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Hungary Press Freedom Ranks 65th Out Of 180
- 12 Feb 2015 3:06 AM
- current affairs
“Democracy has been in retreat in Hungary ever since Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party came to power in 2010, with the result that the country has fallen 42 places in the index in the past four years” writes Reporters Without Borders in the 2015 World Press Freedom Index.
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Simicska In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government analyst suspects that media mogul Lajos Simicska, a former friend and close ally of PM Orbán may have orchestrated the recent campaign against government politicians. Left-wing columnists wonder if Mr Simicska should now be seen as a reborn democrat, or an oligarch defending his financial interests.
Now On: Jasmina Cibic @ Ludwig Museum In Budapest
- 10 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- community & culture
Acting as a synthesis of the artist’s past conceptual and formal investigations, the Slovenian artist Jasmina Cibic’s new video installation and project Spielraum: The Nation Loves It, presents the first chapter of the project Spielraum, which will be followed by two subsequent chapters that will be presented at MGLC Ljubljana and the Museum of Contemporary Art Belgrade (MSUB) later this year. ...
Total Media War? – Senior Pro-Government Media Figures Resign
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian public discourse was rocked today by news of the resignment of the leaders of Hungary’s major right-wing media outlets “on grounds of moral conscience”. Their joint move is a reaction to the latest episode and culmination of a long-standing spite between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his former friend and close associate, businessman Lajos Simicska.
State Auditor’s “Honest” Report Proves Fidesz Austerity, Say Socialists
- 9 Feb 2015 12:00 AM
- business
The State Audit Office’s (ÁSZ) recently published report covering 2007-2013 proves the Fidesz government and the prime minister implemented austerity while claiming otherwise, a lawmaker of the opposition Socialists said.
Hakki Goktas, Founder & CEO at LeFood
- 5 Feb 2015 11:00 AM
Hakki started his career as a consultant at PWC and Deloitte, focusing on CRM. Before his first venture, he took senior management roles as the GM of Netbul and GM of Noktalar all focusing on internet and mobile in Turkey.
Szijjártó, Lavrov Discuss Plans For Putin’s Visit To Budapest
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó have discussed preparations for the Russian president’s upcoming visit to Budapest over the phone, the Russian foreign ministry said.
Budapest Festival Orchestra - Possibly The Best Orchestra In The World
- 5 Feb 2015 2:30 AM
- community & culture
“After Symphony No. 1 by Brahms, the audience broke into rapturous applause as if they were at a rock concert. I’ve already played in front of an enthusiastic audience, but I haven’t experienced anything like that before. Is this when you hear people say that it was good to be Hungarian? Good to be a musician? Yes.” (Balázs Bujtor, violinist of the Festival Orchestra)
IMF Issues Concluding Statement On Hungary
- 4 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is coming back from the crisis but the road to strong, sustained activity and higher private sector employment is still a long one. Macroeconomic policies have contributed to a welcome reduction in vulnerabilities, strong growth and a reduction in unemployment. But the country remains susceptible to shocks and its medium-term growth prospects are subdued.
Hungary Press Freedom Ranks 65th Out Of 180
- 12 Feb 2015 3:06 AM
- current affairs
“Democracy has been in retreat in Hungary ever since Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party came to power in 2010, with the result that the country has fallen 42 places in the index in the past four years” writes Reporters Without Borders in the 2015 World Press Freedom Index.
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Simicska In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government analyst suspects that media mogul Lajos Simicska, a former friend and close ally of PM Orbán may have orchestrated the recent campaign against government politicians. Left-wing columnists wonder if Mr Simicska should now be seen as a reborn democrat, or an oligarch defending his financial interests.
Now On: Jasmina Cibic @ Ludwig Museum In Budapest
- 10 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- community & culture
Acting as a synthesis of the artist’s past conceptual and formal investigations, the Slovenian artist Jasmina Cibic’s new video installation and project Spielraum: The Nation Loves It, presents the first chapter of the project Spielraum, which will be followed by two subsequent chapters that will be presented at MGLC Ljubljana and the Museum of Contemporary Art Belgrade (MSUB) later this year. ...
Total Media War? – Senior Pro-Government Media Figures Resign
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian public discourse was rocked today by news of the resignment of the leaders of Hungary’s major right-wing media outlets “on grounds of moral conscience”. Their joint move is a reaction to the latest episode and culmination of a long-standing spite between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his former friend and close associate, businessman Lajos Simicska.
State Auditor’s “Honest” Report Proves Fidesz Austerity, Say Socialists
- 9 Feb 2015 12:00 AM
- business
The State Audit Office’s (ÁSZ) recently published report covering 2007-2013 proves the Fidesz government and the prime minister implemented austerity while claiming otherwise, a lawmaker of the opposition Socialists said.
Hakki Goktas, Founder & CEO at LeFood
- 5 Feb 2015 11:00 AM
Hakki started his career as a consultant at PWC and Deloitte, focusing on CRM. Before his first venture, he took senior management roles as the GM of Netbul and GM of Noktalar all focusing on internet and mobile in Turkey.
Szijjártó, Lavrov Discuss Plans For Putin’s Visit To Budapest
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó have discussed preparations for the Russian president’s upcoming visit to Budapest over the phone, the Russian foreign ministry said.
Budapest Festival Orchestra - Possibly The Best Orchestra In The World
- 5 Feb 2015 2:30 AM
- community & culture
“After Symphony No. 1 by Brahms, the audience broke into rapturous applause as if they were at a rock concert. I’ve already played in front of an enthusiastic audience, but I haven’t experienced anything like that before. Is this when you hear people say that it was good to be Hungarian? Good to be a musician? Yes.” (Balázs Bujtor, violinist of the Festival Orchestra)
IMF Issues Concluding Statement On Hungary
- 4 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is coming back from the crisis but the road to strong, sustained activity and higher private sector employment is still a long one. Macroeconomic policies have contributed to a welcome reduction in vulnerabilities, strong growth and a reduction in unemployment. But the country remains susceptible to shocks and its medium-term growth prospects are subdued.