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Xpat Opinion: The War Around Utility Tariffs In Hungary
- 25 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The planned legislation on a 10% reduction in all utility prices for households is described as a popular but risky move by business analysts, while partisan commentators criticise or praise it according to their political affiliations.
Socialists Campaign To Cut VAT On Food In Hungary
- 21 Mar 2013 7:30 AM
- shopping
The Socialists will start a petition drive to have the VAT on basic foodstuffs lowered from 27% to 5%, party president Attila Mesterházy told reporters last Wednesday. Speaking after a meeting of the party executive, he said the drive is necessary because Fidesz did not support the Socialist proposal in Parliament.
Hungary's PM Orbán Hails “Irreversible” Changes
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s governing majority approved the fourth amendment to the Basic Law since it entered into effect 14 months ago, comprising 22 provisions that have together renewed fears of a decline of Hungary’s democratic institutions, due to the removal of checks and balances to the government’s power.
Xpat Opinion: Protesters Occupy Fidesz Headquarters In Budapest
- 11 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist accuses opposition protesters of provocation and radicalism. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, fears that the government is about to create a volunteer army of its supporters and steer the country to the brink of civil war.
Hungary’s Constitutional Changes Fuel New Tensions
- 10 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of Hungarians protested in central Budapest on Saturday (9 March) against imminent changes to the country's constitution which they fear would curb democratic rights, echoing worries this week from the European Union and the United States.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Widens Its Lead
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing columnists review the latest opinion polls, and conclude that the opposition parties are unlikely to challenge the governing coalition at the 2014 parliamentary elections.
Public Lighting Will Not Be Confiscated In Budapest
- 6 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Fidesz MP and Budapest deputy mayor István György has withdrawn his bill submitted last week on transferring all public lighting systems to the state or local governments.
Xpat Opinion: Conflicting Opinions About Matolcsy’s Appointment In Hungary
- 4 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Newpapers are inundated with mostly cautious speculations ABOUT what will happen to the National Bank when present Minister for National Economy, György Matolcsy takes over. While some commentators see it as a coup, others point out that the markets ha taken the change for granted.
Xpat Opinion: The War Around Utility Tariffs In Hungary
- 25 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The planned legislation on a 10% reduction in all utility prices for households is described as a popular but risky move by business analysts, while partisan commentators criticise or praise it according to their political affiliations.
Socialists Campaign To Cut VAT On Food In Hungary
- 21 Mar 2013 7:30 AM
- shopping
The Socialists will start a petition drive to have the VAT on basic foodstuffs lowered from 27% to 5%, party president Attila Mesterházy told reporters last Wednesday. Speaking after a meeting of the party executive, he said the drive is necessary because Fidesz did not support the Socialist proposal in Parliament.
Hungary's PM Orbán Hails “Irreversible” Changes
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s governing majority approved the fourth amendment to the Basic Law since it entered into effect 14 months ago, comprising 22 provisions that have together renewed fears of a decline of Hungary’s democratic institutions, due to the removal of checks and balances to the government’s power.
Xpat Opinion: Protesters Occupy Fidesz Headquarters In Budapest
- 11 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist accuses opposition protesters of provocation and radicalism. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, fears that the government is about to create a volunteer army of its supporters and steer the country to the brink of civil war.
Hungary’s Constitutional Changes Fuel New Tensions
- 10 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of Hungarians protested in central Budapest on Saturday (9 March) against imminent changes to the country's constitution which they fear would curb democratic rights, echoing worries this week from the European Union and the United States.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Widens Its Lead
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing columnists review the latest opinion polls, and conclude that the opposition parties are unlikely to challenge the governing coalition at the 2014 parliamentary elections.
Public Lighting Will Not Be Confiscated In Budapest
- 6 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Fidesz MP and Budapest deputy mayor István György has withdrawn his bill submitted last week on transferring all public lighting systems to the state or local governments.
Xpat Opinion: Conflicting Opinions About Matolcsy’s Appointment In Hungary
- 4 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Newpapers are inundated with mostly cautious speculations ABOUT what will happen to the National Bank when present Minister for National Economy, György Matolcsy takes over. While some commentators see it as a coup, others point out that the markets ha taken the change for granted.