449 result(s) for opposition protest
President Of Hungarian Parliament Orders Removal Of EU Flag
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“This is the Hungarian national assembly” – László Kövér , speaker of the Hungarian Parliament and member of Fidesz declared, when oppositionist Socialist representatives attempted to sneak the flag of the European Union into the assembly room during Monday’s plenary session. “I am well aware of the fact that members of the Socialist factions cannot tolerate the national flag at least without ...
How Did Hungary Manage To Get Caught In This International Vice?
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Internet tax dispute temporarily covered it up, but once the idea of introducing the tax was dropped, Hungary's other “list of sins” came back onto the front burner. “Heti Válasz” is now taking a look at the list to see which of the American and European Union criticisms have become irrelevant, which are the ones where Hungary has won a skirmish and which are those we're about to lose.
Hungary’s Fidesz: Gyurcsány Working To Overthrow Orbán
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party has accused Ferenc Gyurcsány, leader of the Democratic Coalition, of working to overthrow the government of Viktor Orbán. Fidesz lawmaker Szilárd Németh said that it had become clear that André Goodfriend, the American charge d’affaires in Budapest, was playing from “Gyurcsány’s playbook”.
Xpat Opinion: US Chargé d’Affaires In Spotlight In Hungary
- 16 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist urges Tax Authority chief Ildikó Vida to step down as soon as possible. A conservative commentator accuses the US Chargé d’Affaires of actively supporting anti-government organizations and encouraging protests.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Mixed On Shelved Internet Tax
- 31 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party’s deputy leader Előd Novák said his party was partly to thank for the government “backing off” on the internet tax. Novák said the government should instead make plans for introducing a basic internet service available free of charge in order to make telecommuting and electronic administration accessible to those who cannot afford Hungary’s internet fees, ...
Hungary’s Fidesz Pledges To Prevent Transfer Of Internet Tax To Subscribers
- 30 Oct 2014 11:40 AM
- current affairs
A strict law will guarantee that service providers should not “pass on” the proposed internet tax to subscribers, the ruling Fidesz said. The new tax will not impose even a penny worth of new burden on subscribers, Fidesz’ press office said, adding that the party would propose amending even further laws to this effect, if need be.
Hungarian EU Commissioner Navracsics & Deutsch On Internet Tax Debate
- 30 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Newly appointed Hungarian EU commissioner Tibor Navracsics on Tuesday declined to judge a debate about the planned introduction of the internet tax in Hungary. The government and the opposition agree insofar that everyone should be given access to the internet, which should be let expand unhindered, he told commercial channel ATV.
Xpat Opinion: Thousands Demonstrate In Budapest Against Internet Tax
- 28 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily describes how Sunday’s protest against the planned internet tax turned into an overall anti-Fidesz demonstration. A moderate blog wonders if the opposition will in the future try to counter the government through similar, not necessarily non-violent mass rallies.
Six Arrested In Internet Tax Demonstration In Budapest
- 28 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Six people were taken into custody by police for trespassing at the Fidesz party headquarters after an antigovernment demonstration on Sunday. Police questioned them in connection with vandalising the headquarters of the ruling Fidesz party near Heroes’ Square following a mass demonstration against the government’s new internet tax plans.
President Of Hungarian Parliament Orders Removal Of EU Flag
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“This is the Hungarian national assembly” – László Kövér , speaker of the Hungarian Parliament and member of Fidesz declared, when oppositionist Socialist representatives attempted to sneak the flag of the European Union into the assembly room during Monday’s plenary session. “I am well aware of the fact that members of the Socialist factions cannot tolerate the national flag at least without ...
How Did Hungary Manage To Get Caught In This International Vice?
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Internet tax dispute temporarily covered it up, but once the idea of introducing the tax was dropped, Hungary's other “list of sins” came back onto the front burner. “Heti Válasz” is now taking a look at the list to see which of the American and European Union criticisms have become irrelevant, which are the ones where Hungary has won a skirmish and which are those we're about to lose.
Hungary’s Fidesz: Gyurcsány Working To Overthrow Orbán
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party has accused Ferenc Gyurcsány, leader of the Democratic Coalition, of working to overthrow the government of Viktor Orbán. Fidesz lawmaker Szilárd Németh said that it had become clear that André Goodfriend, the American charge d’affaires in Budapest, was playing from “Gyurcsány’s playbook”.
Xpat Opinion: US Chargé d’Affaires In Spotlight In Hungary
- 16 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist urges Tax Authority chief Ildikó Vida to step down as soon as possible. A conservative commentator accuses the US Chargé d’Affaires of actively supporting anti-government organizations and encouraging protests.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Mixed On Shelved Internet Tax
- 31 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party’s deputy leader Előd Novák said his party was partly to thank for the government “backing off” on the internet tax. Novák said the government should instead make plans for introducing a basic internet service available free of charge in order to make telecommuting and electronic administration accessible to those who cannot afford Hungary’s internet fees, ...
Hungary’s Fidesz Pledges To Prevent Transfer Of Internet Tax To Subscribers
- 30 Oct 2014 11:40 AM
- current affairs
A strict law will guarantee that service providers should not “pass on” the proposed internet tax to subscribers, the ruling Fidesz said. The new tax will not impose even a penny worth of new burden on subscribers, Fidesz’ press office said, adding that the party would propose amending even further laws to this effect, if need be.
Hungarian EU Commissioner Navracsics & Deutsch On Internet Tax Debate
- 30 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Newly appointed Hungarian EU commissioner Tibor Navracsics on Tuesday declined to judge a debate about the planned introduction of the internet tax in Hungary. The government and the opposition agree insofar that everyone should be given access to the internet, which should be let expand unhindered, he told commercial channel ATV.
Xpat Opinion: Thousands Demonstrate In Budapest Against Internet Tax
- 28 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily describes how Sunday’s protest against the planned internet tax turned into an overall anti-Fidesz demonstration. A moderate blog wonders if the opposition will in the future try to counter the government through similar, not necessarily non-violent mass rallies.
Six Arrested In Internet Tax Demonstration In Budapest
- 28 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Six people were taken into custody by police for trespassing at the Fidesz party headquarters after an antigovernment demonstration on Sunday. Police questioned them in connection with vandalising the headquarters of the ruling Fidesz party near Heroes’ Square following a mass demonstration against the government’s new internet tax plans.