Stories about Hungary from November, 2008
Hungary, Czech Republic: Romaphobia
The Hungarian Spectrum reports on the murder of a 14-year-old girl in a Hungarian village, which led to an anti-Roma rally. The Reference Frame is unhappy with Al Jazeera's story on discrimination against the Czech Republic's Roma children in their access to education.
Central & Eastern Europe: A Roma Roundup
A few Roma-related posts: Inside Albania muses on the U.S. election and concludes that having a Roma PM in Albania will remain “pure fantasy” for quite a while; Romano Them links to a report on the situation with the Roma in Kosovo; Hungarian Spectrum reported on Nov. 20 that “[i]n...
Central Europe: Relations With the U.S.
Belatedly, a link to Antal Dániel's post at Central Europe Activ on “Central European expectations from the new American president.”
Hungary, Slovakia: Tense Relationship
On Nov. 15, Slovak prime minister Robert Fico and his Hungarian counterpart, Ferenc Gyurcsány, met in the border town of Komárno, Slovakia, in an attempt to ease nationalist tensions that have escalated due to Nov. 1 football game violence in Dunajská Streda, Slovakia. Eva S. Balogh of Hungarian Spectrum has been blogging a lot recently about the Slovak-Hungarian relations, and here are some of the highlights.
Hungary: Eszter Hajdú's Documentary
Hungarian Spectrum writes about a documentary on “the devastating effects of Hungarian political divisiveness on families and friendships.”
Hungary: A Look at the Judiciary System
Hungarian Spectrum is wondering how it is possible that “growing marijuana plants seems to deserve as harsh a sentence as murder” in Hungary.
Romania, U.S.: Obama's Victory
Corina Murafa and Csíkszereda musings share their thoughts on Obama's victory.
Central & Eastern Europe, U.S.: “Cloudy Vision”
Leopolis discusses the possible impact of “a McCain or Obama presidency” for Central Europe.
Hungary, U.S.: Election Coverage
Hungarian Spectrum writes about the coverage of the U.S. election in the Hungarian media.
Hungary: IMF Loan
Edward Hugh of A Fistful of Euros writes about the details of the IMF/EU/World Bank loan package for Hungary.
