Sweden, Aug. 24 -- Budapest Emerges as a Determined Competitor in Europe
Dr Palitha Kohona
According to my friend who lives in Budapest, Budapest has had a long and complex history. There were many ups and as many downs. It may be experiencing one of those upswings at the moment. Today's Hungary reflects its historical experiences and interactions to varying degrees.
The Romans built an impressive urban settlement (Aquincum) centered where modern Budapest is located in 89 AD. Already a Celtic population lived there. The Romans were constantly under threat from the Barbarians from across the river Danube. Attila the Hun, on his forays across Eastern Europe, attacked in the 5th century causing the eventual Roman withdrawal. The Ungarians c...