1,622 result(s) for opposition leader
Xpat Opinion: Land Grabbing Fidesz Style
- 25 Jun 2012 1:00 AM
- property
A few days ago Gáspár Miklós Tamás (TGM, as most people refer to him in Hungarian) was the guest of Olga Kálmán on ATV’s Egyenes beszéd (Straight Talk). The topic was the growing Horthy cult fostered by the Fidesz government. TGM indicated that in his opinion the Orbán government’s sudden attachment to the Horthy regime is nothing but an attempt to draw attention away from the government’s grave ...
Hungary Stands Up United Against Anti-Semitic Attack
- 12 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political, religious, and local community leaders unanimously condemned the anti-Semitic assault against a rabbi in Budapest. Civil associations also raised their voice in support of Chief Rabbi József Scweitzer. Chief Rabbi Emeritus József Schweitzer was accosted by a man who swore at him and shouted, „I hate all Jews.” The incident took place in Budapest June 5, 2012.
New Head Of Prime Minister’s Office Lashes Out At “American-Financed” Opposition
- 31 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition is financed by foreigners, new Prime Minister’s Office chief János Lázár asserted before regular business in Parliament yesterday. “There are MPs sitting in the rows of the opposition, among LMP and the Socialists, who are financed by Americans,” he declared.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán Announces Government Reshuffle
- 11 May 2012 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces long-predicted changes in his government on public radio. Mihály Varga will replace Tamás Fellegi as Hungary's chief negotiator with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the EU from 1 June. Mr. Varga is currently Minister of State at the Prime Minister's Office and Vice-president of Fidesz, and was Finance Minister from 2001 to 2002 under the previous ...
Highlights Of New Hungarian Presidents Ader's CV
- 9 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Janos Ader was born in Csorna, Gyor county on May 9, 1959. He completed Revai Miklos Grammar School in Gyor in 1977, and obtained a law degree at ELTE faculty of law in 1983. For a year he worked as a law clerk on a city council and from 1986 to 1990 he worked at the Sociology Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
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.’
Xpat Opinion: Land Grabbing Fidesz Style
- 25 Jun 2012 1:00 AM
- property
A few days ago Gáspár Miklós Tamás (TGM, as most people refer to him in Hungarian) was the guest of Olga Kálmán on ATV’s Egyenes beszéd (Straight Talk). The topic was the growing Horthy cult fostered by the Fidesz government. TGM indicated that in his opinion the Orbán government’s sudden attachment to the Horthy regime is nothing but an attempt to draw attention away from the government’s grave ...
Hungary Stands Up United Against Anti-Semitic Attack
- 12 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political, religious, and local community leaders unanimously condemned the anti-Semitic assault against a rabbi in Budapest. Civil associations also raised their voice in support of Chief Rabbi József Scweitzer. Chief Rabbi Emeritus József Schweitzer was accosted by a man who swore at him and shouted, „I hate all Jews.” The incident took place in Budapest June 5, 2012.
New Head Of Prime Minister’s Office Lashes Out At “American-Financed” Opposition
- 31 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition is financed by foreigners, new Prime Minister’s Office chief János Lázár asserted before regular business in Parliament yesterday. “There are MPs sitting in the rows of the opposition, among LMP and the Socialists, who are financed by Americans,” he declared.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán Announces Government Reshuffle
- 11 May 2012 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces long-predicted changes in his government on public radio. Mihály Varga will replace Tamás Fellegi as Hungary's chief negotiator with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the EU from 1 June. Mr. Varga is currently Minister of State at the Prime Minister's Office and Vice-president of Fidesz, and was Finance Minister from 2001 to 2002 under the previous ...
Highlights Of New Hungarian Presidents Ader's CV
- 9 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Janos Ader was born in Csorna, Gyor county on May 9, 1959. He completed Revai Miklos Grammar School in Gyor in 1977, and obtained a law degree at ELTE faculty of law in 1983. For a year he worked as a law clerk on a city council and from 1986 to 1990 he worked at the Sociology Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
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.’