3,447 result(s) for opposition
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Áder Officially Nominated For President Of Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
All Fidesz and Christian Democrat MPs signed the form to nominate Fidesz MEP János Áder to the post of head of state, which was officially submitted yesterday. The lone exception was Regional Development Minister Sándor Fazekas, who is abroad. Other nominations are possible by 8 a.m. Friday, but none are expected. Parliament will elect the new president at 10 a.m. on May 2.
Xpat Opinion: New President Of Hungary: János Áder
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Someone could nitpick and say that János Áder has not been confirmed as president yet. He was only nominated by Viktor Orbán and endorsed by the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary caucuses. Let's just wait for the final vote. But we know, don't we, that there won't be any problem with his election on May 2, the date apparently picked for the glorious event. Áder will be elected after the first round of ...
PM: IMF Can Only Use Financial Criteria When Deciding On Offering Support For Hungary
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister confirmed press reports of his planned meeting with Mr. Barroso on 23 April, in connection with discussions between Hungary and the EU. He said that ‘Every day we move a little closer to our goal and things are going in the right direction, even though the pace is not what we might have hoped for.’
Hungarian Government To Keep Excise Tax On Fuel
- 13 Apr 2012 9:10 AM
- shopping
"The government does not intend to lower the excise tax on petrol, Economy Minister György Matolcsy said in reply to a written question put forward by Jobbik MP Gábor Ferenczy in Parliament. Opposition MPs have urged the cabinet on numerous occasions to reduce the tax on fuel, which is the highest in the region.
Hungarian Opposition Wants A Say In Election Of President
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Representatives of the Socialist, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) and Democratic Coalition parties met yesterday to consider how they might influence the election of Hungary’s next president. The meeting, initiated by the Socialists, was held after cross-party talks on campaign funding. Jobbik refused to take part.
Hungarian Radio Stations Danubius, Sláger Revive Lawsuits
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The US owners of the former Sláger and Danubius radio stations are taking legal action, alleging political interference in the 2009 tender that awarded the stations’ licences to groups close to the Fidesz and Socialist parties, it was announced on Thursday.
Hungary's PM Orbán Releases Spy Files Detailing Surveillance Of Him In 1980s
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has published on his website communist-era documents on abortive attempts to recruit him as an informant and on his surveillance in answer to a question from Democratic Coalition politician Ágnes Vadai.
International Press Headlines About Hungary's President Schmitt Resigning
- 5 Apr 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
President Pál Schmitt announced his departure at the end of an unscheduled speech in the Hungarian Parliament today. The Associated Press, one of the first to break the story in English, reported Schmitt saying he is stepping down because his "personal issue" is dividing Hungary. His 1992 doctorate was recently revoked after a University investigation concluded that most of his thesis was copied. ...
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Áder Officially Nominated For President Of Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
All Fidesz and Christian Democrat MPs signed the form to nominate Fidesz MEP János Áder to the post of head of state, which was officially submitted yesterday. The lone exception was Regional Development Minister Sándor Fazekas, who is abroad. Other nominations are possible by 8 a.m. Friday, but none are expected. Parliament will elect the new president at 10 a.m. on May 2.
Xpat Opinion: New President Of Hungary: János Áder
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Someone could nitpick and say that János Áder has not been confirmed as president yet. He was only nominated by Viktor Orbán and endorsed by the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary caucuses. Let's just wait for the final vote. But we know, don't we, that there won't be any problem with his election on May 2, the date apparently picked for the glorious event. Áder will be elected after the first round of ...
PM: IMF Can Only Use Financial Criteria When Deciding On Offering Support For Hungary
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister confirmed press reports of his planned meeting with Mr. Barroso on 23 April, in connection with discussions between Hungary and the EU. He said that ‘Every day we move a little closer to our goal and things are going in the right direction, even though the pace is not what we might have hoped for.’
Hungarian Government To Keep Excise Tax On Fuel
- 13 Apr 2012 9:10 AM
- shopping
"The government does not intend to lower the excise tax on petrol, Economy Minister György Matolcsy said in reply to a written question put forward by Jobbik MP Gábor Ferenczy in Parliament. Opposition MPs have urged the cabinet on numerous occasions to reduce the tax on fuel, which is the highest in the region.
Hungarian Opposition Wants A Say In Election Of President
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Representatives of the Socialist, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) and Democratic Coalition parties met yesterday to consider how they might influence the election of Hungary’s next president. The meeting, initiated by the Socialists, was held after cross-party talks on campaign funding. Jobbik refused to take part.
Hungarian Radio Stations Danubius, Sláger Revive Lawsuits
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The US owners of the former Sláger and Danubius radio stations are taking legal action, alleging political interference in the 2009 tender that awarded the stations’ licences to groups close to the Fidesz and Socialist parties, it was announced on Thursday.
Hungary's PM Orbán Releases Spy Files Detailing Surveillance Of Him In 1980s
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has published on his website communist-era documents on abortive attempts to recruit him as an informant and on his surveillance in answer to a question from Democratic Coalition politician Ágnes Vadai.
International Press Headlines About Hungary's President Schmitt Resigning
- 5 Apr 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
President Pál Schmitt announced his departure at the end of an unscheduled speech in the Hungarian Parliament today. The Associated Press, one of the first to break the story in English, reported Schmitt saying he is stepping down because his "personal issue" is dividing Hungary. His 1992 doctorate was recently revoked after a University investigation concluded that most of his thesis was copied. ...