461 result(s) for former politician
Local Opinion: New OLAF Complaint Against Hungary
- 18 Jan 2018 7:46 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist accuses the opposition of using corruption allegations to veil their own misdeeds, after they urged the publication of a report by the anti-fraud office of the European Union which found irregularities in a project worth 40 million Euros.
Opinion: Dress Rehearsal For The National Election? By-Election In Solymár
- 12 Dec 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10, a local by-election for a seat on the town council was held in the sixth district of Solymár, a suburb of Budapest, which is described in its English-language Wikipedia entry as “a desirable destination for affluent city-dwellers moving to suburban homes outside of Budapest.”
Intl Adalbert Prize Presented To Former Hungarian Interior Minister
- 11 Dec 2017 7:59 AM
- community & culture
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the 2017 International Adalbert Prize to Imre Kónya, a former interior minister of Hungary, for the promotion of peace, freedom and cooperation in Europe.
Hungary ‘Threatened’ With EUR 190-225m Fine For Metro 4 Project
- 1 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces a fine of 60-70 billion forints (EUR 190-225m) due to financial abuses linked to the Socialist-liberal administration during the metro 4 construction project, the government office chief said on Thursday. The government has established that the abuses did indeed take place but is endeavouring to get the fine reduced through negotiations, János Lázár told a regular press briefing.
The Landing Of The Euro In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2017 7:55 AM
- business
On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, GKI economic research institute will hold a business conference on November 22 in Budapest Congress Center. The main topic will be the extension of the euro area, a subject of discussions both in the EU and Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Jobbik’s Checkered Past And Present
- 13 Nov 2017 7:43 AM
- current affairs
Even a cursory look at the recent Hungarian media reveals Fidesz’s anxiety over every political move Jobbik makes. Fidesz uses every opportunity to discredit the party, to portray it as a duplicitous formation whose turn to the center is nothing more than a sham.
Govt Office Chief: Efforts To Undermine Hungary Again Under Way In Brussels
- 10 Nov 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
Attempts by factions in the European Parliament to shame and undermine Hungary are once again intensifying, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly news briefing. A liberal EP group recently initiated a new hearing concerning Hungary, he noted, calling on all MEPs to show Hungarians respect and refrain from insulting them.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Refuses To Debate Challengers
- 9 Nov 2017 4:00 AM
- current affairs
There will be no prime ministerial debate before the 2018 national election because Viktor Orbán has no serious challenger, according to a senior Fidesz politician, reports Magyar Nemzet.
Hidden Businesses Of Influential Hungarians Revealed In New Massive Offshore Leak
- 8 Nov 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
One and a half year after the story of Panama Papers broke, another huge leak shed light on the operations of tens of thousands of offshore entities. Several Hungarian companies and individuals appear in the 13.4 million leaked files, though this time there are no politicians among them. Still, the documents reveal details of hitherto unknown business dealings of some influential Hungarian public ...
Local Opinion: New OLAF Complaint Against Hungary
- 18 Jan 2018 7:46 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist accuses the opposition of using corruption allegations to veil their own misdeeds, after they urged the publication of a report by the anti-fraud office of the European Union which found irregularities in a project worth 40 million Euros.
Opinion: Dress Rehearsal For The National Election? By-Election In Solymár
- 12 Dec 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10, a local by-election for a seat on the town council was held in the sixth district of Solymár, a suburb of Budapest, which is described in its English-language Wikipedia entry as “a desirable destination for affluent city-dwellers moving to suburban homes outside of Budapest.”
Intl Adalbert Prize Presented To Former Hungarian Interior Minister
- 11 Dec 2017 7:59 AM
- community & culture
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the 2017 International Adalbert Prize to Imre Kónya, a former interior minister of Hungary, for the promotion of peace, freedom and cooperation in Europe.
Hungary ‘Threatened’ With EUR 190-225m Fine For Metro 4 Project
- 1 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces a fine of 60-70 billion forints (EUR 190-225m) due to financial abuses linked to the Socialist-liberal administration during the metro 4 construction project, the government office chief said on Thursday. The government has established that the abuses did indeed take place but is endeavouring to get the fine reduced through negotiations, János Lázár told a regular press briefing.
The Landing Of The Euro In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2017 7:55 AM
- business
On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, GKI economic research institute will hold a business conference on November 22 in Budapest Congress Center. The main topic will be the extension of the euro area, a subject of discussions both in the EU and Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Jobbik’s Checkered Past And Present
- 13 Nov 2017 7:43 AM
- current affairs
Even a cursory look at the recent Hungarian media reveals Fidesz’s anxiety over every political move Jobbik makes. Fidesz uses every opportunity to discredit the party, to portray it as a duplicitous formation whose turn to the center is nothing more than a sham.
Govt Office Chief: Efforts To Undermine Hungary Again Under Way In Brussels
- 10 Nov 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
Attempts by factions in the European Parliament to shame and undermine Hungary are once again intensifying, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly news briefing. A liberal EP group recently initiated a new hearing concerning Hungary, he noted, calling on all MEPs to show Hungarians respect and refrain from insulting them.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Refuses To Debate Challengers
- 9 Nov 2017 4:00 AM
- current affairs
There will be no prime ministerial debate before the 2018 national election because Viktor Orbán has no serious challenger, according to a senior Fidesz politician, reports Magyar Nemzet.
Hidden Businesses Of Influential Hungarians Revealed In New Massive Offshore Leak
- 8 Nov 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
One and a half year after the story of Panama Papers broke, another huge leak shed light on the operations of tens of thousands of offshore entities. Several Hungarian companies and individuals appear in the 13.4 million leaked files, though this time there are no politicians among them. Still, the documents reveal details of hitherto unknown business dealings of some influential Hungarian public ...