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Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
Demonstration For Press Freedom In Budapest
- 3 May 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The Independent Union of Television and Film Makers (TFSZ) and the NGO Clean Hands for a Democratic Hungary Movement staged a demonstration on Thursday afternoon to mark the International Day of Press Freedom.
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Áder Officially Nominated For President Of Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
All Fidesz and Christian Democrat MPs signed the form to nominate Fidesz MEP János Áder to the post of head of state, which was officially submitted yesterday. The lone exception was Regional Development Minister Sándor Fazekas, who is abroad. Other nominations are possible by 8 a.m. Friday, but none are expected. Parliament will elect the new president at 10 a.m. on May 2.
Hundreds Protest Against New Taxes, “Cavalier” Spending In Budapest District
- 16 Apr 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hundreds of people staged a demonstration against Zugló mayor Ferenc Papcsák on Bosnyák tér Thursday afternoon against the introduction of a communal tax and the “cavalier” spending by the 14th District mayor.
Hungary's Jobbik MP Urged To Resign After Reviving Anti-Semitic Claims
- 12 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party and LMP separately urged Jobbik MP Zsolt Barath to resign after he revived in a speech last week in Parliament an 1882 claim that Jews had murdered a 14-year-old girl in order to use her blood for ritual purposes.
LMP Suspects Fraud In Malev Hungarian Airlines Case
- 12 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
"LMP has filed a complaint to the police on the liquidation process of Malev, MP Gabor Scheiring announced. LMP suspects bankruptcy fraud, negligence and malpractice by the management and by the state body exercising ownership of the airline.
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.
LMP Referendum Drive Fails In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"LMP collected 160,000 signatures for its referendum initiative, falling short of the 200,000 required to force a referendum, MP Gábor Vágó announced on Monday. The gathering of 100,000 signatures is enough to compel Parliament to decide whether to call a referendum.
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
Demonstration For Press Freedom In Budapest
- 3 May 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The Independent Union of Television and Film Makers (TFSZ) and the NGO Clean Hands for a Democratic Hungary Movement staged a demonstration on Thursday afternoon to mark the International Day of Press Freedom.
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Áder Officially Nominated For President Of Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
All Fidesz and Christian Democrat MPs signed the form to nominate Fidesz MEP János Áder to the post of head of state, which was officially submitted yesterday. The lone exception was Regional Development Minister Sándor Fazekas, who is abroad. Other nominations are possible by 8 a.m. Friday, but none are expected. Parliament will elect the new president at 10 a.m. on May 2.
Hundreds Protest Against New Taxes, “Cavalier” Spending In Budapest District
- 16 Apr 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hundreds of people staged a demonstration against Zugló mayor Ferenc Papcsák on Bosnyák tér Thursday afternoon against the introduction of a communal tax and the “cavalier” spending by the 14th District mayor.
Hungary's Jobbik MP Urged To Resign After Reviving Anti-Semitic Claims
- 12 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party and LMP separately urged Jobbik MP Zsolt Barath to resign after he revived in a speech last week in Parliament an 1882 claim that Jews had murdered a 14-year-old girl in order to use her blood for ritual purposes.
LMP Suspects Fraud In Malev Hungarian Airlines Case
- 12 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
"LMP has filed a complaint to the police on the liquidation process of Malev, MP Gabor Scheiring announced. LMP suspects bankruptcy fraud, negligence and malpractice by the management and by the state body exercising ownership of the airline.
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.
LMP Referendum Drive Fails In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"LMP collected 160,000 signatures for its referendum initiative, falling short of the 200,000 required to force a referendum, MP Gábor Vágó announced on Monday. The gathering of 100,000 signatures is enough to compel Parliament to decide whether to call a referendum.