1,723 result(s) for local government
Local Opinion: Parliament Adjusts Advertisement Tax Rate
- 18 May 2017 9:40 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist interprets the new advertisement tax rules as discriminatory. He accuses the government of intending to silence media outlets critical of the current regime.
Orbán: Shaming Hungary ‘Foolish’
- 18 May 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said shaming Hungary was “foolish”, noting that the country currently has the highest or second highest growth rate in the European Union. Speaking at a general assembly meeting of Mercedes parent company Daimler in Budapest, Orbán said Hungary had the fastest-declining unemployment rate in the EU and that it complied with all European financial regulations.
Local Opinion: EU Fines Hungary For Irregular Tendering Under Socialist-Liberal Government
- 17 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the European Commission withdraws billions of Forints from Hungary because of irregular tendering between 2003 and 2009, a pro-government commentator accuses the former Socialist-Liberal government of corruption.
Local Opinion: Hungary In Permanent Conflict With Brussels
- 12 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
An anti-government author cautions against going too far in criticising Brussels and warns that the government might regret its anti–Brussels campaign if, as a result, EU membership were to become the stake at next year’s election.
Local Opinion: PM Orbán Meeting EPP Leaders
- 12 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The first comments on the outcome of the European People’s Party Presidency meeting on Hungary express a mixture of confusion and contradictions on whether the Prime Minister made concessions in Brussels, or defended his positions against criticism and pressure.
Over 950,000 Got Hungarian Citizenship Since 2010
- 10 May 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
All components of institutionalised support for Hungarian communities abroad are in place and operating, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén said on Tuesday.
Hungary, Nordic States Hold Conference On Local Green Energy Use
- 9 May 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
To secure a steady and stable energy supply, Hungary should use local, innovative and renewable energy sources as well, the foreign state secretary told a business forum. László Szabó spoke to investors and representatives of local authorities at the first “Nordic Green Light” business forum, organised to promote international networks for “green” companies and widen the prospects of ...
Local Opinion: George Soros Still On Political Centre Stage
- 9 May 2017 7:07 AM
- current affairs
As the dispute over George Soros and his network rolls on and grows ever more bitter, pro-government weeklies and dailies call for harsh measures to curb the alleged influence of the Hungarian-born philanthropist and his foundations. A left-wing journalist accuses the government of absurd falsifications and fear-mongering.
Local Opinion: The Left’s Chances In 2018
- 9 May 2017 7:06 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist contends that the recent anti-government protests do not threaten Fidesz chances of winning next year’s Parliamentary election.
Local Opinion: Parliament Adjusts Advertisement Tax Rate
- 18 May 2017 9:40 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist interprets the new advertisement tax rules as discriminatory. He accuses the government of intending to silence media outlets critical of the current regime.
Orbán: Shaming Hungary ‘Foolish’
- 18 May 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said shaming Hungary was “foolish”, noting that the country currently has the highest or second highest growth rate in the European Union. Speaking at a general assembly meeting of Mercedes parent company Daimler in Budapest, Orbán said Hungary had the fastest-declining unemployment rate in the EU and that it complied with all European financial regulations.
Local Opinion: EU Fines Hungary For Irregular Tendering Under Socialist-Liberal Government
- 17 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the European Commission withdraws billions of Forints from Hungary because of irregular tendering between 2003 and 2009, a pro-government commentator accuses the former Socialist-Liberal government of corruption.
Local Opinion: Hungary In Permanent Conflict With Brussels
- 12 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
An anti-government author cautions against going too far in criticising Brussels and warns that the government might regret its anti–Brussels campaign if, as a result, EU membership were to become the stake at next year’s election.
Local Opinion: PM Orbán Meeting EPP Leaders
- 12 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The first comments on the outcome of the European People’s Party Presidency meeting on Hungary express a mixture of confusion and contradictions on whether the Prime Minister made concessions in Brussels, or defended his positions against criticism and pressure.
Over 950,000 Got Hungarian Citizenship Since 2010
- 10 May 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
All components of institutionalised support for Hungarian communities abroad are in place and operating, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén said on Tuesday.
Hungary, Nordic States Hold Conference On Local Green Energy Use
- 9 May 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
To secure a steady and stable energy supply, Hungary should use local, innovative and renewable energy sources as well, the foreign state secretary told a business forum. László Szabó spoke to investors and representatives of local authorities at the first “Nordic Green Light” business forum, organised to promote international networks for “green” companies and widen the prospects of ...
Local Opinion: George Soros Still On Political Centre Stage
- 9 May 2017 7:07 AM
- current affairs
As the dispute over George Soros and his network rolls on and grows ever more bitter, pro-government weeklies and dailies call for harsh measures to curb the alleged influence of the Hungarian-born philanthropist and his foundations. A left-wing journalist accuses the government of absurd falsifications and fear-mongering.
Local Opinion: The Left’s Chances In 2018
- 9 May 2017 7:06 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist contends that the recent anti-government protests do not threaten Fidesz chances of winning next year’s Parliamentary election.