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PM Orbán Interview: “Hungary Must Avoid Becoming A Refugee Camp”
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In his regular Friday morning interview on Kossuth Rádió this week, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave his remarks on the advertisement tax, the Minsk ceasefire agreement and immigration, pointing out that Hungary will become a big refugee camp in time if immigration is not deterred.
Mayor Tarlós Proposes Trial Run For Controversial Road Toll
- 19 Dec 2014 9:35 AM
- current affairs
Budapest mayor István Tarlós and the Fidesz mayors of most districts proposed a one-year trial period for tolls on the M0 ring road at a meeting on Monday. During that period traffic should be measured on roads, and the impact of the toll should be examined, Tarlós told reporters.
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.
Hungarian State TV Appoints Controversial Rightist Figure “Head Of Religious Programs”
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Beatrix Siklósi, a long-time media presenter appearing in various political programs both on public television and radio, as well as on private right-wing channels, has been appointed head of religious programs at Hungarian state television (MTVA).
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Govt Bans Conference Of US Based Far-Right Organization
- 5 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A centrist blog finds it controversial that the US and American intellectuals like to accuse the Hungarian government of curbing democracy, but at the same time do not mind if a racist organization holds a conference in a Washington government building.
Hungary's EU Nominate Rejects Allegations Against His Impartiality
- 2 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Navracsics said he was committed to the freedom of opinions, in response to Danish conservative MEP Rikke Karlsson’s criticism that he had been a member of the Hungarian government when it approved its controversial media laws.
’The Benefits Of Receiving A Second Opinion’, By FirstMed Budapest
- 22 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
For many people, not hearing what they expected to hear during a doctor’s appointment can be a source of great frustration and stress. While some serious illnesses and conditions require almost immediate treatment, it’s always good to be able to turn to another medical professional and get a second opinion.
Xpat Opinion: Learning History In Orbán’s Hungary
- 2 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The new school year began yesterday and with it an entirely new system as far as textbook distribution is concerned. As you most likely know, a couple of years ago all schools were nationalized and put under the authority of one monstrous organization called Klebelsberg Intézményfenntartó Központ (KLIK), named after Kunó Klebelsberg, minister of education between 1922 and 1931.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Economy On Growth Path
- 26 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has embarked on a period of economic growth which could put the country among the fastest-growing EU member states, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, addressing the annual meeting of Hungarian ambassadors.
PM Orbán Interview: “Hungary Must Avoid Becoming A Refugee Camp”
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In his regular Friday morning interview on Kossuth Rádió this week, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave his remarks on the advertisement tax, the Minsk ceasefire agreement and immigration, pointing out that Hungary will become a big refugee camp in time if immigration is not deterred.
Mayor Tarlós Proposes Trial Run For Controversial Road Toll
- 19 Dec 2014 9:35 AM
- current affairs
Budapest mayor István Tarlós and the Fidesz mayors of most districts proposed a one-year trial period for tolls on the M0 ring road at a meeting on Monday. During that period traffic should be measured on roads, and the impact of the toll should be examined, Tarlós told reporters.
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.
Hungarian State TV Appoints Controversial Rightist Figure “Head Of Religious Programs”
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Beatrix Siklósi, a long-time media presenter appearing in various political programs both on public television and radio, as well as on private right-wing channels, has been appointed head of religious programs at Hungarian state television (MTVA).
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Govt Bans Conference Of US Based Far-Right Organization
- 5 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A centrist blog finds it controversial that the US and American intellectuals like to accuse the Hungarian government of curbing democracy, but at the same time do not mind if a racist organization holds a conference in a Washington government building.
Hungary's EU Nominate Rejects Allegations Against His Impartiality
- 2 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Navracsics said he was committed to the freedom of opinions, in response to Danish conservative MEP Rikke Karlsson’s criticism that he had been a member of the Hungarian government when it approved its controversial media laws.
’The Benefits Of Receiving A Second Opinion’, By FirstMed Budapest
- 22 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
For many people, not hearing what they expected to hear during a doctor’s appointment can be a source of great frustration and stress. While some serious illnesses and conditions require almost immediate treatment, it’s always good to be able to turn to another medical professional and get a second opinion.
Xpat Opinion: Learning History In Orbán’s Hungary
- 2 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The new school year began yesterday and with it an entirely new system as far as textbook distribution is concerned. As you most likely know, a couple of years ago all schools were nationalized and put under the authority of one monstrous organization called Klebelsberg Intézményfenntartó Központ (KLIK), named after Kunó Klebelsberg, minister of education between 1922 and 1931.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Economy On Growth Path
- 26 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has embarked on a period of economic growth which could put the country among the fastest-growing EU member states, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, addressing the annual meeting of Hungarian ambassadors.