519 result(s) for opposition politicians
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
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 ...
Opposition MPs Dismantle Fence Surrounding Hunger Strikers In Budapest
- 1 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Politicians were among 20 supporters who dismantled a steel fence that was erected Thursday morning around the hunger strikers protesting outside MTVA headquarters in the Third District. MP László Varju of the Democratic Coalition, arriving with Socialist MPs Ildikó Lendvai and Tamás Harangozó, began to dismantle the cordon.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
Majority Satisfied With Hungarian Cabinet So Far
- 27 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Support for Fidesz has dropped slightly but continues to be considerable, according to the latest Median poll. The Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance has 63% support among decided voters, the Socialists 17%, Jobbik 14% and LMP 5%.
Hungarian Socialists, LMP Snub “Insulting” Invite
- 6 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party yesterday said its members will not attend the inauguration ceremony of president-elect Pál Schmitt due to its cost and an “insulting invitation”.
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
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 ...
Opposition MPs Dismantle Fence Surrounding Hunger Strikers In Budapest
- 1 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Politicians were among 20 supporters who dismantled a steel fence that was erected Thursday morning around the hunger strikers protesting outside MTVA headquarters in the Third District. MP László Varju of the Democratic Coalition, arriving with Socialist MPs Ildikó Lendvai and Tamás Harangozó, began to dismantle the cordon.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
Majority Satisfied With Hungarian Cabinet So Far
- 27 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Support for Fidesz has dropped slightly but continues to be considerable, according to the latest Median poll. The Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance has 63% support among decided voters, the Socialists 17%, Jobbik 14% and LMP 5%.
Hungarian Socialists, LMP Snub “Insulting” Invite
- 6 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party yesterday said its members will not attend the inauguration ceremony of president-elect Pál Schmitt due to its cost and an “insulting invitation”.