985 result(s) for former prime minister
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
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 ...
Parliamentary Caucus Rule Change Deals New Blow To Party Of Former PM Gyurcsány
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Democratic Coalition may not form a parliamentary caucus under new House rules to be approved by Parliament today. The change states that 12 MPs affiliated with a party that fielded a national list at the previous elections and won seats in Parliament – rather than the present 10 – are required to form a caucus.
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.
Budapest Semmelweis University Rector Will Remain In Office Until 31 May
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Semmelweis University rector Tivadar Tulassay will remain in office until May 31 after National Resources Minister Miklos Rethelyi refused to accept his resignation last week.
Hungarian PM Orbán Envisions Rubik Museum
- 2 Apr 2012 9:05 AM
- property
"A museum shaped like a giant Rubik’s cube is to be built in Budapest to present Hungarian intellectual achievements of the past 1,100 years, it was announced on Friday. Balázs Fürjes, government commissioner for major development projects in the capital, said work will start at the Buda side of the Rákóczi Bridge (the former Lágymányos Bridge) in 2014 and the exhibition centre can open its doors ...
Hungarian Government Agrees To Prepare The Statutory Background For The Settlement Of The Country’s Communist Past
- 22 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
"The Government agrees to prepare the statutory background for the settlement of the country’s communist past, and will complete the job, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a press conference on Monday, in Budapest.
EU Rejects Hungary Responses On Judges, Data Protection
- 12 Mar 2012 7:59 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission (EC) decided last week to continue with accelerated infringement proceedings against Hungary on the retirement age of judges and the independence of the data protection authority and to seek further information from the Hungarian government on the independence of the central bank.
Press Release: European Commission On Hungary Infringement Procedures
- 8 Mar 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"On 1 January, a new Constitution and a number of cardinal laws entered into force in Hungary. The European Commission immediately conducted a full legal analysis of the final versions of the new provisions and their compatibility with European Union Treaties and decided to launch three accelerated infringement procedures. Accordingly, three letters of formal notice were sent on 17 January to the ...
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
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 ...
Parliamentary Caucus Rule Change Deals New Blow To Party Of Former PM Gyurcsány
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Democratic Coalition may not form a parliamentary caucus under new House rules to be approved by Parliament today. The change states that 12 MPs affiliated with a party that fielded a national list at the previous elections and won seats in Parliament – rather than the present 10 – are required to form a caucus.
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.
Budapest Semmelweis University Rector Will Remain In Office Until 31 May
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Semmelweis University rector Tivadar Tulassay will remain in office until May 31 after National Resources Minister Miklos Rethelyi refused to accept his resignation last week.
Hungarian PM Orbán Envisions Rubik Museum
- 2 Apr 2012 9:05 AM
- property
"A museum shaped like a giant Rubik’s cube is to be built in Budapest to present Hungarian intellectual achievements of the past 1,100 years, it was announced on Friday. Balázs Fürjes, government commissioner for major development projects in the capital, said work will start at the Buda side of the Rákóczi Bridge (the former Lágymányos Bridge) in 2014 and the exhibition centre can open its doors ...
Hungarian Government Agrees To Prepare The Statutory Background For The Settlement Of The Country’s Communist Past
- 22 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
"The Government agrees to prepare the statutory background for the settlement of the country’s communist past, and will complete the job, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a press conference on Monday, in Budapest.
EU Rejects Hungary Responses On Judges, Data Protection
- 12 Mar 2012 7:59 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission (EC) decided last week to continue with accelerated infringement proceedings against Hungary on the retirement age of judges and the independence of the data protection authority and to seek further information from the Hungarian government on the independence of the central bank.
Press Release: European Commission On Hungary Infringement Procedures
- 8 Mar 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"On 1 January, a new Constitution and a number of cardinal laws entered into force in Hungary. The European Commission immediately conducted a full legal analysis of the final versions of the new provisions and their compatibility with European Union Treaties and decided to launch three accelerated infringement procedures. Accordingly, three letters of formal notice were sent on 17 January to the ...