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Xpat Opinion: Letter To The Financial Times: Your Opinions Should At Least Respect Facts
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Obviously you are free to express your opinion or criticism towards Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, but they should at least resemble facts or reality.”
Hungary's PM: Anti-Semitism Is Unacceptable And Intolerable
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The World Jewish Congress began its three-day meeting in Budapest on 3 May with nearly 500 delegates from all over the world. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered his opening speech in front of the 14th General Assembly and stated that the Hungarian Government considers it its moral obligation to promote "zero tolerance" against anti-Semitism.
'Facts Gaining Traction In Reporting On Hungary', By Ferenc Kumin
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the old saying goes, it’s not news, if the dog bites the postman. News is when the postman bites the dog. Similarly, the good news from Hungary doesn’t always make for catchy news material. When a government of a small central European country, empowered by a rare supermajority mandate provided by voters in democratic elections, embarks on an ambitious program of renewal, reduces the deficit ...
Xpat Opinion: Critics Of Hungary Criticised
- 16 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Mária Schmidt accuses Hungary’s foreign critics of applying double standards. The conservative historian suggests that the widespread western criticism of recent legislative developments in Hungary is inspired by left-wing intellectuals who have not yet done their homework.
Hungary's Criticism Always Comes From The Same Medium
- 5 Apr 2013 9:03 AM
- current affairs
According to Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin, the perception of the international press regarding Hungary has improved recently and it may be observed that critical views always arrive from the same media.
Xpat Opinion: How Women Are Being Treated In Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Feb 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
In September of 2012 there was an uproar in the Hungarian parliament over the issue of domestic violence; I spent at least two posts on the issue. By popular demand, the House had to consider including domestic violence in the criminal code. It was clear from the beginning that the Fidesz-KDMP caucus was planning to vote against the measure. One member of the government party after the other got ...
Database Against Person-Smuggling
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An international database established on a Hungarian-Austrian initiative will help with actions against person-smuggling, Austrian Interior Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner told reporters in Vienna on Thursday.
The International Court Of Arbitration In Washington Again Ruled In Favour Of Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
In its ruling of 30 November 2012, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) rejected a significant part of the claims of the lawsuit filed by Electrabel SA against Hungary.
Intensive Anti-Corruption Campaign Underway In Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leaders of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, the Curia, the National Office for the Judiciary, the General Prosecutor's Office and the State Audit Office have been jointly assessing the anti-corruption measures of the past year. The organisations issued a joint declaration last year in which they undertook to achieve coordinated and effective action against corruption. ...
Xpat Opinion: Letter To The Financial Times: Your Opinions Should At Least Respect Facts
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Obviously you are free to express your opinion or criticism towards Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, but they should at least resemble facts or reality.”
Hungary's PM: Anti-Semitism Is Unacceptable And Intolerable
- 7 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The World Jewish Congress began its three-day meeting in Budapest on 3 May with nearly 500 delegates from all over the world. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered his opening speech in front of the 14th General Assembly and stated that the Hungarian Government considers it its moral obligation to promote "zero tolerance" against anti-Semitism.
'Facts Gaining Traction In Reporting On Hungary', By Ferenc Kumin
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the old saying goes, it’s not news, if the dog bites the postman. News is when the postman bites the dog. Similarly, the good news from Hungary doesn’t always make for catchy news material. When a government of a small central European country, empowered by a rare supermajority mandate provided by voters in democratic elections, embarks on an ambitious program of renewal, reduces the deficit ...
Xpat Opinion: Critics Of Hungary Criticised
- 16 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Mária Schmidt accuses Hungary’s foreign critics of applying double standards. The conservative historian suggests that the widespread western criticism of recent legislative developments in Hungary is inspired by left-wing intellectuals who have not yet done their homework.
Hungary's Criticism Always Comes From The Same Medium
- 5 Apr 2013 9:03 AM
- current affairs
According to Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin, the perception of the international press regarding Hungary has improved recently and it may be observed that critical views always arrive from the same media.
Xpat Opinion: How Women Are Being Treated In Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Feb 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
In September of 2012 there was an uproar in the Hungarian parliament over the issue of domestic violence; I spent at least two posts on the issue. By popular demand, the House had to consider including domestic violence in the criminal code. It was clear from the beginning that the Fidesz-KDMP caucus was planning to vote against the measure. One member of the government party after the other got ...
Database Against Person-Smuggling
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An international database established on a Hungarian-Austrian initiative will help with actions against person-smuggling, Austrian Interior Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner told reporters in Vienna on Thursday.
The International Court Of Arbitration In Washington Again Ruled In Favour Of Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
In its ruling of 30 November 2012, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) rejected a significant part of the claims of the lawsuit filed by Electrabel SA against Hungary.
Intensive Anti-Corruption Campaign Underway In Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leaders of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, the Curia, the National Office for the Judiciary, the General Prosecutor's Office and the State Audit Office have been jointly assessing the anti-corruption measures of the past year. The organisations issued a joint declaration last year in which they undertook to achieve coordinated and effective action against corruption. ...