933 result(s) for former prime minister
Former Hungarian PM Bajnai Not Ruling Out A Return
- 11 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai has not decided whether to run for prime minister in the future, he told ATV in an interview. One day after releasing a lengthy essay on political problems in Hungary, Bajnai said a former prime minister must speak up if the country is in danger and is teetering on the brink of a crevice.
Coalition To Protest Outside Opera In Budapest
- 1 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"The Democratic Coalition led by former prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány will demonstrate outside the Opera House on the evening of January 2 as a gala event is held to mark the entry into force of the new Basic Law.
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.
Ex Hungarian PM Calls For Constitution Referendum
- 16 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
“People should force a referendum, so as to be able to accept the new Constitution or reject it,” former prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány declared Wednesday. The new document could be a Fidesz Constitution at best, but not the Constitution of the nation, he told a conference on the rule of law, arranged by the Táncsics Mihály Foundation.
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.
Fidesz To Change Central Bank Act In Hungary
- 30 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- business
"The government intends to amend the Central Bank Act, Hungarian media sources reported. Members of the monetary council will be elected by Parliament’s economic committee, Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy announced.
Hungarian Socialists To Bring Pension Referendum
- 25 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Socialist Party is initiating a referendum on the suspension of the transfer of private pension membership fees, party chairman Attila Mesterházy announced Friday.
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”.
Former Hungarian PM Bajnai Not Ruling Out A Return
- 11 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai has not decided whether to run for prime minister in the future, he told ATV in an interview. One day after releasing a lengthy essay on political problems in Hungary, Bajnai said a former prime minister must speak up if the country is in danger and is teetering on the brink of a crevice.
Coalition To Protest Outside Opera In Budapest
- 1 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"The Democratic Coalition led by former prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány will demonstrate outside the Opera House on the evening of January 2 as a gala event is held to mark the entry into force of the new Basic Law.
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.
Ex Hungarian PM Calls For Constitution Referendum
- 16 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
“People should force a referendum, so as to be able to accept the new Constitution or reject it,” former prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány declared Wednesday. The new document could be a Fidesz Constitution at best, but not the Constitution of the nation, he told a conference on the rule of law, arranged by the Táncsics Mihály Foundation.
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.
Fidesz To Change Central Bank Act In Hungary
- 30 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- business
"The government intends to amend the Central Bank Act, Hungarian media sources reported. Members of the monetary council will be elected by Parliament’s economic committee, Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy announced.
Hungarian Socialists To Bring Pension Referendum
- 25 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Socialist Party is initiating a referendum on the suspension of the transfer of private pension membership fees, party chairman Attila Mesterházy announced Friday.
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”.