William Penn Life, 2002 (37. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
2002-03-01 / 3. szám
Hungary has launched itself into the future, Prime Minister tells nation from The Budapest Sun BUDAPEST — Prime Minister Viktor Orbán compared Hungary's current situation to that of a space rocket that has safely lifted off and is now at the point of no return, when he gave his fourth annual "State of the Nation" address last month. "Hungary has risen and it cannot go back to the past," he said. "The Motherland is like one big family." Orbán said that times had changed and to be Hungarian today was a "good investment," and called the past year a breakthrough year. The prime minister placed special emphasis on the country's 10-year modernization project, the Széchenyi Plan. He added that, based on economic growth, the government was able to double the family allowance and the average wages of PITTSBURGH - The Home Office is pleased to announce that the WPA will host its 13th annual Hungarian Language Camp Aug. 4 to 10 at Penn Scenic View in Rockwood, Pa. The camp is open to all WPA adult life-benefit members. No previous knowledge of the Hungarian language is required. The camp will offer courses on both beginners and intermediate levels. For only $225 you'll receive all this: 25 hours of instruction from experienced teachers; three home-NEW YORK — The Amerikai Magyar Szó, the Hungarian-language weekly newspaper, will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year. Founded by Hungarian immigrants, the paper delivers coverage of events here, in Hungary and around the world. Today, as it did 100 years ago, the newspaper provides Hungarian Hungarian citizens and secure everyone a job. He also made special mention of the Status Law, saying, "this law is to serve the re-unification of the Hungarian nation independent of natural borders." "One Sunday morning is worth four years," he said at the close of his speech, calling on every eligible voter to go to the polls during the general election in April. László Kovács, president of the main opposition, the Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP), described Orbán's speech as "that of an outgoing prime minister." "The content was a campaignopening speech, with over-exaggerations," Kovács said. "Orbán forgot to mention the problems and unsolved issues." cooked meals each day, beginning with dinner Sunday and ending with breakfast Saturday; six-nights accomodations in one of our lodges; and all learning materials. To make your reservation, send your name, address, phone number and WPA policy number—plus a $50 per student deposit—to: Language Camp, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Deadline for reservations is July 1. For more information, call us tollfree at 1-800-848-7366. Americans a window through which to view the people and events of their and their ancestors' homeland, while helping to maintain the Hungarian language and traditions in America. For more information about the newspaper, including how to subscribe, call 1-212-254-0397. Second POW? BUDAPEST - The psycologistneurologist who brought former World War II POW András Toma back to Hungary from a Russian mental institution in 2000 after more than half a century, believes he has contacted another Hungarian former POW in the Russian town of Kotyelnyics, near the Arctic Circle. “It’s still too early to tell his name, as I don’t want to receive another flood of letters from people claiming that they are relatives, as happened in the case of Toma,” said Dr. András Veér. He added the man come forward of his own volition. No Magyar medals Hungarian athletes came home from the recently-completed Winter Olympic games still seeking the nation’s first gold medal. Despite being one of only 12 nations to have competed in all 19 Winter Olympiads, Hungary has yet to bring home the gold. The Hungarian delegation, which included 30 athletes, left Utah with no medals of any kind. That left Hungary’s all-time Winter Olympics medal count at six, two silver and four bronze, all in figure skating. Calling all Magyars If you have news about people and events in the American Hungarian community, please share it with us. You can send your information to: John E. Lovász, Publications Editor William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Phone: (412) 231-2979, Ext. 135 Toll-free: I-800-848-7366, Ext. 135 jlovasz@williampennassociation.org WPA prepares to host 13th annual Hungarian Language Camp Hungarian weekly newspaper turns 100 IViliiam Penn Life. March 2002 13
