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14

04

2008

Budapest on the Ground!

This post is also available in: Hungarian

Between 17-20 April 2008 Budapest team will host 5 Babelian journalist who come to our city to discover the hot debated issues of Budapest.
Do not miss to participate in our upcoming debate held on 17th April 2008 from 6 p.m. in Centrál. With our guest speakers we will talk about the future of national minorities in Europe in light of the independence of Kosovo. Come and join us!

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06

04

2008

Mystic crypts

Pécs is the capital of Baranya County in the
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region of Southern Transdanubia, this is the fifth largest town in Hungary. Situated at the southern foot of the
Mecsek Hills. Pécs is famous for its Mediterranean climate,
good wines (wine making has long traditions in the area) and a lot of
historical sights: Turkish slim minaret, excellent Zsolnay ceramics, Csontváry
paintings and Vasarely patterns.

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24

03

2008

Online media becomes much more important even for diplomacy

Budapest, 11 March 2008, 5.30 p.m.

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Despite being Tuesday afternoon and the fact that for many our last debate has started long before the end of their working time, around 30 young people, journalists, researchers and students interested in foreign affairs gathered in Cafe Petit Vian, a cosy downtown café.

Participants and especially members of the Budapest team were on pins and needles till the arrive of their special guest, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of State for Public Diplomacy Colleen Graffy, since it was her personal wish to meet Babelians living in Budapest during her visit in the Hungarian capital.

Shortened version of the discussion is available on video:

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22

03

2008

Happy Easter!

Easter – a moveable feast which follows nyuszi1
the cycle of the full moon, situated between 22nd March and 25th April – is one of the most important religious feasts when we celebrate the ressurection of Jesus.

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19

03

2008

Hungary is the 17th EU country recognizing the independent Kosovo

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Hungary has recognized the newly independent Kosovo in conjunction with Bulgaria and Croatia. Hungary, Bulgaria and Croatia issued a joint statement stressing that “all three are interested in furthering relations with an economically developing Serbia that fosters good relations with its neighbors and maintains its European orientation”. The Hungarian government has asked Foreign Minister Kinga Göncz to make a presentation to President László Sólyom on establishing diplomatic relations with Kosovo. If all goes according to plan, Hungary's diplomatic mission in Pristina will be transformed into an embassy.

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17

03

2008

U.S. - Hungary has signed a memorandum on visa waivers

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A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed in Washington on March 17 paving the way to the introduction of visa waivers for Hungarians from early next year.

The MOU, similar to what the Check Republic has signed recently, is part of a series of agreements to be submitted to the U.S. Congress for approval. The two governments are expected to hold talks in Budapest in the next few weeks on allowing US air marshals on US-bound flights, on cooperation against organized crime and terrorism, and on stolen and lost passports.

Visa exemption will apply only those traveling to the U.S. as tourists or for business purposes. Entry visas for Hungarian visitors will be replaced by an electronic form, similar to the ones passengers are asked to fill on the plane on their way to the US.

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