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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.
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: Welcoming Putin In Budapest
- 18 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In welcoming Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary on Tuesday a pro-government columnist praises the Russian President for what he considers the restoration of Russia’s greatness. The leading left-wing daily contends that in the current geopolitical situation, Hungary should not try to strengthen ties with Russia.
No Fuel Price Pass - Through But Hungarian Govt Plans No Intervention
- 17 Feb 2015 2:50 AM
- shopping
The economy ministry does not plan any intervention in market fuel prices because inflation is expected to remain low for the whole year, the ministry said, responding to a query by MTI.
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.
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.
Heti Válasz Says Hungary’s Fidesz Has Lost Its Way
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In his editorial in weekly Heti Válasz, editor Gábor Borókai suggests that the government return to its original goals announced in 1998, namely to build a western-oriented, strong, sovereign and polgári Hungary.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Fragile Peace Is Better Than War
- 13 Feb 2015 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A fragile peace is better than war, the prime minister said in an interview to public radio, commenting on the Minsk agreement concerning the Ukraine crisis. There is hope for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine but the situation is still fragile and “we are facing a real war”. Viktor Orbán insisted that he was on the side of peace which is in all Hungarians’ interest.
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.
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.
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: Welcoming Putin In Budapest
- 18 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In welcoming Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary on Tuesday a pro-government columnist praises the Russian President for what he considers the restoration of Russia’s greatness. The leading left-wing daily contends that in the current geopolitical situation, Hungary should not try to strengthen ties with Russia.
No Fuel Price Pass - Through But Hungarian Govt Plans No Intervention
- 17 Feb 2015 2:50 AM
- shopping
The economy ministry does not plan any intervention in market fuel prices because inflation is expected to remain low for the whole year, the ministry said, responding to a query by MTI.
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.
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.
Heti Válasz Says Hungary’s Fidesz Has Lost Its Way
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In his editorial in weekly Heti Válasz, editor Gábor Borókai suggests that the government return to its original goals announced in 1998, namely to build a western-oriented, strong, sovereign and polgári Hungary.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Fragile Peace Is Better Than War
- 13 Feb 2015 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A fragile peace is better than war, the prime minister said in an interview to public radio, commenting on the Minsk agreement concerning the Ukraine crisis. There is hope for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine but the situation is still fragile and “we are facing a real war”. Viktor Orbán insisted that he was on the side of peace which is in all Hungarians’ interest.
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.