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Anti Corruption Protests Held Across Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-corruption protests took place across Hungary today. In Budapest the demonstration started in front of the Eiffel Palace Office Building near the Nyugati (western) train station. A few minutes before the scheduled start of the protest it seemed as though police and members of the press would outnumber the protesters.
Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of Jobbik’s Advance In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator dismisses the interpretation that Jobbik’s success in Tapolca was an indication of the radicalisation of Hungarian voters. In unison with other left-wing and conservative columnists, he also calls on the Left to abandon liberal ideology for a social democratic vision in order to challenge Jobbik.
Understanding Jobbik’s Appeal To Hungarian Youth
- 26 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a poll conducted in February, far-right party Jobbik was more popular than right-wing, ruling Fidesz among Hungarians under 30. The reasons for this were debated last week at a forum organized by Kettős Mérce (Double Standard).
EU Film Festival In Chicago Brings Europe To American Movie Lovers
- 20 Mar 2015 7:59 AM
- entertainment
“Hungary is country full of contradictions, a very colorful place that's a happy and depressive place at the same time. I think Budapest is an exeptionally beautiful capital and it's important to me that people abroad feel the same way about it.” Says Gabor Reisz, the director of the Hungarian comedy “For Some Inexplicable Reason” (Van Valami Furcsa es Megmagyarazhatatlan).
Police Launch Investigation Into Quaestor
- 12 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian police have launched an investigation of brokerage Quaestor on suspicion of fraud, the National Police Headquarters said. Quaestor’s headquarters were raided as part of the investigation, the police said. Earlier in the day political parties clashed over the brokerage scandal.
Thousands March In Budapest Against Corruption
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Several thousand protesters marched through the streets of Budapest today against official corruption. Protest organizer, Budapest District 5 assemblyman Péter Juhász, told protesters to devote the next twenty days to uncovering corruption in their immediate vicinity “then let’s organize a country-wide protest.” A number of civil and political opposition leaders addressed demonstrators before and ...
Melia’s Talks In Budapest Focus On Rule Of Law
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for good governance, rule of law, and human rights in Hungary, the US State Department said in a statement in connection with a March 1-2 visit by Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas Melia. “Dialogue in the bilateral relationship with Hungary will continue to include the United States’ concern for fundamental freedoms, democratic procedures and rule of ...
Hungary’s Opposition Warns Against Ad Tax
- 4 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The proposed general 5% tax on advertising revenue will wipe out small media outlets, opposition parties warned yesterday. Socialist MP Ágnes Kunhalmi described the tax as a politically motivated tool for destroying independent media.
Foreign Minister: Putin’s Upcoming Visit To Budapest Could Be Crucial
- 17 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest could be crucial from the point of view of maintaining secure energy supplies to Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, minister of foreign affairs and trade, said. Russia will remain a key player in ensuring central Europe’s energy supply so it is “inconceivable for us not to consult with it regularly,” he said.
Anti Corruption Protests Held Across Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-corruption protests took place across Hungary today. In Budapest the demonstration started in front of the Eiffel Palace Office Building near the Nyugati (western) train station. A few minutes before the scheduled start of the protest it seemed as though police and members of the press would outnumber the protesters.
Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of Jobbik’s Advance In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator dismisses the interpretation that Jobbik’s success in Tapolca was an indication of the radicalisation of Hungarian voters. In unison with other left-wing and conservative columnists, he also calls on the Left to abandon liberal ideology for a social democratic vision in order to challenge Jobbik.
Understanding Jobbik’s Appeal To Hungarian Youth
- 26 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a poll conducted in February, far-right party Jobbik was more popular than right-wing, ruling Fidesz among Hungarians under 30. The reasons for this were debated last week at a forum organized by Kettős Mérce (Double Standard).
EU Film Festival In Chicago Brings Europe To American Movie Lovers
- 20 Mar 2015 7:59 AM
- entertainment
“Hungary is country full of contradictions, a very colorful place that's a happy and depressive place at the same time. I think Budapest is an exeptionally beautiful capital and it's important to me that people abroad feel the same way about it.” Says Gabor Reisz, the director of the Hungarian comedy “For Some Inexplicable Reason” (Van Valami Furcsa es Megmagyarazhatatlan).
Police Launch Investigation Into Quaestor
- 12 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian police have launched an investigation of brokerage Quaestor on suspicion of fraud, the National Police Headquarters said. Quaestor’s headquarters were raided as part of the investigation, the police said. Earlier in the day political parties clashed over the brokerage scandal.
Thousands March In Budapest Against Corruption
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Several thousand protesters marched through the streets of Budapest today against official corruption. Protest organizer, Budapest District 5 assemblyman Péter Juhász, told protesters to devote the next twenty days to uncovering corruption in their immediate vicinity “then let’s organize a country-wide protest.” A number of civil and political opposition leaders addressed demonstrators before and ...
Melia’s Talks In Budapest Focus On Rule Of Law
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for good governance, rule of law, and human rights in Hungary, the US State Department said in a statement in connection with a March 1-2 visit by Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas Melia. “Dialogue in the bilateral relationship with Hungary will continue to include the United States’ concern for fundamental freedoms, democratic procedures and rule of ...
Hungary’s Opposition Warns Against Ad Tax
- 4 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The proposed general 5% tax on advertising revenue will wipe out small media outlets, opposition parties warned yesterday. Socialist MP Ágnes Kunhalmi described the tax as a politically motivated tool for destroying independent media.
Foreign Minister: Putin’s Upcoming Visit To Budapest Could Be Crucial
- 17 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest could be crucial from the point of view of maintaining secure energy supplies to Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, minister of foreign affairs and trade, said. Russia will remain a key player in ensuring central Europe’s energy supply so it is “inconceivable for us not to consult with it regularly,” he said.