895 result(s) for hungarian politics
Xpat Opinion: New President Of Hungary: János Áder
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Someone could nitpick and say that János Áder has not been confirmed as president yet. He was only nominated by Viktor Orbán and endorsed by the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary caucuses. Let's just wait for the final vote. But we know, don't we, that there won't be any problem with his election on May 2, the date apparently picked for the glorious event. Áder will be elected after the first round of ...
Inaugural Speech At Grandhouse Club Budapest By Dr. Albert Royaards
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Dear Founding Members! We have presently 110 members; 70 members are attending this first inaugural lunch and we have 14 guests. Not a bad start for a new Club. I think and hope it is a sign that we founded the right type of club at the right time. May I add at the start, our next lunch meeting in Budapst is already set to be held on Wednesday, 16 May 2012. We will have an enthusiastic speaker, ...
Hungarian Opposition Wants A Say In Election Of President
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Representatives of the Socialist, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) and Democratic Coalition parties met yesterday to consider how they might influence the election of Hungary’s next president. The meeting, initiated by the Socialists, was held after cross-party talks on campaign funding. Jobbik refused to take part.
Top 10 Reasons To Love Budapest - Part 1
- 9 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
"Hungary’s been getting some bad press lately. That doesn’t mean it’s not still a nice place to live. Although I’m tempted to say one of the coolest things to do in Budapest is to take to the streets and attend a big, peaceful protest, let’s get away from the politics and look at 10 reasons Budapest is cool, in my opinion. Here are two for today…
International Press Headlines About Hungary's President Schmitt Resigning
- 5 Apr 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
President Pál Schmitt announced his departure at the end of an unscheduled speech in the Hungarian Parliament today. The Associated Press, one of the first to break the story in English, reported Schmitt saying he is stepping down because his "personal issue" is dividing Hungary. His 1992 doctorate was recently revoked after a University investigation concluded that most of his thesis was copied. ...
Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán: Europe Stands For Peace
- 27 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"In an interview given on Bavarian public television, PM Viktor Orbán said that before the last change of government, Hungary was in a more difficult situation than Greece, but that in the future, it will be a model for others, thanks to the Government’s reform policies, and the ability of Hungarians to regain their footing.
Famous Women In Hungarian History
- 13 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"When one lists the outstanding personalities of Hungarian history, one tends to think of crowned kings, valiant commanders, renowned statesmen and legendary champions of freedom –representing, almost exclusively, the stronger sex. Yet, many woman bolstered the fame of Hungary over the centuries.
LMP Queries Hungary's Fidesz Business Links
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"LMP caucus leader Gergely Karácsony spoke before regular business in Parliament yesterday of business groups that have “captured” Hungarian politics, citing the words of the study released by Transparency International last week.
Transparency International Hungary: National Integrity Study 2011
- 9 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- business
"Hungarian state captured by private interest groups - Due to the weakening of checks and balances and the inability of the control institutions to limit the power of the government private interests prevail over public interests. Party financing and the business sector are facing the most alarming corruption risks – says Transparency International Hungary (TI) in its latest study.
Xpat Opinion: New President Of Hungary: János Áder
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Someone could nitpick and say that János Áder has not been confirmed as president yet. He was only nominated by Viktor Orbán and endorsed by the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary caucuses. Let's just wait for the final vote. But we know, don't we, that there won't be any problem with his election on May 2, the date apparently picked for the glorious event. Áder will be elected after the first round of ...
Inaugural Speech At Grandhouse Club Budapest By Dr. Albert Royaards
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Dear Founding Members! We have presently 110 members; 70 members are attending this first inaugural lunch and we have 14 guests. Not a bad start for a new Club. I think and hope it is a sign that we founded the right type of club at the right time. May I add at the start, our next lunch meeting in Budapst is already set to be held on Wednesday, 16 May 2012. We will have an enthusiastic speaker, ...
Hungarian Opposition Wants A Say In Election Of President
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Representatives of the Socialist, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) and Democratic Coalition parties met yesterday to consider how they might influence the election of Hungary’s next president. The meeting, initiated by the Socialists, was held after cross-party talks on campaign funding. Jobbik refused to take part.
Top 10 Reasons To Love Budapest - Part 1
- 9 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
"Hungary’s been getting some bad press lately. That doesn’t mean it’s not still a nice place to live. Although I’m tempted to say one of the coolest things to do in Budapest is to take to the streets and attend a big, peaceful protest, let’s get away from the politics and look at 10 reasons Budapest is cool, in my opinion. Here are two for today…
International Press Headlines About Hungary's President Schmitt Resigning
- 5 Apr 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
President Pál Schmitt announced his departure at the end of an unscheduled speech in the Hungarian Parliament today. The Associated Press, one of the first to break the story in English, reported Schmitt saying he is stepping down because his "personal issue" is dividing Hungary. His 1992 doctorate was recently revoked after a University investigation concluded that most of his thesis was copied. ...
Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán: Europe Stands For Peace
- 27 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"In an interview given on Bavarian public television, PM Viktor Orbán said that before the last change of government, Hungary was in a more difficult situation than Greece, but that in the future, it will be a model for others, thanks to the Government’s reform policies, and the ability of Hungarians to regain their footing.
Famous Women In Hungarian History
- 13 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- community & culture
"When one lists the outstanding personalities of Hungarian history, one tends to think of crowned kings, valiant commanders, renowned statesmen and legendary champions of freedom –representing, almost exclusively, the stronger sex. Yet, many woman bolstered the fame of Hungary over the centuries.
LMP Queries Hungary's Fidesz Business Links
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"LMP caucus leader Gergely Karácsony spoke before regular business in Parliament yesterday of business groups that have “captured” Hungarian politics, citing the words of the study released by Transparency International last week.
Transparency International Hungary: National Integrity Study 2011
- 9 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- business
"Hungarian state captured by private interest groups - Due to the weakening of checks and balances and the inability of the control institutions to limit the power of the government private interests prevail over public interests. Party financing and the business sector are facing the most alarming corruption risks – says Transparency International Hungary (TI) in its latest study.