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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.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams Orbán For Anti Immigration Remarks
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary (PM) condemns Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on immigration and asks the premier to withdraw his statements, co-leader Timea Szabó said. On Sunday, after attending a mass rally in Paris, Orbán called for a firm EU response to the terrorist murders in France, and added that “immigration must be stopped”.
Hungarian Leaders Condemn Paris Attack On Satirical Magazine
- 8 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned the shootings in Paris at the offices of a satirical magazine that claimed at least 12 lives. Expressing his condolences to his counterpart Francois Hollande, President Áder said, “I was deeply shocked and grieved today to hear about the fatal terrorist attack at the Charlie Hebdo magazine’s headquarters.”
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.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams “Chaotic” Introduction Of New Road Toll
- 6 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has called on the government to waive fines for non-payment of the new motorway e-toll. Meanwhile the Democratic Coalition (DK), the Együtt (Together) party and green opposition LMP have demanded the new system be scrapped altogether.
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.
Xpat Opinion: Opening Anti-Government Demonstration Of The New Year
- 5 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing bloggers wonder if the demonstrations continuing into the New Year carry messages meaningful enough to eventually produce a new political majority, while conservative commentators suggest that the organisers have yet to offer constructive proposals for Hungary, beyond the desire to rid the country of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
DK Asks Supporters To Stay Low-Key At Friday’s Demo In Budapest
- 31 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Activists of the leftist opposition Democratic Forum (DK) have been told they are not welcome at Friday’s anti-government demonstration in Budapest, and in light of threats of reprisals should they attend, the party has asked its sympathisers not to display any party symbols or banners.
Hungary’s LMP Party Leader Slams Govt For Having “No Strategy”
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government “does not seem to have a plan to utilise its two-thirds majority”, while the ruling parties’ loss in voter support may benefit green LMP, the latter party’s co-leader said. Concerning a by-election in western Hungary’s Veszprém set for February, András Schiffer reaffirmed that his party would field a candidate of its own, rather than support an independent candidate backed by the ...
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.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams Orbán For Anti Immigration Remarks
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary (PM) condemns Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on immigration and asks the premier to withdraw his statements, co-leader Timea Szabó said. On Sunday, after attending a mass rally in Paris, Orbán called for a firm EU response to the terrorist murders in France, and added that “immigration must be stopped”.
Hungarian Leaders Condemn Paris Attack On Satirical Magazine
- 8 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned the shootings in Paris at the offices of a satirical magazine that claimed at least 12 lives. Expressing his condolences to his counterpart Francois Hollande, President Áder said, “I was deeply shocked and grieved today to hear about the fatal terrorist attack at the Charlie Hebdo magazine’s headquarters.”
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.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams “Chaotic” Introduction Of New Road Toll
- 6 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has called on the government to waive fines for non-payment of the new motorway e-toll. Meanwhile the Democratic Coalition (DK), the Együtt (Together) party and green opposition LMP have demanded the new system be scrapped altogether.
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.
Xpat Opinion: Opening Anti-Government Demonstration Of The New Year
- 5 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing bloggers wonder if the demonstrations continuing into the New Year carry messages meaningful enough to eventually produce a new political majority, while conservative commentators suggest that the organisers have yet to offer constructive proposals for Hungary, beyond the desire to rid the country of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
DK Asks Supporters To Stay Low-Key At Friday’s Demo In Budapest
- 31 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Activists of the leftist opposition Democratic Forum (DK) have been told they are not welcome at Friday’s anti-government demonstration in Budapest, and in light of threats of reprisals should they attend, the party has asked its sympathisers not to display any party symbols or banners.
Hungary’s LMP Party Leader Slams Govt For Having “No Strategy”
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government “does not seem to have a plan to utilise its two-thirds majority”, while the ruling parties’ loss in voter support may benefit green LMP, the latter party’s co-leader said. Concerning a by-election in western Hungary’s Veszprém set for February, András Schiffer reaffirmed that his party would field a candidate of its own, rather than support an independent candidate backed by the ...