924 result(s) for democracy
Péter Szijjártó: Certain Powers Want To Destabilize Hungary
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The following is our translation of the interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appearing in today’s edition of pro-government daily (owned by Fidesz oligarch Lájos Simicska) Magyar Nemzet just one week after pro-government daily Magyar Hírlap (owned by Fidesz oligarch Gábor Széles) published an interview with Chancellor János Lázár accusing the United States of pressuring ...
Xpat Opinion: The Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack In Hungarian Media
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing journalists contend that the Charlie Hebdo murders should be interpreted as an act against free speech. A conservative columnist suggests that journalists should show more caution and abstain from provoking radicals through publishing tasteless content that can be interpreted as blasphemy.
Hungarian Leaders Condemn Paris Attack On Satirical Magazine
- 8 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned the shootings in Paris at the offices of a satirical magazine that claimed at least 12 lives. Expressing his condolences to his counterpart Francois Hollande, President Áder said, “I was deeply shocked and grieved today to hear about the fatal terrorist attack at the Charlie Hebdo magazine’s headquarters.”
Péter Szijjártó: Certain Powers Would Like To Destabilize Hungary
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following is our translation of the interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appearing in today’s edition of Magyar Nemzet just one week after the same pro-government newspaper published an interview with Chancellor János Lázár, in which he accused the United States of pressuring Hungary in order to obtain a market for its shale gas:
Hungary’s PM Orbán Dismisses Speculation Over Fidesz Stability
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a pre-holiday interview to public television, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán played down speculation over disagreements between politicians of the ruling Fidesz party, saying that he did not believe they were serious and politics were not about personal differences but about the country and its people. He said there may be generational differences within the party.
Kövér: US Could Be Mulling New Liberal Party In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States could aim for the establishment of a political party in Hungary to take the place of the defunct liberal Free Democrats (SZDSZ), House Speaker László Kövér said. It would be logical to establish a successor to SZDSZ by 2018 to ensure inclusion in a government against radical nationalist Jobbik, he told Saturday’s Magyar Hírlap.
Commissioner For Human Rights Criticizes Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižneks submitted the findings of his visit to Hungary over the summer. The 43-page report discusses issues concerning media freedom, the fight against intolerance and discrimination, and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. (The full report can be accessed here.)
Xpat Opinion: Hungary As A “Field Of Operation”
- 19 Dec 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Paranoia seems to have swept through the Hungarian government. Fidesz politicians are convinced that the United States wants to remove Viktor Orbán and cause his government’s fall. All this is to be achieved by means of the “phony” charge of corruption.
Protesters In Budapest Demand A New Regime
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Demonstrators demanded a new change of regime and a new Hungarian republic as a crowd of over 6,000 joined an anti-government rally organised by civil society groups on Tuesday evening.
Péter Szijjártó: Certain Powers Want To Destabilize Hungary
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The following is our translation of the interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appearing in today’s edition of pro-government daily (owned by Fidesz oligarch Lájos Simicska) Magyar Nemzet just one week after pro-government daily Magyar Hírlap (owned by Fidesz oligarch Gábor Széles) published an interview with Chancellor János Lázár accusing the United States of pressuring ...
Xpat Opinion: The Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack In Hungarian Media
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing journalists contend that the Charlie Hebdo murders should be interpreted as an act against free speech. A conservative columnist suggests that journalists should show more caution and abstain from provoking radicals through publishing tasteless content that can be interpreted as blasphemy.
Hungarian Leaders Condemn Paris Attack On Satirical Magazine
- 8 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned the shootings in Paris at the offices of a satirical magazine that claimed at least 12 lives. Expressing his condolences to his counterpart Francois Hollande, President Áder said, “I was deeply shocked and grieved today to hear about the fatal terrorist attack at the Charlie Hebdo magazine’s headquarters.”
Péter Szijjártó: Certain Powers Would Like To Destabilize Hungary
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following is our translation of the interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appearing in today’s edition of Magyar Nemzet just one week after the same pro-government newspaper published an interview with Chancellor János Lázár, in which he accused the United States of pressuring Hungary in order to obtain a market for its shale gas:
Hungary’s PM Orbán Dismisses Speculation Over Fidesz Stability
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a pre-holiday interview to public television, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán played down speculation over disagreements between politicians of the ruling Fidesz party, saying that he did not believe they were serious and politics were not about personal differences but about the country and its people. He said there may be generational differences within the party.
Kövér: US Could Be Mulling New Liberal Party In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States could aim for the establishment of a political party in Hungary to take the place of the defunct liberal Free Democrats (SZDSZ), House Speaker László Kövér said. It would be logical to establish a successor to SZDSZ by 2018 to ensure inclusion in a government against radical nationalist Jobbik, he told Saturday’s Magyar Hírlap.
Commissioner For Human Rights Criticizes Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižneks submitted the findings of his visit to Hungary over the summer. The 43-page report discusses issues concerning media freedom, the fight against intolerance and discrimination, and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. (The full report can be accessed here.)
Xpat Opinion: Hungary As A “Field Of Operation”
- 19 Dec 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Paranoia seems to have swept through the Hungarian government. Fidesz politicians are convinced that the United States wants to remove Viktor Orbán and cause his government’s fall. All this is to be achieved by means of the “phony” charge of corruption.
Protesters In Budapest Demand A New Regime
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Demonstrators demanded a new change of regime and a new Hungarian republic as a crowd of over 6,000 joined an anti-government rally organised by civil society groups on Tuesday evening.