3,245 result(s) for opinion
Opinion: The Perils Of Being An Opposition Politician In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
I don’t know whether I will be able to make a coherent story out of the mess the Orbán government most likely has purposefully created regarding the report of the European Commission’s European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) on irregularities—fraud and possible corruption—in connection with the construction of Budapest’s fourth metro line (M4). The report covered the period between 2006 and 2015.
Hungary Drops To Fourth Most Corrupt Country In EU, According To Annual TI Survey
- 27 Jan 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary slipped down seven places in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) prepared by anti-corruption organization Transparency International (TI), according to a TI press release. Hungary achieved its lowest score in the last six years with 48 points on a 100-point scale, and its anti-corruption performance has strikingly deteriorated in comparison to the European Union and the Central-Eastern ...
Court Dismisses Rogán Defamation Suit Against Péter Juhász
- 27 Jan 2017 7:38 AM
- current affairs
A first-level court has dismissed a defamation suit filed by the 5th district government and the district’s former mayor Antal Rogán against Együtt (Together) co-chair, 5th district assemblyman and anti-corruption crusader Péter Juhász.
XpatLoop Interview: Michele Colangelo, General Manager, Meth E&C International Kft
- 24 Jan 2017 11:00 AM
My name’s Michele, I was born in Napoli 31 years ago and moved in Budapest in 2012. With a degree in Economics and Business Administration and after some years spent in corporate, I decided to try “the leap”, leaving the 9to5 job and dedicating my time and energies to personal activities and goals.
Magyar Opinion: Hungarian Weeklies On Donald Trump, 45th President Of US
- 24 Jan 2017 7:42 AM
- current affairs
Commentators unanimously predict that Donald Trump will bring something entirely new into American and world politics, but disagree on whether to welcome or fear that novelty.
Magyar Opinion: Hungary Mourns Bus Crash Victims
- 24 Jan 2017 7:38 AM
- current affairs
An independent conservative pundit praises the unanimous expressions of compassion to the families of the victims of the Saturday bus accident in Northern Italy.
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s Farewell Interview
- 19 Jan 2017 12:50 AM
- current affairs
“When we talk about civil organizations, we are talking about groups of Hungarians who love their country and joined together in order to improve the country in certain areas. Or in order to give voice to certain matters, like the problem of corruption and the promotion of tolerance, or improving education. They do not constitute a threat to Hungary, but are vital to a democracy For this reason I ...
Magyar Opinion: EU To Claw Back €300 Million Of Metro Funds
- 18 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the recommendation by the anti-fraud agency (OLAF) of the European Union that Hungary should be compelled to refund the equivalent of 75 billion forints of European contributions because of alleged corruption, a pro-government columnist urges exemplary punishment for the culprits.
Opinion: The Perils Of Being An Opposition Politician In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
I don’t know whether I will be able to make a coherent story out of the mess the Orbán government most likely has purposefully created regarding the report of the European Commission’s European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) on irregularities—fraud and possible corruption—in connection with the construction of Budapest’s fourth metro line (M4). The report covered the period between 2006 and 2015.
Hungary Drops To Fourth Most Corrupt Country In EU, According To Annual TI Survey
- 27 Jan 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary slipped down seven places in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) prepared by anti-corruption organization Transparency International (TI), according to a TI press release. Hungary achieved its lowest score in the last six years with 48 points on a 100-point scale, and its anti-corruption performance has strikingly deteriorated in comparison to the European Union and the Central-Eastern ...
Court Dismisses Rogán Defamation Suit Against Péter Juhász
- 27 Jan 2017 7:38 AM
- current affairs
A first-level court has dismissed a defamation suit filed by the 5th district government and the district’s former mayor Antal Rogán against Együtt (Together) co-chair, 5th district assemblyman and anti-corruption crusader Péter Juhász.
XpatLoop Interview: Michele Colangelo, General Manager, Meth E&C International Kft
- 24 Jan 2017 11:00 AM
My name’s Michele, I was born in Napoli 31 years ago and moved in Budapest in 2012. With a degree in Economics and Business Administration and after some years spent in corporate, I decided to try “the leap”, leaving the 9to5 job and dedicating my time and energies to personal activities and goals.
Magyar Opinion: Hungarian Weeklies On Donald Trump, 45th President Of US
- 24 Jan 2017 7:42 AM
- current affairs
Commentators unanimously predict that Donald Trump will bring something entirely new into American and world politics, but disagree on whether to welcome or fear that novelty.
Magyar Opinion: Hungary Mourns Bus Crash Victims
- 24 Jan 2017 7:38 AM
- current affairs
An independent conservative pundit praises the unanimous expressions of compassion to the families of the victims of the Saturday bus accident in Northern Italy.
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s Farewell Interview
- 19 Jan 2017 12:50 AM
- current affairs
“When we talk about civil organizations, we are talking about groups of Hungarians who love their country and joined together in order to improve the country in certain areas. Or in order to give voice to certain matters, like the problem of corruption and the promotion of tolerance, or improving education. They do not constitute a threat to Hungary, but are vital to a democracy For this reason I ...
Magyar Opinion: EU To Claw Back €300 Million Of Metro Funds
- 18 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the recommendation by the anti-fraud agency (OLAF) of the European Union that Hungary should be compelled to refund the equivalent of 75 billion forints of European contributions because of alleged corruption, a pro-government columnist urges exemplary punishment for the culprits.