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Ervin Zádor at the 1956 Summer Olympic Games | eu2011.hu

Ervin Zádor of 'Blood in the water

D&T
Apr 30, 2012

Former Hungarian international water polo player Ervin Zádor, made famous by a photo depicting him with bleeding head during the Hungarian-Soviet semifinal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, died at the age of 76 in the United States.

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Koninginnedag at the Dutch residence

D&T
Apr 27, 2012

Dutch Ambassador Robert Milders welcomed hundreds of guests in the garden of his residence in the Buda Hills Thursday evening for a reception to honor Koninginnedag, the Queen's Birthday, the birthday of the late Queen-mother.

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Koninginnedag at the Dutch residence

D&T
Apr 27, 2012

Dutch Ambassador Robert Milders welcomed hundreds of guests in the garden of his residence in the Buda Hills Thursday evening for a reception to honor Koninginnedag, the Queen's Birthday.

Originally, Koninginnedag was celebrated on the birthday of the queen,
Queen's day is nowadays celebrated on the birthday of the late Queen-mother (Juliana).

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European Commission to end one debate with Hungary

D&T
Apr 26, 2012

The European Commission is ready to close the infringement procedure against Hungary concerning issues related to the central bank, paving the way for talks to begin on IMF/EU financial aid, the Hungarian news agency MTI reported.

Joe Muranyi with Louis Armstrong | Archive photo from MTI

Joe Muranyi dies at 84

D&T
Apr 25, 2012

American jazz clarinetist Joe Muranyi, of Hungarian descent, has died at the age of 84 in New York City. He played in Louis Armstrong’s All Stars group, as well as with many other jazz legends. He also performed in Hungary several times.

Viktor Orbán & José Manuel Barroso | Source: hirado.hu

Hungarian PM meets EC President Barroso

D&T
Apr 24, 2012

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held a short meeting with European Commission President José Manuel Barroso in Brussels on Tuesday. Orbán says a breakthrough is close in disputed with the EU but analysts are skeptical.

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Hungarian Disability Caucus presents its concerns

D&T
Apr 20, 2012

In Geneva, Switzerland, Hungarian activists joined as the Hungarian Disability Caucus to highlight their urgent concerns regarding the respect by the Republic of Hungary of its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabilities.

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Grundfos to set up fourth Hungarian plant

D&T
Apr 19, 2012

Denmark’s Grundfos, one of the world's leading pump manufacturers, is to build its fourth Hungarian pump factory in Székesfehérvár (60 kilometres west of Budapest) in a HUF 4 billion (EUR 13.46 m) green-field investment.

Tímea Babos and Jenô Márky | portrefoto.com

Tennis Budapest Grand Prix

D&T
Apr 18, 2012

The largest tennis event of the year in East-Central Europe, the Budapest Grand Prix international women’s tournament - with prize money of USD 220,000 - takes place this year from April 30 to May 5 in the Hungarian capital.

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The Club - Benelux DT issue presented

D&T
Apr 17, 2012

The Hotel Le Méridien Budapest hosted the latest DT Club event where a constitutional expert spoke about the changes introduced by the current government. In the meantime, the news emerged that a new President is nominated.

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Kodály Year 2012

This year marks the 130th birth anniversary of the Hungarian composer, folk music expert and educator Zoltán Kodály. He is best known internationally as the creator of the Kodály Method, a music teaching method used across the world.

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