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Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Public Opinion On Viktor Orbán’s “War Of Independence”
- 18 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It is an open secret that some leading European politicians worry about adopting too stringent a stance toward the Orbán government in case of a backlash. Their fear, which is fed by the Hungarian government itself, is that too sharp a condemnation of Viktor Orbán and his regime might actually strengthen the prime minister’s hand and at the same time turn the majority of the population against ...
New Electric Car Charging Station Opens In Budapest
- 16 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of Rural Development has inaugurated a new electric car charging station in Budapest. The new charging pylon, which contains two charging stations, is the tenth in the capital.
Xpat Opinion: European Politicians Speak Out Against The Tavares Report About Hungary
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The Tavares Report continues to make waves in international politics. Last week, we heard from US Congressman Christopher Smith, who expressed his support for Hungary’s new constitution, the Fundamental Law, and condemned the double standards applied by critics. But we’re hearing from politicians across Europe as well. Their reasons for speaking out vary, but there’s one common ...
Xpat Opinion: Former Hungarian PM's Officials Convicted Of Espionage
- 14 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to one of the definitions, a “show trial” is “a public trial of a political offender conducted chiefly for propagandistic purposes.” In Hungarian there is a similar word for a show trial, “kirakatper” (kirakat = shop window), but more often than not it is called “koncepciós per,” which in my opinion better describes the nature of such trials. The accusers strive during the investigation ...
Xpat Opinion: Reflections On The EU-Hungary Tug Of War
- 12 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative commentator ponders the debate on the Tavares report in the European Parliament and believes that the Hungarian government should show more restraint in its use of the two thirds majority.
Now On: Monet, Gaugin, Szinyei Merse, Rippl-Rónai, National Gallery Budapest
- 11 Jul 2013 12:45 PM
- community & culture
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterworks fromthe Collections of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem,the Hungarian National Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Balaton Sound Daily Recommender – 11 July
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- entertainment
If you are interested in seeing a killer opening day for a festival you don’t have to go any farther than Zamárdi! Just one look at the line-up makes it obvious why MasterCard Balaton Sound became one of Europe’s most popular festivals. International stars such as Wu-Tang Clan, Crystal Castles, Justice, Baskerville or the Bloody Beetroots as well as the most popular Hungarian bands will be ...
Hungarian Parliament Adopts Resolution On EP Decision
- 8 Jul 2013 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Further to a proposal submitted by the ruling parties, the Hungarian Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution stipulating that the Tavares report severely violates Hungary's rights as an EU member state and disregards the European Parliament's powers.
Xpat Opinion: What’s The Big Deal With This Tavares Report About Hungary Anyway?
- 8 Jul 2013 11:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The Hungarian Parliament accepted a declaration responding to the vote in the European Parliament. The declaration speaks of Hungary and Europe, particularly Hungary’s relationship with the European Union since joining in 2004, following a referendum that succeeded with a vast majority of popular support. It also speaks in detail about the legal foundation of the European Union ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Public Opinion On Viktor Orbán’s “War Of Independence”
- 18 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It is an open secret that some leading European politicians worry about adopting too stringent a stance toward the Orbán government in case of a backlash. Their fear, which is fed by the Hungarian government itself, is that too sharp a condemnation of Viktor Orbán and his regime might actually strengthen the prime minister’s hand and at the same time turn the majority of the population against ...
New Electric Car Charging Station Opens In Budapest
- 16 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of Rural Development has inaugurated a new electric car charging station in Budapest. The new charging pylon, which contains two charging stations, is the tenth in the capital.
Xpat Opinion: European Politicians Speak Out Against The Tavares Report About Hungary
- 15 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The Tavares Report continues to make waves in international politics. Last week, we heard from US Congressman Christopher Smith, who expressed his support for Hungary’s new constitution, the Fundamental Law, and condemned the double standards applied by critics. But we’re hearing from politicians across Europe as well. Their reasons for speaking out vary, but there’s one common ...
Xpat Opinion: Former Hungarian PM's Officials Convicted Of Espionage
- 14 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to one of the definitions, a “show trial” is “a public trial of a political offender conducted chiefly for propagandistic purposes.” In Hungarian there is a similar word for a show trial, “kirakatper” (kirakat = shop window), but more often than not it is called “koncepciós per,” which in my opinion better describes the nature of such trials. The accusers strive during the investigation ...
Xpat Opinion: Reflections On The EU-Hungary Tug Of War
- 12 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative commentator ponders the debate on the Tavares report in the European Parliament and believes that the Hungarian government should show more restraint in its use of the two thirds majority.
Now On: Monet, Gaugin, Szinyei Merse, Rippl-Rónai, National Gallery Budapest
- 11 Jul 2013 12:45 PM
- community & culture
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterworks fromthe Collections of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem,the Hungarian National Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Balaton Sound Daily Recommender – 11 July
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- entertainment
If you are interested in seeing a killer opening day for a festival you don’t have to go any farther than Zamárdi! Just one look at the line-up makes it obvious why MasterCard Balaton Sound became one of Europe’s most popular festivals. International stars such as Wu-Tang Clan, Crystal Castles, Justice, Baskerville or the Bloody Beetroots as well as the most popular Hungarian bands will be ...
Hungarian Parliament Adopts Resolution On EP Decision
- 8 Jul 2013 11:04 AM
- current affairs
Further to a proposal submitted by the ruling parties, the Hungarian Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution stipulating that the Tavares report severely violates Hungary's rights as an EU member state and disregards the European Parliament's powers.
Xpat Opinion: What’s The Big Deal With This Tavares Report About Hungary Anyway?
- 8 Jul 2013 11:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The Hungarian Parliament accepted a declaration responding to the vote in the European Parliament. The declaration speaks of Hungary and Europe, particularly Hungary’s relationship with the European Union since joining in 2004, following a referendum that succeeded with a vast majority of popular support. It also speaks in detail about the legal foundation of the European Union ...