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 ipedia.com: Hungary Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Initially the history of Hungary was made in the triangle with Poland and Bohemia, with the many liaisons with Popes and Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire.
Hungary's landscape consists mostly of the flat to rolling plains of the Carpathian Basin, with hills and lower mountains to the north along the Slovakian border (highest point: the Kékes at 1,014 m).
Hungary continues to demonstrate strong economic growth as one of the newest members of the European Union (since 2004).
www.ipedia.com /hungary.html   (1056 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Hungary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Kingdom of Hungary was established in 1000 by King St. Stephen I.
Initially the history of Hungary was developed in a triangle with that of Poland and Bohemia, with the many liaisons with Popes and Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire.
The largest religion in Hungary is Catholicism – Roman and Greek – (approx two thirds of the population), with a Calvinist minority (around 20%) and Lutherans (5%).
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Hungary   (1594 words)

  
 Hungary (09/06)
Hungary's transition to a Western-style parliamentary democracy was the first and the smoothest among the former Soviet bloc, inspired by a nationalism that long had encouraged Hungarians to control their own destiny.
Hungary is now one of Europe's fastest-growing and most open economies, deeply integrated into the European economy, a relationship that was enhanced with Hungary’s accession to the European Union on May 1, 2004.
For Hungary, this is a history of more than 400 years of domination by great powers--the Ottomans, the Habsburgs, the Germans during World War II, and the Soviets during the Cold War--and a geography of regional instability and separation from Hungarian minorities living in neighboring countries.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/26566.htm   (5012 words)

  
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Article 57 (1) In the Republic of Hungary everyone is equal before the law and has the right to defend himself against any accusation brought against him, or, in a civil suit, to have his rights and duties judged by an independent and impartial court of law at a fair public trial or hearing.
Article 58 (1) Whoever is staying in the territory of Hungary is entitled - except for some cases defined in the law - to free movement and the right of choosing his or her place of residence, including the right of leaving his domicile or the country.
Article 59 (1) In the Republic of Hungary everyone is entitled to the protection of his or her reputation and to privacy, including the privacy of the home, of personal effects, particulars, papers, records and data, and to the privacy of personal affairs and secrets.
www.constitution.org /cons/hungary.txt   (8744 words)

  
 Top20Hungary.com - Your Top20 Guide to Hungary!
The name "Hungary" is influenced by the name of the Hun people, although it probably comes from the name of a later, 7th century state called Onogur (or possibly from the name of the city Ungvár, which was possibly the first major city the magyars occupied).
Hungary passed a series of anti-Semitic laws throughot the 1920s and thirties, and some massacres of Jews by Hungarian forces took place in the early part of the Second World War, but Hungary initially resisted large scale deportation of its Jewish population.
The largest religion in Hungary is Catholicism – Roman and Greek – (approx 50% of the population), with a Calvinist minority (around 30%) and Lutherans (5%).
www.top20hungary.com   (2330 words)

  
 The Virtual Jewish History Tour -- Hungary
In the late 17th century, the Hapsburgs captured Hungary and anti-Semitism grew, along with expulsions of Jews from the cities.
Hungary joined with the Axis powers (Germany, Austria, and Italy) and thus annexed parts of Slovakia, Transylvania, Yugoslavia and Sub-Carpathian Ruthenia; most of these areas belonged to Hungary, before World War I. By mid-1941, the annexation increased "Great Hungary's" Jewish population to 800,000.
By 1943, Jews were no longer involved in Hungary's public and cultural life; however, the Kallay government began holding secret talks with the allies and toned down its anti-Jewish rhetoric.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/vjw/Hungary.html   (2961 words)

  
 Hungary
Hungary became a patrimonial kingdom where the majority of the land was the private property of the ruler.
Hungary was devastated, suffering great loss of life at the hands of the Mongol (Tatar) armies of Batu Khan who defeated the Hungarians at the Battle of Muhi.
Hungary was the first modern nation to pass distinctly anti-Semitic laws; the "numerus clausus" laws of the early 1920 were aimed at restricting the access of Jews to higher education.
www.zdnet.co.za /wiki/Hungary   (4191 words)

  
 Hungary 2006 Public Holidays and Bank Holidays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This database of bank holidays, national holidays and public holidays can also be viewed month-by-month rather than by country.
The National Assembly, to ensure fitting commemoration of Hungary's statehood, passed Act VIII of 1991 on the State Festival of the Republic of Hungary.
In addition, in many parts of the world, holidays are subject to arbitrary, last minute, changes by the local authorities and you are therefore advised to verify the above dates with the embassy or consulate of Hungary, before planning any trip to Hungary.
www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2006/hungary.htm   (653 words)

