529 result(s) for dispute
Xpat Opinion: Government’s U-Turn On Sunday Shop Closures
- 14 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Magyar Idők suggests Fidesz’s sudden shift on the shopping ban law is a show of the party’s commitment to democracy, while Népszabadság and Magyar Nemzet see more mundane reasons behind the decision.
Opposition Hails Govt Climbdown As ‘Victory’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó said that the government decision to revoke the law on Sunday shopping restrictions was “a small victory for the opposition Socialists and a big one for the electorate”. For the second time, the ruling parties have been forced to “back off”, Nyakó said, referring to demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of plans to introduce an internet tax in the past.
Lázár: Referendum On EU Migrant Quota Scheme “Decisive”
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In light of the European Commission’s recent package of proposals on reforming the EU’s refugee laws, the national referendum initiated in Hungary on the mandatory migrant relocation quota system will be “decisive”, the government office chief told a regular government news briefing.
Teachers’ Unions Mulling Strike
- 6 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Teacher unions are planning to hold a strike on April 20, having failed to reach an agreement on their demands with government representatives on Monday evening, the chairwoman of teacher trade union PSZ said. Piroska Galló said the unions would inform the government about the strike preparations and set a sevenday deadline for a response to their demands.
Xpat Opinion: ‘Political Aspirations’ Suspected Behind Teachers’ Protests
- 23 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing dailies warn of political goals behind teachers’ protests and urge a purely professional stance on educational issues.
Former MNB Governor Bod Sees Matolcsy Losing Self-Control
- 16 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“It would be hard to dispute that MNB governor György Matolcsy has lost his self-control,” former MNB governor Péter Ákos Bod said with regard to the bill on shielding the finances of the MNB’s foundations from public view.
Measures Needed To Improve Everyday Security
- 8 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The risks of a terrorist attack have grown, and accordingly measures are needed to boost everyday security, the cabinet chief said. Antal Rogán told a conference on migration and its associated risks that uncontrolled migration affecting Europe has far from receded and preparations should be made in Europe in anticipation of a terrorist attack in the next few months and years.
Hungarian Company Court Rejects Megapolis’ Application For Registration As TV2 Owner
- 26 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a first instance ruling the company court of the Budapest Municipal Court has rejected Megapolis Media’s application for registration as member of commercial television broadcaster TV2 Media Group Holdings, TV2 Media Group Holdings and its owners Yvonne Dederick and Zsolt Simon said.
Fidesz May Not Support Budapest Mayor Tarlós In 2019
- 25 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Budapest mayor István Tarlós at their last meeting that he will not be the Fidesz party’s candidate for mayor at the 2019 local elections, an influential source told Népszabadság on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: Government’s U-Turn On Sunday Shop Closures
- 14 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Magyar Idők suggests Fidesz’s sudden shift on the shopping ban law is a show of the party’s commitment to democracy, while Népszabadság and Magyar Nemzet see more mundane reasons behind the decision.
Opposition Hails Govt Climbdown As ‘Victory’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó said that the government decision to revoke the law on Sunday shopping restrictions was “a small victory for the opposition Socialists and a big one for the electorate”. For the second time, the ruling parties have been forced to “back off”, Nyakó said, referring to demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of plans to introduce an internet tax in the past.
Lázár: Referendum On EU Migrant Quota Scheme “Decisive”
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In light of the European Commission’s recent package of proposals on reforming the EU’s refugee laws, the national referendum initiated in Hungary on the mandatory migrant relocation quota system will be “decisive”, the government office chief told a regular government news briefing.
Teachers’ Unions Mulling Strike
- 6 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Teacher unions are planning to hold a strike on April 20, having failed to reach an agreement on their demands with government representatives on Monday evening, the chairwoman of teacher trade union PSZ said. Piroska Galló said the unions would inform the government about the strike preparations and set a sevenday deadline for a response to their demands.
Xpat Opinion: ‘Political Aspirations’ Suspected Behind Teachers’ Protests
- 23 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing dailies warn of political goals behind teachers’ protests and urge a purely professional stance on educational issues.
Former MNB Governor Bod Sees Matolcsy Losing Self-Control
- 16 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“It would be hard to dispute that MNB governor György Matolcsy has lost his self-control,” former MNB governor Péter Ákos Bod said with regard to the bill on shielding the finances of the MNB’s foundations from public view.
Measures Needed To Improve Everyday Security
- 8 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The risks of a terrorist attack have grown, and accordingly measures are needed to boost everyday security, the cabinet chief said. Antal Rogán told a conference on migration and its associated risks that uncontrolled migration affecting Europe has far from receded and preparations should be made in Europe in anticipation of a terrorist attack in the next few months and years.
Hungarian Company Court Rejects Megapolis’ Application For Registration As TV2 Owner
- 26 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a first instance ruling the company court of the Budapest Municipal Court has rejected Megapolis Media’s application for registration as member of commercial television broadcaster TV2 Media Group Holdings, TV2 Media Group Holdings and its owners Yvonne Dederick and Zsolt Simon said.
Fidesz May Not Support Budapest Mayor Tarlós In 2019
- 25 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Budapest mayor István Tarlós at their last meeting that he will not be the Fidesz party’s candidate for mayor at the 2019 local elections, an influential source told Népszabadság on Friday.