476 result(s) for critics
Xpat Opinion: Singer-Songwriter To Leave Hungary In Distress
- 3 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator would prefer to see Viktor Orbán leave his country, while his right-wing counterpart criticises Peter Gerendás for making what he describes as his ‘market failure’ a political issue.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Criticized In German Public Media
- 2 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators criticize the government’s reaction to German public media reports which claim that undemocratic trends are the order of the day in Hungary. A conservative liberal blogger, on the other hand, believes that the German media habitually paint a distorted and biased picture of Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Matolcsy’s First Rate Cut In Hungary
- 29 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Commentators across the political spectrum discuss the National Bank’s decision to go ahead with regular interest rate cuts and comment on the move of former National Bank President András Simor to the ERBD as a Vice-President.
24 New Names Confirmed For Sziget Festival Budapest 2013
- 14 Mar 2013 7:59 AM
- entertainment
The colorful and diverse line-up of Sziget Festival 2013 is building up well, with 24 new acts freshly announced for various stages: many are new-comers to Sziget, but there will be many acts that have proven popular in previous editions of the event too. The non-stop week of party fun will be held this year between 5-12 August.
Hungary’s Constitutional Changes Fuel New Tensions
- 10 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of Hungarians protested in central Budapest on Saturday (9 March) against imminent changes to the country's constitution which they fear would curb democratic rights, echoing worries this week from the European Union and the United States.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
Hungarian Theatre Showcase, Budapest, Until 9 March
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Organised by the Hungarian Theatre Critics’ Association, the main goal of the Hungarian Theatre Showcase is to present the best of contemporary Hungarian theatre in Budapest to foreign visitors and residents. The performances, which have been selected by critics of the association, will give the viewer a picture of contemporary Hungary and also an insight into the art scene. The visitors will be ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government’s Image At Home & Abroad
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The man in charge of the government’s international image suggests that Hungary’s international critics have become more cautious. The editor in chief of a leftist daily is sceptical about the figures of a poll according to which most Hungarians still have faith in the government.
Xpat Event Report: State Secretary Szijjártó Speaks At AmCham Event In Budapest
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
This year will be the year of economic growth in Hungary, and therefore the Government is facilitating the increase in households’ spendable income, is continuing its policy of opening towards the East, will be signing new strategic partnership agreements with major companies in Hungary and is supporting the export activities of small and medium-sized enterprises, State Secretary for Foreign ...
Xpat Opinion: Singer-Songwriter To Leave Hungary In Distress
- 3 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator would prefer to see Viktor Orbán leave his country, while his right-wing counterpart criticises Peter Gerendás for making what he describes as his ‘market failure’ a political issue.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Criticized In German Public Media
- 2 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators criticize the government’s reaction to German public media reports which claim that undemocratic trends are the order of the day in Hungary. A conservative liberal blogger, on the other hand, believes that the German media habitually paint a distorted and biased picture of Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Matolcsy’s First Rate Cut In Hungary
- 29 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Commentators across the political spectrum discuss the National Bank’s decision to go ahead with regular interest rate cuts and comment on the move of former National Bank President András Simor to the ERBD as a Vice-President.
24 New Names Confirmed For Sziget Festival Budapest 2013
- 14 Mar 2013 7:59 AM
- entertainment
The colorful and diverse line-up of Sziget Festival 2013 is building up well, with 24 new acts freshly announced for various stages: many are new-comers to Sziget, but there will be many acts that have proven popular in previous editions of the event too. The non-stop week of party fun will be held this year between 5-12 August.
Hungary’s Constitutional Changes Fuel New Tensions
- 10 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of Hungarians protested in central Budapest on Saturday (9 March) against imminent changes to the country's constitution which they fear would curb democratic rights, echoing worries this week from the European Union and the United States.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
Hungarian Theatre Showcase, Budapest, Until 9 March
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Organised by the Hungarian Theatre Critics’ Association, the main goal of the Hungarian Theatre Showcase is to present the best of contemporary Hungarian theatre in Budapest to foreign visitors and residents. The performances, which have been selected by critics of the association, will give the viewer a picture of contemporary Hungary and also an insight into the art scene. The visitors will be ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government’s Image At Home & Abroad
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The man in charge of the government’s international image suggests that Hungary’s international critics have become more cautious. The editor in chief of a leftist daily is sceptical about the figures of a poll according to which most Hungarians still have faith in the government.
Xpat Event Report: State Secretary Szijjártó Speaks At AmCham Event In Budapest
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
This year will be the year of economic growth in Hungary, and therefore the Government is facilitating the increase in households’ spendable income, is continuing its policy of opening towards the East, will be signing new strategic partnership agreements with major companies in Hungary and is supporting the export activities of small and medium-sized enterprises, State Secretary for Foreign ...