777 result(s) for orbán rule
The Retirement Of Judges In Hungary
- 17 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As a general tendency in Europe, social solidarity necessitates the transformation of the pension system and thus the altering of the retirement age. The new measures on the retirement of judges reflect the French scheme, but in contrast to France, Hungary has been exposed to much criticism in this regard.
Media Council Bars Klubrádió From 95.3 In Budapest
- 6 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Media Council has barred Klubrádió from the tender for the 95.3 radio frequency, sources report. Earlier a court excluded Autórádió from the tender due to formal error and ordered the Media Council to announce a new winner. The council then examined bids by eleven radio stations and interpreted regulations to mean that Klubrádió was also excluded for formal mistakes, saying that not every ...
New Amendment To Central Bank Law May Be Presented To The House In Hungary Today
- 21 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government is expected to present to Parliament the latest amendment to the Act on the National Bank of Hungary on Thursday, which Parliament may pass within two weeks, Mihály Varga told journalists on Wednesday.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Nation At War Within
- 6 Jun 2012 8:56 AM
- current affairs
"Only this morning I heard a short interview with one of the political scientists of Méltányosság Intézet. “Méltányosság” can be translated as fairness, fair-mindedness, or even impartiality. In any case, this particular associate of the institute was studying the seemingly entrenched inability of Hungarians to conduct civilized and rational dialogue with people who hold opposing views. Not only ...
Hungarian PM Orban Stands By 98% Severance Pay Tax
- 9 May 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orban supports keeping the 98% tax imposed on public-sector severance payments, he announced after a governing caucus meeting. In the new Szell Kalman plan, the government envisaged abolishing this tax. “I surrendered to the argument of the caucus. They said it is too early to withdraw this tax,” Orban told reporters at a joint press briefing with Economy Minister Gyorgy ...
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Hungarian Government Agrees To Prepare The Statutory Background For The Settlement Of The Country’s Communist Past
- 22 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
"The Government agrees to prepare the statutory background for the settlement of the country’s communist past, and will complete the job, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a press conference on Monday, in Budapest.
Schmitt Case Is A Trust Issue For Hungarian PM Orban
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to view the Schmitt plagiarism case as an issue of trust and has not yet let go of the President, Fidesz sources told Nepszabadsag after reports earlier this week said over 200 of Schmitt’s 215-page doctoral thesis were plagiarised.
Viktor Orbán Proposes Hungary’s Membership Of The Fiscal Compact
- 15 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"On the first day of the spring parliamentary session Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urged the National Assembly to adopt the European Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union, and also stressed that the future of Hungary is within the European Union.
The Retirement Of Judges In Hungary
- 17 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As a general tendency in Europe, social solidarity necessitates the transformation of the pension system and thus the altering of the retirement age. The new measures on the retirement of judges reflect the French scheme, but in contrast to France, Hungary has been exposed to much criticism in this regard.
Media Council Bars Klubrádió From 95.3 In Budapest
- 6 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Media Council has barred Klubrádió from the tender for the 95.3 radio frequency, sources report. Earlier a court excluded Autórádió from the tender due to formal error and ordered the Media Council to announce a new winner. The council then examined bids by eleven radio stations and interpreted regulations to mean that Klubrádió was also excluded for formal mistakes, saying that not every ...
New Amendment To Central Bank Law May Be Presented To The House In Hungary Today
- 21 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government is expected to present to Parliament the latest amendment to the Act on the National Bank of Hungary on Thursday, which Parliament may pass within two weeks, Mihály Varga told journalists on Wednesday.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Nation At War Within
- 6 Jun 2012 8:56 AM
- current affairs
"Only this morning I heard a short interview with one of the political scientists of Méltányosság Intézet. “Méltányosság” can be translated as fairness, fair-mindedness, or even impartiality. In any case, this particular associate of the institute was studying the seemingly entrenched inability of Hungarians to conduct civilized and rational dialogue with people who hold opposing views. Not only ...
Hungarian PM Orban Stands By 98% Severance Pay Tax
- 9 May 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orban supports keeping the 98% tax imposed on public-sector severance payments, he announced after a governing caucus meeting. In the new Szell Kalman plan, the government envisaged abolishing this tax. “I surrendered to the argument of the caucus. They said it is too early to withdraw this tax,” Orban told reporters at a joint press briefing with Economy Minister Gyorgy ...
Áder Elected As New President Of Hungary
- 3 May 2012 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Yesterday the Hungarian parliament elected János Áder, 52, to be the 5th president of the Republic since the change of political system in 1989/90. He called upon Hungarians in his acceptance speech to show one another respect even if they disagree. Áder said he would reach out to all sections of society and to Hungarians around the world. "Let me reach out to believers and to non-believers ...
Hungarian Government Agrees To Prepare The Statutory Background For The Settlement Of The Country’s Communist Past
- 22 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
"The Government agrees to prepare the statutory background for the settlement of the country’s communist past, and will complete the job, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a press conference on Monday, in Budapest.
Schmitt Case Is A Trust Issue For Hungarian PM Orban
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to view the Schmitt plagiarism case as an issue of trust and has not yet let go of the President, Fidesz sources told Nepszabadsag after reports earlier this week said over 200 of Schmitt’s 215-page doctoral thesis were plagiarised.
Viktor Orbán Proposes Hungary’s Membership Of The Fiscal Compact
- 15 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"On the first day of the spring parliamentary session Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urged the National Assembly to adopt the European Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union, and also stressed that the future of Hungary is within the European Union.