312 result(s) for controversial
‘Precise Detail’ By Ferenc Kumin, Deputy State Secretary For International Communications In Hungary
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Tuesday evening, the Financial Times posted an unsigned editorial entitled, “Orban’s Threat to Democratic Values,” which argues that “Europe should warn Hungary that its voting rights are at risk” if the parliament goes ahead with an amendment to the constitution that, according to the FT, will “revive curbs that violate European values.” The author of the editorial writes:
Xpat Opinion: Church Law Scrapped By Constitutional Court In Hungary
- 5 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to strike down the controversial Church Law on formal grounds. He notes, however, that the Court has acknowledged that the government has the right to determine which religious denominations can earn official status as churches, and by implication become eligible for public subsidies in their non-spiritual activities.
Xpat Opinion: Conflicting Opinions About Matolcsy’s Appointment In Hungary
- 4 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Newpapers are inundated with mostly cautious speculations ABOUT what will happen to the National Bank when present Minister for National Economy, György Matolcsy takes over. While some commentators see it as a coup, others point out that the markets ha taken the change for granted.
Downtown Grocery Shopping Transformed In Budapest
- 4 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
Suddenly shiny Spar, Lidl, and Aldi stores have appeared in formerly unused street front retail space in classical old buildings in busy inner city locations in Budapest. Traditionally these chains choose locations in the suburbs or just outside town with adequate space in new facilities and large parking lots. Why this compromise in shelf space and business plan? Why now?
Hungary Defies EU Over Energy Distribution Rules
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary expects “a big debate” with the European Union over its plans to transform energy distribution in the household sector into a "non-profit activity", the country’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said today (22 August). In Brussels, the European Commission declined to comment, saying it learnt of the plans from the press.
Xpat Opinion: Will Student Protests In Hingary Regain Momentum?
- 18 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators wonder if after their surprising success late last year, students protesting new austerity measures will be strong enough to keep the government at bay during the spring.
Analyst: Matolcsy Not Likely For Hungary's National Bank
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban will name a less controversial figure to head the National Bank as the floating of Gyorgy Matolcsy's name is just a bluff, economist Mujtaba Rahman of the Eurasia Group political think tank told the Financial Times.
Hungary's Human Resources Minister, Students Sign Agreement
- 22 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog and students leader Dávid Nagy signed an agreement yesterday under which six demands formulated by students will be met. The student council federation HÖOK and the government will continue talks on two other issues.
Xpat Opinion: Defendants Confess In BKV Trial
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Tuesday, the Kecskemét Tribunal saw the return of the trial of the Budapest Transit Company (BKV). This was the first hearing of 2013. Of the 15 defendants in the case, Dr. Iván Miklós Horváth and Tünde Buday provided testimonies regarding a 2007 contract between BKV and Optimismo Ltd.
‘Precise Detail’ By Ferenc Kumin, Deputy State Secretary For International Communications In Hungary
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Tuesday evening, the Financial Times posted an unsigned editorial entitled, “Orban’s Threat to Democratic Values,” which argues that “Europe should warn Hungary that its voting rights are at risk” if the parliament goes ahead with an amendment to the constitution that, according to the FT, will “revive curbs that violate European values.” The author of the editorial writes:
Xpat Opinion: Church Law Scrapped By Constitutional Court In Hungary
- 5 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to strike down the controversial Church Law on formal grounds. He notes, however, that the Court has acknowledged that the government has the right to determine which religious denominations can earn official status as churches, and by implication become eligible for public subsidies in their non-spiritual activities.
Xpat Opinion: Conflicting Opinions About Matolcsy’s Appointment In Hungary
- 4 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Newpapers are inundated with mostly cautious speculations ABOUT what will happen to the National Bank when present Minister for National Economy, György Matolcsy takes over. While some commentators see it as a coup, others point out that the markets ha taken the change for granted.
Downtown Grocery Shopping Transformed In Budapest
- 4 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
Suddenly shiny Spar, Lidl, and Aldi stores have appeared in formerly unused street front retail space in classical old buildings in busy inner city locations in Budapest. Traditionally these chains choose locations in the suburbs or just outside town with adequate space in new facilities and large parking lots. Why this compromise in shelf space and business plan? Why now?
Hungary Defies EU Over Energy Distribution Rules
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary expects “a big debate” with the European Union over its plans to transform energy distribution in the household sector into a "non-profit activity", the country’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said today (22 August). In Brussels, the European Commission declined to comment, saying it learnt of the plans from the press.
Xpat Opinion: Will Student Protests In Hingary Regain Momentum?
- 18 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators wonder if after their surprising success late last year, students protesting new austerity measures will be strong enough to keep the government at bay during the spring.
Analyst: Matolcsy Not Likely For Hungary's National Bank
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban will name a less controversial figure to head the National Bank as the floating of Gyorgy Matolcsy's name is just a bluff, economist Mujtaba Rahman of the Eurasia Group political think tank told the Financial Times.
Hungary's Human Resources Minister, Students Sign Agreement
- 22 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog and students leader Dávid Nagy signed an agreement yesterday under which six demands formulated by students will be met. The student council federation HÖOK and the government will continue talks on two other issues.
Xpat Opinion: Defendants Confess In BKV Trial
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Tuesday, the Kecskemét Tribunal saw the return of the trial of the Budapest Transit Company (BKV). This was the first hearing of 2013. Of the 15 defendants in the case, Dr. Iván Miklós Horváth and Tünde Buday provided testimonies regarding a 2007 contract between BKV and Optimismo Ltd.