2,549 result(s) for election
Xpat Opinion: Zuschlag Accuses Hungary’s Socialists And Gyurcsány
- 11 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the revelations of a former Socialist MP ,who served six years in prison for corruption, are extremely painful for the Left. Left-wing authors add however, that they believe the claims have been fabricated for propaganda purposes.
Hungarian Parliamentary Election 2014: 1559 Candidates To Contest 106 Seats On April 6
- 11 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
When the Hungarian parliamentary election 2014 is held on 6 April, voters will have an average of 15 candidates per electoral district to choose from. In Baranya county’s fourth electoral district 29 different candidates will be on the ballot. Up for grabs are 106 out of a total of 199 seats in parliament.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Hungarian President Sets Date Of Ep Election For May 25
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian President János Áder set the date of the European Parliamentary election for May 25. This is the third occasion Hungarians will decide on their parliamentary deputies in the European Parliament.
Hungary To Hold European Parliamentary Elections On May 25th
- 9 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian President Janos Ader formally announced on Thursday that European Parliamentary elections are to be held in Hungary on 25 May 2014. “The right to vote freely is one of the most important constitutional pillars of our democracy”, wrote Ader. “At the same time this right is an opportunity for us to influence with our votes Europe’s future”.
Jobbik Gains Support In Hungary
- 7 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party gained support in February while ruling party Fidesz’s backing eased a touch, according to the latest poll published by Medián. Fidesz still leads at 36% as against 23% support for Unity, 14% for Jobbik and 3% for LMP within Medián’s whole sample. Among decided voters, Fidesz leads 49 to 30% against Unity. Jobbik had 18% and LMP 3%.
OSCE Election Observers Arrive In Budapest
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
International election observers have arrived in Budapest without preconceptions and they will monitor the general election in April in line with the regular methodology, head of the OSCE limited election observation mission Audrey Glover said on Wednesday.
“Orient Express” – Lessons Of Hungary’s Opening To The East
- 5 Mar 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Having visited India, Japan, Turkey and Russia, Viktor Orbán will soon go to Beijing. Witnessing this foreign policy offensive, observers wonder whether or not the government is preparing Hungary’s adieu to the West or does it simply mean that Hungary has also entered the global race for markets. The other question addressed in this article is what place does the Budapest–Belgrade railroad line ...
Hungarian National Security Committee To Convene Over Leaking “Lies Speech”
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s national security committee will convene next Thursday to discuss circumstances how the infamous “lies speech” of ex-premier Ferenc Gyurcsány was leaked in 2006, the head of the committee told MTI. The committee will be able to learn that a report made about the speech is real and “finally Gyurcsány can stop insinuations”, Máté Kocsis said. Gyurcsány must have had an interest at the ...
Xpat Opinion: Zuschlag Accuses Hungary’s Socialists And Gyurcsány
- 11 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the revelations of a former Socialist MP ,who served six years in prison for corruption, are extremely painful for the Left. Left-wing authors add however, that they believe the claims have been fabricated for propaganda purposes.
Hungarian Parliamentary Election 2014: 1559 Candidates To Contest 106 Seats On April 6
- 11 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
When the Hungarian parliamentary election 2014 is held on 6 April, voters will have an average of 15 candidates per electoral district to choose from. In Baranya county’s fourth electoral district 29 different candidates will be on the ballot. Up for grabs are 106 out of a total of 199 seats in parliament.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Hungarian President Sets Date Of Ep Election For May 25
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian President János Áder set the date of the European Parliamentary election for May 25. This is the third occasion Hungarians will decide on their parliamentary deputies in the European Parliament.
Hungary To Hold European Parliamentary Elections On May 25th
- 9 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian President Janos Ader formally announced on Thursday that European Parliamentary elections are to be held in Hungary on 25 May 2014. “The right to vote freely is one of the most important constitutional pillars of our democracy”, wrote Ader. “At the same time this right is an opportunity for us to influence with our votes Europe’s future”.
Jobbik Gains Support In Hungary
- 7 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party gained support in February while ruling party Fidesz’s backing eased a touch, according to the latest poll published by Medián. Fidesz still leads at 36% as against 23% support for Unity, 14% for Jobbik and 3% for LMP within Medián’s whole sample. Among decided voters, Fidesz leads 49 to 30% against Unity. Jobbik had 18% and LMP 3%.
OSCE Election Observers Arrive In Budapest
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
International election observers have arrived in Budapest without preconceptions and they will monitor the general election in April in line with the regular methodology, head of the OSCE limited election observation mission Audrey Glover said on Wednesday.
“Orient Express” – Lessons Of Hungary’s Opening To The East
- 5 Mar 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Having visited India, Japan, Turkey and Russia, Viktor Orbán will soon go to Beijing. Witnessing this foreign policy offensive, observers wonder whether or not the government is preparing Hungary’s adieu to the West or does it simply mean that Hungary has also entered the global race for markets. The other question addressed in this article is what place does the Budapest–Belgrade railroad line ...
Hungarian National Security Committee To Convene Over Leaking “Lies Speech”
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s national security committee will convene next Thursday to discuss circumstances how the infamous “lies speech” of ex-premier Ferenc Gyurcsány was leaked in 2006, the head of the committee told MTI. The committee will be able to learn that a report made about the speech is real and “finally Gyurcsány can stop insinuations”, Máté Kocsis said. Gyurcsány must have had an interest at the ...