86 result(s) for gábor fodor
See What Happened @ XpatLoop's Summer Soirée, Hilton Budapest, 14 July
- 21 Jul 2016 12:30 PM
- community & culture
The Xpat Wine Club held its latest event last Thursday evening in the historic inner courtyard at Hilton Budapest. A great mix of expatriates and Hungarians enjoyed networking and socializing, whilst sipping a special selection of local fine wines. Tasty finger food was served thanks to the hotel in the ...
Hungarian Opposition Parties Claim Referendum Is On EU Membership
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party urged citizens to abstain from voting on the EU’s mandatory migrant quota scheme, arguing that the referendum was designed to pave the way for Hungary’s exit from the EU. Socialist Party deputy leader Zoltán Gőgös said Hungary would hold two referendums in the near future: the quota referendum, which he said was actually a vote on Hungary’s EU membership, and one on ...
Budapest Pride Festival Gets Underway
- 30 Jun 2016 6:40 AM
- entertainment
The 21st Budapest Pride LGBTQ festival got under way on Friday evening. The events which will conclude on July 3 are organised by the Szivárvány Misszió (Rainbow Mission). The organisation’s head, Szilvia Nagy, called for political discourse not to be abusive, humiliating or degrading. She also expressed hope that the government spokesman would acknowledge Pride week.
DK, Liberals Criticise Hungary’s PM Orbán Over ‘Anti-EU’ Remarks
- 28 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán should stop pursuing his “anti-EU” policies and cancel the government’s national referendum on mandatory migrant quotas to be held in the autumn, the opposition Democratic Coalition said. “With the referendum Hungary, too, may end up finding itself outside the EU,” a spokesman for the leftist party said.
Referendum Against Forced Settlement In Hungary To Be Held In Autumn
- 27 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In consequence of the decision of the Constitutional Court, a referendum will be held against the forced settlement of migrants in the autumn as all obstacles have now been removed from calling and organising the referendum, Bence Tuzson said.
Shakespeare400+ Festival, 17 May - 2 June
- 18 May 2016 8:35 AM
- community & culture
To mark the start of the Shakespeare season, the Hungarian State Opera will host Shakespeare400+ festival in honour the esteemed playwright. This year, 17 adaptations will be presented in four different venues (the Opera House, Erkel Theatre, Music Academy and Müpa), including popular plays like Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Opposition Parties Blast Hungarian Constitution
- 26 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties slammed Hungary’s constitution, calling it “anti-democratic” and “divisive” and saying there was “nothing to celebrate” about it. Earlier in the day, current and former government and state officials gathered in Parliament to celebrate the Fundamental Law’s fifth anniversary.
Opposition Parties Press For Measures Against Offshore Business
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties have urged the government to take measures in light of the international offshore scandal dubbed “Panama Papers”. The radical nationalist Jobbik party insisted that lawmakers with ties to offshore companies should be stripped of their mandates. MPs should sign affidavits that they have no ties with offshore companies, Jobbik lawmaker György Szilágyi said.
Xpat Opinion: Zoltán Balog Dismisses Public Education Undersecretary
- 10 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a surprise move,the minister in charge of education fired his undersecretary, just days before she was to due to sit down for talks with protesting teachers. Magyar Nemzet and Népszabadság say this will not be enough to defuse the planned mass demonstrations.Magyar Nemzet ‘s op-ed piece calls the move an old-fashioned technique in the game of politics.
See What Happened @ XpatLoop's Summer Soirée, Hilton Budapest, 14 July
- 21 Jul 2016 12:30 PM
- community & culture
The Xpat Wine Club held its latest event last Thursday evening in the historic inner courtyard at Hilton Budapest. A great mix of expatriates and Hungarians enjoyed networking and socializing, whilst sipping a special selection of local fine wines. Tasty finger food was served thanks to the hotel in the ...
Hungarian Opposition Parties Claim Referendum Is On EU Membership
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party urged citizens to abstain from voting on the EU’s mandatory migrant quota scheme, arguing that the referendum was designed to pave the way for Hungary’s exit from the EU. Socialist Party deputy leader Zoltán Gőgös said Hungary would hold two referendums in the near future: the quota referendum, which he said was actually a vote on Hungary’s EU membership, and one on ...
Budapest Pride Festival Gets Underway
- 30 Jun 2016 6:40 AM
- entertainment
The 21st Budapest Pride LGBTQ festival got under way on Friday evening. The events which will conclude on July 3 are organised by the Szivárvány Misszió (Rainbow Mission). The organisation’s head, Szilvia Nagy, called for political discourse not to be abusive, humiliating or degrading. She also expressed hope that the government spokesman would acknowledge Pride week.
DK, Liberals Criticise Hungary’s PM Orbán Over ‘Anti-EU’ Remarks
- 28 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán should stop pursuing his “anti-EU” policies and cancel the government’s national referendum on mandatory migrant quotas to be held in the autumn, the opposition Democratic Coalition said. “With the referendum Hungary, too, may end up finding itself outside the EU,” a spokesman for the leftist party said.
Referendum Against Forced Settlement In Hungary To Be Held In Autumn
- 27 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In consequence of the decision of the Constitutional Court, a referendum will be held against the forced settlement of migrants in the autumn as all obstacles have now been removed from calling and organising the referendum, Bence Tuzson said.
Shakespeare400+ Festival, 17 May - 2 June
- 18 May 2016 8:35 AM
- community & culture
To mark the start of the Shakespeare season, the Hungarian State Opera will host Shakespeare400+ festival in honour the esteemed playwright. This year, 17 adaptations will be presented in four different venues (the Opera House, Erkel Theatre, Music Academy and Müpa), including popular plays like Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Opposition Parties Blast Hungarian Constitution
- 26 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s opposition parties slammed Hungary’s constitution, calling it “anti-democratic” and “divisive” and saying there was “nothing to celebrate” about it. Earlier in the day, current and former government and state officials gathered in Parliament to celebrate the Fundamental Law’s fifth anniversary.
Opposition Parties Press For Measures Against Offshore Business
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties have urged the government to take measures in light of the international offshore scandal dubbed “Panama Papers”. The radical nationalist Jobbik party insisted that lawmakers with ties to offshore companies should be stripped of their mandates. MPs should sign affidavits that they have no ties with offshore companies, Jobbik lawmaker György Szilágyi said.
Xpat Opinion: Zoltán Balog Dismisses Public Education Undersecretary
- 10 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a surprise move,the minister in charge of education fired his undersecretary, just days before she was to due to sit down for talks with protesting teachers. Magyar Nemzet and Népszabadság say this will not be enough to defuse the planned mass demonstrations.Magyar Nemzet ‘s op-ed piece calls the move an old-fashioned technique in the game of politics.