Category Archives: social background HU

Exodus from Viktor Orbán’s Hungary

Posted on October 23, 2013 by ellenpolus

It was sometime in May that a research institute attached to the Central Statistical Office (KSH) working on a project sponsored by the European Union came to the conclusion that at least 230,000 Hungarians live outside of the country. Since … Continue reading →

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Opera Fights Hungary’s Rising Anti-Semitism

Posted on October 21, 2013 by ellenpolus

Ivan Fischer conducting his “Red Heifer” in Budapest. (Photo: Marco Borggreve) BUDAPEST — Ivan Fischer is best known as a first-class conductor whose Budapest Festival Orchestra has entranced audiences worldwide. Last week, Mr. Fischer took on a new role — … Continue reading →

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Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, Statement upon the conclusion of its visit to Hungary (23 September – 2 October 2013)

Posted on October 4, 2013 by ellenpolus

(..) The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention was invited by the Government of Hungary to conduct a country visit from 23 September to 2 October 2013.  The members, Mr. Sow and I, Vladimir Tochilovsky, were accompanied by two … Continue reading →

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Hungary students in Kaposvar topless protest

Posted on October 4, 2013 by ellenpolus

A new dress code imposed by a university head in southern Hungary has prompted students to strip down to their underwear in protest. Under the rules imposed on 1 October, women are barred from wearing mini-skirts and men have to … Continue reading →

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Hungary’s homeless told to move along – from everywhere

Posted on October 4, 2013 by ellenpolus

A proposed law passed in Hungary forbids the homeless from staying in public spaces where tourists could see them. Civil society groups say the government looks to criminalize homeless rather than cope with the problem. Some say Hungary’s conservative government … Continue reading →

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A surprising verdict: the Gypsies are the racists, not the members of the Hungarian Guard

Posted on October 3, 2013 by ellenpolus

Sajóbábony, a small town of 2,000 inhabitants 13 km from the city of Miskolc, has been in the news off and on since 2009, shortly after the random murders of Gypsies in several towns and villages. In the aftermath of … Continue reading →

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Hungary Set to Criminalize Homelessness

Posted on October 2, 2013 by ellenpolus

By Johnny Duggan,  RYOT News To the impoverished inhabiting Hungary’s cities, the struggle for sustenance and shelter may soon place them at odds with not only circumstance, but the nation’s constitution. Hungary’s Parliament is set to decide whether local governments can fine … Continue reading →

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