William Penn Life, 2006 (41. évfolyam, 2-12. szám)
2006-05-01 / 5. szám
Magyar Matters Sodalist-liberal coalition claims historic victory to secure consecutive terms by Duncan Welch,The Budapest Sun BUDAPEST — The Socialist-liberal coalition made Hungarian election history April 23 when it became the first government to win consecutive terms since the regime change in 1989. A jubilant Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány addressed supporters and party members saying, "We have won. With our victory comes the responsibility to make sure the whole of Hungary wins." The Socialists (MSzP) won 190 parliamentary seats, retaining power with an expected coalition with the Free Democrats (SzDSz), who took 20 seats. This means the MSzP/SzDSz coalition increased it's parliamentary standing by 12 seats compared to the 2002 elections. Main opposition party Fidesz won 164 seats and the Hungarian Democratic Forum (MDF) took 11. Speaking to international press the day after the election, Gyurcsány said, "We will create a just and competitive new world. We want to create a fast and dynamic country." He added that he was "aware of the challenges we are facing and I from The Budapest Sun BUDAPEST — A 47-year old Hungarian woman was killed and her 53- year old husband seriously injured in the bombings at the Egyptian resort town of Dahab April 24. Tibor Pető, the Hungarian Ambassador in Cairo, along with the Hungarian consul, identified the dead body of the woman in a hospital in a small town the next day. They then traveled to Dahab to seek out other Hungarians caught up in the blasts, "but they seem to be the only Hungarian victims of this terrorist attack," Pető told state news agency MTI. The male Budapest resident suffered bums on 60 percent of his body and was treated at the military know exactly where we need to intervene and I also understand the message of the voters, the markets and the people." Coalition talks were due to start formally April 27. Pointing to a pile of documents next to him at the press conference, Gyurcsány said, "We will discuss the reform plans that we already started one and a half years ago, and on Friday will meet with our coalition partner in Balatonöszöd. This will last until we have found answers in a written format on the most important questions." Gyurcsány explained that Parliament will meet in mid-May and the new government will be formed in mid-June. Speaking of Hungary's much anticipated reforms, Gyurcsány said, "We will do our best to meet the Maastricht criteria by 2008 in order to join the Eurozone in 2010. If this requires various measures, we will take them." That will no doubt please European Union officials who have repeatedly expressed concern Hungary will not meet the criteria. hospital in Cairo, as the local hospital was able to offer only basic first aid. The man was brought home last weekend and is now being treated at the Central Military Hospital's burn unit in Budapest, Dr Zsuzsanna Juhász, the hospital's chief physician, told reporters. At his family's request, no further information on his condition was being released, she added. The man had earlier told press that he remembered the third explosion near the Dahab Hilton, which knocked him and his wife down and set his clothes on fire. His wife was taken to a hospital in the town of Thor, but died later from her injuries. The blasts killed 23 people and serious injured about 60 others. Pittsburgh to host annual folk festival PITTSBURGH - The 50th Annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival will be held May 26 to 28 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The festival is a multicultural celebration of more than 25 nationalities featuring traditional ethnic entertainment, food and refreshments. Visitors can shop in an international bazaar, learn a dance, see traditional crafts or visit the cultural exhibits to learn more about a country and its people. Hungarian dancers are scheduled to perform on Friday, May 26, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 28, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $ 10 at the door. For tickets and more information, call 412-278-1267. Hungarian parish plans festival WYANDOTTE, Ml - Holy Cross Hungarian Parish will host a AMagyar Fesztivál on June 10 and 11 at the Benjamin Yack Arena , 3131 Third St., Wyandotte. The event will feature authentic Hungarian food, wines, live music and dancing, as well as children’s games, vendor booths and a raffle. Admission is $3, children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 313-842-1133. Do you have news about the Hungarian community you want to share? If so, please submit your story or information to: John E. Lovász, Publications Editor, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Or, you can submit your information via email to: jlovasz@williampennassociation.org. Hungarian killed in Egypt terrorist strike 6 William Penn Life, May 2006
