454 result(s) for critics
Xpat Opinion: American Embassy In Budapest On The Nazi Occupation Memorial
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leftist daily describes a statement issued by the US Embassy as another clear warning to the government, while its right-wing counterpart finds it strange that the US Embassy takes a view of a Hungarian issue.
See Robbie Williams Live In Budapest, 25 April 2014
- 26 Apr 2014 11:02 AM
- entertainment
Budapest was the kick-off venue for a 2014 European concert series for this international pop icon. The tour follows an ecstatic response to Robbie’s one-off show at London’s Palladium, where he showcased material from his album 'Swings Both Ways'. See below for a crowd clip of his old classic 'Angels' performed live in Budapest last night.
EC Launches Infringement Procedure Against Hungary On Plaza Ban
- 25 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Brussels has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary concerning a ban on the construction of big shopping centres. The European Commission made the decision last Wednesday and announced it today.
Xpat Opinion: Here’s What New Hungarian Parliament Would Look Like If Elections Were Held Under Old Rules
- 23 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
You’ve heard the critics. They’re questioning how Fidesz could win 44.5 percent of the vote and end up with a 67 percent majority in parliament. It just shows, they argue, how unfair the new system is.
Xpat Opinion: Hungay's Post-Election Analyses From Two Different Worlds
- 17 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sometimes, it’s like two different worlds. Hungarian voters re-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on April 6th, and over the last several days we’ve been treated to many vivid, post-game analyses.
Xpat Opinion: The One Thing That All Electoral Systems Have In Common
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
ven before preliminary election results came out, critics were casting doubt: Is this significant majority a genuine reflection of voter will? How can the governing parties be able to seat a two-thirds majority after winning less than 50 percent of the vote? Readers of my blog know that it’s not rocket science. That happens in a number of other democratic systems. But don’t take my word for it. ...
Hungarian Government Green-Lights Contraversial Memorial To “Victims Of German Invasion”
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Protesters in Budapest demolish scaffolds in protest of prime minister Viktor Orban’s decision to proceed with construction of controversial memorial to victims of 1994 German invasion of Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Top 5 Fallacies In The ‘Free But Not Fair’ Story In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If you’ve been following Hungary, especially the election campaign, then you have no doubt heard this line from critics and the opposition: The parliamentary elections “will be free, but they won’t be fair.”
Xpat Opinion: Rule Of Law: Top Court Strikes Down Hungary's Government Ads
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Here’s an interesting news item from the week: Hungary’s top court, the Curia, has handed down a ruling banning Government ads on Hungarian commercial television channel, TV2.
Xpat Opinion: American Embassy In Budapest On The Nazi Occupation Memorial
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leftist daily describes a statement issued by the US Embassy as another clear warning to the government, while its right-wing counterpart finds it strange that the US Embassy takes a view of a Hungarian issue.
See Robbie Williams Live In Budapest, 25 April 2014
- 26 Apr 2014 11:02 AM
- entertainment
Budapest was the kick-off venue for a 2014 European concert series for this international pop icon. The tour follows an ecstatic response to Robbie’s one-off show at London’s Palladium, where he showcased material from his album 'Swings Both Ways'. See below for a crowd clip of his old classic 'Angels' performed live in Budapest last night.
EC Launches Infringement Procedure Against Hungary On Plaza Ban
- 25 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Brussels has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary concerning a ban on the construction of big shopping centres. The European Commission made the decision last Wednesday and announced it today.
Xpat Opinion: Here’s What New Hungarian Parliament Would Look Like If Elections Were Held Under Old Rules
- 23 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
You’ve heard the critics. They’re questioning how Fidesz could win 44.5 percent of the vote and end up with a 67 percent majority in parliament. It just shows, they argue, how unfair the new system is.
Xpat Opinion: Hungay's Post-Election Analyses From Two Different Worlds
- 17 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sometimes, it’s like two different worlds. Hungarian voters re-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on April 6th, and over the last several days we’ve been treated to many vivid, post-game analyses.
Xpat Opinion: The One Thing That All Electoral Systems Have In Common
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
ven before preliminary election results came out, critics were casting doubt: Is this significant majority a genuine reflection of voter will? How can the governing parties be able to seat a two-thirds majority after winning less than 50 percent of the vote? Readers of my blog know that it’s not rocket science. That happens in a number of other democratic systems. But don’t take my word for it. ...
Hungarian Government Green-Lights Contraversial Memorial To “Victims Of German Invasion”
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Protesters in Budapest demolish scaffolds in protest of prime minister Viktor Orban’s decision to proceed with construction of controversial memorial to victims of 1994 German invasion of Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Top 5 Fallacies In The ‘Free But Not Fair’ Story In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If you’ve been following Hungary, especially the election campaign, then you have no doubt heard this line from critics and the opposition: The parliamentary elections “will be free, but they won’t be fair.”
Xpat Opinion: Rule Of Law: Top Court Strikes Down Hungary's Government Ads
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Here’s an interesting news item from the week: Hungary’s top court, the Curia, has handed down a ruling banning Government ads on Hungarian commercial television channel, TV2.