Stories about Hungary from June, 2006
Poland: Poznan Uprising of 1956
The beatroot writes about a little-known 1956 uprising in Poznan, Poland, which preceded the famous Hungarian events.
Slovakia: Anti-Hungarian Former Prime Minister
Paul of Further Ramblings of a N.Irish Magyar writes that the new Slovak governing coalition may include the former prime minister known “for his anti-Hungarian (and Roma) rhetoric and actions.”
Hungary: Gay Pride Parade
Paul of Further Ramblings of a N.Irish Magyar writes about the Gay Pride that took place in Budapest this past Saturday – and recommendations on how to remain anonymous while marching.
Hungary: Lake Balaton Fish Bandits
Pestiside.hu writes about illegal large-scale fishing on Lake Balaton: “Despite the audacity of the poachers, who left 25 kilometers of nets behind last year, the criminals are largely untouchable, with only one such band being brought to justice.”
Poland: Hungary In 1956 Vs Iraq Now
The beatroot writes about “the major difference between Hungary back then and Iraq today”: “Hungarians led the uprising, which was later crushed by a Superpower. In Iraq today, a Superpower has ‘liberated’ Iraq and is now experiencing an insurgency by some Iraqis (and a few cross- border terrorist weirdos).” He...
Hungary: George W. Bush Visit
Pestiside.hu reports on George W. Bush's visit to Budapest: unprecedented security measures, a phone bomb scare at the U.S. embassy, an anti-Bush rally and the gay festival.
Hungary: New Foreign Minister and Human Rights
Paul of Further Ramblings of a N.Irish Magyar writes about Kinga Goncz, Hungary's new foreign minister, and her disappointing new views: “Yet in the corrupt world of realpolitik that she now operates in, all previous principles and beliefs have been thrown out the window in the interest of political and...
Hungary: Bloggers on Taxation Changes
Henrik of Hungarian Accent writes on the reaction of the Hungarian blogosphere to the government's attempts to balance the budget. The prime ministers blog is also reviewed.
Hungary: Smoking Ban
Paul of Further Ramblings of a N.Irish Magyar writes about smoking in Hungary: “Countless people smoking whilst travelling down the metro escalaters. Security staff and policemen smoking in the Westend Shopping Plaza. Doctors openly smoking in the Baleseti Intezet hospital. Staff smoking in the Ujpest Thermal bathes. People lightening up...
Hungary: Budapest Mayor Bans Subway Bakeries
Paul of Further Ramblings of a N.Irish Magyar writes that the mayor of Budapest has decided “to force bakery operators out of the metro stations,” a rather irrational and potentially unpopular step ahead of the October municipal elections.
Hungary: Budapest's Tough Streets
Paul of Further Ramblings of a N.Irish Magyar writes about the tough streets of Budapest: “When I first moved to Budapest, I was convinced, within a couple of weeks, that the whole city had declared war against me.”
Hungary: Ultra-Nationalist Victor Orban
Paul of Further Ramblings of a N.Irish Magyar writes about Victor Orban, an ultra-nationalist politician, and his recent interview with the Economist's Edward Lucas.
