581 result(s) for former pm
Xpat Opinion: One Day Of Unity Against Anti-Semitism In Hungary
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Columnists commenting on Sunday’s anti-Nazi demonstration wonder if the presence of both left and rightwing politicians is a harbinger of a new consensus to reject anti-Semitism. Both pro-government and left-wing pundits are skeptical about the possibility and the desirability of finding such common ground.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest’s Top 5 Skating Rinks
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
By local expat Adri Bruckner: The holidays and winter wouldn’t be complete with a few rounds around a scenic skating rink, and warming up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine! Budapest has some great places for a skate, all with skate rental, lessons, opportunities to rent rinks for parties, and a good time to be had by all. I think I’ve been to every rink in the city, since I ...
Hungary's PM: End Of Welfare States
- 23 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The era of welfare states is over, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a financial conference hosted by Sberbank in Frankfurt on Thursday. His press chief Bertalan Havasi told reporters that Hungary has a clear answer – the establishment of a labour-based society – as only work, and much work will take society out of the current economic crisis.
Xpat Opinion: LMP’s Decision Not To Join Together-2014 Draws Criticism And Praise In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
While centre-left columnists find the decision self-destructive, and suggest that it plays into the hands of Fidesz, centre-right bloggers celebrate it as a triumph of principles over political pressure. Some analysts forecast a split in the party, while others claim it was high time for LMP to decide where it stands. Major right-wing papers have not commented on the decision as yet.
Hungary's Former PM Bajnai: 2.5mn Voters Needed To Win
- 8 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 2.5-3 million votes are needed for a change of regime, Gordon Bajnai, president of the Homeland and Progress Association, told a forum in Budaörs on Wednesday.
Xpat Opinion: Former Hungarian PM Gyurcsány’s Dilemma
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A columnist writing in Hungary’s main left-leaning daily believes that Ferenc Gyurcsány will soon have to make a hard decision and step back, since his presence may weaken the chances of a wide left-wing coalition which will attempt to replace the Orbán government at the 2014 election.
Xpat Opinion: Mandatory Voter Registration In Hungary Under Scrutiny
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Centrist and left-wing analysts agree that the new system was devised to help Fidesz at the 2014 elections, but may backfire by uniting the opposition and turning away disillusioned Fidesz-voters.
Updated: Earth, Wind & Fire Concert In Budapest Postponed
- 30 Oct 2012 1:00 AM
- entertainment
New date: 2 May 2013. Built around legendary Earth Wind & Fire guitarist, Al McKay, and a group of top Los Angeles studio and road musicians is the aptly named "Al McKay Allstars." They are all about the music.
Performing hit after hit of the super group's material, in the original keys with the original feel, the Al McKay Allstars offer a stunning demonstration of a living, vital performance - ...
Xpat Opinion: Doubts About Bajnai’s Centrist Strategy In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators ponder the possible impact of Gordon Bajnai’s plans to create a centrist anti-Fidesz electoral alliance. Both left and right-wing analysts are skeptical about the potential success of Bajnai’s rainbow coalition.
Xpat Opinion: One Day Of Unity Against Anti-Semitism In Hungary
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Columnists commenting on Sunday’s anti-Nazi demonstration wonder if the presence of both left and rightwing politicians is a harbinger of a new consensus to reject anti-Semitism. Both pro-government and left-wing pundits are skeptical about the possibility and the desirability of finding such common ground.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest’s Top 5 Skating Rinks
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
By local expat Adri Bruckner: The holidays and winter wouldn’t be complete with a few rounds around a scenic skating rink, and warming up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine! Budapest has some great places for a skate, all with skate rental, lessons, opportunities to rent rinks for parties, and a good time to be had by all. I think I’ve been to every rink in the city, since I ...
Hungary's PM: End Of Welfare States
- 23 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The era of welfare states is over, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a financial conference hosted by Sberbank in Frankfurt on Thursday. His press chief Bertalan Havasi told reporters that Hungary has a clear answer – the establishment of a labour-based society – as only work, and much work will take society out of the current economic crisis.
Xpat Opinion: LMP’s Decision Not To Join Together-2014 Draws Criticism And Praise In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
While centre-left columnists find the decision self-destructive, and suggest that it plays into the hands of Fidesz, centre-right bloggers celebrate it as a triumph of principles over political pressure. Some analysts forecast a split in the party, while others claim it was high time for LMP to decide where it stands. Major right-wing papers have not commented on the decision as yet.
Hungary's Former PM Bajnai: 2.5mn Voters Needed To Win
- 8 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 2.5-3 million votes are needed for a change of regime, Gordon Bajnai, president of the Homeland and Progress Association, told a forum in Budaörs on Wednesday.
Xpat Opinion: Former Hungarian PM Gyurcsány’s Dilemma
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A columnist writing in Hungary’s main left-leaning daily believes that Ferenc Gyurcsány will soon have to make a hard decision and step back, since his presence may weaken the chances of a wide left-wing coalition which will attempt to replace the Orbán government at the 2014 election.
Xpat Opinion: Mandatory Voter Registration In Hungary Under Scrutiny
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Centrist and left-wing analysts agree that the new system was devised to help Fidesz at the 2014 elections, but may backfire by uniting the opposition and turning away disillusioned Fidesz-voters.
Updated: Earth, Wind & Fire Concert In Budapest Postponed
- 30 Oct 2012 1:00 AM
- entertainment
New date: 2 May 2013. Built around legendary Earth Wind & Fire guitarist, Al McKay, and a group of top Los Angeles studio and road musicians is the aptly named "Al McKay Allstars." They are all about the music.
Performing hit after hit of the super group's material, in the original keys with the original feel, the Al McKay Allstars offer a stunning demonstration of a living, vital performance - ...
Xpat Opinion: Doubts About Bajnai’s Centrist Strategy In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators ponder the possible impact of Gordon Bajnai’s plans to create a centrist anti-Fidesz electoral alliance. Both left and right-wing analysts are skeptical about the potential success of Bajnai’s rainbow coalition.















