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The will of the people
HUNGARY'S main opposition party Fidesz sent a clear warning to the governing Socialists on Sunday evening when it took almost half of the vote (47.41%) at Sunday's European Parliamentary elections.
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Visit marred by violence
ALTHOUGH there was a standing ovation when Hungarian President Ferenc Mádl and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao shook hands after signing seven bi-lateral agreements, the Chinese visit was marred when a Chinese diplomat attacked peaceful demonstrators demanding human rights for Tibet from China.
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Martial art returns to roots
A TRAINING centre has been set up to teach Hungary's National Guard Krav Maga (close contact), the official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), a martial art founded by a Magyar.
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Siemens' tram overhaul
THE Budapest transport company BKV has been given a beating by the recent stormy weather bringing tramcars and other transport units to a standstill and incurring damages exceeding Ft20 million ($95,000).
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Spanish becomes instituted
WITH the opening of the Institutio Cervantes, Spanish has finally entered the club of French, English, Italian and German languages which boast of a separate cultural institute here in Budapest.
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If I were a Klezmorim...
An ancient village music form, it inspired the melodies for a hit musical. Richard W Bruner discovers more about the music and meets the Budapest Klezmer Band.
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Matthäus : I'm staying!
FOOTBALL legend Lothar Matthäus has put an end to weeks of rumor and uncertainty by reiterating his intention to stay on as coach of the Hungarian national football team and guide Hungary to the 2006 World Cup, to be held in his native Germany.
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