397 result(s) for propaganda
Xpat Opinion: The State Of Press Freedom In Hungary
- 3 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A right-wing columnist lambasts a video clip on censorship by the organization Reporters Without Borders, and suggests that despite all the controversies around media freedom in Hungary, it is ridiculous to liken PM Orbán to authoritarian dictators.
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Hungary's PM Orbán Stresses Hope Over Facts
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hope is more important to Hungarian voters than facts. This is a key element of the Hungarian mind,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said during his Friday interview on Kossuth Rádió as he discussed possible election campaign themes.
Xpat Opinion: The “Ethics” Of A Car Accident In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today’s topic, a car accident, is not the usual fare of this blog. Admittedly, one of the people injured in the accident was the Hungarian minister of defense, Csaba Hende, but that wouldn’t be sufficient reason to blog about it. (Fortunately no one died and the minister’s Audi wasn’t even a total loss.) I decided to write about it because I think it reveals more about Hungary and Hungarians than ...
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 ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Prime Minister On The Danube Banks
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator accuses PM Orbán of using the flood to present himself as Hungary’s saviour, while his right-wing colleague deplores what he describes as another outpouring of hatred by the left wing, at home and abroad.
Spin Doctor Of Hate Returns To Hungary's MSzP – Sneaks Into Party Congress Avoiding Journalists
- 20 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Ron Werber, the Archduke of negative campaigning has returned to the socialist party, and according to right-leaning media tried to enter party HQ unnoticed, for fear of journalists.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Merlin Theater Has Moved To The Former Átrium Cinema In Budapest
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The inner-Buda’s cinema has come back to life and opens it’s doors as a cultural institution under the name of Átrium Movie-Theater. In addition to theatrical performances in Hungarian as well as foreign languages, contemporary dance, classical and popular music performances; film screenings will also be part of the repertoire. The weekends will bring programs especially catering to families with ...
Xpat Opinion: The State Of Press Freedom In Hungary
- 3 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A right-wing columnist lambasts a video clip on censorship by the organization Reporters Without Borders, and suggests that despite all the controversies around media freedom in Hungary, it is ridiculous to liken PM Orbán to authoritarian dictators.
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Hungary's PM Orbán Stresses Hope Over Facts
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hope is more important to Hungarian voters than facts. This is a key element of the Hungarian mind,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said during his Friday interview on Kossuth Rádió as he discussed possible election campaign themes.
Xpat Opinion: The “Ethics” Of A Car Accident In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today’s topic, a car accident, is not the usual fare of this blog. Admittedly, one of the people injured in the accident was the Hungarian minister of defense, Csaba Hende, but that wouldn’t be sufficient reason to blog about it. (Fortunately no one died and the minister’s Audi wasn’t even a total loss.) I decided to write about it because I think it reveals more about Hungary and Hungarians than ...
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 ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Prime Minister On The Danube Banks
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator accuses PM Orbán of using the flood to present himself as Hungary’s saviour, while his right-wing colleague deplores what he describes as another outpouring of hatred by the left wing, at home and abroad.
Spin Doctor Of Hate Returns To Hungary's MSzP – Sneaks Into Party Congress Avoiding Journalists
- 20 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Ron Werber, the Archduke of negative campaigning has returned to the socialist party, and according to right-leaning media tried to enter party HQ unnoticed, for fear of journalists.
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Fascist Demonstration In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The reactions to what happened at the Anti-Fascist Demonstration held recently in front of the Hungarian parliament building naturally vary. There are those who consider the size of the crowd small while others are pleased that not only the square itself but the streets leading to it were full of people. I was, for example, gratified that the crowd came from all over the country. I was also very ...
Merlin Theater Has Moved To The Former Átrium Cinema In Budapest
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The inner-Buda’s cinema has come back to life and opens it’s doors as a cultural institution under the name of Átrium Movie-Theater. In addition to theatrical performances in Hungarian as well as foreign languages, contemporary dance, classical and popular music performances; film screenings will also be part of the repertoire. The weekends will bring programs especially catering to families with ...