3,296 result(s) for orbán government
Minister, Opposition On Strasbourg Court Ruling Against Hungary
- 14 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The state of Hungary violated rules protecting private ownership when it stripped a tobacconist of his licence in 2013, the European Court of Human Rights ruled. The case was filed by László Vékony of Sopron, in western Hungary, who lost his licence to sell tobacco products after Hungary decided to make the retail trade of tobacco a state monopoly.
Jobbik Calls On Govt To Withdraw Planned Tax On Solar Panels
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has called on the government to withdraw solar panels from an environmental product fee, saying that the tax would be “yet another nail in the coffin” of Hungary’s economic and energy independence. Lawmaker Lajos Kepli said that the government had made needless “luxury investments” and pursued a reckless economic policy, and such taxes were desperate measures ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán To Attend Sunday Commemoration For Paris Victims
- 10 Jan 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was honoured to accept the French government's invitation to attend a commemoration for the victims of the Paris terror attack. He will participate in a large-scale memorial march starting in Paris at 3pm.
Stratfor: Orbán Government Faces Its Most Difficult Year In Office Since 2010
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In its analysis of Hungarian politics in the year 2015, the U. S. geopolitical intelligence and consulting firm Stratfor, founded by Hungarian-born political scientist George Friedman, the institute assesses the challenges to be faced by Viktor Orbán’s government in 2015. In the forecast, Stratfor claims that 2015 will be the administration’s most difficult year since the second Orbán cabinet ...
Xpat Opinion: President Putin To Visit Hungary
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily fears that Vladimir Putin’s March visit, announced this week, is another indication of the Hungarian government’s Eastern orientation. A conservative analyst points out that Hungary needs to maintain good relations with both Germany and Russia. Another left-wing commentator suspects that PM Orbán may want to revise the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Ukraine.
Orbán: New Toll System In Hungary On Test Run
- 9 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The new toll road system is on a test run until the third week of January, PM Viktor Orbán said, inviting critics to come forward in this period with suggestions for improvement. Orbán said the new pay-by-county system was good and enjoyed broad support, but it needed some adjustments.
Xpat Opinion: Euro And Forint Weaken
- 7 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
As the Euro weakens against the US Dollar and the Forint nears its historical low against the Euro, a left-wing analysts calls on the government to change policy course. A conservative columnist blames the weakening of both currencies on external geopolitical and economic factors.
Opposition Attacks Government Over Putin’s Planned Visit To Hungary
- 7 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Reacting to a report that the Russian president is planning to visit Hungary this spring, the EGYÜTT (Together) party said the government should consult with the parliamentary parties concerning its possible agenda. Citing several sources, left wing daily Népszava said on Tuesday that Vladimir Putin is planning to visit Budapest in March.
Fidesz Official Calls For Changing In Hungary’s Laws On Assembly
- 5 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s laws on public assembly should be changed, but not because of recent anti-government demonstrations, Fidesz lawmaker Gergely Gulyás said. Gulyás told daily Népszabadság that changes would ban different demonstrations held at the same location and limit their lengths.
Minister, Opposition On Strasbourg Court Ruling Against Hungary
- 14 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The state of Hungary violated rules protecting private ownership when it stripped a tobacconist of his licence in 2013, the European Court of Human Rights ruled. The case was filed by László Vékony of Sopron, in western Hungary, who lost his licence to sell tobacco products after Hungary decided to make the retail trade of tobacco a state monopoly.
Jobbik Calls On Govt To Withdraw Planned Tax On Solar Panels
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has called on the government to withdraw solar panels from an environmental product fee, saying that the tax would be “yet another nail in the coffin” of Hungary’s economic and energy independence. Lawmaker Lajos Kepli said that the government had made needless “luxury investments” and pursued a reckless economic policy, and such taxes were desperate measures ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán To Attend Sunday Commemoration For Paris Victims
- 10 Jan 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was honoured to accept the French government's invitation to attend a commemoration for the victims of the Paris terror attack. He will participate in a large-scale memorial march starting in Paris at 3pm.
Stratfor: Orbán Government Faces Its Most Difficult Year In Office Since 2010
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In its analysis of Hungarian politics in the year 2015, the U. S. geopolitical intelligence and consulting firm Stratfor, founded by Hungarian-born political scientist George Friedman, the institute assesses the challenges to be faced by Viktor Orbán’s government in 2015. In the forecast, Stratfor claims that 2015 will be the administration’s most difficult year since the second Orbán cabinet ...
Xpat Opinion: President Putin To Visit Hungary
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily fears that Vladimir Putin’s March visit, announced this week, is another indication of the Hungarian government’s Eastern orientation. A conservative analyst points out that Hungary needs to maintain good relations with both Germany and Russia. Another left-wing commentator suspects that PM Orbán may want to revise the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Ukraine.
Orbán: New Toll System In Hungary On Test Run
- 9 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The new toll road system is on a test run until the third week of January, PM Viktor Orbán said, inviting critics to come forward in this period with suggestions for improvement. Orbán said the new pay-by-county system was good and enjoyed broad support, but it needed some adjustments.
Xpat Opinion: Euro And Forint Weaken
- 7 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
As the Euro weakens against the US Dollar and the Forint nears its historical low against the Euro, a left-wing analysts calls on the government to change policy course. A conservative columnist blames the weakening of both currencies on external geopolitical and economic factors.
Opposition Attacks Government Over Putin’s Planned Visit To Hungary
- 7 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Reacting to a report that the Russian president is planning to visit Hungary this spring, the EGYÜTT (Together) party said the government should consult with the parliamentary parties concerning its possible agenda. Citing several sources, left wing daily Népszava said on Tuesday that Vladimir Putin is planning to visit Budapest in March.
Fidesz Official Calls For Changing In Hungary’s Laws On Assembly
- 5 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s laws on public assembly should be changed, but not because of recent anti-government demonstrations, Fidesz lawmaker Gergely Gulyás said. Gulyás told daily Népszabadság that changes would ban different demonstrations held at the same location and limit their lengths.