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Foreign Policy Transformation In Hungary “Reaches Halfway Point”
- 31 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ongoing transformation of Hungary’s foreign policy aimed at enforcing the country’s economic interests more effectively has reached the halfway point, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said in an interview to MTI.
Hungary’s LMP Party Leader Slams Govt For Having “No Strategy”
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government “does not seem to have a plan to utilise its two-thirds majority”, while the ruling parties’ loss in voter support may benefit green LMP, the latter party’s co-leader said. Concerning a by-election in western Hungary’s Veszprém set for February, András Schiffer reaffirmed that his party would field a candidate of its own, rather than support an independent candidate backed by the ...
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.
Hungarian National Football Team To Keep Dárdai As Captain
- 14 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- sport
Pál Dárdai’s commission as the coach of the Hungarian national football team is to be lengthened until 30 November 2015 after his club, the German Hertha BSC, let him off until European Championship qualifiers come to an end, the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) announced at an out-of-schedule press conference.
Hungary's Ruling Party Leader Rogán Presses Case For Drug Tests
- 11 Dec 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
A bill on drug tests for teenagers, journalists and politicians is expected to be drafted by late January, Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán told reporters on Wednesday. However, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács told reporters that the cabinet has no official position yet on the drug tests.
Sharon Lee Cowan, Former Communications Officer, UN Food & Agriculture Organization
- 14 Nov 2014 11:00 AM
A U.S. national, originally from Cape Cod, Sharon Lee studied Russian language and literature at Dartmouth College.
Xpat Opinion: US Pressure On Hungary Is Here To Stay
- 13 Nov 2014 11:35 AM
- current affairs
Analysts agree that the American pressure on Hungary is largely motivated by geopolitical considerations and is bound to increase unless the government makes resolute concessions. They admit however that it is difficult for Hungary’s leaders to retreat from positions they have vehemently defended so far.
Hungarian Protesters Demand Dismissal Of Top Tax Officials
- 13 Nov 2014 11:30 AM
- current affairs
A large crowd of protesters gathered in front of tax authority NAV headquarters in Budapest’s 7th district on Sunday evening, demanding the removal of NAV leaders, including tax chief Ildikó Vida, who was recently banned from the US on corruption charges. Gábor Vágó, a former deputy of the green LMP party, said the entry ban by the United States of Hungarian officials was “the biggest scandal of ...
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
Foreign Policy Transformation In Hungary “Reaches Halfway Point”
- 31 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ongoing transformation of Hungary’s foreign policy aimed at enforcing the country’s economic interests more effectively has reached the halfway point, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said in an interview to MTI.
Hungary’s LMP Party Leader Slams Govt For Having “No Strategy”
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government “does not seem to have a plan to utilise its two-thirds majority”, while the ruling parties’ loss in voter support may benefit green LMP, the latter party’s co-leader said. Concerning a by-election in western Hungary’s Veszprém set for February, András Schiffer reaffirmed that his party would field a candidate of its own, rather than support an independent candidate backed by the ...
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.
Hungarian National Football Team To Keep Dárdai As Captain
- 14 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- sport
Pál Dárdai’s commission as the coach of the Hungarian national football team is to be lengthened until 30 November 2015 after his club, the German Hertha BSC, let him off until European Championship qualifiers come to an end, the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) announced at an out-of-schedule press conference.
Hungary's Ruling Party Leader Rogán Presses Case For Drug Tests
- 11 Dec 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
A bill on drug tests for teenagers, journalists and politicians is expected to be drafted by late January, Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán told reporters on Wednesday. However, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács told reporters that the cabinet has no official position yet on the drug tests.
Sharon Lee Cowan, Former Communications Officer, UN Food & Agriculture Organization
- 14 Nov 2014 11:00 AM
A U.S. national, originally from Cape Cod, Sharon Lee studied Russian language and literature at Dartmouth College.
Xpat Opinion: US Pressure On Hungary Is Here To Stay
- 13 Nov 2014 11:35 AM
- current affairs
Analysts agree that the American pressure on Hungary is largely motivated by geopolitical considerations and is bound to increase unless the government makes resolute concessions. They admit however that it is difficult for Hungary’s leaders to retreat from positions they have vehemently defended so far.
Hungarian Protesters Demand Dismissal Of Top Tax Officials
- 13 Nov 2014 11:30 AM
- current affairs
A large crowd of protesters gathered in front of tax authority NAV headquarters in Budapest’s 7th district on Sunday evening, demanding the removal of NAV leaders, including tax chief Ildikó Vida, who was recently banned from the US on corruption charges. Gábor Vágó, a former deputy of the green LMP party, said the entry ban by the United States of Hungarian officials was “the biggest scandal of ...
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.