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Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Hungarian Foreign Policy Has To Be Adjusted To The New World Order
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At an extraordinary general meeting of ambassadors of Hungary, Viktor Orbán defined the basis of Hungarian foreign policy doctrine – independent foreign policy based on national interests – by saying that Hungary is not looking for uniformity of interests with influential countries, but the aim is to ensure that Hungarian success is in other countries’ interests.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
Budapest’s French Institute Gets Makeover
- 5 Feb 2015 10:30 AM
- property
A sort of agora, a community meeting point has been created in the rebuilt lobby of Budapest’s French Institute, French Ambassador to Hungary H. E. Roland Galharague said at the festive inauguration of the redeveloped building on Friday.
Awards & New Image Film @ Boscolo Budapest
- 28 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- specials
During 2014 several professional forums noticed the excellence of the Boscolo Budapest Hotel and the 120-year-old New York Palace and this attention was crowned by different awards.
Xpat Opinion: Why Did Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán Visit Brussels?
- 26 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Klubrádió noted this morning that Viktor Orbán’s visit to Brussels was rather strange. It resembled the kinds of visits newly installed prime ministers of member states make to introduce themselves to the dignitaries of the European Union. In this case the visit was obviously about something else since Viktor Orbán is no stranger in EU circles.
Hungary's Orbán Urges More Sensible EU Regulations On Immigration
- 26 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary does not promote an anti-immigration stance, but wants to see more sensible immigration policies in Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday.
“Serious Hope” Pinned On New US Ambassador’s Arrival
- 16 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian foreign minister has said he pins serious hopes on the arrival of the new US ambassador in Hungary for an uptick in relations. Speaking on public radio, Péter Szijjártó called it “good news” that Washington will have an ambassador serving in Hungary.
Rogán Dismisses Allegations Over Budapest District Property Deals
- 15 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- property
Antal Rogán, head of the parliamentary group of the ruling Fidesz party and former mayor of Budapest’s 5th district, denied any wrongdoing after an investigation into property deals in the district was flagged at a council meeting. Zoltán Selley, the district notary, told a meeting of the 5th district council that an investigation will “probably” be launched into real estate deals carried out ...
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Hungarian Foreign Policy Has To Be Adjusted To The New World Order
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At an extraordinary general meeting of ambassadors of Hungary, Viktor Orbán defined the basis of Hungarian foreign policy doctrine – independent foreign policy based on national interests – by saying that Hungary is not looking for uniformity of interests with influential countries, but the aim is to ensure that Hungarian success is in other countries’ interests.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
Budapest’s French Institute Gets Makeover
- 5 Feb 2015 10:30 AM
- property
A sort of agora, a community meeting point has been created in the rebuilt lobby of Budapest’s French Institute, French Ambassador to Hungary H. E. Roland Galharague said at the festive inauguration of the redeveloped building on Friday.
Awards & New Image Film @ Boscolo Budapest
- 28 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- specials
During 2014 several professional forums noticed the excellence of the Boscolo Budapest Hotel and the 120-year-old New York Palace and this attention was crowned by different awards.
Xpat Opinion: Why Did Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán Visit Brussels?
- 26 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Klubrádió noted this morning that Viktor Orbán’s visit to Brussels was rather strange. It resembled the kinds of visits newly installed prime ministers of member states make to introduce themselves to the dignitaries of the European Union. In this case the visit was obviously about something else since Viktor Orbán is no stranger in EU circles.
Hungary's Orbán Urges More Sensible EU Regulations On Immigration
- 26 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary does not promote an anti-immigration stance, but wants to see more sensible immigration policies in Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday.
“Serious Hope” Pinned On New US Ambassador’s Arrival
- 16 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian foreign minister has said he pins serious hopes on the arrival of the new US ambassador in Hungary for an uptick in relations. Speaking on public radio, Péter Szijjártó called it “good news” that Washington will have an ambassador serving in Hungary.
Rogán Dismisses Allegations Over Budapest District Property Deals
- 15 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- property
Antal Rogán, head of the parliamentary group of the ruling Fidesz party and former mayor of Budapest’s 5th district, denied any wrongdoing after an investigation into property deals in the district was flagged at a council meeting. Zoltán Selley, the district notary, told a meeting of the 5th district council that an investigation will “probably” be launched into real estate deals carried out ...