturday afternoon to call for acceptance and identical rights for Hungary’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. The procession saw the crowd, comprised mostly of young people with rainbow flags, coloured balloons and billboards, march from opposite the Opera House on Adrássy út to the Tabán park area in Buda. ...
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 ...
Two Fined For Sullying Soviet Memorial
- 19 Apr 2017 8:14 AM
- current affairs
The two people who on Monday threw paint on the Soviet memorial at Szabadság tér were each fined Ft 30,000 the next day for behaving in an unruly manner.
Municipal Court Fines Protesters Throwing Paint At Soviet Monument
- 19 Apr 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The municipal court of Budapest has found two men, who recently threw balloons containing orange paint at a Soviet monument in the city centre, guilty of rowdy behaviour and fined them 30,000 forints each (EUR 96). During the trial on Tuesday, the defendants said their act had been a way of expressing a political opinion.
WWF Big Jump 2016: Let’s Jump Together For The Living Rivers On 10 July
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
This Sunday, on the 10th of July, at 3pm Hungary joins the celebrations of Big Jump with the biggest splash in the region. 15 municipalities, 8 counties and 8 rivers and creeks participate in this year’s Big Jump, dedicated to the Amazon of Europe. Apart from Danube, Drava and Tisza, Szamos, Sajó, Túr and Séd creek are participating as well, while Gyermely is dedicating its Big Jump event to give ...
21st Budapest Pride March Held
- 4 Jul 2016 10:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
The Budapest Pride march was held for the 21st year in the capital on Saturday afternoon. The march ended in front of Parliament with speeches and concerts. Pride spokesperson Cintia Karlik thanked everyone for attending and for choosing “active participation, freedom and equality in law instead of fear”.
Thousands Of Hungarian Children Reported Missing Last Year
- 26 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Last year 19,279 minors went missing in Hungary, including 16,429 aged between 14 and 18, and 4,000 have yet to be found, said the organisers of an event marking International Missing Children’s Day on Wednesday, citing police data.
8 Unusual Hungarian Gastro Festivals
- 19 Feb 2016 3:01 AM
- food & drink
2016 is 'The Year of Gastro Adventures' in Hungary, and throughout the country many special events will offer visitors the chance to taste authentic local specialities. As well as a whole host of traditional dishes, some festivals will put on a range of international culinary delicacies too - plus guests may meet the local farmers and craftsmen involved. Read on for a summary about the most ...
Xpat Opinion: Humanity Delivers To Budapest
- 8 Sep 2015 5:30 AM
- community & culture
By Liz Frommer: What an incredible difference. Keleti station seemed largely vacant as we first entered the initial passageway. Further progressing into the vast area, tents were here and there, and people still lying on the ground. But something was distinctly different. Aside from the lack of bodies you had to sidestep through, there was a distinct feeling of elation. The intense, heaviness we ...
March Across Budapest Calling For Acceptance Of Sexual Minorities
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Thousands of people marched across central Budapest on Saturday afternoon to call for acceptance and identical rights for Hungary’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. The procession saw the crowd, comprised mostly of young people with rainbow flags, coloured balloons and billboards, march from opposite the Opera House on Adrássy út to the Tabán park area in Buda. ...
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 ...