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New Pro-Government Weekly Planned In Hungary
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A group close to the prime minister is planning to launch a new weekly, under the auspices of the Századvég institute, Népszava reports.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
András Simonyi: Orbán Is Off Course & Heading Down The Wrong Track
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first half of our interview with András Simonyi, Hungary’s former ambassador to NATO and the United States, was published on Thursday, February 19, 2015. The interview took place on Wednesday, February 18, the day after Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to Budapest. Mr. Simonyi is presently managing director for the Center of Transatlantic Relations at the ...
Xpat Opinion: First Reactions To Putin’s Visit To Hungary
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists accuse PM Orbán of assisting Russian President Putin in his geopolitical tricks. A pro-government pundit contends that Hungary, like Europe, needs to maintain good relations with Russia for pragmatic reasons.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.
Hungary Buys Stake In ERSTE, Pledges Bank Tax Cut
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Conservative pundits welcome the government’s decision to temporarily invest in ERSTE Bank Hungary and pledge to take out the surplus bank tax. This, they believe, will help consolidate the banking sector and boost lending. A left-wing commentator doubts that the government will fulfil its promises.
Meet Lajos Simicska: Fidesz’s Enigmatic Oligarch
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“From the time of its founding Fidesz did not have outside supporters. We wanted to avoid being beholden to domestic and foreign groups, and for this reason had to develop our own sources of income.” – Lajos Simicska, Fidesz economic director, October 1994 “Hungary needs large Hungarian companies in the financial sector, the insurance […]
Hungary’s PM Orbán’s “Political Credo Is Courage”
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
From his very first public utterance, the political credo of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has revolved around courage, while his actions have become the thorn in the side of those who want to preserve the status quo; namely those who protect their privileges, Mária Schmitt, head of the House of Terror Museum, said at a conference organised by the 21st Century Institute.
New Pro-Government Weekly Planned In Hungary
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A group close to the prime minister is planning to launch a new weekly, under the auspices of the Századvég institute, Népszava reports.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
András Simonyi: Orbán Is Off Course & Heading Down The Wrong Track
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first half of our interview with András Simonyi, Hungary’s former ambassador to NATO and the United States, was published on Thursday, February 19, 2015. The interview took place on Wednesday, February 18, the day after Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to Budapest. Mr. Simonyi is presently managing director for the Center of Transatlantic Relations at the ...
Xpat Opinion: First Reactions To Putin’s Visit To Hungary
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists accuse PM Orbán of assisting Russian President Putin in his geopolitical tricks. A pro-government pundit contends that Hungary, like Europe, needs to maintain good relations with Russia for pragmatic reasons.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.
Hungary Buys Stake In ERSTE, Pledges Bank Tax Cut
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Conservative pundits welcome the government’s decision to temporarily invest in ERSTE Bank Hungary and pledge to take out the surplus bank tax. This, they believe, will help consolidate the banking sector and boost lending. A left-wing commentator doubts that the government will fulfil its promises.
Meet Lajos Simicska: Fidesz’s Enigmatic Oligarch
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“From the time of its founding Fidesz did not have outside supporters. We wanted to avoid being beholden to domestic and foreign groups, and for this reason had to develop our own sources of income.” – Lajos Simicska, Fidesz economic director, October 1994 “Hungary needs large Hungarian companies in the financial sector, the insurance […]
Hungary’s PM Orbán’s “Political Credo Is Courage”
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
From his very first public utterance, the political credo of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has revolved around courage, while his actions have become the thorn in the side of those who want to preserve the status quo; namely those who protect their privileges, Mária Schmitt, head of the House of Terror Museum, said at a conference organised by the 21st Century Institute.