Hungary

Hitchhiking against poverty

70 young Europeans take part in Eurizons, a unique hitchhike campaign to promote the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

by annette detmer and maarten van der schaaf // 08/09/06

hungary, democratisation, germany, european media, integration, czech republic, tourism

Mónika Miczura, a 21st century gypsy

As the owner of one of the most beautiful modern-day Romany voices, Mónika Miczura, 37, affirms her musical freedom, reclaims her own traditional instincts and modernity, and turns her back on the standard clichés of gypsy folklore.

by Prune Antoine @ // 27/08/06

hungary, music, travel, multiculturalism, sex, traditions, mónika miczura

Hungary: The legislative elections in a nutshell

The leading left-wing coalition party and their conservative opposition are neck and neck in Hungary after the first round of the general elections on April 9. This tight vote has come after a series of original electoral campaigns from the Hungarian parties

by dorahaller @ // 24/04/06

hungary, elections, religion, fidesz, viktor orbán, politics

Pal Frenak, continuous movement

As he travels incessantly between Budapest and Paris, 49 year-old Hungarian choreographer, Pal Frenak, talks about his sensual yet violent creations as well as the tormented world of contemporary dance.

by dorahaller @ // 18/03/06

hungary, interview, paris, dance, theatre, brunch, budapest

Under the frog’s bum

by karen kovacs // 01/02/06

hungary, united kingdom, spain, europe, culture

A message of hope for the Balkans

The Csango, ethnic Hungarians of the Moldavian region in Romania, have a history marked with bitter struggles for the recognition of their rights. They boast cultural and religious roots interwoven with those of all Europe.

by maurizio tani // 13/01/06

hungary, racism, world affairs, balkans, communism, moldova republic of, discrimination

Hungary: More Than Just Goulash

Everyone knows about the Hungarian national dish. But what else is Hungary bringing to the EU? The answer is substantial intellectual wealth, showcased most spectacularly by Imre Kertész, and one of the world’s most complex languages.

by karen kovacs // 03/05/05

hungary, health, public health, food, yum nyam, goulash, budapest

East-West divide

Since the Roma are legally defined as a minority in Europe, officially they benefit from a protection of their rights. However, the way that laws are applied varies within the Union

by alice desthuillers // 18/04/05

hungary, european council, roma, western eu, copenhagen, bulgaria, slovakia