582 result(s) for dismiss
Hungarian Socialists Dismiss Varga’s Comments As ‘Farcical’
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists dismissed Economy Minister Mihály Varga’s remarks on joining the euro as “farcical”, insisting that ruling Fidesz “aims to quit the European Union rather than adopt its currency”. The Socialists referred to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as saying years ago that “there is life outside Europe”, and said that his ministers recently “made it clear that they want to drive ...
Xpat Opinion: All Over For Uber In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Just like most public issues in Hungary, Uber’s pull-out divides commentators along political lines, with those on the left-liberal side accusing the government of protecting corrupt interests, while pro-government authors claiming that Uber does not excel at paying taxes.
Xpat Opinion: Reactions In Hungary To The Failed Coup In Turkey
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators are convinced that after foiling the coup, President Erdogan will consolidate his rule still further. At the same time they dismiss conspiracy theories about him being the real mastermind behind the attempted takeover.
Xpat Opinion: A Pantheon “In The Heart Of The Nation” In The Spirit Of Imre Makovecz
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Although Imre Makovecz, the favorite architect of Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian political right in general, died in 2011, his name still appears in the Hungarian media. The last time was only a few days ago, when it was discovered that the readers of an English-language internet site, Daily Dot, considered Makovecz’s Catholic church in Paks the most “evil-looking church” anywhere.
Budapest Mayor Expects EU Support For Metro Renovation
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Budapest expects European Union support to cover no less than 60% of the cost of renovating the capital’s third metro line M3, the city’s mayor said. Talks have taken place between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank on financing the rest of the project’s cost, István Tarlós said.
Xpat Opinion: Chancellor Merkel Criticizes Hungary’s Migration Policies
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative commentator dismisses Angela Merkel’s claim that Hungary mistreated migrants.
In an interview with ZDF Public Television on Sunday, Angela Merkel said welcoming a million migrants last year was a moral duty. In an aside, she criticized Hungary for mistreating migrants. She also noted however that illegal migration should be stopped. And she also called for the intra-EU ...
In an interview with ZDF Public Television on Sunday, Angela Merkel said welcoming a million migrants last year was a moral duty. In an aside, she criticized Hungary for mistreating migrants. She also noted however that illegal migration should be stopped. And she also called for the intra-EU ...
Xpat Opinion: Referendum On EU Migrant Redistribution Quotas Disputed
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal pundits interpret the Hungarian government’s referendum against migrant quotas as a vote against the EU. Pro-government columnists, on the other hand, argue that the referendum is not about Hungary’s EU-membership.
DK: Hungary’s Education Leaders “Totally Incompetent”
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s education system is in a crisis, the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) said and called on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to dismiss the minister of human resources and the state secretary for education because of their “total incompetence”.
Restaurant Review: Healthy Streetfood At Rukkola
- 15 Jun 2016 9:01 AM
- food & drink
It is the Holy Grail of healthy eating, containing only a few calories but many valuable nutrients: the salad. However, there is hardly another dish that causes so much controversy around the dinner table. While some people consume it with ritual passion, there are salad-haters who won’t touch a leaf. Still, salad with the right dressing and additional ingredients can not only taste good but be ...
Hungarian Socialists Dismiss Varga’s Comments As ‘Farcical’
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists dismissed Economy Minister Mihály Varga’s remarks on joining the euro as “farcical”, insisting that ruling Fidesz “aims to quit the European Union rather than adopt its currency”. The Socialists referred to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as saying years ago that “there is life outside Europe”, and said that his ministers recently “made it clear that they want to drive ...
Xpat Opinion: All Over For Uber In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Just like most public issues in Hungary, Uber’s pull-out divides commentators along political lines, with those on the left-liberal side accusing the government of protecting corrupt interests, while pro-government authors claiming that Uber does not excel at paying taxes.
Xpat Opinion: Reactions In Hungary To The Failed Coup In Turkey
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators are convinced that after foiling the coup, President Erdogan will consolidate his rule still further. At the same time they dismiss conspiracy theories about him being the real mastermind behind the attempted takeover.
Xpat Opinion: A Pantheon “In The Heart Of The Nation” In The Spirit Of Imre Makovecz
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Although Imre Makovecz, the favorite architect of Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian political right in general, died in 2011, his name still appears in the Hungarian media. The last time was only a few days ago, when it was discovered that the readers of an English-language internet site, Daily Dot, considered Makovecz’s Catholic church in Paks the most “evil-looking church” anywhere.
Budapest Mayor Expects EU Support For Metro Renovation
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Budapest expects European Union support to cover no less than 60% of the cost of renovating the capital’s third metro line M3, the city’s mayor said. Talks have taken place between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank on financing the rest of the project’s cost, István Tarlós said.
Xpat Opinion: Chancellor Merkel Criticizes Hungary’s Migration Policies
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative commentator dismisses Angela Merkel’s claim that Hungary mistreated migrants.
In an interview with ZDF Public Television on Sunday, Angela Merkel said welcoming a million migrants last year was a moral duty. In an aside, she criticized Hungary for mistreating migrants. She also noted however that illegal migration should be stopped. And she also called for the intra-EU ...
In an interview with ZDF Public Television on Sunday, Angela Merkel said welcoming a million migrants last year was a moral duty. In an aside, she criticized Hungary for mistreating migrants. She also noted however that illegal migration should be stopped. And she also called for the intra-EU ...
Xpat Opinion: Referendum On EU Migrant Redistribution Quotas Disputed
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal pundits interpret the Hungarian government’s referendum against migrant quotas as a vote against the EU. Pro-government columnists, on the other hand, argue that the referendum is not about Hungary’s EU-membership.
DK: Hungary’s Education Leaders “Totally Incompetent”
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s education system is in a crisis, the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) said and called on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to dismiss the minister of human resources and the state secretary for education because of their “total incompetence”.
Restaurant Review: Healthy Streetfood At Rukkola
- 15 Jun 2016 9:01 AM
- food & drink
It is the Holy Grail of healthy eating, containing only a few calories but many valuable nutrients: the salad. However, there is hardly another dish that causes so much controversy around the dinner table. While some people consume it with ritual passion, there are salad-haters who won’t touch a leaf. Still, salad with the right dressing and additional ingredients can not only taste good but be ...