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A Writer Who Always Sees History in the Present Tense

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
No writer in Europe today has dealt more eloquently with the obligations and moral conundrums of memory than the Hungarian novelist and essayist Peter Nadas.

Lofty Pledge to Cut Emissions Comes With Caveat in Norway

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
Critics say Norway’s plan to become “carbon neutral” relies too heavily on sleight-of-hand accounting and donations to foreign environmental projects.

By Beating Australia, U.S. Women Exorcise Some Painful Demons

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
With a 9-8 victory over Australia, the American women find themselves one victory away from their first ever gold medal in the sport.

Simmering Anti-Semitism Mars a Vibrant Hungary

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
A more conspicuous Jewish culture meets open hatred in Budapest.

Kosovo’s Actions Hearten a Hungarian Enclave

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
Romania’s Hungarian minority, known as Szeklers, believe it’s their time for independence and for their proposed semi-autonomous state, Szeklerland.

In Blow to Serbia, 3 Neighbors Say They’ll Recognize Kosovo

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
In a blow to Serbia’s efforts to overturn Kosovo’s month-old declaration of independence, Croatia, Hungary and Bulgaria said they recognized as an independent state.

In Hungary, Roma Get Art Show, Not a Hug

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
A recent exhibition of contemporary Romany art in Budapest was the latest nod to Europe’s most despised, and Hungary's largest, minority.

K.G.B.-Trained Hungarian Has NATO Role

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
Some NATO diplomats indicated that the background of the new Hungarian secret services chief might make member countries less willing to share intelligence with one another.

In Slovakia, Three Are Held in a Uranium Smuggling Case

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
Two Hungarians and a Ukrainian were arrested Wednesday after trying to sell highly enriched uranium. The quantity was far too small to make a crude warhead.

Hungarian Extremists Reflect Discontent, and Add to It

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Budapest on Tuesday to vent their anger at Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany.

CLASHES PRECEDE A HISTORIC DAY FOR HUNGARY; Clashes Precede A Historic Day A Historic Day For Hungary

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
Photo of Molotov cocktail bursting among police officers in Budapest in anti-government demonstrations one day before anniversary of 1956 Hungarian uprising

Vatican Penance: Forgive Us Our Carbon Output

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
A donation from a Hungarian company will help the Vatican become the world’s first carbon-neutral state.

Auto Racing: Hamilton Wins in Hungary

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday in Budapest for his third Formula One victory of the year, extending his lead in the standings in a race in which his McLaren team was hit with a penalty.Hamilton was followed by Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari and Nick Heidfeld of BMW-Sauber. The defending series champion, Fernando Alonso, was fourth.Hamilton’s team was penalized after it was deemed to have hindered his qualifying efforts. With six races to go, Hamilton leads Alonso, 80-73, in th...

Hungary’s Justice Minister Quits Amid Inquiry on Police Officers

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
On Saturday, Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany fired the country’s top policemen after officers were accused of crimes including rape and theft.

British Bachelor-Partiers Are Taking Their Revels East

Sat, 09/27/2008 - 05:30
Thanks to inexpensive airfares and cheap beer, places like Prague have become popular destinations for celebrating stag parties.

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