662 result(s) for political affair
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
Iranian Deputy FM Urges Cooperation With Hungary
- 18 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
On a three day visit to to Budapest, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Ahani on Wednesday said the time has come to revive Iranian-Hungarian economic, cultural, scientific and political relations, claiming that Hungary has “neglected” its ties outside the European Union.
"Lisbon And Beyond" - Remarks Of U.S. Ambassador At Corvinus University Budapest
- 10 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Thank you, Vice Rector Kerekes and Dr. Magyarics; I’m honored to speak at Corvinus University today, and grateful also for the involvement of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
New Canadian Ambassador For Hungary Takes Office In Budapest
- 4 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"On September 27, 2010, Canada's new Ambassador to Hungary Tamara Guttman presented her credentials to the President of Hungary Pál Schmitt at the Sándor Palace. Ms. Guttman is Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Hungarian Government Commissioner Outlines "Mafia-Like" Contracts
- 16 Sep 2010 12:01 PM
- business
"The hundreds of consulting contracts that budget-funded bodies and state-owned companies concluded with private firms in 2002-10 show "octopus-like" intertwining, government commissioner Ferenc Papcsák told reporters on Tuesday, alluding to an Italian television show about the Mafia.
New Canadian Ambassador Appointed For Hungary
- 31 Aug 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the following diplomatic appointment: Tamara Guttman becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ms. Guttman succeeds Mr. Pierre Guimond.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Dual Citizenship Act
- 28 May 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Parliament passed an amendment motion enabling ethnic Hungarians abroad to apply for citizenship in Hungary more easily on Wednesday morning.
Hungary Orbán Names New Ministers
- 6 May 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Viktor Orbán has presented the members of his cabinet to the public. The names match those that have been circulating in the press as the most likely candidates.
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
Iranian Deputy FM Urges Cooperation With Hungary
- 18 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
On a three day visit to to Budapest, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Ahani on Wednesday said the time has come to revive Iranian-Hungarian economic, cultural, scientific and political relations, claiming that Hungary has “neglected” its ties outside the European Union.
"Lisbon And Beyond" - Remarks Of U.S. Ambassador At Corvinus University Budapest
- 10 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Thank you, Vice Rector Kerekes and Dr. Magyarics; I’m honored to speak at Corvinus University today, and grateful also for the involvement of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
New Canadian Ambassador For Hungary Takes Office In Budapest
- 4 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"On September 27, 2010, Canada's new Ambassador to Hungary Tamara Guttman presented her credentials to the President of Hungary Pál Schmitt at the Sándor Palace. Ms. Guttman is Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Hungarian Government Commissioner Outlines "Mafia-Like" Contracts
- 16 Sep 2010 12:01 PM
- business
"The hundreds of consulting contracts that budget-funded bodies and state-owned companies concluded with private firms in 2002-10 show "octopus-like" intertwining, government commissioner Ferenc Papcsák told reporters on Tuesday, alluding to an Italian television show about the Mafia.
New Canadian Ambassador Appointed For Hungary
- 31 Aug 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the following diplomatic appointment: Tamara Guttman becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ms. Guttman succeeds Mr. Pierre Guimond.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Dual Citizenship Act
- 28 May 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Parliament passed an amendment motion enabling ethnic Hungarians abroad to apply for citizenship in Hungary more easily on Wednesday morning.
Hungary Orbán Names New Ministers
- 6 May 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Viktor Orbán has presented the members of his cabinet to the public. The names match those that have been circulating in the press as the most likely candidates.