348 result(s) for media independence
Xpat Opinion: Constitutional Renewal Must Be Done By Hungarians For Hungarians
- 13 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A conversation between two consitutional legal scholars: Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University and Gábor Halmai, ELTE Budapest and Princeton University.
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More
- 25 May 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human ...
Majority Of Hungarians Reject Flat Tax
- 28 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- property
"Some 70% of Hungarians oppose the flat tax, as it is the least popular of the government’s economic measures, according to a January survey by Median. More than half of those interviewed, 52%, were pleased that Hungary contacted the IMF, up from 44% gauged in December.
Transparency International Hungary: National Integrity Study 2011
- 9 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- business
"Hungarian state captured by private interest groups - Due to the weakening of checks and balances and the inability of the control institutions to limit the power of the government private interests prevail over public interests. Party financing and the business sector are facing the most alarming corruption risks – says Transparency International Hungary (TI) in its latest study.
'Shadowland', Budapest Congress Center, Until 4 March
- 1 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- entertainment
"Shadowland, the groundbreaking new performance by internationally acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus, is best described as part shadow act, part dance, part circus and part concert. Tickets are now available for the event in Hungary at Budapest Congress Center.
Hungary Has Sent Its Answers To The European Commission
- 20 Feb 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"The Hungarian Government submitted to the European Commission today, within the requested deadline, its responses in the three infringement procedures initiated in January (the independence of the Hungarian National Bank and of the National Data Protection Authority and the mandatory retirement age for judges) and also to the two additional questions raised by the European Commission (concerning ...
The Hungarian Government Is Committed To Cooperating The The European Union
- 13 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Administration Tibor Navracsics participated in the hearing called by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on Thursday where he reinforced that the Hungarian government intended to continue dialogue with the EU and was committed to freedom, democracy and the rule of law.
Le Monde Interview With Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- 7 Feb 2012 8:05 AM
- current affairs
"An interview with Viktor Orbán appeared in the French newspaper Le Monde on Saturday. The Prime Minister stressed that ideologies are no longer important: it is values that matter, and values have not changed since 1989.
Complete Announcement Of EC Proceedings Against Hungary
- 19 Jan 2012 11:35 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission has today (17 Jan. 2012) started legal action against Hungary over new legislation that came into force at the beginning of the year under Hungary's new constitution. For the Commission, the Hungarian legislation conflicts with EU law by putting into question the independence of the country's central bank and data protection authorities and by the measures affecting its ...
Xpat Opinion: Constitutional Renewal Must Be Done By Hungarians For Hungarians
- 13 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A conversation between two consitutional legal scholars: Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University and Gábor Halmai, ELTE Budapest and Princeton University.
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More
- 25 May 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human ...
Majority Of Hungarians Reject Flat Tax
- 28 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- property
"Some 70% of Hungarians oppose the flat tax, as it is the least popular of the government’s economic measures, according to a January survey by Median. More than half of those interviewed, 52%, were pleased that Hungary contacted the IMF, up from 44% gauged in December.
Transparency International Hungary: National Integrity Study 2011
- 9 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- business
"Hungarian state captured by private interest groups - Due to the weakening of checks and balances and the inability of the control institutions to limit the power of the government private interests prevail over public interests. Party financing and the business sector are facing the most alarming corruption risks – says Transparency International Hungary (TI) in its latest study.
'Shadowland', Budapest Congress Center, Until 4 March
- 1 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- entertainment
"Shadowland, the groundbreaking new performance by internationally acclaimed dance troupe Pilobolus, is best described as part shadow act, part dance, part circus and part concert. Tickets are now available for the event in Hungary at Budapest Congress Center.
Hungary Has Sent Its Answers To The European Commission
- 20 Feb 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"The Hungarian Government submitted to the European Commission today, within the requested deadline, its responses in the three infringement procedures initiated in January (the independence of the Hungarian National Bank and of the National Data Protection Authority and the mandatory retirement age for judges) and also to the two additional questions raised by the European Commission (concerning ...
The Hungarian Government Is Committed To Cooperating The The European Union
- 13 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Administration Tibor Navracsics participated in the hearing called by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on Thursday where he reinforced that the Hungarian government intended to continue dialogue with the EU and was committed to freedom, democracy and the rule of law.
Le Monde Interview With Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- 7 Feb 2012 8:05 AM
- current affairs
"An interview with Viktor Orbán appeared in the French newspaper Le Monde on Saturday. The Prime Minister stressed that ideologies are no longer important: it is values that matter, and values have not changed since 1989.
Complete Announcement Of EC Proceedings Against Hungary
- 19 Jan 2012 11:35 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission has today (17 Jan. 2012) started legal action against Hungary over new legislation that came into force at the beginning of the year under Hungary's new constitution. For the Commission, the Hungarian legislation conflicts with EU law by putting into question the independence of the country's central bank and data protection authorities and by the measures affecting its ...