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Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Socialist Leader Cries Fascism
- 14 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist vehemently criticizes MSZP leader Mesterházy for labeling the Hungarian government fascist, in a left-wing Italian daily. A left-wing commentator notes that conservative dailies have also warned of undemocratic tendencies in Hungary.
Hungary Pays High Price For Pursuing Conservative Values
- 31 Oct 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Not everyone is pleased with the Hungarian Government pursuing conservative values, the Minister said in his interview, adding that Hungary does not reject others' views and only expects respect from them. One of the criticisms towards Hungary is that the constitution contains the line: “God bless the Hungarians”, even though several other countries’ constitutions include God as well.
Xpat Opinion: Have Hungary's IMF Talks Broken Down?
- 29 Oct 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist comments on rumours about the breakdown of IMF talks. The government is right to resist IMF pressure to cut wages and pensions, he suggests. But he is at a loss to explain why the government has launched an insulting media campaign against the IMF to coincide with its yearly summit.
Xpat Report: Authentic Japanese Karaoke Club In Budapest
- 4 Oct 2012 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Ever since the 1990's “empty orchestra,” or the phenomenon better known as karaoke, has spread all over the world from Japan, giving everyone interested the chance to become a self-proclaimed star. In European karaoke bars people sing in a larger hall in front of many people, Doremifa-ya in Budapest however has separate boxes to allow enthusiasts to experience how karaoke is meant to be done.
Invitation: Budapest International Fair, Hungexpo, 3 - 7 October
- 18 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
We are proud to let you know that the 116th Budapest International Fair (BNV) will take place this year, between 3 and 7 October 2012. The Budapest International Fair is Hungary’s longest standing and most famous fair and at the same time the only general fair in Central Eastern Europe.
Xpat Opinion: Weaknesses Of The Opposition In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators argue that the left-of-centre opposition in Hungary is fragmented, and despite some hopes to the contrary, LMP and MSZP remain unlikely allies. Civic organizations offer no alternatives. They have also failed to perform well in condemning the diplomatic blunder caused by the transfer of a convicted Azeri murderer to his home country.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Bonuses Criticized In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- sport
A liberal weekly considers the lavish financial rewards offered to Olympic finalists by the government disproportionately large.
Xpat Opinion: Opposition Strategies For 2014 In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative pundit predicts that in the next 18 months left until the 2014 election, both the Socialists and far-right Jobbik will launch a fierce and aggressive campaign against the governing centre-right party in order to mobilize undecided voters. A left-wing intellectual believes that anti-government civil rallies have been a disappointment.
Hungary's PM Orbán Speaks Out Against Racism
- 24 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed the principle of zero tolerance of anti-Semitism and anti-Roma phenomena in an interview with German weekly Focus published on Monday. Regarding last week’s arrest of suspected war criminal László Csatáry, Orbán said Hungary follows the European tradition in which crimes against humanity do not expire.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Socialist Leader Cries Fascism
- 14 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist vehemently criticizes MSZP leader Mesterházy for labeling the Hungarian government fascist, in a left-wing Italian daily. A left-wing commentator notes that conservative dailies have also warned of undemocratic tendencies in Hungary.
Hungary Pays High Price For Pursuing Conservative Values
- 31 Oct 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Not everyone is pleased with the Hungarian Government pursuing conservative values, the Minister said in his interview, adding that Hungary does not reject others' views and only expects respect from them. One of the criticisms towards Hungary is that the constitution contains the line: “God bless the Hungarians”, even though several other countries’ constitutions include God as well.
Xpat Opinion: Have Hungary's IMF Talks Broken Down?
- 29 Oct 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist comments on rumours about the breakdown of IMF talks. The government is right to resist IMF pressure to cut wages and pensions, he suggests. But he is at a loss to explain why the government has launched an insulting media campaign against the IMF to coincide with its yearly summit.
Xpat Report: Authentic Japanese Karaoke Club In Budapest
- 4 Oct 2012 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Ever since the 1990's “empty orchestra,” or the phenomenon better known as karaoke, has spread all over the world from Japan, giving everyone interested the chance to become a self-proclaimed star. In European karaoke bars people sing in a larger hall in front of many people, Doremifa-ya in Budapest however has separate boxes to allow enthusiasts to experience how karaoke is meant to be done.
Invitation: Budapest International Fair, Hungexpo, 3 - 7 October
- 18 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
We are proud to let you know that the 116th Budapest International Fair (BNV) will take place this year, between 3 and 7 October 2012. The Budapest International Fair is Hungary’s longest standing and most famous fair and at the same time the only general fair in Central Eastern Europe.
Xpat Opinion: Weaknesses Of The Opposition In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators argue that the left-of-centre opposition in Hungary is fragmented, and despite some hopes to the contrary, LMP and MSZP remain unlikely allies. Civic organizations offer no alternatives. They have also failed to perform well in condemning the diplomatic blunder caused by the transfer of a convicted Azeri murderer to his home country.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Bonuses Criticized In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- sport
A liberal weekly considers the lavish financial rewards offered to Olympic finalists by the government disproportionately large.
Xpat Opinion: Opposition Strategies For 2014 In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative pundit predicts that in the next 18 months left until the 2014 election, both the Socialists and far-right Jobbik will launch a fierce and aggressive campaign against the governing centre-right party in order to mobilize undecided voters. A left-wing intellectual believes that anti-government civil rallies have been a disappointment.
Hungary's PM Orbán Speaks Out Against Racism
- 24 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed the principle of zero tolerance of anti-Semitism and anti-Roma phenomena in an interview with German weekly Focus published on Monday. Regarding last week’s arrest of suspected war criminal László Csatáry, Orbán said Hungary follows the European tradition in which crimes against humanity do not expire.