54 result(s) for bribery
Xpat Opinion: America Wants Policy Change In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum agree that the United States wants Hungary to reverse the political course it has been following for the past few years. All place the recent American entry ban imposed on six Hungarian personalities suspected of corruption in this context. But they disagree on who is right and who is wrong in this dispute.
Xpat Opinion: American-Hungarian Relations Are Crumbling
- 24 Oct 2014 2:40 AM
- current affairs
Let me summarize what we know so far about the U.S. action against certain Hungarian businessmen and government employees. Initially it was reported that ten people were banned from entering the United States, but by now that number has been reduced to six. We definitely know of one businessman who reported on his fate to ATV.
Hungary’s Socialist Deputy Suspected Of Bribery Attempt
- 13 Jul 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s chief prosecutor has asked parliament to remove the immunity of Socialist lawmaker Dezső Hiszékeny. Péter Polt made his request in connection with a suspicion of attempted bribery and “other crimes”.
Corruption In Hungary Said To Remain Critical
- 20 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The perception of corruption in Hungary remains high, as 60% of respondents to a recent survey said bribery is common, up from 58% two years ago, according to consultancy Ernst & Young. In Central Europe the corresponding figures were 47% and 51%, respectively.
Hungarian Prosecutor Proposes Changing Law On Health-Care Gratuity Payments
- 28 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The public prosecutor has proposed changing the law in connection with gratuity payments in the health-care sector. The junior doctors’ association asked for the changes because the legal definition of “passive bribery” raised in connection with doctors accepting gratuity payments is unclear, spokesman for the prosecutor, Géza Fazekas, said in a statement on Tuesday, noting that current situation ...
Hungary's Capital Court Acquits MOL’s Hernádi
- 27 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Capital Court yesterday acquitted MOL chairman and CEO Zsolt Hernádi on charges of international bribery, in a civil case brought by a disgruntled shareholder.
Hungary’s Nightclub Mogul Freed From House Arrest
- 6 Dec 2013 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Nightclub empire owner László Vizoviczki and other suspects in the wide-ranging bribery and tax avoidance case have been released from house arrest, under a November 25 court decision, Népszabadság reports.
Hungary’s Baja Election Fraud Still Under Debate
- 21 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The leak of a video implicating Fidesz in further electoral misconduct in Baja led to accusations and counter accusations over the weekend. A film recorded on October 12 and posted on website hvg.hu on Friday seemingly shows a Fidesz fixer handing over cash to Roma people in exchange for votes in the recent Baja repeated by-election, held after a court had found Fidesz guilty of electoral fraud.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian-Croatian Dispute Over MOL Oil Company
- 4 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the Hungarian government joins the dispute between Croatia and the MOL oil company, left-wing and centrist commentators believe that the Orbán government could defend the national interest abroad only by completely contradicting its own rhetoric against foreign investors present in the Hungarian energy sector.
Xpat Opinion: America Wants Policy Change In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum agree that the United States wants Hungary to reverse the political course it has been following for the past few years. All place the recent American entry ban imposed on six Hungarian personalities suspected of corruption in this context. But they disagree on who is right and who is wrong in this dispute.
Xpat Opinion: American-Hungarian Relations Are Crumbling
- 24 Oct 2014 2:40 AM
- current affairs
Let me summarize what we know so far about the U.S. action against certain Hungarian businessmen and government employees. Initially it was reported that ten people were banned from entering the United States, but by now that number has been reduced to six. We definitely know of one businessman who reported on his fate to ATV.
Hungary’s Socialist Deputy Suspected Of Bribery Attempt
- 13 Jul 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s chief prosecutor has asked parliament to remove the immunity of Socialist lawmaker Dezső Hiszékeny. Péter Polt made his request in connection with a suspicion of attempted bribery and “other crimes”.
Corruption In Hungary Said To Remain Critical
- 20 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The perception of corruption in Hungary remains high, as 60% of respondents to a recent survey said bribery is common, up from 58% two years ago, according to consultancy Ernst & Young. In Central Europe the corresponding figures were 47% and 51%, respectively.
Hungarian Prosecutor Proposes Changing Law On Health-Care Gratuity Payments
- 28 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The public prosecutor has proposed changing the law in connection with gratuity payments in the health-care sector. The junior doctors’ association asked for the changes because the legal definition of “passive bribery” raised in connection with doctors accepting gratuity payments is unclear, spokesman for the prosecutor, Géza Fazekas, said in a statement on Tuesday, noting that current situation ...
Hungary's Capital Court Acquits MOL’s Hernádi
- 27 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Capital Court yesterday acquitted MOL chairman and CEO Zsolt Hernádi on charges of international bribery, in a civil case brought by a disgruntled shareholder.
Hungary’s Nightclub Mogul Freed From House Arrest
- 6 Dec 2013 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Nightclub empire owner László Vizoviczki and other suspects in the wide-ranging bribery and tax avoidance case have been released from house arrest, under a November 25 court decision, Népszabadság reports.
Hungary’s Baja Election Fraud Still Under Debate
- 21 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The leak of a video implicating Fidesz in further electoral misconduct in Baja led to accusations and counter accusations over the weekend. A film recorded on October 12 and posted on website hvg.hu on Friday seemingly shows a Fidesz fixer handing over cash to Roma people in exchange for votes in the recent Baja repeated by-election, held after a court had found Fidesz guilty of electoral fraud.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian-Croatian Dispute Over MOL Oil Company
- 4 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the Hungarian government joins the dispute between Croatia and the MOL oil company, left-wing and centrist commentators believe that the Orbán government could defend the national interest abroad only by completely contradicting its own rhetoric against foreign investors present in the Hungarian energy sector.