  
 Hungary at Caribbean Topfunwebsites   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Hungary took an active part in world war II and was rewarded by Germany with territories belonging to Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and Romania.
*Hungary was part in World War II starting from June 1941, so Germany couldn't reward Hungary with territories, for its participation on war, in 1938 and 1940.
Partially because they removed useful information (like ''Hungary's landscape consists mostly of the flat to rolling plains''' of the Carpathian Basin'''''), and partially because they inserted questionable details (such as ''Hungary was developed on the basis of the administrative and political division of Great Moravia'').
www.topfunwebsites.com /haiti/hungary.html   (1596 words)

  
 Travel to Hungary. Hungary guide. Hungary sightseeing
Hungary is famous for picturesque lakeside resorts, delicious food ans wine or exceptional architecture.
Summers are typically very warm in Hungary, springs and autumns are quite mils, while winters are very cold.
After that, Hungary was reigned by many dynasties, occupied by Turks and passed across the era of Communism.
hungary.europe-cities.com   (277 words)

  
 Public transport systems in Hungary
Hungary as a new member of the EU, wants to provide a high, European level public transport system for everyone, living even in a small village or a large city.
Hungary inherited its system from the communist era, when there were less private cars.
During the last decade more and more new and second hand car were sold in Hungary, and this increased the conjunctions in main roads and in towns.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/hungary_heart_of_europe/113947   (485 words)

  
 Hungary
If you plan to reside or study in Hungary for a period of more than ninety days, a visa must be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary at 3910 Shoemaker Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 362-6730.
Hungary recognizes international driver’s permits (IDP) issued by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and the American Automobile Touring Alliance when presented in conjunction with a state driver’s license.
Hungary’s custom authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Hungary of items such as firearms, antiquities, and prescription medications.
travel.state.gov /travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1137.html   (2162 words)

  
 Holidays in the United States - U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary
Because the nation is blessed with rich ethnic heritage it is possible to trace some of the American holidays to diverse cultural sources and traditions, but all holidays have taken on a distinctively American flavor.
Federal holidays are observed according to the legislation of individual states.
The dates of these holidays, and others, are decided upon by each state government, not by the federal (national) government.
budapest.usembassy.gov /holidays2.html   (472 words)

  
 Hungary Travel Guide | Hungary Travel Information Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Hungary is a country with a complex sense of identity - not generally regarding itself as Balkan or Slavic, but Western.
Immense pride in their homeland may lead Hungarians to persuade the tourist in Budapest to spend some time also exploring Hungary's thousands of acres of vineyards and orchards, plus 11 national parks and hundreds of protected areas.
And Hungary has a lot of them, with rich traditions in folk and classical music, the birthplace of Liszt and Bartók.
www.worldtravelguide.net /country/116/country_guide/Europe/Hungary.html   (323 words)

  
 Public holidays in Hungary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
People buy (or make) presents for their relatives and friends in the preceding couple of weeks (so this period is the absolute boom of the year for most stores).
Public vehicles stop running at about 4 p.m.
Public holidays • Cities and towns • Hungarian runes
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Public_holidays_in_Hungary   (523 words)

  
 Holidays and Festivals - Hungary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Republic of Hungary is in eastern Europe.
The national holidays are commonly refered to by the date instead of by the long official names.
Hungary declared its independence on October 23, 1989, on the anniversary of an unsuccessful revolt in 1956 against Soviet rule.
www.shagtown.com /days/hungary.html   (211 words)

  
 Public Holidays
January 9 - 13 - (9th is a half-day holiday for the public sector) Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice)
October 22 - 24, 2006 - (22nd is a half-day holiday for the public sector) Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan); Oct 11 - 14, 2007 - (11th is a half-day holiday for the public sector)
December 30, 2006 - January 3, 2007 - (30th is a half-day holiday for the public sector) Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice)
www.partyguideonline.com /occasions/publicholidays.html   (1993 words)

  
 Holidays in Hungary
Easter is an important religious holiday in Hungary.
This national holiday commemorates the outbreak of the people's uprising against Soviet domination in 1956.
Hungary appealed for UN assistance against Soviet invasion, but only received verbal help.
www.filolog.com /crosscultureHolidays.html   (752 words)

