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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

March 19, 2008freekosovo.jpg

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

us_visa.JPGMarch 17, 2008

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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13

03

2008

End of reforms?

Photo by 'busho'Last Sunday Hungarian voters have called the government to curtail its economic reforms by heavily backing a referendum that demanded abolishment of health and university fees.

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Sexy commercials

Today media is often called as the 4th arm of power.
It’s always present in our everyday life and admittedly
has an influential power on us
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- just think of the thousands of children left in front of the TV every day.
In advertisements the society is often visualised by patterns,
some say the world shown in advertisements is similar to reality.
On the other hand there are many being on the opposite opinion.

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05

03

2008

Invitation - Debate on 11 March 2008


 

Are you following the hottest issues of EU-US relations?
Would you like to know how could new technologies of the 21st century become tools of public diplomacy?
Would you like to put your questions directly to a high level representative of the US?

IT'S YOUR TURN!

Come, and join us in the following programme of cafebabel.com from 5.30 p.m. on 11 March 2008, where you can get answers to all of your questions!

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