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Spark Movement
The Spark Movement (, , Szikra) is a left-wing political movement in Hungary that was created in 2020 by a group of activists formerly known as the Free Budapest Forum, who helped the campaign of the green and left-wing candidates in the 2019 local elections. Currently, they continue their work as a registered association in order to enforce a decidedly left-wing policy that focuses on representation of workers' interests, preservation of the natural environment, and strengthening of democratic values. In 2022, András Jámbor, a candidate of United for Hungary coalition representing the organization, won the seat in the parliamentary elections, representing Józsefváros and Ferencváros. History 2019 local elections In 2019, the Free Budapest () was formed by young people from the countryside and the local community living in the capital, supporting the campaigns of four candidates. These included Gergely Karácsony, co-chair of Dialogue, who ran for mayor, András Pikó, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Józsefváros
Józsefváros (, ) is the 8th district of Budapest, Hungary. Historically one of the city's 18th–19th century outer suburbs, it is considered part of the broader city centre due to its proximity to Belváros (Budapest), Belváros (Inner City). Location The main streets in Józsefváros are Baross utca, Rákóczi út and Üllői út; Kálvin tér connects this district with the District V,Budapest, 5th and Budapest IX. kerülete, 9th. Eastern Railway Station (Budapest), Keleti (Eastern) Railway Station is located at the junction of Budapest's District VII, 7th, 8th and Budapest XIV. kerülete , 14th districts. Name The 18th-century suburb was originally known as ''Alsó-Külváros'' (literally "Lower Suburb"). In 1777, it was renamed in honor of Emperor Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, Joseph II, heir to the Hungarian throne. Description Józsefváros mostly consists of old, often neglected residential buildings with nice interiors. It can be divided into three parts, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fudan University
Fudan University (FDU) is a public university, national public university in Yangpu, Shanghai, Yangpu, Shanghai, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education (China), Ministry of Education and is co-funded with the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, Shanghai Municipal Government. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. The university was originally founded by the Chinese Jesuits, Jesuit priest Ma Xiangbo in 1905. It is a member of the C9 League. History 1905–1917: college-preparatory school The university traces its origins to Fudan College, established in 1905 by Chinese Jesuit priest Ma Xiangbo. Prior to founding Fudan, Ma had established Aurora University (Shanghai), Aurora College, where the Society of Jesus frequently opposed and intervened in student movements. This led Ma to create a new institution, Fudan College, as a preparatory school for higher education with government funding, offering th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airbnb
Airbnb, Inc. ( , an abbreviation of its original name, "Air Bed and Breakfast") is an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and-long-term homestays, experiences and services in various countries and regions. It acts as a broker and charges a commission (remuneration), commission from each booking. Airbnb was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia. It is the best-known company for short-term housing rentals. History After moving to San Francisco in October 2007, roommates and former schoolmates Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia came up with an idea of putting an air mattress in their living room and turning it into a bed and breakfast. In February 2008, Nathan Blecharczyk, Chesky's former roommate, joined as the chief technology officer and the third co-founder of the new venture, which they named "AirBed & Breakfast". They put together a website that offered short-term living quarters and breakfast for those who were unable to bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Táncsics – Radical Left Party
The Táncsics – Radical Left Party () was a left-wing democratic socialist political party in Hungary. It was formed at a meeting in March 2014. It drew its membership from different civil society organizations as well as former members of the Hungarian Socialist Party and the Green Left. The party's aim is to build an independent leftist political force in Hungarian politics based upon social solidarity and following the examples of different leftist parties elsewhere in Europe, such as SYRIZA in Greece and Die Linke in Germany. The party is also trying to build a closer alliance between radical leftist parties in Eastern Europe. The founding statements refer to the Left Party playing an important role in an 'ethical renewal' which they say is needed in Hungary in the next few years. On 8 September 2016, the party announced on its website that it would cooperate with the Workers' Party of Hungary 2006 in preparation for the 2018 parliamentary election. In April 2019, the yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The City Is For All
