1,622 result(s) for opposition leader
Former PM Gyurcsány: Democratic Coalition Ready For Government
- 6 Feb 2017 6:30 AM
- current affairs
The leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) is ready to govern the country “in integrity and honesty, on behalf of the majority and authorised by that majority,” party leader Ferenc Gyurcsány said in a state-of-the-nation address. At a party rally, Gyurcsány told his supporters that DK was ready to “defeat evil and reclaim Hungary from Fidesz and return it to the Hungarian nation”.
Jobbik Declines To Come Up With Nominee For President
- 6 Feb 2017 6:18 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party will not nominate anyone for Hungary’s next president; the party maintains its position that the president should be elected directly by voters, Jobbik’s parliamentary group leader said. János Volner said that the country’s head of state should be a person who embodies national unity, whose personality will not lead to divisions and who has no affiliations to ...
Opposition Parties Comment Putin-Orbán Talks
- 3 Feb 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian leftist and liberal opposition parties criticised the government for giving up principled resistance to Russia’s assertion of its interests in the region all for the sake of energy deals and economic cooperation, while the radical nationalist Jobbik party slammed it for failing to stand up to the European Union on the issue of sanctions against Russia.
Video: Putin, Orbán Agree To Strengthen Cooperation In Fight Against International Terrorism
- 3 Feb 2017 7:04 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was in agreement with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the need to strengthen cooperation in the fight against international terrorism. “We were in agreement that our efforts need to be unified,” Putin told an international press conference after talks with Orbán.
Putin In Budapest – Opposition Együtt Demonstrates Against Visit
- 3 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Over 300 demonstrators gathered in Budapest on Thursday evening, called by the opposition Együtt party, to protest against the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The alliance between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Putin “is a blind alley”.
LMP: Government Unable To Protect Hungary From Russia
- 2 Feb 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
The government is unable to protect Hungary from “Russia, the coloniser”, green opposition LMP said on Wednesday, the day before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary. Co-leaders Bernadett Szél and Ákos Hadházy, as well as board member Péter Ungár criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at a press conference in Szabadság Square near parliament at a Soviet war memorial.
Putin Is Here: Maps Of Streets To Avoid Today
- 2 Feb 2017 8:04 AM
- getting around
Several roads and public spaces have been sealed off in Budapest due to the official visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his delegation to the Hungarian capital. This article includes maps of places to avoid while he's in town, along with coverage about what he's up to in Hungary, plus a handy set of related links.
Orbán Meets Szeged Mayor, Socialist PM Candidate Botka
- 1 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a cooperation agreement under the government's Modern Cities scheme with László Botka, Socialist mayor of Szeged, in southern Hungary. Orbán said after the signing ceremony that Szeged had "all the potential to become an outstanding regional centre".
Official Visit Of Russia’s President On Thursday – Planned Demonstration By An Opposition Party
- 1 Feb 2017 6:24 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on a planned demonstration by an opposition party to coincide with the upcoming official visit of Russia’s president, a ruling Fidesz party spokesman decried any attempt to abuse democratic rights.
Former PM Gyurcsány: Democratic Coalition Ready For Government
- 6 Feb 2017 6:30 AM
- current affairs
The leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) is ready to govern the country “in integrity and honesty, on behalf of the majority and authorised by that majority,” party leader Ferenc Gyurcsány said in a state-of-the-nation address. At a party rally, Gyurcsány told his supporters that DK was ready to “defeat evil and reclaim Hungary from Fidesz and return it to the Hungarian nation”.
Jobbik Declines To Come Up With Nominee For President
- 6 Feb 2017 6:18 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party will not nominate anyone for Hungary’s next president; the party maintains its position that the president should be elected directly by voters, Jobbik’s parliamentary group leader said. János Volner said that the country’s head of state should be a person who embodies national unity, whose personality will not lead to divisions and who has no affiliations to ...
Opposition Parties Comment Putin-Orbán Talks
- 3 Feb 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian leftist and liberal opposition parties criticised the government for giving up principled resistance to Russia’s assertion of its interests in the region all for the sake of energy deals and economic cooperation, while the radical nationalist Jobbik party slammed it for failing to stand up to the European Union on the issue of sanctions against Russia.
Video: Putin, Orbán Agree To Strengthen Cooperation In Fight Against International Terrorism
- 3 Feb 2017 7:04 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was in agreement with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the need to strengthen cooperation in the fight against international terrorism. “We were in agreement that our efforts need to be unified,” Putin told an international press conference after talks with Orbán.
Putin In Budapest – Opposition Együtt Demonstrates Against Visit
- 3 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Over 300 demonstrators gathered in Budapest on Thursday evening, called by the opposition Együtt party, to protest against the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The alliance between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Putin “is a blind alley”.
LMP: Government Unable To Protect Hungary From Russia
- 2 Feb 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
The government is unable to protect Hungary from “Russia, the coloniser”, green opposition LMP said on Wednesday, the day before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary. Co-leaders Bernadett Szél and Ákos Hadházy, as well as board member Péter Ungár criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at a press conference in Szabadság Square near parliament at a Soviet war memorial.
Putin Is Here: Maps Of Streets To Avoid Today
- 2 Feb 2017 8:04 AM
- getting around
Several roads and public spaces have been sealed off in Budapest due to the official visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his delegation to the Hungarian capital. This article includes maps of places to avoid while he's in town, along with coverage about what he's up to in Hungary, plus a handy set of related links.
Orbán Meets Szeged Mayor, Socialist PM Candidate Botka
- 1 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a cooperation agreement under the government's Modern Cities scheme with László Botka, Socialist mayor of Szeged, in southern Hungary. Orbán said after the signing ceremony that Szeged had "all the potential to become an outstanding regional centre".
Official Visit Of Russia’s President On Thursday – Planned Demonstration By An Opposition Party
- 1 Feb 2017 6:24 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on a planned demonstration by an opposition party to coincide with the upcoming official visit of Russia’s president, a ruling Fidesz party spokesman decried any attempt to abuse democratic rights.















