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Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...
More Than Half Of Fidesz Local Election Candidates Have Collected All Sigs In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than half of the Fidesz candidates in the upcoming local election have collected the required number of supporting signatures in a single day, the ruling party’s managing deputy chairman said on Tuesday.
Xpat Opinion About PM Orbán’s Speech To Ambassadors In Budapest
- 27 Aug 2014 1:00 AM
- video
"I simply cannot get over the ineptitude of the Hungarian opposition parties. It is hard to pick the biggest loser among them. Here we are before the Budapest municipal elections where the stakes are high since with good candidates and a good campaign the democratic parties have a chance of replacing István Tarlós and perhaps even receiving the majority of the district mayoralties.
Budapest City Council Votes To Renew Metro Line
- 26 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
All three leading parties on Budapest city council voted to renovate the city’s third or “blue” metro line at an unscheduled meeting on Monday and to prepare to take out a loan to finance the project.
Parties Comment On Hungary Debt Ratio Rise
- 19 Aug 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s public debt, calculated at nominal value, in line with Maastricht methodology, reached 25,432 billion forints (EUR 81.2bn), or 85.1% of GDP, at the end of June, preliminary data on financial accounts published by the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) on Monday show. Transactions raised the debt by 434 billion forints during the period. The weaker forint boosted it by 65 billion forints. ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian PM Criticises Sanctions Against Russia
- 19 Aug 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators accuse PM Orbán of siding with Putin in the controversy over Ukraine. A right-wing analyst suggests that Hungary has to walk a tightrope in that conflict.
Celebrate 20 August Fireworks On Zsófia Boat In Budapest
- 18 Aug 2014 9:01 AM
- specials
Enjoy the fireworks of 20 August with your family, friends or business partners with a delicious wine cruise. The illustrious occasion and the unique on-board atmosphere guarantee an unforgettable experience.
Opposition In Hungary Outraged By E.ON Deal Revelations
- 15 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Jobbik joined left-wing parties yesterday in accusing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of mismanaging Ft 600 billion of public funds by overpaying for gas storage facilities and their contents bought from German company E.ON last year.
Hungary’s House Speaker Interprets Liberal Democracy In Weekly
- 15 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Problems generated by liberal democracy and the issue of the monument erected for the victims of the German occupation were among topics addressed by the Speaker of Parliament in an interview published by the latest issue of political weekly Heti Válasz.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...
More Than Half Of Fidesz Local Election Candidates Have Collected All Sigs In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than half of the Fidesz candidates in the upcoming local election have collected the required number of supporting signatures in a single day, the ruling party’s managing deputy chairman said on Tuesday.
Xpat Opinion About PM Orbán’s Speech To Ambassadors In Budapest
- 27 Aug 2014 1:00 AM
- video
"I simply cannot get over the ineptitude of the Hungarian opposition parties. It is hard to pick the biggest loser among them. Here we are before the Budapest municipal elections where the stakes are high since with good candidates and a good campaign the democratic parties have a chance of replacing István Tarlós and perhaps even receiving the majority of the district mayoralties.
Budapest City Council Votes To Renew Metro Line
- 26 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
All three leading parties on Budapest city council voted to renovate the city’s third or “blue” metro line at an unscheduled meeting on Monday and to prepare to take out a loan to finance the project.
Parties Comment On Hungary Debt Ratio Rise
- 19 Aug 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s public debt, calculated at nominal value, in line with Maastricht methodology, reached 25,432 billion forints (EUR 81.2bn), or 85.1% of GDP, at the end of June, preliminary data on financial accounts published by the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) on Monday show. Transactions raised the debt by 434 billion forints during the period. The weaker forint boosted it by 65 billion forints. ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian PM Criticises Sanctions Against Russia
- 19 Aug 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators accuse PM Orbán of siding with Putin in the controversy over Ukraine. A right-wing analyst suggests that Hungary has to walk a tightrope in that conflict.
Celebrate 20 August Fireworks On Zsófia Boat In Budapest
- 18 Aug 2014 9:01 AM
- specials
Enjoy the fireworks of 20 August with your family, friends or business partners with a delicious wine cruise. The illustrious occasion and the unique on-board atmosphere guarantee an unforgettable experience.
Opposition In Hungary Outraged By E.ON Deal Revelations
- 15 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Jobbik joined left-wing parties yesterday in accusing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of mismanaging Ft 600 billion of public funds by overpaying for gas storage facilities and their contents bought from German company E.ON last year.
Hungary’s House Speaker Interprets Liberal Democracy In Weekly
- 15 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Problems generated by liberal democracy and the issue of the monument erected for the victims of the German occupation were among topics addressed by the Speaker of Parliament in an interview published by the latest issue of political weekly Heti Válasz.