3,270 result(s) for opposition
Opposition Calls On Govt To Stop Further Spending On EU Quota Referendum
- 22 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party has called on the government to stop spending further funds worth several billion forints on the EU migrant quota referendum’s campaign. The government-initiated national referendum is set to be held on October 2. Együtt responded to cabinet chief Antal Rogán who has indicated that further funds are planned to be allocated in August for the purpose.
Plenary On Contested Liget Project Abandoned
- 21 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The plenary session of parliament initiated by the opposition to debate the contested Liget project has been abandoned for lack of a quorum. Wednesday’s session was convened by the parliamentary speaker to debate the initiative of the co-leader of the Dialogue for Hungary party, Tímea Szabó, who wants the law that greenlighted the contested Liget project in City Park to be scrapped.
Socialists Reject Charges Of Supporting Migrant Quota
- 21 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has flatly denied ruling Fidesz’s allegations that they would support the European Union’s migrant quota system. “Fidesz is lying”, the party said in the wake of a Fidesz spokesman calling on the Socialists to “support the Hungarian people rather than immigrants”.
Hungarian Socialists Dismiss Varga’s Comments As ‘Farcical’
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists dismissed Economy Minister Mihály Varga’s remarks on joining the euro as “farcical”, insisting that ruling Fidesz “aims to quit the European Union rather than adopt its currency”. The Socialists referred to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as saying years ago that “there is life outside Europe”, and said that his ministers recently “made it clear that they want to drive ...
Xpat Opinion: All Over For Uber In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Just like most public issues in Hungary, Uber’s pull-out divides commentators along political lines, with those on the left-liberal side accusing the government of protecting corrupt interests, while pro-government authors claiming that Uber does not excel at paying taxes.
Xpat Opinion: Dialogue For Hungary Protests ‘Noisy’ Red Bull Event
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The Red Bull Air Race, which was held over the River Danube in central Budapest this weekend, produces major noise and air pollution, impinging on the right of local citizens to a healthy environment, the opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) party said on Monday.
Red Bull Air Race - Matthias Dolderer Wins In Budapest
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
German pilot Matthias Dolderer won the truncated Budapest leg of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. The race over the Danube in central Budapest was delayed due to rain and wind; on Saturday, the entire programme was cancelled. Accordingly, the pilots were ranked according to their times in the round of 8 heat.
Budapest Mayor Expects EU Support For Metro Renovation
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Budapest expects European Union support to cover no less than 60% of the cost of renovating the capital’s third metro line M3, the city’s mayor said. Talks have taken place between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank on financing the rest of the project’s cost, István Tarlós said.
Liget Project Vows To Save Some Trees After Protests
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Liget project, a reconstruction of the City Park, will heed to protesters demands and leave all healthy trees in the park untouched, the technical director of project manager Városliget Zrt told free-distribution daily Lokál. The project affects about 150-200 trees out of altogether 7,000 found in the park, Attila Sághi said.
Opposition Calls On Govt To Stop Further Spending On EU Quota Referendum
- 22 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party has called on the government to stop spending further funds worth several billion forints on the EU migrant quota referendum’s campaign. The government-initiated national referendum is set to be held on October 2. Együtt responded to cabinet chief Antal Rogán who has indicated that further funds are planned to be allocated in August for the purpose.
Plenary On Contested Liget Project Abandoned
- 21 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The plenary session of parliament initiated by the opposition to debate the contested Liget project has been abandoned for lack of a quorum. Wednesday’s session was convened by the parliamentary speaker to debate the initiative of the co-leader of the Dialogue for Hungary party, Tímea Szabó, who wants the law that greenlighted the contested Liget project in City Park to be scrapped.
Socialists Reject Charges Of Supporting Migrant Quota
- 21 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has flatly denied ruling Fidesz’s allegations that they would support the European Union’s migrant quota system. “Fidesz is lying”, the party said in the wake of a Fidesz spokesman calling on the Socialists to “support the Hungarian people rather than immigrants”.
Hungarian Socialists Dismiss Varga’s Comments As ‘Farcical’
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists dismissed Economy Minister Mihály Varga’s remarks on joining the euro as “farcical”, insisting that ruling Fidesz “aims to quit the European Union rather than adopt its currency”. The Socialists referred to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as saying years ago that “there is life outside Europe”, and said that his ministers recently “made it clear that they want to drive ...
Xpat Opinion: All Over For Uber In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Just like most public issues in Hungary, Uber’s pull-out divides commentators along political lines, with those on the left-liberal side accusing the government of protecting corrupt interests, while pro-government authors claiming that Uber does not excel at paying taxes.
Xpat Opinion: Dialogue For Hungary Protests ‘Noisy’ Red Bull Event
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The Red Bull Air Race, which was held over the River Danube in central Budapest this weekend, produces major noise and air pollution, impinging on the right of local citizens to a healthy environment, the opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) party said on Monday.
Red Bull Air Race - Matthias Dolderer Wins In Budapest
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
German pilot Matthias Dolderer won the truncated Budapest leg of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. The race over the Danube in central Budapest was delayed due to rain and wind; on Saturday, the entire programme was cancelled. Accordingly, the pilots were ranked according to their times in the round of 8 heat.
Budapest Mayor Expects EU Support For Metro Renovation
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Budapest expects European Union support to cover no less than 60% of the cost of renovating the capital’s third metro line M3, the city’s mayor said. Talks have taken place between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank on financing the rest of the project’s cost, István Tarlós said.
Liget Project Vows To Save Some Trees After Protests
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Liget project, a reconstruction of the City Park, will heed to protesters demands and leave all healthy trees in the park untouched, the technical director of project manager Városliget Zrt told free-distribution daily Lokál. The project affects about 150-200 trees out of altogether 7,000 found in the park, Attila Sághi said.