985 result(s) for former prime minister
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”.
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.
Vona: Life Sentences For Bent Politicians In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Jobbik chairman Gábor Vona would confiscate all the assets of politicians who damage state assets, as well as those of their family members, and would even imprison them for life, he told reporters on Thursday.
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”.
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.
Vona: Life Sentences For Bent Politicians In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Jobbik chairman Gábor Vona would confiscate all the assets of politicians who damage state assets, as well as those of their family members, and would even imprison them for life, he told reporters on Thursday.