257 result(s) for house speaker
Kövér: US Could Be Mulling New Liberal Party In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States could aim for the establishment of a political party in Hungary to take the place of the defunct liberal Free Democrats (SZDSZ), House Speaker László Kövér said. It would be logical to establish a successor to SZDSZ by 2018 to ensure inclusion in a government against radical nationalist Jobbik, he told Saturday’s Magyar Hírlap.
Ten Great Fun Activities For Kids In Budapest
- 22 Dec 2014 8:06 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Looking for ways to entertain the kids? Budapest is a city that's brimming with adventure for children of all ages - or even just the young at heart. From playgrounds to aqua parks, and science works to sharks, there's so much for children to uncover and explore. Here are 10 great activities that will have children ...
Internet Tax Is Just One Of The Political Scandals Hitting Hungary
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
By putting his Internet tax plans on the back burner, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also hushed his own internal opposition. Not that he can sit back: he has been making enemies ever since he launched his “freedom fights” in 2010.
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
Hungary’s Civil Sector In Focus Of Brussels Discussion
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A discussion was held about the current situation of Hungary’s civil sector at the Philanthropy House in Brussels. Organisers that included CIVICUS, European Alternatives, European Civic Forum and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) invited speakers from Hungary to provide a perspective in light of recent developments.
House Speaker Calls Singapore Model For Hungary
- 4 Nov 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Singapore can be a model for Hungary in many ways, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér said in Singapore on Tuesday. Kövér called Singapore a multi-ethnic nation that has established peace and security and seeks to play a stabilising role in Southeast Asia.
Hungarian MEP Jávor Appeals To Strasbourg Court
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian MEP Benedek Jávor has decided to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg over the refusal of house speaker László Kövér to let him speak about the Paks expansion in the Hungarian assembly. Kövér did not allow Jávor, a member of the E-PM opposition alliance, to address the chamber on the ground that he is a representative in the European Parliament and should only ...
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós Receives Award In Vienna
- 10 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós received the main award of the Vienna European Academy at a ceremony in Vienna on Thursday. Tarlós was granted the honour in recognition of his work done to develop the Hungarian capital. Through his efforts Tarlós has contributed to making Budapest a more liveable and competitive European city while preserving its one-time greatness, according to the justification of ...
Freedom Express To Arrive In Budapest
- 3 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
An international social and educational trip dubbed Freedom Express, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the fall of Communism in Europe, is to arrive in Budapest on Wednesday. The project is travelling through Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Germany, and after stops in Gdansk and Warsaw, it will be in Budapest for two days.
Kövér: US Could Be Mulling New Liberal Party In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States could aim for the establishment of a political party in Hungary to take the place of the defunct liberal Free Democrats (SZDSZ), House Speaker László Kövér said. It would be logical to establish a successor to SZDSZ by 2018 to ensure inclusion in a government against radical nationalist Jobbik, he told Saturday’s Magyar Hírlap.
Ten Great Fun Activities For Kids In Budapest
- 22 Dec 2014 8:06 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Looking for ways to entertain the kids? Budapest is a city that's brimming with adventure for children of all ages - or even just the young at heart. From playgrounds to aqua parks, and science works to sharks, there's so much for children to uncover and explore. Here are 10 great activities that will have children ...
Internet Tax Is Just One Of The Political Scandals Hitting Hungary
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
By putting his Internet tax plans on the back burner, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also hushed his own internal opposition. Not that he can sit back: he has been making enemies ever since he launched his “freedom fights” in 2010.
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
Hungary’s Civil Sector In Focus Of Brussels Discussion
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A discussion was held about the current situation of Hungary’s civil sector at the Philanthropy House in Brussels. Organisers that included CIVICUS, European Alternatives, European Civic Forum and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) invited speakers from Hungary to provide a perspective in light of recent developments.
House Speaker Calls Singapore Model For Hungary
- 4 Nov 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Singapore can be a model for Hungary in many ways, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér said in Singapore on Tuesday. Kövér called Singapore a multi-ethnic nation that has established peace and security and seeks to play a stabilising role in Southeast Asia.
Hungarian MEP Jávor Appeals To Strasbourg Court
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian MEP Benedek Jávor has decided to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg over the refusal of house speaker László Kövér to let him speak about the Paks expansion in the Hungarian assembly. Kövér did not allow Jávor, a member of the E-PM opposition alliance, to address the chamber on the ground that he is a representative in the European Parliament and should only ...
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós Receives Award In Vienna
- 10 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós received the main award of the Vienna European Academy at a ceremony in Vienna on Thursday. Tarlós was granted the honour in recognition of his work done to develop the Hungarian capital. Through his efforts Tarlós has contributed to making Budapest a more liveable and competitive European city while preserving its one-time greatness, according to the justification of ...
Freedom Express To Arrive In Budapest
- 3 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
An international social and educational trip dubbed Freedom Express, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the fall of Communism in Europe, is to arrive in Budapest on Wednesday. The project is travelling through Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Germany, and after stops in Gdansk and Warsaw, it will be in Budapest for two days.