499 result(s) for parliamentary elections
The Budapest M4 Metro: A Study In Inefficiency And Waste
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Originally conceived in 1972 as a means for transporting commuters between Budafok (south-west Budapest) and downtown Pest, the decision to build the Budapest M4 metro was made in May 1991 during the first Demszky administration. Nol.hu writes that the project was started without permits, without the consent of owners, without the necessary management, and without moneymoney. With the exception ...
Ipsos Sees 900,000 Floating Voters In Hungary
- 28 Mar 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
As many as 900,000 voters could change their minds before the April 6 parliamentary elections, Szonda Ipsos research director Tibor Závecz told a function hosted by the Hungarian Journalists Federation on Thursday.
Elections On April 6 In Hungary - A Description Of The Main Parties
- 27 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz–KDNP: This coalition won a two-thirds majority in parliament four years ago. The two parties put themselves under a single roof in 2006 and are keeping it that way in the upcoming elections. FYI: the KDNP is really an extra in this play.
Parties Debate Role Of Hungarian Women In Politics, Life
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Women make up just 9 per cent of Hungarian members of parliament. In this regard Hungary ranks 122nd out of 140 countries. Upcoming parliamentary elections have sparked public discussion of the role of women in politics, family life, and in the country as a whole.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Parliament To Rewrite FX Loan Contracts
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- property
In their commentaries on the Constitutional Court’s verdict on forex loans, analysts from across the political spectrum agree that it is the government’s responsibility to help indebted families. It is, however, unclear how loans denominated in foreign currencies could be converted into Forint credits without severe economic consequences.
Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fearful Of Raising Hopes Too High
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz is confident of an election victory, but some members would prefer that the party not win another two-thirds majority, Népszabadság writes today. Results of the party’s internal polls in all 106 constituencies agree with those of the major pollsters in suggesting that “it can almost be taken for granted” that Viktor Orbán can form his third cabinet after April 6.
Scandal In Hungary International Press Corps Has Ignored
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"As a Government spokesman, I avoid commenting on political party issues, but I do speak up about media bias, and this story has become much bigger than mere party politics.
Hungarian Nation Celebrates The Anniversary Of The 1848 Revolution
- 17 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament on Saturday morning, as the start of state celebrations marking the anniversary of Hungary's revolution that broke out on 15 March 1848. President János Áder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér, as well as members of the Government, representatives of political parties and diplomats attended the ceremony.
Xpat Opinion: Pre-Election Landscape In Hungary
- 17 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the right and left fear that Jobbik may increase its constituency yet further in the 6 April Parliamentary election, after reaping almost 17 per cent of the popular vote four years ago. Left-wing commentators argue against despair, and one lays the blame for the bankruptcy of the Left on the Liberals and personally on Ferenc Gyurcsány.
The Budapest M4 Metro: A Study In Inefficiency And Waste
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Originally conceived in 1972 as a means for transporting commuters between Budafok (south-west Budapest) and downtown Pest, the decision to build the Budapest M4 metro was made in May 1991 during the first Demszky administration. Nol.hu writes that the project was started without permits, without the consent of owners, without the necessary management, and without moneymoney. With the exception ...
Ipsos Sees 900,000 Floating Voters In Hungary
- 28 Mar 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
As many as 900,000 voters could change their minds before the April 6 parliamentary elections, Szonda Ipsos research director Tibor Závecz told a function hosted by the Hungarian Journalists Federation on Thursday.
Elections On April 6 In Hungary - A Description Of The Main Parties
- 27 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz–KDNP: This coalition won a two-thirds majority in parliament four years ago. The two parties put themselves under a single roof in 2006 and are keeping it that way in the upcoming elections. FYI: the KDNP is really an extra in this play.
Parties Debate Role Of Hungarian Women In Politics, Life
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Women make up just 9 per cent of Hungarian members of parliament. In this regard Hungary ranks 122nd out of 140 countries. Upcoming parliamentary elections have sparked public discussion of the role of women in politics, family life, and in the country as a whole.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Parliament To Rewrite FX Loan Contracts
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- property
In their commentaries on the Constitutional Court’s verdict on forex loans, analysts from across the political spectrum agree that it is the government’s responsibility to help indebted families. It is, however, unclear how loans denominated in foreign currencies could be converted into Forint credits without severe economic consequences.
Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fearful Of Raising Hopes Too High
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz is confident of an election victory, but some members would prefer that the party not win another two-thirds majority, Népszabadság writes today. Results of the party’s internal polls in all 106 constituencies agree with those of the major pollsters in suggesting that “it can almost be taken for granted” that Viktor Orbán can form his third cabinet after April 6.
Scandal In Hungary International Press Corps Has Ignored
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"As a Government spokesman, I avoid commenting on political party issues, but I do speak up about media bias, and this story has become much bigger than mere party politics.
Hungarian Nation Celebrates The Anniversary Of The 1848 Revolution
- 17 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament on Saturday morning, as the start of state celebrations marking the anniversary of Hungary's revolution that broke out on 15 March 1848. President János Áder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér, as well as members of the Government, representatives of political parties and diplomats attended the ceremony.
Xpat Opinion: Pre-Election Landscape In Hungary
- 17 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the right and left fear that Jobbik may increase its constituency yet further in the 6 April Parliamentary election, after reaping almost 17 per cent of the popular vote four years ago. Left-wing commentators argue against despair, and one lays the blame for the bankruptcy of the Left on the Liberals and personally on Ferenc Gyurcsány.