502 result(s) for press freedom
Introducing Hungary's Ruppert Winery
- 7 Jul 2016 8:00 AM
- specials
Let us introduce you to Ruppert Winery from western part of Villány. They will be one of our guest wineries at the next Xpat Wine Club event on 14th July at Hilton Budapest.
Hungarian Government's Daily Mail Ad Costs Ft 21 mn
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has placed a Ft 21 million advertisement in the pro-exit conservative newspaper Daily Mail on Monday with the words: “The decision is yours, but I would like you to know that Hungary is proud to stand with you as a member of the European Union.”
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
Govt To Submit Bill Converting 'Pay Vouchers' To Cash
- 2 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government will submit a bill to lawmakers on Thursday that would convert part of the national voucher system into cash, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told daily Magyar Idők, confirming an earlier statement by the head of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Hungarian Govt Has ‘No Intention’ Of Banning Uber
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is not looking to ban ride-hailing service Uber but simply wants to ensure that it competes fairly with taxi companies, a development ministry official said. The government does not oppose modern transport solutions, János Fónagy said after a meeting with representatives of Uber, the tax and transport authorities and the interior ministry.
PM Orbán Holds Talks With Cuban Opposition Leader
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Cuban democratic opposition leader and human rights activist Oscar Elias Biscet in Budapest, Orbán’s press chief said in a statement. Orbán and Biscet agreed that freedom, democracy and human rights are common ideals pursued both by Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party headed by Orbán and the Cuban opposition, the statement said.
'Freedom Fighter', A Lecture By Victoria Phillips, 20 May
- 19 May 2016 9:01 AM
- community & culture
While modern dancer Martha Graham claimed throughout her career that she was not political, between 1955 and 1987 she performed under the ageis of the State Department for every seated president in over 25 nations. This presentation will explore her tours in West Berlin, 1957, Poland and Yugoslavia, 1962, and East Berlin in 1987 – side-by-side with President Ronald Reagan as he declaired that the ...
Viktor Orbán & Helmut Kohl: Europe Cannot Be A New Home To Millions
- 27 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In a joint statement released after the Prime Minister of Hungary visited the former German Chancellor in his home in Germany on Tuesday, Viktor Orbán and Helmut Kohl stated that Europe cannot be a new home to the millions of people in need around the world.
Introducing Hungary's Ruppert Winery
- 7 Jul 2016 8:00 AM
- specials
Let us introduce you to Ruppert Winery from western part of Villány. They will be one of our guest wineries at the next Xpat Wine Club event on 14th July at Hilton Budapest.
Hungarian Government's Daily Mail Ad Costs Ft 21 mn
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has placed a Ft 21 million advertisement in the pro-exit conservative newspaper Daily Mail on Monday with the words: “The decision is yours, but I would like you to know that Hungary is proud to stand with you as a member of the European Union.”
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
Govt To Submit Bill Converting 'Pay Vouchers' To Cash
- 2 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government will submit a bill to lawmakers on Thursday that would convert part of the national voucher system into cash, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told daily Magyar Idők, confirming an earlier statement by the head of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Hungarian Govt Has ‘No Intention’ Of Banning Uber
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is not looking to ban ride-hailing service Uber but simply wants to ensure that it competes fairly with taxi companies, a development ministry official said. The government does not oppose modern transport solutions, János Fónagy said after a meeting with representatives of Uber, the tax and transport authorities and the interior ministry.
PM Orbán Holds Talks With Cuban Opposition Leader
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Cuban democratic opposition leader and human rights activist Oscar Elias Biscet in Budapest, Orbán’s press chief said in a statement. Orbán and Biscet agreed that freedom, democracy and human rights are common ideals pursued both by Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party headed by Orbán and the Cuban opposition, the statement said.
'Freedom Fighter', A Lecture By Victoria Phillips, 20 May
- 19 May 2016 9:01 AM
- community & culture
While modern dancer Martha Graham claimed throughout her career that she was not political, between 1955 and 1987 she performed under the ageis of the State Department for every seated president in over 25 nations. This presentation will explore her tours in West Berlin, 1957, Poland and Yugoslavia, 1962, and East Berlin in 1987 – side-by-side with President Ronald Reagan as he declaired that the ...
Viktor Orbán & Helmut Kohl: Europe Cannot Be A New Home To Millions
- 27 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In a joint statement released after the Prime Minister of Hungary visited the former German Chancellor in his home in Germany on Tuesday, Viktor Orbán and Helmut Kohl stated that Europe cannot be a new home to the millions of people in need around the world.