476 result(s) for critics
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.
“Discover New Culinary Landscapes” At Costes Restaurant In Budapest
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
At Costes we believe the dishes we come up with for you are diverse, imaginative and above all… unique. But that’s not to say we’re not willing to share our knowledge and passion for food with like-minded people who feel the same way about food as we do. Which is why we’re delighted to take part in the World Gourmet Society’s (WGS) Festival until 30th of March. This is the last week of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Ostriches And The Hungarian Public Work Program
- 20 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Since taking office in 2010, the Orbán Government has aimed to get Hungary’s unemployed back to work. A central part of the Government’s program of “Renewal” has been about reducing the huge welfare roles, reaching those who have been out of work for so long that they’ve given up looking. And part of the solution is the Hungarian public work program.
Xpat Opinion: Pre-Election Landscape In Hungary
- 17 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the right and left fear that Jobbik may increase its constituency yet further in the 6 April Parliamentary election, after reaping almost 17 per cent of the popular vote four years ago. Left-wing commentators argue against despair, and one lays the blame for the bankruptcy of the Left on the Liberals and personally on Ferenc Gyurcsány.
Xpat Opinion: Spotlight Shines On Hungarian Films At European Union Film Festival In Chicago
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian films “Our Women” (Nejem, nõm, csajom) and “Aglaya” will be two of the many films showcased at the 17th annual European Union Film Festival in Chicago during the month long festival in March, which focuses on only the finest films from countries in the European Union.
Hurts, Nero And Modestep Coming To VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2014 8:10 AM
- entertainment
With new names added to the line-up there are more than twenty international stars playing at the 22nd VOLT Festival this summer. Due to a huge demand Hurts will return this year to Sopron, while thousands are eagerly waiting for the live shows of Nero and Modestep as well. Karnivool, the chart topping Milky Chance and The Strypes – opening for the Arctic Monkeys - are also part of the program.
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.
“Discover New Culinary Landscapes” At Costes Restaurant In Budapest
- 21 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
At Costes we believe the dishes we come up with for you are diverse, imaginative and above all… unique. But that’s not to say we’re not willing to share our knowledge and passion for food with like-minded people who feel the same way about food as we do. Which is why we’re delighted to take part in the World Gourmet Society’s (WGS) Festival until 30th of March. This is the last week of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Ostriches And The Hungarian Public Work Program
- 20 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Since taking office in 2010, the Orbán Government has aimed to get Hungary’s unemployed back to work. A central part of the Government’s program of “Renewal” has been about reducing the huge welfare roles, reaching those who have been out of work for so long that they’ve given up looking. And part of the solution is the Hungarian public work program.
Xpat Opinion: Pre-Election Landscape In Hungary
- 17 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the right and left fear that Jobbik may increase its constituency yet further in the 6 April Parliamentary election, after reaping almost 17 per cent of the popular vote four years ago. Left-wing commentators argue against despair, and one lays the blame for the bankruptcy of the Left on the Liberals and personally on Ferenc Gyurcsány.
Xpat Opinion: Spotlight Shines On Hungarian Films At European Union Film Festival In Chicago
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian films “Our Women” (Nejem, nõm, csajom) and “Aglaya” will be two of the many films showcased at the 17th annual European Union Film Festival in Chicago during the month long festival in March, which focuses on only the finest films from countries in the European Union.
Hurts, Nero And Modestep Coming To VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2014 8:10 AM
- entertainment
With new names added to the line-up there are more than twenty international stars playing at the 22nd VOLT Festival this summer. Due to a huge demand Hurts will return this year to Sopron, while thousands are eagerly waiting for the live shows of Nero and Modestep as well. Karnivool, the chart topping Milky Chance and The Strypes – opening for the Arctic Monkeys - are also part of the program.