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Now On: Honoré Daumier Exhibition, Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 4 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The earliest Daumier prints in the museum’s collection are political caricatures created in the 1830s which were were published in various satirical magazines. The artist mainly aimed at “pear-head” Louis-Philippe, the Citizen King, but also parodied politicians and members of parliament who were in his service. His most well-known caricatures were conceived in defence of the freedom of the press ...
Hungary's Constitutional Court’s Decision On Transitional Provisions
- 3 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
For formal reasons, Hungary's Constitutional Court has annulled some transitional provisions of the Fundamental Law, including the one on voter pre-registration.
Xpat Opinion: Voter Registration Annulled On Formal Grounds By Hungary's Constitutional Court
- 2 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Analysts ponder the message and the wider implications of a first decision by the Constitutional Court to strike down mandatory voter registration.
Minimum Wage In Hungary Up 5.4%
- 21 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The government has signed an agreement with unions and employer organisations on the 2013 minimum wage, increasing it nearly 5.4%, from the present monthly rate of Ft 93,000 to Ft 98,000.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Student Unrest Continues Despite Concessions By The Government
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság believes the tuition issue will leave a lasting stain of shame on the image of the Prime Minister. Magyar Nemzet suggests that continuing demonstrations after the substantial concessions made by the government may backfire on the organisers.I
Hungarian Parliament Makes Historic Decision
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Parliament came to a historic decision on 17 December 2012 when it amended Hungary's Fundamental Law to include the obligation to provide the highest possible level of protection, maintenance and preservation for farmland, water stocks and biological diversity.
Hungarian Parliament Member Fined For Voting Against Party
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz caucus will impose a fine on MP József Ángyán for voting against an amendment to the Basic Law related to the land bill, despite a compulsory voting instruction issued by caucus leader Antal Rogán on Monday.
EDP Procedure Against Hungary Should Be Lifted Next Summer
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission should lift the excessive deficit procedure (EDP) against Hungary in the summer since the country is keeping the deficit under the 3% European Union threshold, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on commercial news channel HirTV late Monday.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Now On: Honoré Daumier Exhibition, Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 4 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The earliest Daumier prints in the museum’s collection are political caricatures created in the 1830s which were were published in various satirical magazines. The artist mainly aimed at “pear-head” Louis-Philippe, the Citizen King, but also parodied politicians and members of parliament who were in his service. His most well-known caricatures were conceived in defence of the freedom of the press ...
Hungary's Constitutional Court’s Decision On Transitional Provisions
- 3 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
For formal reasons, Hungary's Constitutional Court has annulled some transitional provisions of the Fundamental Law, including the one on voter pre-registration.
Xpat Opinion: Voter Registration Annulled On Formal Grounds By Hungary's Constitutional Court
- 2 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Analysts ponder the message and the wider implications of a first decision by the Constitutional Court to strike down mandatory voter registration.
Minimum Wage In Hungary Up 5.4%
- 21 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The government has signed an agreement with unions and employer organisations on the 2013 minimum wage, increasing it nearly 5.4%, from the present monthly rate of Ft 93,000 to Ft 98,000.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Student Unrest Continues Despite Concessions By The Government
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság believes the tuition issue will leave a lasting stain of shame on the image of the Prime Minister. Magyar Nemzet suggests that continuing demonstrations after the substantial concessions made by the government may backfire on the organisers.I
Hungarian Parliament Makes Historic Decision
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Parliament came to a historic decision on 17 December 2012 when it amended Hungary's Fundamental Law to include the obligation to provide the highest possible level of protection, maintenance and preservation for farmland, water stocks and biological diversity.
Hungarian Parliament Member Fined For Voting Against Party
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz caucus will impose a fine on MP József Ángyán for voting against an amendment to the Basic Law related to the land bill, despite a compulsory voting instruction issued by caucus leader Antal Rogán on Monday.
EDP Procedure Against Hungary Should Be Lifted Next Summer
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission should lift the excessive deficit procedure (EDP) against Hungary in the summer since the country is keeping the deficit under the 3% European Union threshold, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on commercial news channel HirTV late Monday.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.