Stories about Hungary from August, 2008
Hungary: A First-Grader's Shopping List
Hungarian Spectrum writes about how much it costs to equip a child for the first year at a Hungarian elementary school.
Hungary: Reaction to the Russian-Georgian Conflict
“Hungary's reaction to the Russian-Georgian conflict is in line with that of the European Union,” Hungarian Spectrum reports. “Given Hungary's energy needs and its reliance on Russian gas and oil...
Hungary: Pál Schmitt
Hungarian Spectrum writes about Pál Schmitt, the head of the Hungarian Olympics Committee.
Hungary: Why the Olympic team is not winning more medals?
Eva Balogh of Hungarian Spectrum comments on the high expectations of Hungarian sports commentators for Olympic medals, and analyzes why Hungary is not managing to meet those expectations.
Hungary: Coverage of Gay Pride and Right-Wing Opposition at Hungarian Spectrum
One year after she launched Hungarian Spectrum, blogger Eva S. Balogh explained that her primary motivation had been dissatisfaction "with political information available in English about Hungary." Many of the posts on Hungarian Spectrum are devoted to the politics of Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Union, the country's largest opposition party, and its supporters. Below is a roundup of some of the recent entries.
Hungary: Traffic Laws
Hungarian Spectrum writes about traffic laws and violations.
Hungary: Public TV
Hungarian Spectrum writes about the Hungarian Public Television – “Magyar Televízió = MTV”: “Most people I know tell me that they hardly ever watch MTV with the possible exception of...
Hungary: Untimely Death of György Kolonics, a Canoe Champion
Hungarian Spectrum writes about the death of György Kolonics, a Hungarian canoe champion: “He died while practicing with his partner, György Kozmann, for the Beijing Olympics. Beijing would have been...
Romania: The Hungarian Minority
Hungarian Spectrum writes about “the Hungarians of Transylvania” – who seem to be “much more conservative and much more nationalistic than those in Hungary proper.”
Serbia: CNN Mistakes Budapest for Belgrade
Balkan File writes that “CNN has mixed in footage of riots that took place in Budapest, Hungary, with that of the riots in Belgrade”: “Some comments on the web seem...
Budapest: Gozsdu Udvar
Budapest Guide posts photos and writes about the ongoing renovation project in Gozsdu Udvar neighborhood of Budapest.
