833 result(s) for independence
Represent Hungary’s Interests At Bilderberg, Fidesz Tells Bajnai
- 2 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party wants all Hungary’s politicians to represent the country’s interests when they are abroad, group leader Antal Rogán said, commenting on opposition E-PM leader Gordon Bajnai’s invitation to a meeting of the Bilderberg Group in Denmark. In response to a question about Bajnai’s invitation to the meeting, Rogán told a press conference that regardless of political affiliation, ...
Orbán: Hungary’s New Govt To Move Towards European Centre
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s new government will focus on national cooperation, unity and strengthening a European centre, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, addressing parliament after his re-election on Saturday. Orbán said foreign policy would focus on economic ties and ethnic kin. The policy of opening to the east and raising Hungary’s economic weight in the Carpathian Basin will continue.
Hungarian Judge Adjourns Rezesova Case
- 6 May 2014 6:00 AM
- current affairs
A hearing in the case of a fatal 2012 road accident was adjourned on Monday, after Slovak defendant Eva Rezešová Varholíková reported sick. The case, in which Rezešová has already been sentenced to 6 years in jail for 4 counts of manslaughter, is now before an appellate court in Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Felcsút Stadium In Hungary Under The Microscope
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister is mocked and criticised by left-liberal pundits for having a football stadium built in his native Felcsút. The project is also criticised by a moderate right-wing commentator.Several stadiums are under construction in a project aimed at propping up ailing Hungarian football. The Felcsút pitch is part of a football academy sponsored by a tax rebate programme for enterprises ...
Hungary Broke EU Law On Ombudsman’s Term
- 9 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary broke EU law by cutting short the data protection ombudsman’s contract, the EU Luxembourg court ruled. The EU Court of Justice said the independence of member states’ data protection authorities hinged on allowing a full term of office.
Hungary's Liberal Leader Says Fidesz’s Lead Can Be Overcome
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party can be defeated; its lead can be trounced, head of the non-parliamentary Liberal Party Gábor Fodor said in Tuesday’s daily Népszava.
Xpat Opinion: Rule Of Law: Top Court Strikes Down Hungary's Government Ads
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Here’s an interesting news item from the week: Hungary’s top court, the Curia, has handed down a ruling banning Government ads on Hungarian commercial television channel, TV2.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary And The Crimea Referendum
- 20 Mar 2014 9:50 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and conservative columnists agree that the West cannot stop Russia from annexing the breakaway peninsula. They note that having recognized Kosovo as an independent state the West cannot consistently defend the principle of territorial integrity.
Xpat Opinion: 1848 Commemorations As Campaign Events In Hungary
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily excoriates PM Viktor Orbán for drawing a parallel between the 1848 revolution and his government’s achievements. A conservative pundit, on the other hand, criticizes the opposition parties for considering the commemoration a campaign event.
Represent Hungary’s Interests At Bilderberg, Fidesz Tells Bajnai
- 2 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party wants all Hungary’s politicians to represent the country’s interests when they are abroad, group leader Antal Rogán said, commenting on opposition E-PM leader Gordon Bajnai’s invitation to a meeting of the Bilderberg Group in Denmark. In response to a question about Bajnai’s invitation to the meeting, Rogán told a press conference that regardless of political affiliation, ...
Orbán: Hungary’s New Govt To Move Towards European Centre
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s new government will focus on national cooperation, unity and strengthening a European centre, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, addressing parliament after his re-election on Saturday. Orbán said foreign policy would focus on economic ties and ethnic kin. The policy of opening to the east and raising Hungary’s economic weight in the Carpathian Basin will continue.
Hungarian Judge Adjourns Rezesova Case
- 6 May 2014 6:00 AM
- current affairs
A hearing in the case of a fatal 2012 road accident was adjourned on Monday, after Slovak defendant Eva Rezešová Varholíková reported sick. The case, in which Rezešová has already been sentenced to 6 years in jail for 4 counts of manslaughter, is now before an appellate court in Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Felcsút Stadium In Hungary Under The Microscope
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister is mocked and criticised by left-liberal pundits for having a football stadium built in his native Felcsút. The project is also criticised by a moderate right-wing commentator.Several stadiums are under construction in a project aimed at propping up ailing Hungarian football. The Felcsút pitch is part of a football academy sponsored by a tax rebate programme for enterprises ...
Hungary Broke EU Law On Ombudsman’s Term
- 9 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary broke EU law by cutting short the data protection ombudsman’s contract, the EU Luxembourg court ruled. The EU Court of Justice said the independence of member states’ data protection authorities hinged on allowing a full term of office.
Hungary's Liberal Leader Says Fidesz’s Lead Can Be Overcome
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party can be defeated; its lead can be trounced, head of the non-parliamentary Liberal Party Gábor Fodor said in Tuesday’s daily Népszava.
Xpat Opinion: Rule Of Law: Top Court Strikes Down Hungary's Government Ads
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Here’s an interesting news item from the week: Hungary’s top court, the Curia, has handed down a ruling banning Government ads on Hungarian commercial television channel, TV2.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary And The Crimea Referendum
- 20 Mar 2014 9:50 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and conservative columnists agree that the West cannot stop Russia from annexing the breakaway peninsula. They note that having recognized Kosovo as an independent state the West cannot consistently defend the principle of territorial integrity.
Xpat Opinion: 1848 Commemorations As Campaign Events In Hungary
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily excoriates PM Viktor Orbán for drawing a parallel between the 1848 revolution and his government’s achievements. A conservative pundit, on the other hand, criticizes the opposition parties for considering the commemoration a campaign event.















