154 result(s) for former deputy prime minister
Xpat Opinion: Ukraine And Hungary: The Tymoshenko Affair
- 3 May 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Orbán have more in common than their first name. In February 2010, only a couple of months before Orbán's political triumph, Yanukovych staged a remarkable comeback, recovering from the humiliation and disgrace he suffered in Ukraine's election of 2004. According to yesterday's Economist, since his election to the presidency Yanukovych "has mauled his country's ...
Áder Remains Favorite For Presidency In Hungary Despite Rebuffs To PM Orbán
- 11 Apr 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
"Fidesz MEP János Áder has not yet accepted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s request to accept nomination for the post of president, Népszabadság has learnt from a reliable source. However, Áder is the most likely candidate for the post, according to the newspaper. Áder told Origo on Tuesday that any question of his nomination is premature.
Complete Announcement Of EC Proceedings Against Hungary
- 19 Jan 2012 11:35 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission has today (17 Jan. 2012) started legal action against Hungary over new legislation that came into force at the beginning of the year under Hungary's new constitution. For the Commission, the Hungarian legislation conflicts with EU law by putting into question the independence of the country's central bank and data protection authorities and by the measures affecting its ...
Anne Applebaum Receives Petőfi Prize In Budapest
- 23 Dec 2010 1:40 AM
- community & culture
"Acclaimed U.S. historian, journalist and author Anne Applebaum was awarded this year’s Petőfi Prize at the Budapest Terror House Museum on December 14, 2010. The Hungarian MOL-sponsored prize recognizes outstanding efforts made to advance freedom and democracy in Central-Eastern Europe.
Leak Reveals Ambiguity In Hungary Over Russia
- 1 Dec 2010 11:01 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary believed it is in the camp that would take firm measures against Russia, but meanwhile wanted to pursue a policy of equilibrium and maintain dialogue with Moscow, something which marked it out from its far more hard-line neighbours, according to a 2008 US diplomatic document released by WikiLeaks.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
István Tarlós Starts Work As Budapest Mayor
- 11 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Newly elected Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos officially took over from his predecessor Gabor Demszky at City Hall on Wednesday. During the transfer of power ceremony Tarlos paid tribute to Demszky, who was elected to the post five times, for “taking the trouble to run Budapest for twenty years”.
New Canadian Ambassador For Hungary Takes Office In Budapest
- 4 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"On September 27, 2010, Canada's new Ambassador to Hungary Tamara Guttman presented her credentials to the President of Hungary Pál Schmitt at the Sándor Palace. Ms. Guttman is Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Hungay's Fidesz Popularity At 66%
- 28 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance has the support of 66% of decided party voters, a Median poll taken from September 3-7 suggests.
Xpat Opinion: Ukraine And Hungary: The Tymoshenko Affair
- 3 May 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Yanukovych and Viktor Orbán have more in common than their first name. In February 2010, only a couple of months before Orbán's political triumph, Yanukovych staged a remarkable comeback, recovering from the humiliation and disgrace he suffered in Ukraine's election of 2004. According to yesterday's Economist, since his election to the presidency Yanukovych "has mauled his country's ...
Áder Remains Favorite For Presidency In Hungary Despite Rebuffs To PM Orbán
- 11 Apr 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
"Fidesz MEP János Áder has not yet accepted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s request to accept nomination for the post of president, Népszabadság has learnt from a reliable source. However, Áder is the most likely candidate for the post, according to the newspaper. Áder told Origo on Tuesday that any question of his nomination is premature.
Complete Announcement Of EC Proceedings Against Hungary
- 19 Jan 2012 11:35 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission has today (17 Jan. 2012) started legal action against Hungary over new legislation that came into force at the beginning of the year under Hungary's new constitution. For the Commission, the Hungarian legislation conflicts with EU law by putting into question the independence of the country's central bank and data protection authorities and by the measures affecting its ...
Anne Applebaum Receives Petőfi Prize In Budapest
- 23 Dec 2010 1:40 AM
- community & culture
"Acclaimed U.S. historian, journalist and author Anne Applebaum was awarded this year’s Petőfi Prize at the Budapest Terror House Museum on December 14, 2010. The Hungarian MOL-sponsored prize recognizes outstanding efforts made to advance freedom and democracy in Central-Eastern Europe.
Leak Reveals Ambiguity In Hungary Over Russia
- 1 Dec 2010 11:01 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary believed it is in the camp that would take firm measures against Russia, but meanwhile wanted to pursue a policy of equilibrium and maintain dialogue with Moscow, something which marked it out from its far more hard-line neighbours, according to a 2008 US diplomatic document released by WikiLeaks.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
István Tarlós Starts Work As Budapest Mayor
- 11 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Newly elected Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos officially took over from his predecessor Gabor Demszky at City Hall on Wednesday. During the transfer of power ceremony Tarlos paid tribute to Demszky, who was elected to the post five times, for “taking the trouble to run Budapest for twenty years”.
New Canadian Ambassador For Hungary Takes Office In Budapest
- 4 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"On September 27, 2010, Canada's new Ambassador to Hungary Tamara Guttman presented her credentials to the President of Hungary Pál Schmitt at the Sándor Palace. Ms. Guttman is Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Hungay's Fidesz Popularity At 66%
- 28 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance has the support of 66% of decided party voters, a Median poll taken from September 3-7 suggests.