2,213 result(s) for budapest demo
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Protest In Budapest Focuses Attention On Corruption
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A crowd of several thousand gathered at Kossuth tér on Thursday evening demanding an end to corruption under the slogan “It’s our country. It’s our money”.
New Statutes Might Reduce Market Share Of Foreign-Owned Food Retailers
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian government is about to use legal measures to reduce the market share of foreign-owned retail chain stores in Hungary. The proposed measures - which amalgamate related ideas of the past five years - might even shoo off some foreign retailers from Hungary altogether.
Updated: US Senator McCain Lashes Out At Hungary's PM Orbán
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The US Senate on Tuesday voted 52-42 in favour of television producer Colleen Bell to be appointed as ambassador to Budapest, despite strenuous objections from Republican Senator John McCain. The Foreign Ministry endorsed her appointment in the autumn of last year.
Celebrating St Andrew’s Day In Scotland’s Special Year
- 27 Nov 2014 3:33 AM
- community & culture
By Jonathan Knott, UK Ambassador To Hungary: "On Sunday, 30 November, we celebrate Scotland’s national day and anyone passing the British Embassy in Budapest will notice a subtle change.
Melia: US Wants Successful Hungary
- 27 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s success is in the interest of the United States, Thomas Melia, the US deputy assistant secretary of state, said in an interview to commercial broadcaster ATV. He declared that Hungary was “an old friend” and the US wants to see a stable and prosperous Hungary which has peaceful relations with its neighbours.
Facebook Group Protests In Budapest Against “Looting” Private Pension Funds
- 26 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A demonstration was held in front of the economy ministry to protest against a government proposal concerning private pension funds, on Tuesday. Zoltán Büki, member of the Facebook group which organised the demo, said that “the government is now eyeing the property of 60,000 people” and insisted that the cabinet has “irrevocably gone down to the level of petty thieves sneaking into homes at night ...
Social Enterprise Was Celebrated On Catwalk In Budapest
- 25 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Romani Design is a Roma fashion studio founded by Erika Varga in 2010, combines traditional Roma motifs with contemporary art. Erika’s intention was to forget about conventional actions and tools and to find an innovative way to fight against discrimination faced by Roma communities.
Internet Tax Is Just One Of The Political Scandals Hitting Hungary
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
By putting his Internet tax plans on the back burner, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also hushed his own internal opposition. Not that he can sit back: he has been making enemies ever since he launched his “freedom fights” in 2010.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Protest In Budapest Focuses Attention On Corruption
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A crowd of several thousand gathered at Kossuth tér on Thursday evening demanding an end to corruption under the slogan “It’s our country. It’s our money”.
New Statutes Might Reduce Market Share Of Foreign-Owned Food Retailers
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian government is about to use legal measures to reduce the market share of foreign-owned retail chain stores in Hungary. The proposed measures - which amalgamate related ideas of the past five years - might even shoo off some foreign retailers from Hungary altogether.
Updated: US Senator McCain Lashes Out At Hungary's PM Orbán
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The US Senate on Tuesday voted 52-42 in favour of television producer Colleen Bell to be appointed as ambassador to Budapest, despite strenuous objections from Republican Senator John McCain. The Foreign Ministry endorsed her appointment in the autumn of last year.
Celebrating St Andrew’s Day In Scotland’s Special Year
- 27 Nov 2014 3:33 AM
- community & culture
By Jonathan Knott, UK Ambassador To Hungary: "On Sunday, 30 November, we celebrate Scotland’s national day and anyone passing the British Embassy in Budapest will notice a subtle change.
Melia: US Wants Successful Hungary
- 27 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s success is in the interest of the United States, Thomas Melia, the US deputy assistant secretary of state, said in an interview to commercial broadcaster ATV. He declared that Hungary was “an old friend” and the US wants to see a stable and prosperous Hungary which has peaceful relations with its neighbours.
Facebook Group Protests In Budapest Against “Looting” Private Pension Funds
- 26 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A demonstration was held in front of the economy ministry to protest against a government proposal concerning private pension funds, on Tuesday. Zoltán Büki, member of the Facebook group which organised the demo, said that “the government is now eyeing the property of 60,000 people” and insisted that the cabinet has “irrevocably gone down to the level of petty thieves sneaking into homes at night ...
Social Enterprise Was Celebrated On Catwalk In Budapest
- 25 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Romani Design is a Roma fashion studio founded by Erika Varga in 2010, combines traditional Roma motifs with contemporary art. Erika’s intention was to forget about conventional actions and tools and to find an innovative way to fight against discrimination faced by Roma communities.
Internet Tax Is Just One Of The Political Scandals Hitting Hungary
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
By putting his Internet tax plans on the back burner, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also hushed his own internal opposition. Not that he can sit back: he has been making enemies ever since he launched his “freedom fights” in 2010.