70 result(s) for pál schmitt
New President Of Hungary Ader Asked To Decide On Gereb's Future
- 11 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Administration and Justice Ministry has postponed transferring gynaecologist Agnes Gereb to jail, pending a decision by President-elect Janos Ader. Gereb had been banned from pursuing her profession and has been living under house arrest. A verdict ordered Gereb to begin serving her time in prison but the ministry said this will now await the President’s decision on Gereb's application for ...
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Xpat Opinion: New President Of Hungary: János Áder
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Someone could nitpick and say that János Áder has not been confirmed as president yet. He was only nominated by Viktor Orbán and endorsed by the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary caucuses. Let's just wait for the final vote. But we know, don't we, that there won't be any problem with his election on May 2, the date apparently picked for the glorious event. Áder will be elected after the first round of ...
Budapest Semmelweis University Rector Will Remain In Office Until 31 May
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Semmelweis University rector Tivadar Tulassay will remain in office until May 31 after National Resources Minister Miklos Rethelyi refused to accept his resignation last week.
Hungarian Socialists Call On Schmitt To Relinquish Post-Presidency Perks
- 10 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party on Friday called on Pál Schmitt to forgo the at least Ft 25 million annual sum to which he is entitled in principle as a former head of state until the end of his life. Former heads of state are entitled to two secretaries, a car with chauffeur and a monthly stipend as well as free health care and an appropriate flat, until their death.
International Press Headlines About Hungary's President Schmitt Resigning
- 5 Apr 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
President Pál Schmitt announced his departure at the end of an unscheduled speech in the Hungarian Parliament today. The Associated Press, one of the first to break the story in English, reported Schmitt saying he is stepping down because his "personal issue" is dividing Hungary. His 1992 doctorate was recently revoked after a University investigation concluded that most of his thesis was copied. ...
Hungary's President Pál Schmitt Announces His Resignation
- 3 Apr 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
"Pál Schmitt has resigned as President of the Republic. He announced his resignation in a pre-agenda address in Parliament.
Support For Hungarian President Seen Crumbling Across Political Spectrum
- 30 Mar 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
"Support for President Pál Schmitt crumbled yesterday, even among groups close to the government. The conservative Batthyány Circle of Professors said in a statement that Hungary needs a president who has public esteem both at home and abroad. “Semmelweis University drew the appropriate conclusions on the matter for its part. We trust that the president will do the same”.
Update: Hungarian President Plagiarism Charge Cleared
- 27 Mar 2012 11:00 AM
- current affairs
A commission formed by the dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science at Semmelweis University looked into allegations that the Hungarian President Pál Schmitt’s doctoral thesis was plagiarised. It was announced today that the committee completed the examination of the doctorate and found that the dissertation complied with the rules in effect in 1992, therefore there is no ...
New President Of Hungary Ader Asked To Decide On Gereb's Future
- 11 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Administration and Justice Ministry has postponed transferring gynaecologist Agnes Gereb to jail, pending a decision by President-elect Janos Ader. Gereb had been banned from pursuing her profession and has been living under house arrest. A verdict ordered Gereb to begin serving her time in prison but the ministry said this will now await the President’s decision on Gereb's application for ...
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Xpat Opinion: New President Of Hungary: János Áder
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Someone could nitpick and say that János Áder has not been confirmed as president yet. He was only nominated by Viktor Orbán and endorsed by the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary caucuses. Let's just wait for the final vote. But we know, don't we, that there won't be any problem with his election on May 2, the date apparently picked for the glorious event. Áder will be elected after the first round of ...
Budapest Semmelweis University Rector Will Remain In Office Until 31 May
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Semmelweis University rector Tivadar Tulassay will remain in office until May 31 after National Resources Minister Miklos Rethelyi refused to accept his resignation last week.
Hungarian Socialists Call On Schmitt To Relinquish Post-Presidency Perks
- 10 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party on Friday called on Pál Schmitt to forgo the at least Ft 25 million annual sum to which he is entitled in principle as a former head of state until the end of his life. Former heads of state are entitled to two secretaries, a car with chauffeur and a monthly stipend as well as free health care and an appropriate flat, until their death.
International Press Headlines About Hungary's President Schmitt Resigning
- 5 Apr 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
President Pál Schmitt announced his departure at the end of an unscheduled speech in the Hungarian Parliament today. The Associated Press, one of the first to break the story in English, reported Schmitt saying he is stepping down because his "personal issue" is dividing Hungary. His 1992 doctorate was recently revoked after a University investigation concluded that most of his thesis was copied. ...
Hungary's President Pál Schmitt Announces His Resignation
- 3 Apr 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
"Pál Schmitt has resigned as President of the Republic. He announced his resignation in a pre-agenda address in Parliament.
Support For Hungarian President Seen Crumbling Across Political Spectrum
- 30 Mar 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
"Support for President Pál Schmitt crumbled yesterday, even among groups close to the government. The conservative Batthyány Circle of Professors said in a statement that Hungary needs a president who has public esteem both at home and abroad. “Semmelweis University drew the appropriate conclusions on the matter for its part. We trust that the president will do the same”.
Update: Hungarian President Plagiarism Charge Cleared
- 27 Mar 2012 11:00 AM
- current affairs
A commission formed by the dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science at Semmelweis University looked into allegations that the Hungarian President Pál Schmitt’s doctoral thesis was plagiarised. It was announced today that the committee completed the examination of the doctorate and found that the dissertation complied with the rules in effect in 1992, therefore there is no ...