1,275 result(s) for elections
Budapest Mayor Demszky No Longer A Free Democrat
- 8 Jul 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest mayor Gábor Demszky is no longer a member of the Free Democrats, he told reporters on Wednesday.
Hungarian Forint Stable As Czech Koruna Gathers Speed
- 6 Jul 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Monday witnessed minor fluctuations in the exchange rate of the Hungarian forint vs. major currencies, without a clear trend or direction. The lack of interesting developments reflects tranquillity in global markets as US markets remained closed for the day. Meanwhile the Czech koruna, typically the most stable of CEE currencies, has gained over 0.5%.
Hungary Orbán Pledges "Radical Simplification" Of The Tax Regime
- 20 May 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Poverty is the gravedigger of democracy," said Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect on Wednesday, adding that he would include this statement in the government’s economic programme. He borrowed the quote from Sándor Demján, head of real estate developer giant TriGranit, who spoke before him at a conference in Budapest today. With regard to the incoming cabinet’s tax plans Orbán said they ...
IMF, EU To Accept Only Constructive Action From New Hungarian Government
- 19 May 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"There is very limited guidance from Hungary’s new government on how it intends to approach fiscal consolidation in the quarters ahead, research analysts at UBS said after a recent visit to Budapest. Most observers are disregarding the populist rhetoric of centre-right Fidesz, which obtained an unprecedented two-thirds legislative majority in April - and are waiting to see actual action which ...
Computer Viruses In April In Hungary
- 12 May 2010 1:00 AM
- tech
"While Hungary's political landscape underwent a landslide shift in last month's elections, the malware picture remained basically the same. According to VirusBuster's latest stats, just like in March, Hungarian PC users were bombarded by trojans designed to download fake antivirus programs.
Freedom Of The Press Declines Slightly In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Global press freedom declined in 2009, with setbacks registered in almost every region of the world, according to a study released by Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization, monitoring the status of freedom around the world, and advocating for democracy and human rights.
Fewer Female MPs In The House In Hungary
- 28 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"A total of 35 female MPs won seats in Parliament during the recent elections, 20% down on the previous figure, Magyar Hírlap reports.
Fidesz Wins Two-Thirds Majority In Hungarian Election
- 26 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s centre-right Fidesz has on Sunday won a two-thirds legislative majority with 262 mandates in the 386-seat Parliament. This was the second round of Hungary’s general elections. Fidesz failed to win in only three of the remaining 57 individual districts. With nearly 98% of the votes processed far-right Jobbik seems to have secured 47 seats, while the Socialist Party (MSZP) will have 59 ...
Hungary Forint Firms Following Fidesz Victory
- 26 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s forint started the week on a strong footing, after centre-right Fidesz mustered a two-thirds legislative majority in the second round of elections on Sunday. The HUF’s appreciation is also linked to positive global investor sentiment.
Budapest Mayor Demszky No Longer A Free Democrat
- 8 Jul 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest mayor Gábor Demszky is no longer a member of the Free Democrats, he told reporters on Wednesday.
Hungarian Forint Stable As Czech Koruna Gathers Speed
- 6 Jul 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Monday witnessed minor fluctuations in the exchange rate of the Hungarian forint vs. major currencies, without a clear trend or direction. The lack of interesting developments reflects tranquillity in global markets as US markets remained closed for the day. Meanwhile the Czech koruna, typically the most stable of CEE currencies, has gained over 0.5%.
Hungary Orbán Pledges "Radical Simplification" Of The Tax Regime
- 20 May 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Poverty is the gravedigger of democracy," said Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect on Wednesday, adding that he would include this statement in the government’s economic programme. He borrowed the quote from Sándor Demján, head of real estate developer giant TriGranit, who spoke before him at a conference in Budapest today. With regard to the incoming cabinet’s tax plans Orbán said they ...
IMF, EU To Accept Only Constructive Action From New Hungarian Government
- 19 May 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"There is very limited guidance from Hungary’s new government on how it intends to approach fiscal consolidation in the quarters ahead, research analysts at UBS said after a recent visit to Budapest. Most observers are disregarding the populist rhetoric of centre-right Fidesz, which obtained an unprecedented two-thirds legislative majority in April - and are waiting to see actual action which ...
Computer Viruses In April In Hungary
- 12 May 2010 1:00 AM
- tech
"While Hungary's political landscape underwent a landslide shift in last month's elections, the malware picture remained basically the same. According to VirusBuster's latest stats, just like in March, Hungarian PC users were bombarded by trojans designed to download fake antivirus programs.
Freedom Of The Press Declines Slightly In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Global press freedom declined in 2009, with setbacks registered in almost every region of the world, according to a study released by Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization, monitoring the status of freedom around the world, and advocating for democracy and human rights.
Fewer Female MPs In The House In Hungary
- 28 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"A total of 35 female MPs won seats in Parliament during the recent elections, 20% down on the previous figure, Magyar Hírlap reports.
Fidesz Wins Two-Thirds Majority In Hungarian Election
- 26 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s centre-right Fidesz has on Sunday won a two-thirds legislative majority with 262 mandates in the 386-seat Parliament. This was the second round of Hungary’s general elections. Fidesz failed to win in only three of the remaining 57 individual districts. With nearly 98% of the votes processed far-right Jobbik seems to have secured 47 seats, while the Socialist Party (MSZP) will have 59 ...
Hungary Forint Firms Following Fidesz Victory
- 26 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s forint started the week on a strong footing, after centre-right Fidesz mustered a two-thirds legislative majority in the second round of elections on Sunday. The HUF’s appreciation is also linked to positive global investor sentiment.