852 result(s) for remarks
Xpat Opinion: Merkel In Budapest, Closely Followed By Putin
- 3 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s weeklies put Chancellor Merkel’s talks in Budapest on Monday and President Putin’s visit two weeks later in the context of Hungary’s position as a NATO member country that has consistently voted against sanctions against Moscow, while working on new joint projects with Russia.
Road Toll System In Hungary To Be Amended At Several Points
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
While reinforcing the theoretical foundation of the system, the government decided to make several changes in relation with the road toll system. According to the announcement made by János Fónagy, county vignettes will be valid up to the first exit ramp after a county border instead of the last one before the border as of 1 February, 2015, and there will be several new toll-free sections as well.
Raiffeisen Says Hungary Unit Lacks Share Holder Value
- 21 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Raiffeisen Bank International cannot ignore a lack of profits at its Hungarian operation indefinitely, the Austrian group’s head of corporate business said. The remarks by Peter Lennkh at a Euromoney conference in Vienna came as Raiffeisen reviews its portfolio, potentially resulting in a withdrawal from one or more foreign markets this year.
Small Demo Held In Budapest Against PM’s Immigration Remarks
- 20 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Around 150 demonstrators gathered in central Budapest on Monday to protest against recent remarks about economic migrants made by Hungary’s prime minister. One activist, Margit Barna of the Solidarity for Migrants group, spoke up for a Hungary “where immigrants can also feel good, not just Orbán’s people”.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán On Curbing Immigration
- 14 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators join opposition politicians in condemning the Prime Minister for his comments that Hungary will not become a target destination for ‘economic migrants’. A right-wing blogger reminds them – and the US Chargé d’Affaires – of the Mexico-US border fence erected against illegal immigration.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams Orbán For Anti Immigration Remarks
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary (PM) condemns Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on immigration and asks the premier to withdraw his statements, co-leader Timea Szabó said. On Sunday, after attending a mass rally in Paris, Orbán called for a firm EU response to the terrorist murders in France, and added that “immigration must be stopped”.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Opposition Dilemmas Ahead Of Putin’s Visit
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing analyst calls opposition plans to protest against the planned visit of the Russian president absurd. He argues that parties of the Left may legitimately demand to be informed and involved, but opposing negotiations would not be worthy of parties who want one day to govern.
Hungary’s Opposition PM Slams Orbán For Anti - Immigration Remarks
- 12 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) condemns Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on immigration and asks the premier to withdraw his statements. On Sunday, after attending a mass rally in Paris, Orbán called for a firm EU response to the terrorist murders in France, and added that “immigration must be stopped”. People claiming political asylum should be exempted, he told public ...
Xpat Opinion: President Putin To Visit Hungary
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily fears that Vladimir Putin’s March visit, announced this week, is another indication of the Hungarian government’s Eastern orientation. A conservative analyst points out that Hungary needs to maintain good relations with both Germany and Russia. Another left-wing commentator suspects that PM Orbán may want to revise the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Ukraine.
Xpat Opinion: Merkel In Budapest, Closely Followed By Putin
- 3 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s weeklies put Chancellor Merkel’s talks in Budapest on Monday and President Putin’s visit two weeks later in the context of Hungary’s position as a NATO member country that has consistently voted against sanctions against Moscow, while working on new joint projects with Russia.
Road Toll System In Hungary To Be Amended At Several Points
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
While reinforcing the theoretical foundation of the system, the government decided to make several changes in relation with the road toll system. According to the announcement made by János Fónagy, county vignettes will be valid up to the first exit ramp after a county border instead of the last one before the border as of 1 February, 2015, and there will be several new toll-free sections as well.
Raiffeisen Says Hungary Unit Lacks Share Holder Value
- 21 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Raiffeisen Bank International cannot ignore a lack of profits at its Hungarian operation indefinitely, the Austrian group’s head of corporate business said. The remarks by Peter Lennkh at a Euromoney conference in Vienna came as Raiffeisen reviews its portfolio, potentially resulting in a withdrawal from one or more foreign markets this year.
Small Demo Held In Budapest Against PM’s Immigration Remarks
- 20 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Around 150 demonstrators gathered in central Budapest on Monday to protest against recent remarks about economic migrants made by Hungary’s prime minister. One activist, Margit Barna of the Solidarity for Migrants group, spoke up for a Hungary “where immigrants can also feel good, not just Orbán’s people”.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán On Curbing Immigration
- 14 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators join opposition politicians in condemning the Prime Minister for his comments that Hungary will not become a target destination for ‘economic migrants’. A right-wing blogger reminds them – and the US Chargé d’Affaires – of the Mexico-US border fence erected against illegal immigration.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams Orbán For Anti Immigration Remarks
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary (PM) condemns Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on immigration and asks the premier to withdraw his statements, co-leader Timea Szabó said. On Sunday, after attending a mass rally in Paris, Orbán called for a firm EU response to the terrorist murders in France, and added that “immigration must be stopped”.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Opposition Dilemmas Ahead Of Putin’s Visit
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing analyst calls opposition plans to protest against the planned visit of the Russian president absurd. He argues that parties of the Left may legitimately demand to be informed and involved, but opposing negotiations would not be worthy of parties who want one day to govern.
Hungary’s Opposition PM Slams Orbán For Anti - Immigration Remarks
- 12 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) condemns Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on immigration and asks the premier to withdraw his statements. On Sunday, after attending a mass rally in Paris, Orbán called for a firm EU response to the terrorist murders in France, and added that “immigration must be stopped”. People claiming political asylum should be exempted, he told public ...
Xpat Opinion: President Putin To Visit Hungary
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily fears that Vladimir Putin’s March visit, announced this week, is another indication of the Hungarian government’s Eastern orientation. A conservative analyst points out that Hungary needs to maintain good relations with both Germany and Russia. Another left-wing commentator suspects that PM Orbán may want to revise the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on Ukraine.