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Xpat Opinion: First Day At School In Hungary: Education Policy Under Fire
- 3 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Liberal critics of different hues accuse the government of authoritarianism and incompetence, for its overhaul of public education
Xpat Opinion: Exploiting The Roma Murder Trial In Hungary
- 30 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media gave ample coverage to the guilty verdicts delivered recently in what was a closely watched murder trial in Hungary. The four defendants were found guilty in the death of six Roma, shocking murders committed in 2008 and 2009. Three were sentenced to life in prison without parole and one of them, an accomplice, to 13 years without parole.
Xpat Opinion: Saint Stephen’s Day Musings In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2013 11:30 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum use St Stephen’s Day to put current political developments and debates into an historical perspective. Right-wing pundits praise the government for reinstating St. Stephen’s heritage, while a left-wing columnist accuses it of completely ignoring its critics.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarians & Conspiracy Theories
- 22 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a recent poll, 42 per cent of Hungarians believe in secret plots aimed at ruling their country from behind the scenes. Although Fidesz voters are less likely to buy these conspiracy theories than Socialist sympathizers, a left-wing commentator blames the government for the popularity of such views.
Hungary's PM Orbán Choice To Head Media Authority Sparks Outrag
- 15 Aug 2013 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition partiers reacted angrily to yesterday’s announcement that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has nominated media litigation lawyer Mónika Karas to head the media and communications authority NMHH, effective August 19.
Xpat Opinion: Romanian President Calls Hungary A Hotbed Of Instability
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators find Romanian accusations against Hungary out of proportion with the controversial statements made by Hungarian politicians in Transylvania. A left-liberal columnist thinks even far right Jobbik leader Vona should not be denied the right to travel to and speak in Romania. A pro-government columnist, on the other hand, finds Romanian President Traian Băsescu’s attack on Fidesz, a ...
Xpat Opinion: Right-Wing Support For The New Hungarian Airline
- 12 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
Magyar Nemzet castigates left-liberal critics who voice doubts about the seriousness of the “Sólyom” project.
Southern Section Of The Pest-Side Quay Closed For Two Weeks Due To Reconstruction
- 12 Aug 2013 4:00 AM
- getting around
The Salkaházi Sára rakpart, the Pest-side quay between Szabadság híd (Liberty Bridge) and Közraktár utca, is being reconstructed due partly to the M4 station construction works and to the damages caused by the recent floods. The Salkaházi quay will be closed to traffic for the period of the works starting on Saturday 3 August 2013 and lasting for about two weeks. BKK suggests Belgrád rakpart, ...
Southern Section Of The Pest-Side Quay Closed For Two Weeks Due To Reconstruction
- 12 Aug 2013 4:00 AM
- getting around
The Salkaházi Sára rakpart, the Pest-side quay between Szabadság híd (Liberty Bridge) and Közraktár utca, is being reconstructed due partly to the M4 station construction works and to the damages caused by the recent floods. The Salkaházi quay will be closed to traffic for the period of the works starting on Saturday 3 August 2013 and lasting for about two weeks. BKK suggests Belgrád rakpart, ...
Xpat Opinion: First Day At School In Hungary: Education Policy Under Fire
- 3 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Liberal critics of different hues accuse the government of authoritarianism and incompetence, for its overhaul of public education
Xpat Opinion: Exploiting The Roma Murder Trial In Hungary
- 30 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media gave ample coverage to the guilty verdicts delivered recently in what was a closely watched murder trial in Hungary. The four defendants were found guilty in the death of six Roma, shocking murders committed in 2008 and 2009. Three were sentenced to life in prison without parole and one of them, an accomplice, to 13 years without parole.
Xpat Opinion: Saint Stephen’s Day Musings In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2013 11:30 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum use St Stephen’s Day to put current political developments and debates into an historical perspective. Right-wing pundits praise the government for reinstating St. Stephen’s heritage, while a left-wing columnist accuses it of completely ignoring its critics.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarians & Conspiracy Theories
- 22 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a recent poll, 42 per cent of Hungarians believe in secret plots aimed at ruling their country from behind the scenes. Although Fidesz voters are less likely to buy these conspiracy theories than Socialist sympathizers, a left-wing commentator blames the government for the popularity of such views.
Hungary's PM Orbán Choice To Head Media Authority Sparks Outrag
- 15 Aug 2013 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition partiers reacted angrily to yesterday’s announcement that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has nominated media litigation lawyer Mónika Karas to head the media and communications authority NMHH, effective August 19.
Xpat Opinion: Romanian President Calls Hungary A Hotbed Of Instability
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators find Romanian accusations against Hungary out of proportion with the controversial statements made by Hungarian politicians in Transylvania. A left-liberal columnist thinks even far right Jobbik leader Vona should not be denied the right to travel to and speak in Romania. A pro-government columnist, on the other hand, finds Romanian President Traian Băsescu’s attack on Fidesz, a ...
Xpat Opinion: Right-Wing Support For The New Hungarian Airline
- 12 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
Magyar Nemzet castigates left-liberal critics who voice doubts about the seriousness of the “Sólyom” project.
Southern Section Of The Pest-Side Quay Closed For Two Weeks Due To Reconstruction
- 12 Aug 2013 4:00 AM
- getting around
The Salkaházi Sára rakpart, the Pest-side quay between Szabadság híd (Liberty Bridge) and Közraktár utca, is being reconstructed due partly to the M4 station construction works and to the damages caused by the recent floods. The Salkaházi quay will be closed to traffic for the period of the works starting on Saturday 3 August 2013 and lasting for about two weeks. BKK suggests Belgrád rakpart, ...
Southern Section Of The Pest-Side Quay Closed For Two Weeks Due To Reconstruction
- 12 Aug 2013 4:00 AM
- getting around
The Salkaházi Sára rakpart, the Pest-side quay between Szabadság híd (Liberty Bridge) and Közraktár utca, is being reconstructed due partly to the M4 station construction works and to the damages caused by the recent floods. The Salkaházi quay will be closed to traffic for the period of the works starting on Saturday 3 August 2013 and lasting for about two weeks. BKK suggests Belgrád rakpart, ...