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Referendum Seen Having ‘Little Impact’ On Markets
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In terms of economic implications, pundits see little impact from the outcome of Hungary’s referendum on the EU’s refugee quota plan, set for Sunday. However, while the government expects the referendum to send a “clear message to Brussels,” analysts see it as a very strong majority rejection of EU refugee settlement policy.
Civil Orgs Demonstrate To Protect Budapest Trees
- 26 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Several civil organisations held a joint demonstration on Saturday to protest against the cutting of trees as part of Budapest development projects in the City Park, the Orczy Garden and the Római embankment. Budapest’s City Park was the first planned public city park in the world, head of the Town Protection Association for Budapest Mihály Ráday told the event from a stage set up in Heroes ...
Xpat Opinion: The Political Stakes Of Quota Referendum
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Analysts across the political spectrum ponder the potential implications of the 2 October migrant quota referendum for Hungarian domestic politics and the European Union.
Socialists: Orbán Admits Referendum Has No Legal Consequences
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to the opposition Socialists, the prime minister has “admitted” that the upcoming referendum will not have any legal consequences. The Socialists have translated Orbán’s remarks in Kötcse as a request to voters “for their authorisation so that the government could represent them in Europe”.
Xpat Opinion: Migration Realities – Beyond The Shouting
- 6 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative commentator finds the divisive debate over migration counterproductive. He adds that despite its harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric, the government is by no means sealing off Hungary’s borders.
Lázár: Sport ‘National Cause’
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government considers sports as a “strategic sector and a national cause”, János Lázár, the government office chief, told a weekly press briefing. The achievements of Hungary’s athletes in the 2016 Rio Olympics and in past years will help the country’s bid to host the Olympics, Lázár said. He called Hungary one of the most successful “sporting nations” in the world.
Referendum Registration Numbers Low Among Ethnic Hungarians
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Registration numbers beyond the border for the Oct. 2 migrant quota referendum have been relatively low so far with barely 1,000 people registering to vote by mail each week, the daily Magyar Nemzet said, citing data from the National Election Office.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Szijjártó: European Way Of Life Must Be Preserved
- 25 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Events of the past weeks and months clearly show that the European way of life has to be preserved, the foreign minister said. “Earlier, we took security for granted in Europe and safety was the last aspect to take into consideration, since we took it as a given,” Péter Szijjártó.
Hungarian Minister: European Commission’s Proposal: Nothing Short Of Dangerous
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The proposal made by the European Commissioner for migration policy with respect to a completely new settlement programme is „nothing short of dangerous” as regards Hungary because it affects the country’s sovereignty, and the proposals constitute an invitation to millions more, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at the press conference Governmentinfo 58 which he ...
Referendum Seen Having ‘Little Impact’ On Markets
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In terms of economic implications, pundits see little impact from the outcome of Hungary’s referendum on the EU’s refugee quota plan, set for Sunday. However, while the government expects the referendum to send a “clear message to Brussels,” analysts see it as a very strong majority rejection of EU refugee settlement policy.
Civil Orgs Demonstrate To Protect Budapest Trees
- 26 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Several civil organisations held a joint demonstration on Saturday to protest against the cutting of trees as part of Budapest development projects in the City Park, the Orczy Garden and the Római embankment. Budapest’s City Park was the first planned public city park in the world, head of the Town Protection Association for Budapest Mihály Ráday told the event from a stage set up in Heroes ...
Xpat Opinion: The Political Stakes Of Quota Referendum
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Analysts across the political spectrum ponder the potential implications of the 2 October migrant quota referendum for Hungarian domestic politics and the European Union.
Socialists: Orbán Admits Referendum Has No Legal Consequences
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to the opposition Socialists, the prime minister has “admitted” that the upcoming referendum will not have any legal consequences. The Socialists have translated Orbán’s remarks in Kötcse as a request to voters “for their authorisation so that the government could represent them in Europe”.
Xpat Opinion: Migration Realities – Beyond The Shouting
- 6 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative commentator finds the divisive debate over migration counterproductive. He adds that despite its harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric, the government is by no means sealing off Hungary’s borders.
Lázár: Sport ‘National Cause’
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government considers sports as a “strategic sector and a national cause”, János Lázár, the government office chief, told a weekly press briefing. The achievements of Hungary’s athletes in the 2016 Rio Olympics and in past years will help the country’s bid to host the Olympics, Lázár said. He called Hungary one of the most successful “sporting nations” in the world.
Referendum Registration Numbers Low Among Ethnic Hungarians
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Registration numbers beyond the border for the Oct. 2 migrant quota referendum have been relatively low so far with barely 1,000 people registering to vote by mail each week, the daily Magyar Nemzet said, citing data from the National Election Office.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Szijjártó: European Way Of Life Must Be Preserved
- 25 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Events of the past weeks and months clearly show that the European way of life has to be preserved, the foreign minister said. “Earlier, we took security for granted in Europe and safety was the last aspect to take into consideration, since we took it as a given,” Péter Szijjártó.
Hungarian Minister: European Commission’s Proposal: Nothing Short Of Dangerous
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The proposal made by the European Commissioner for migration policy with respect to a completely new settlement programme is „nothing short of dangerous” as regards Hungary because it affects the country’s sovereignty, and the proposals constitute an invitation to millions more, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at the press conference Governmentinfo 58 which he ...