1,011 result(s) for lmp
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of A Hungarian Whistleblower
- 20 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was a month ago that András Horváth, a former employee of NAV (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal/National Office of Taxation and Customs), turned to the prosecutor’s office to report a breach of fiduciary duties committed by the top management of this 23,000-employee office. He claimed that large-scale cheating goes on with fictitious VAT reimbursement payments, especially in the case of large ...
Opposition Decries Splitting Up Organic Farm In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist and LMP parties said on Wednesday that they consider the breaking up of an organic farm in Kishantos “unacceptable”.
Xpat Opinion: The Current Hungarian Political Scene: Three Polls Full Of Question Marks
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It just happened that the three most important polling companies–Ipsos, Medián, and Tárki–released their findings on the popularity of the parties only a few hours from each other. Ipsos and Tárki are pretty much in sync; Medián’s findings diverge from the other two.
Xpat Review American & Mexican Food With Flare In Budapest
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
If you’re looking for a burger that’s no joke or a flavorful quesadilla then W35 American and Mexican Grill Bar is the eatery for you. Located at Wesselényi utca 35 (Akácfa utca), Budapest, 1077 this is yet another one of Budapest’s hidden restaurant gems. Within walking distance of many of the nightlife’s hottest club and bar spots this eatery makes a great choice for when late night post-club ...
36% Of Hungarians Support Ruling Parties
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 36% of all voters support the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats in line with a poll prepared by the Nézőpont Institute. Within the whole sample, 10% said they preferred the main opposition Socialists, 6% expressed support for the E14-PM alliance, 3% for Democratic Coalition, also 3% for LMP and 10% for radical nationalist Jobbik.
Hungary’s Fidesz Says Pre-2010 Left-Wing Govt Most Corrupt Ever
- 11 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The pre-2010 left-wing government was Hungary’s most corrupt cabinet ever, the ruling Fidesz party’s communications director Máté Kocsis told the press before a closed meeting of a parliamentary security committee, which, he said, would again hear former secret-services minister György Szilvásy in connection with a case involving meetings between former oil-dealer Tamás Portik and former ...
Hungary’s LMP Concerned Over New House Rules Proposal
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A proposal for new parliamentary house rules submitted by the ruling parties raise cause for concern on several grounds, LMP co-chairman András Schiffer said. Schiffer said parliament’s transparency, as well as some new procedural rules, appear prone to “manipulation by certain economic pressure groups” and could influence legislation. He criticised proposed rules, and said that LMP would not ...
Restaurant Review: Bangla Bufe: Bangladeshi Cuisine In Budapest
- 5 Dec 2013 4:35 AM
- food & drink
Initially opened by a student but now run by Mr. Sheikh Swapan this restaurant may not be pleasing to the eye but is certainly pleasing to the stomach. Located at Akácfa utca 40, this restaurant certainly complies with the commonly used phrase “hole in the wall”. Both because of it’s positioning on a side street here in Budapest but also because of its extraordinarily small interior. ...
Xpat Opinion: Tax Authority Scandal In Hungary Is Going Nowhere
- 3 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Left-wing commentators agree that it is unlikely that the public will ever get to the bottom ofthe alleged tax fraud case. While one commentary writes the alleged misconduct of the Tax Authority does not bother Fidesz voters, the other opposition commentator says the whistleblower botched his revelation and the issue will end in a Parliamentary catfight.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of A Hungarian Whistleblower
- 20 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was a month ago that András Horváth, a former employee of NAV (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal/National Office of Taxation and Customs), turned to the prosecutor’s office to report a breach of fiduciary duties committed by the top management of this 23,000-employee office. He claimed that large-scale cheating goes on with fictitious VAT reimbursement payments, especially in the case of large ...
Opposition Decries Splitting Up Organic Farm In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist and LMP parties said on Wednesday that they consider the breaking up of an organic farm in Kishantos “unacceptable”.
Xpat Opinion: The Current Hungarian Political Scene: Three Polls Full Of Question Marks
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It just happened that the three most important polling companies–Ipsos, Medián, and Tárki–released their findings on the popularity of the parties only a few hours from each other. Ipsos and Tárki are pretty much in sync; Medián’s findings diverge from the other two.
Xpat Review American & Mexican Food With Flare In Budapest
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
If you’re looking for a burger that’s no joke or a flavorful quesadilla then W35 American and Mexican Grill Bar is the eatery for you. Located at Wesselényi utca 35 (Akácfa utca), Budapest, 1077 this is yet another one of Budapest’s hidden restaurant gems. Within walking distance of many of the nightlife’s hottest club and bar spots this eatery makes a great choice for when late night post-club ...
36% Of Hungarians Support Ruling Parties
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 36% of all voters support the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats in line with a poll prepared by the Nézőpont Institute. Within the whole sample, 10% said they preferred the main opposition Socialists, 6% expressed support for the E14-PM alliance, 3% for Democratic Coalition, also 3% for LMP and 10% for radical nationalist Jobbik.
Hungary’s Fidesz Says Pre-2010 Left-Wing Govt Most Corrupt Ever
- 11 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The pre-2010 left-wing government was Hungary’s most corrupt cabinet ever, the ruling Fidesz party’s communications director Máté Kocsis told the press before a closed meeting of a parliamentary security committee, which, he said, would again hear former secret-services minister György Szilvásy in connection with a case involving meetings between former oil-dealer Tamás Portik and former ...
Hungary’s LMP Concerned Over New House Rules Proposal
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A proposal for new parliamentary house rules submitted by the ruling parties raise cause for concern on several grounds, LMP co-chairman András Schiffer said. Schiffer said parliament’s transparency, as well as some new procedural rules, appear prone to “manipulation by certain economic pressure groups” and could influence legislation. He criticised proposed rules, and said that LMP would not ...
Restaurant Review: Bangla Bufe: Bangladeshi Cuisine In Budapest
- 5 Dec 2013 4:35 AM
- food & drink
Initially opened by a student but now run by Mr. Sheikh Swapan this restaurant may not be pleasing to the eye but is certainly pleasing to the stomach. Located at Akácfa utca 40, this restaurant certainly complies with the commonly used phrase “hole in the wall”. Both because of it’s positioning on a side street here in Budapest but also because of its extraordinarily small interior. ...
Xpat Opinion: Tax Authority Scandal In Hungary Is Going Nowhere
- 3 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Left-wing commentators agree that it is unlikely that the public will ever get to the bottom ofthe alleged tax fraud case. While one commentary writes the alleged misconduct of the Tax Authority does not bother Fidesz voters, the other opposition commentator says the whistleblower botched his revelation and the issue will end in a Parliamentary catfight.