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A year ago I published a post with an image video of Hungary. Someone in some high position thought using the same director, music from the same group and the same concept would make it again. Sadly the new video turned out being a boring flattery. The concept once was fine and okay with most [...]
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The number of hashtags, tags, links and other sort of referring to the parliamentary elections in Hungary is increasing as we are getting closer and closer to the first round (April 11). Four years ago blog was the new buzzword of internet and politics, people were excited to read the posts of the former PM, Ferenc Gyurcsány. Now Hungarian [...]
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At my university we have a group of students in social sciences who are organizing panel discussions on the Hungarian transition in 1989 every Tuesday till December 8. I’ve been attending the events from the beginning and I have to admit that the one of today was the best so far. We had political researcher, political [...]
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Hungary On Global Voices Online- Hungary: “Oligarch” is the New Buzzword of the Hungarian Net May 9, 2012József Ángyán, the former Hungarian State Secretary in the Ministry of Rural Development, resigned in January and since then has been trying to draw attention to the shady relations between the government and some Hungarian 'oligarchs'. It's a sensitive issue, and he is facing retaliation of the powers others had also tried to call into accoun […]
- Video: Mothers Around the World Share Their Different Experiences April 26, 2012In the International Museum of Women, the current online exhibit is all about mothers. MAMA: Motherhood around the globe explores the different aspects of motherhood through video interviews to women in Nigeria, Kenya, Afghanistan, USA, Colombia, Hungary, China and Norway.
- Hungary: An Eventful Celebration of the National Holiday March 20, 2012The prime minister compares the country to a frog; a rapper is elected as "the alternative president"; far-right protesters break into the IMF office; a techno party is held at Budapest's Heroes' Square, followed the next day by a paramilitary group's oath ceremony. Marietta Le reports on this year's eventful celebration of Hung […]
- Europe: Will ACTA Treaty Pass After Protests? March 14, 2012The ratification of the Anti-Counterfeiting Treaty (ACTA) by the European Parliament has been delayed in expectation of an opinion from the European Court of Justice on its conformity with fundamental rights.
- Hungary: Tax Administration Investigates Citizen Activists March 1, 2012Véleményvezér blog commented [hu] on the news of the most popular citizen movement's activists being checked by the National Tax and Customs Administration, interpreting it as a sign of fear by the ruling party Fidesz: “Two years after [winning] a two-thirds [majority], they're already catching flies, they're chasing civil activists. […]
- Slovakia, Hungary: Shrouded in Smog February 14, 2012Blogger Ulrika Lejnarová, highlighting air pollution data from the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute [sk], wonders [sk] why Slovakia, while often paying attention to the critical conditions in Hungary [en], is doing little to inform its own citizens of the domestic situation adequately, in order to avoid health complications. Written by Tibor...
- Hungary: Another Environmental Catastrophe in the Making February 14, 2012In October 2010, a toxic spill from a red sludge reservoir in Kolontár caused the greatest environmental disaster in Hungary's recent history. Atlatszo.hu and Greenpeace are now drawing attention to another hazardous waste reservoir, in the town of Almásfüzitő, which is "leaking like a sponge" and is already causing grave environmental and hea […]
- Hungary: Goodbye, Malév! February 8, 2012Malév, Hungary's state airline since 1946, ceased operation on February 3, 2012, due to bankruptcy. Marietta Le reports on the reactions in the blogosphere, explaining what Malév meant for the people.
- Balkans: Online Platform Tracks Reports From Areas Hit by Record Snowfall February 7, 2012Since last week, the Balkans have been hit by massive snow storms, the likes of which have not been seen in over a decade, if not longer. Danica Radisic reports on relevant initiatives launched by the region's online community, including the new Ushahidi platform for tracking verified information on road blocks, power outages and other critical points a […]
- Hungary: “We Voted For Orbán, Not For Goldman Sachs” January 29, 2012Last Saturday, after several protests against the government's policies, Hungarians supporting those in power decided to hold a rally of their own, too. Marietta Le reports.
- Hungary: “Oligarch” is the New Buzzword of the Hungarian Net May 9, 2012
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