133 result(s) for controversy
Xpat Opinion: The Right & The Left On Hungarian Achievements In London
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
I managed to avoid commenting on the Olympics for two solid weeks, but perhaps I ought to say something about the games in general, the Hungarians’ performance in particular, and the political sparring between left and right over the Olympics and its significance. A couple of decades ago I was an avid follower of Olympic events but eventually I became disillusioned. I wasn’t sure any longer about ...
Xpat Opinion: The Abortion Pill In Hungary
- 28 May 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
It is truly amazing how much power and influence a nonexistent party can assert on its coalition partner. I’m talking about the Christian Democratic People’s Party or KDNP (Kereszténydemokrata Néppárt). This non-party, which is not even considered to be a full-fledged coalition party by Fidesz, has enormous influence, for example, on education.
Merkel: Hungary Must Adjust To EU Principles
- 19 Jan 2012 11:50 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary must adjust to basic EU principles, German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared in a Sunday radio interview in her first public comments in connection with the controversy over Hungarian laws.
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
Hungary To Seek Precautionary Deal With IMF - Szapáry
- 1 Jul 2010 1:20 AM
- business
"Hungary is seeking to sign a new, precautionary loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said György Szapáry, a key advisor to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in an interview with fn.hu on Wednesday.
Fidesz Wins Two-Thirds Majority In Hungarian Election
- 26 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s centre-right Fidesz has on Sunday won a two-thirds legislative majority with 262 mandates in the 386-seat Parliament. This was the second round of Hungary’s general elections. Fidesz failed to win in only three of the remaining 57 individual districts. With nearly 98% of the votes processed far-right Jobbik seems to have secured 47 seats, while the Socialist Party (MSZP) will have 59 ...
New Controversy Over Nomination Rules In Hungary
- 1 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"A furore has arisen over whether it is legal to collect nomination forms in public places, with different election committees taking different stands. The fuss began when Democratic Forum candidate József Debreczeni posted a list on his website of cafés and bookshops where nomination forms for him can be submitted.
Xpat Opinion: The Right & The Left On Hungarian Achievements In London
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
I managed to avoid commenting on the Olympics for two solid weeks, but perhaps I ought to say something about the games in general, the Hungarians’ performance in particular, and the political sparring between left and right over the Olympics and its significance. A couple of decades ago I was an avid follower of Olympic events but eventually I became disillusioned. I wasn’t sure any longer about ...
Xpat Opinion: The Abortion Pill In Hungary
- 28 May 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
It is truly amazing how much power and influence a nonexistent party can assert on its coalition partner. I’m talking about the Christian Democratic People’s Party or KDNP (Kereszténydemokrata Néppárt). This non-party, which is not even considered to be a full-fledged coalition party by Fidesz, has enormous influence, for example, on education.
Merkel: Hungary Must Adjust To EU Principles
- 19 Jan 2012 11:50 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary must adjust to basic EU principles, German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared in a Sunday radio interview in her first public comments in connection with the controversy over Hungarian laws.
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
Hungary To Seek Precautionary Deal With IMF - Szapáry
- 1 Jul 2010 1:20 AM
- business
"Hungary is seeking to sign a new, precautionary loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said György Szapáry, a key advisor to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in an interview with fn.hu on Wednesday.
Fidesz Wins Two-Thirds Majority In Hungarian Election
- 26 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s centre-right Fidesz has on Sunday won a two-thirds legislative majority with 262 mandates in the 386-seat Parliament. This was the second round of Hungary’s general elections. Fidesz failed to win in only three of the remaining 57 individual districts. With nearly 98% of the votes processed far-right Jobbik seems to have secured 47 seats, while the Socialist Party (MSZP) will have 59 ...
New Controversy Over Nomination Rules In Hungary
- 1 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"A furore has arisen over whether it is legal to collect nomination forms in public places, with different election committees taking different stands. The fuss began when Democratic Forum candidate József Debreczeni posted a list on his website of cafés and bookshops where nomination forms for him can be submitted.