The City is For All (Hungarian language, Hungarian: A Város Mindenkié) is a volunteer based grassroots organization founded in 2009. It operates in Budapest and Pécs in Hungary. Homeless (currently or past) and non-homeless activists work together for Right to housing, housing rights and social justice. The organization operates as an informal advocacy group. It is an independent group that depends on the volunteer work contribution and financial support of its members. The group represents a wide range of people living in poverty and/or homelessness. The group's goal is to empower homeless people to stand up for their human dignity and to fight for their right to housing. Homeless people play a leading role in all aspects of the group. History The City is For All was formed with homeless and non-homeless participants of a workshop held by Picture The Homeless from New York, after their visit to Budapest in August, 2009. The workshops were financially supported by the Proje ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Left (Slovenia)
The Left () is an Eco-socialism, eco-socialist and Democratic socialism, democratic socialist List of political parties in Slovenia, political party in Slovenia. The party was established on 24 June 2017 by the merger of the :sl:Stranka za trajnostni razvoj Slovenije, Party for Sustainable Development of Slovenia (TRS) and Initiative for Democratic Socialism (IDS). The party is a successor of the left-wing electoral alliance, the United Left (Slovenia), United Left. History Foundation United Left was an electoral alliance between the :sl:Demokratična stranka dela, Democratic Labour Party (DSD), :sl:Stranka za trajnostni razvoj Slovenije, Party for Sustainable Development of Slovenia (TRS), and Initiative for Democratic Socialism (IDS). The alliance was also founded by a "fourth group" of non-party civic groups and movements, and autonomous individuals. It was intended to provide an alternative to the traditional political establishment which came under intense public scrutiny f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Left (Poland)
The Left () is a political alliance in Poland. Initially founded to contest the 2019 Polish parliamentary election, 2019 parliamentary election, the alliance now consists of the New Left (Poland), New Left and other smaller parties. It also originally consisted of Democratic Left Alliance (Poland), Democratic Left Alliance and Spring (political party), Spring until its merging to create the New Left, including the Polish Socialist Party that left the coalition in 2021. It is also supported by several minor left-wing parties, including Your Movement, ''Yes for Łódź'', ''Urban Movement'', and the Polish Communist Party (2002), Polish Communist Party. The Left is a Big tent, catch-all coalition of the Polish left, and it is positioned on the Centre-left politics, centre-left. It is mainly orientated towards the principles of social democracy, but it also advocates Progressivism, progressive, Social liberalism, social-liberal and Secularism, secular policies, including LGBT rights ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krisztina Baranyi
Krisztina ({{IPA, hu, ˈkristinɒ) may refer to: * Krisztina Barta (born 1991), Hungarian ice dancer * Krisztina Bodri (born 1986), beauty queen who represented Hungary in Miss World 2007 in China * Krisztina Csáky (1654–1723) Hungarian countess * Krisztina Czakó (born 1978), former Hungarian figure skater * Krisztina Egerszegi (born 1974), Hungarian former World Record holding swimmer and Hungarian Olympic champion *Krisztina Fazekas (born 1980), Hungarian sprint canoeist *Krisztina Holly, Hungarian American innovator, entrepreneur, and creator of the first TEDx * Krisztina Morvai (born 1963), Hungarian lawyer and Human Rights lecturer and author * Krisztina Papp (born 1982), Hungarian long-distance runner *Krisztina Pigniczki (born 1975), Hungarian team handball player and Olympic medalist *Krisztina Regőczy (born 1955), former figure skater from Hungary *Krisztina Sereny (born 1976), professional fitness competitor from Budapest, Hungary *Krisztina Solti (born 1968), retire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
András Pikó
András () is a Hungarian masculine given name, the Hungarian form of ''Andrew''. Notable people with the name include: * András Ádám-Stolpa (1921–2010), Hungarian tennis player * András Adorján (1950–2023), Hungarian writer * András Ágoston (21st century), Hungarian Serbian politician * András Arató (born 1945), also known as Hide the Pain Harold, internet meme, stock photo model, and electrical engineer * András Balczó (born 1938), Hungarian modern pentathlete * András Baronyi (1892-1944), Hungarian swimmer * András Báthory (1562 or 1563–1599), Prince of Transylvania * András Beck (1911-1985), Hungarian sculptor * András Benkei (1923–1991), Hungarian politician * András Béres (1924-1993), Hungarian footballer * András Bethlen (1847–1898), Hungarian politician * András Bodnár (born 1942), Hungarian water polo player * András Botos (born 1952), Hungarian boxer * András Csáki (born 1981), Hungarian musician * András Debreceni (born 1989), Hungari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
