297 result(s) for chief editor
Xpat Opinion: Conflict Over Saint Stephen’s Heritage In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A right-wing commentator praises the Orbán government for continuing Saint Stephen’s heritage by strengthening the Hungarian state. A left-wing columnist, on the other hand, accuses the government of betraying the legendary Hungarian king’s efforts to modernize the country, by weakening democracy and turning away from the West.
Traffic Safety Checks Launched In Hungary
- 13 Aug 2012 9:04 AM
- getting around
Nationwide safety checks were launched by National Police chief József Hatala as several fatal traffic accidents occurred on three consecutive weekends, law enforcement director general Zsolt Halmosi announced on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: Will Hungary's Jobbik Split?
- 9 Aug 2012 12:45 PM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the left and right agree that recent scandals affecting Jobbik indicate grave conflicts and deep rifts within the far-right party. Analysts contend that this could foreshadow either its split or decline .
Sziget Festival Budapest Opens Its Gates
- 6 Aug 2012 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget festival celebrated the Day of Hungarian Song on Óbuda’s Hajógyár island on Sunday, with nearly 80 groups and solo acts performing 150 songs from noon until 11 p.m. Week-long campers began arriving before the festival proper starts on Wednesday, running until next Sunday.
Hungary's Former PM Gyurcsány Cleared Of Casino Real Estate Corruption Charges
- 23 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By BudaPost: Commentators agree that in a dictatorship the charges levelled against former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány would not have been dropped. With just one exception: his long-term aide believes the real reason is PM Orbán’s weakening position.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And The National Security Forces: The Case Of Zoltán Bosnyák
- 22 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago I received a letter from a fellow Hungarian-American who regularly publishes in Hungarian newspapers. He is an excellent researcher who was struck by the ease with which László Csatáry and, before him, Sándor Képíró, another war criminal, managed to settle in Hungary. Both men, it turned out, were assured that no criminal proceedings would be brought against them. Képíró returned ...
Xpat Opinion: Charles Gati On The Orbán Government And Conspiracy Theories
- 16 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
This interview with Charles Gati was conducted by Gábor Horváth, deputy editor-in-chief of Népszabadság and appeared in the July 15th issue of the paper.
Body Of Missing Psychologist Found In Hungary
- 12 Jul 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The body of missing police psychologist Kata Bándy was found in Pécs on Wednesday. Bándy was killed, based on initial findings. A special investigative team has been set up to lead the inquiry.
Mayor Suspends Councillors’ Salaries In Hungary
- 9 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Independent mayor Éva Tétényi has suspended payment of councillors’ honorariums from July due to Esztergom’s Ft 1 billion budget deficit, town hall press chief István H. Váczy announced on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: Conflict Over Saint Stephen’s Heritage In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A right-wing commentator praises the Orbán government for continuing Saint Stephen’s heritage by strengthening the Hungarian state. A left-wing columnist, on the other hand, accuses the government of betraying the legendary Hungarian king’s efforts to modernize the country, by weakening democracy and turning away from the West.
Traffic Safety Checks Launched In Hungary
- 13 Aug 2012 9:04 AM
- getting around
Nationwide safety checks were launched by National Police chief József Hatala as several fatal traffic accidents occurred on three consecutive weekends, law enforcement director general Zsolt Halmosi announced on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: Will Hungary's Jobbik Split?
- 9 Aug 2012 12:45 PM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the left and right agree that recent scandals affecting Jobbik indicate grave conflicts and deep rifts within the far-right party. Analysts contend that this could foreshadow either its split or decline .
Sziget Festival Budapest Opens Its Gates
- 6 Aug 2012 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget festival celebrated the Day of Hungarian Song on Óbuda’s Hajógyár island on Sunday, with nearly 80 groups and solo acts performing 150 songs from noon until 11 p.m. Week-long campers began arriving before the festival proper starts on Wednesday, running until next Sunday.
Hungary's Former PM Gyurcsány Cleared Of Casino Real Estate Corruption Charges
- 23 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By BudaPost: Commentators agree that in a dictatorship the charges levelled against former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány would not have been dropped. With just one exception: his long-term aide believes the real reason is PM Orbán’s weakening position.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And The National Security Forces: The Case Of Zoltán Bosnyák
- 22 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago I received a letter from a fellow Hungarian-American who regularly publishes in Hungarian newspapers. He is an excellent researcher who was struck by the ease with which László Csatáry and, before him, Sándor Képíró, another war criminal, managed to settle in Hungary. Both men, it turned out, were assured that no criminal proceedings would be brought against them. Képíró returned ...
Xpat Opinion: Charles Gati On The Orbán Government And Conspiracy Theories
- 16 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
This interview with Charles Gati was conducted by Gábor Horváth, deputy editor-in-chief of Népszabadság and appeared in the July 15th issue of the paper.
Body Of Missing Psychologist Found In Hungary
- 12 Jul 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The body of missing police psychologist Kata Bándy was found in Pécs on Wednesday. Bándy was killed, based on initial findings. A special investigative team has been set up to lead the inquiry.
Mayor Suspends Councillors’ Salaries In Hungary
- 9 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Independent mayor Éva Tétényi has suspended payment of councillors’ honorariums from July due to Esztergom’s Ft 1 billion budget deficit, town hall press chief István H. Váczy announced on Friday.