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Xpat Opinion: Hungary The ‘Star Pupil’
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“Romania, Hungary and Latvia emerge the star pupils in the latest survey on growth in the EU,” it begins. Hungary watchers will know that it has been quite some time since this country was referred to as a “star pupil” in the EU regarding anything that has to do with the economy. When was the last time?
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Orbán Heralds More Utility Rate Cuts In Hungary
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán is working on a third round of utility rate cuts, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Friday. Rogán confirmed the news on HírTV Saturday evening, adding that Fidesz will decide on the matter in early January.
Xpat Opinion: Yet Another Lunacy: Law On Teaching Foreign Languages In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The other day I happened upon a very funny 10-minute video. In Hungary bakers must put a big, ugly paper sticker on every loaf of bread before it goes into the oven. But only bread; other baked goods don’t have to have the sticker. So, a journalist wanted to know why the distinction between bread and, let’s say, brioche. No one the journalist asked could give an answer. People in the industry ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Agrees With Gazprom On South Stream Schedule
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Chairman Alexei Miller of Russian gas giant Gazprom reached agreement with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on plans for the section of the South Stream gas pipeline to run thorough Hungary, at a meeting in Budapest on Wednesday evening.
Xpat Opinion: Should Night-Clubs In Hungary Turn Gender-Blind?
- 12 Dec 2013 9:30 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian columnists disagree on a decision by the Equal Treatment Authority here, according to which free entry to night clubs for women (while men must pay to enter) is discriminatory and thus should be banned. Some say, "this practice contributes to the treatment of women as objects," what's your opinion?
Hungay's Tabloid Blikk: State Leaders Collect Huge Bonuses
- 11 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ordered urgent reports from Development Minister Zsuzsanna Németh and Justice Minister Tibor Navracsics ahead of today’s cabinet meeting after the tabloid Blikk revealed the large bonuses paid to leading figures at state-owned companies and in public administration.
Hungary’s PM: Nelson Mandela's Fight For Democracy Was An Inspiration For Us
- 9 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's government and people are deeply shaken by the death of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president. We express our sincere condolences to his family and the South African people, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a statement.
Half Millionth Oath Of Hungarian Citizenship
- 6 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The half a millionth ethnic Hungarian residing abroad and applying for Hungarian citizenship took a citizenship oath in Budapest on Thursday. Csaba Böjte, a Franciscan monk from Transylvaniatook his oath in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér and Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Hungarian communities abroad Zsolt Semjén.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary The ‘Star Pupil’
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“Romania, Hungary and Latvia emerge the star pupils in the latest survey on growth in the EU,” it begins. Hungary watchers will know that it has been quite some time since this country was referred to as a “star pupil” in the EU regarding anything that has to do with the economy. When was the last time?
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Orbán Heralds More Utility Rate Cuts In Hungary
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán is working on a third round of utility rate cuts, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Friday. Rogán confirmed the news on HírTV Saturday evening, adding that Fidesz will decide on the matter in early January.
Xpat Opinion: Yet Another Lunacy: Law On Teaching Foreign Languages In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The other day I happened upon a very funny 10-minute video. In Hungary bakers must put a big, ugly paper sticker on every loaf of bread before it goes into the oven. But only bread; other baked goods don’t have to have the sticker. So, a journalist wanted to know why the distinction between bread and, let’s say, brioche. No one the journalist asked could give an answer. People in the industry ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Agrees With Gazprom On South Stream Schedule
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Chairman Alexei Miller of Russian gas giant Gazprom reached agreement with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on plans for the section of the South Stream gas pipeline to run thorough Hungary, at a meeting in Budapest on Wednesday evening.
Xpat Opinion: Should Night-Clubs In Hungary Turn Gender-Blind?
- 12 Dec 2013 9:30 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian columnists disagree on a decision by the Equal Treatment Authority here, according to which free entry to night clubs for women (while men must pay to enter) is discriminatory and thus should be banned. Some say, "this practice contributes to the treatment of women as objects," what's your opinion?
Hungay's Tabloid Blikk: State Leaders Collect Huge Bonuses
- 11 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ordered urgent reports from Development Minister Zsuzsanna Németh and Justice Minister Tibor Navracsics ahead of today’s cabinet meeting after the tabloid Blikk revealed the large bonuses paid to leading figures at state-owned companies and in public administration.
Hungary’s PM: Nelson Mandela's Fight For Democracy Was An Inspiration For Us
- 9 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's government and people are deeply shaken by the death of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president. We express our sincere condolences to his family and the South African people, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a statement.
Half Millionth Oath Of Hungarian Citizenship
- 6 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The half a millionth ethnic Hungarian residing abroad and applying for Hungarian citizenship took a citizenship oath in Budapest on Thursday. Csaba Böjte, a Franciscan monk from Transylvaniatook his oath in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér and Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Hungarian communities abroad Zsolt Semjén.