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Thousands rally in Hungary after rightist demands list of Jewish ‘security risks’

Posted on December 2, 2012 by ellenpolus

Associated Press On Tuesday, a Hungarian far-right politician urged the government to draw up lists of Jews who pose a ‘national security risk’, stirring outrage among Jewish leaders. Haaretz 25 December 2012 Update EJP: NEW YORK (EJP)—The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) … Continue reading →

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The position of the Studio of Young Artists Association (FKSE)

Posted on November 30, 2012 by ellenpolus

The position of the Studio of Young Artists Association (FKSE) on the transformations of Hungarian cultural politics The Studio of Young Artists’ Association (SYAA) is a professional organisation, which has been functioning for more than 5 decades, always giving dynamic … Continue reading →

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Conservative controls on the Hungarian art scene

Posted on November 25, 2012 by ellenpolus

Conservative controls on the Hungarian art scene by Linnea West Posted on November 25, 2012 Linnea West is a writer and blogger with a passion for the visual arts. Originally from the South, she has most of the past 6 … Continue reading →

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The Hungarian State hand over the ownership of the Műcsarnok/Kunsthalle and the Vigadó to the MMA

Posted on November 22, 2012 by ellenpolus

Budapest, Thursday, 22 November 2012 (MTI) – Effective 1 January 2013, the Hungarian state has handed over ownership of the Műcsarnok/Kunsthalle and the Vigadó to the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA). The MMA can delegate members to other art bodies, … Continue reading →

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Declaration by (AICA)

Posted on November 22, 2012 by ellenpolus

Declaration by the Hungarian Section of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA) regarding the government decision on the Hungarian Academy of Arts In November 2012, the Hungarian State, in a government decision, relinquished ownership of the building of Műcsarnok/Kunsthalle … Continue reading →

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Poverty is not a crime!

Posted on November 17, 2012 by biocsibe

The state is treating poor and homeless people like criminals: evictions, denying access to public spaces, surveillance, police controls and imprisonment. We believe that these policies are unjust, inhuman and dangerous for freedom and democracy. Poverty is a problem of … Continue reading →

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Viktor Orbán’s grip on government is suffocating democracy in Hungary

Posted on November 8, 2012 by ellenpolus

Viktor Pál At the end of last month, the Hungarian parliament – which is dominated by the Fidesz party, led by the prime minister, Viktor Orbán – passed a constitutional amendment on voter registration. The new amendment will allow citizens … Continue reading →

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