  
 Intercountry Adoption Hungary
Two sets of laws are particularly relevant: 1) the laws of the child’s country of birth govern all activity in that country including the adoptability of individual children as well as the adoption of children in country in general; and 2) U.S. Federal immigration law governs the immigration of the child to the United States.
The adoptive parents must be prepared to stay in Hungary during the adoption process, which may take 3-6 weeks, including the passport application.
Prospective adopting parents are strongly encouraged to consult USCIS publication M-249, The Immigration of Adopted and Prospective Adopting Children, as well as the Department of State publication, International Adoptions.
travel.state.gov /family/adoption/country/country_396.html   (1925 words)

  
 walking holidays, hiking holidays in Hungary, self guided , independent walking tours.
Hungary is now part of the European Union and now with Low cost flights into Budapest exploring the fantastic scenery and sampling the Hungarian hospitality is very economical.
By the end of tour you will be familiar with extinct volcanoes, basalt organs, geyser cones, stone seas, caves, springs, lakes, forests with old threes, lookout towers, vineyards, peasant houses, wine cellars, press houses, water mill, baroque castles, romantic chapels,fortresses, rare birds and exotic animals of Balaton Uplands Area.
By crossing the Danube transfer to Visegrad, the small town in heart of Danube Bend has a rich history, as a royal seat, was the capital of Hungary in the 14th century.
www.walking-europe.co.uk /Hungary/hungary.html   (1603 words)

  
 Worldwide Public Holidays, Bank Holidays, National Holidays, and Religious Holidays
Q++ Studio is used by the world's leading diary and calendar professionals to publish diaries and calendars that include future years' religious and public holidays data extending, in some cases, 15 years into the future.
updated throughout the year, and whose listing of public holidays rules for each country is fully reviewed at least once a year (last full revision July/August 2006).
A list of the most recent changes to this holidays database can be viewed here.
www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2006.htm   (138 words)

  
 Hungary Tourism Board, Hungarian travel Budapest vacation information
Stephen's [István] Basilica, a neo-Renaissance church, raised to the rank of basilica minor, possesses the largest bell in Hungary.
The colossal Hungarian State Opera House has been the center of Hungarian musical life since 1884.
The public can see its fresco-decorated interior, its auditorium seating 1200 spectators and its technical stage equipment in group tours.
www.gotohungary.com /regions   (1557 words)

  
 Information on Hungary
Hungary is more than a thousand years old.
On the other hand, Tartars tribes devastated our country (1441), Turks ruled for 150 years in the half of the territory of Hungary (16-17th century), after the World War I Hungary lost two third of its territory according to the Peace Treaty of Trianon.
Its public administration has 19 counties and 20 town with county status.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/9533/67138   (381 words)

  
 List of holidays by country infoTurkish.com Herşey Hakkında Türkçe Bilgi
In 1968, to come into effect in 1971, most holidays (except Independence Day, New Year's Day, Veteran's Day and Christmas Day) were moved so their observed day would occur on a Monday.
For the named four that are not, when the holiday date is on a Saturday, it is observed the previous Friday, and when the holiday date is on a Sunday, it is observed the following Monday.
Mondays are public holidays for any public holiday that falls on a Sunday or Saturday.
www.infoturkish.com /Turkey/List-of-holidays-by-country.html   (4333 words)

  
 BME IEC - Survival Manual - PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN HUNGARY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Celebrates the beginning of the 1848 Revolution against the rule of the Hapsburg Monarch in Vienna.
Now it is called Labour Day and is a festive holiday of community celebrations with folk dancing, singing, and street carnivals.
Millions come from all parts of Hungary to see it.
www.tanok.bme.hu /surv/surv12.ssi   (265 words)

  
 Hungary Travel Guide and Hungary Travel Information - TravelPuppy.com
Hungary is situated in Central Europe, sharing borders with the Slovak Republic, Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Austria and Slovenia.
On the Pest side is the Parliament and the Hungarian National Museum, containing remarkable treasures including the oldest skull yet found in Europe.
Lake Balaton in the west is a popular holiday region, not least because of its sandy beaches and the shallow waters.
travelpuppy.com /hungary/index.htm   (283 words)

  
 European Public Holidays | packEU.com | Pack... Save... Travel... Europe!
The downside to planning your trip around a European Holiday is that things may be a bit more expensive.
This is not always the case, but sometimes airfare, hotels, and other expenses may be inflated because of the holidays.
There is nothing like truly experiencing a culture, especially when you get to experience their expression of specific holidays and events.
www.packeu.com /european-holidays.htm   (221 words)

  
 Czech Travel Ltd. - Holidays in Hungary
Throughout the year, this wonderful city plays host to many festivals celebrating Hungary’s famous artistic and musical heritage.
Getting around Budapest couldn’t be easier with the capital’s public transport system, which includes the Metro, buses, trams and trolley buses.
The air holidays and flights shown are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.
www.czechtravelonline.com /holidays-in-hungary.html   (401 words)

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