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Xpat Opinion: Escalation In Hungarian-US Diplomatic Skirmishes
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As the Hungarian government reveals an aide memoire by the US Embassy’s document on corruption, a conservative columnist accuses the US of trying to pressure the Hungarian government in defense of American business interest. Left-wing commentators accuse the Hungarian government of closing its eyes over institutional corruption.
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.
No Final Position On Sunday Ban For Large Shops In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- shopping
The government had no final position on a co-ruling Christian Democrat proposal to ban large shops from opening on Sundays, the prime minister said in his Friday radio interview. Orbán said that the government did not wish to influence the behaviour of people in any way.
Hungary’s PM: Orbán: US Entry Ban “Chaotic”
- 14 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The issue around the United States’ entry ban is losing its graveness and “the whole thing is becoming more and more chaotic”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public Kossuth Rádió on Friday. Referring to a document the government had received from the US embassy in Budapest, Orbán said it was but “a scrap of paper” with no stamp or signature, containing an “unstructured collection of accusations ...
Klaus’s Ex-Advisor Warns Hungary Against Defiant Posture
- 13 Nov 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary should be cautious when dealing with Washington or Brussels, a consultant of former Czech president Václav Klaus told Hungarian public television. Petr Hájek said Hungary must exercise caution or if it continues to be “defiant” with Washington and Brussels, it should be “prepared for anything”.
No Money For City Park Project In Budapest
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The 2015 budget earmarks only Ft 8.8 million for the large-scale museum construction project in the City Park, Népszabadság reports. There is a 50% chance that the project can start next year, culture state secretary Péter Hoppál told ATV on Tuesday.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Criticise Orbán-Aliyev Talks
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Azerbaijani president’s visit to Budapest clearly shows Hungary’s current international standing, a board member of the opposition Together (Együtt) party said. Nóra Hajdu told reporters in front of Parliament, that neither the German nor the British nor the French premiers were standing in line to visit Hungary, yet “we are delighted” if the Azeri president comes over.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Future Belongs To Sovereign Countries
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Only those countries which clearly express and realise their interests will be successful, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a Hungarian-Azeri business forum. Countries which have their own political systems - whether they operate under a presidential system or a parliamentary one - and which give their communities clear political leadership are the fortunate ones, he said.
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
Xpat Opinion: Escalation In Hungarian-US Diplomatic Skirmishes
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As the Hungarian government reveals an aide memoire by the US Embassy’s document on corruption, a conservative columnist accuses the US of trying to pressure the Hungarian government in defense of American business interest. Left-wing commentators accuse the Hungarian government of closing its eyes over institutional corruption.
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.
No Final Position On Sunday Ban For Large Shops In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- shopping
The government had no final position on a co-ruling Christian Democrat proposal to ban large shops from opening on Sundays, the prime minister said in his Friday radio interview. Orbán said that the government did not wish to influence the behaviour of people in any way.
Hungary’s PM: Orbán: US Entry Ban “Chaotic”
- 14 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The issue around the United States’ entry ban is losing its graveness and “the whole thing is becoming more and more chaotic”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public Kossuth Rádió on Friday. Referring to a document the government had received from the US embassy in Budapest, Orbán said it was but “a scrap of paper” with no stamp or signature, containing an “unstructured collection of accusations ...
Klaus’s Ex-Advisor Warns Hungary Against Defiant Posture
- 13 Nov 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary should be cautious when dealing with Washington or Brussels, a consultant of former Czech president Václav Klaus told Hungarian public television. Petr Hájek said Hungary must exercise caution or if it continues to be “defiant” with Washington and Brussels, it should be “prepared for anything”.
No Money For City Park Project In Budapest
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The 2015 budget earmarks only Ft 8.8 million for the large-scale museum construction project in the City Park, Népszabadság reports. There is a 50% chance that the project can start next year, culture state secretary Péter Hoppál told ATV on Tuesday.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Criticise Orbán-Aliyev Talks
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Azerbaijani president’s visit to Budapest clearly shows Hungary’s current international standing, a board member of the opposition Together (Együtt) party said. Nóra Hajdu told reporters in front of Parliament, that neither the German nor the British nor the French premiers were standing in line to visit Hungary, yet “we are delighted” if the Azeri president comes over.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Future Belongs To Sovereign Countries
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Only those countries which clearly express and realise their interests will be successful, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a Hungarian-Azeri business forum. Countries which have their own political systems - whether they operate under a presidential system or a parliamentary one - and which give their communities clear political leadership are the fortunate ones, he said.
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.