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Xpat Opinion: Ferenc Gyurcsány And The Hunger Strike: Media Reactions In Hungary
- 14 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
I just finished reading approximately 100 articles on the topic of the week-long hunger strike of four members of the Demokratikus Koalíció leadership. DK is the newest political party in Hungary and at present is the smallest, a couple of percentage points below LMP according to the latest public opinion polls. The hunger strike was announced by Ferenc Gyurcsány, former prime minister of Hungary ...
Xpat Opinion: Former PM Gyurcsány Begins 7-Day Hunger Strike In Budapest
- 13 Sep 2012 11:56 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the right and the left agree that former Premier Gyurcsány’s decision to start a hunger strike in protest against the government’s electoral reform is a piece of theatre which cannot be taken seriously, and will do little to mobilize the masses.
Hungary, The State Of The Left-Wing Alliance Tango
- 12 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than the polling results of individual opposition parties, the question of whether a comprehensive left-wing alliance can be formed has emerged as the crucial issue in terms of evaluating the potential for a government change in 2014. It is still unclear whether the combined support of the left-wing parties would be enough to defeat Fidesz. What appears clear, however, is that none of the ...
Hungary's PM Orbán: A different IMF Deal Necessary Than In 2008
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke at the opening session of the Hungarian Parliament following its summer recess, stating that Hungary is in a different situation than in 2008 and a different International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement is necessary. He highlighted that the country is stronger than it was four years ago with larger room for manoeuvre, which is a result of the policy linking the ...
Xpat Opinion: Weaknesses Of The Opposition In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators argue that the left-of-centre opposition in Hungary is fragmented, and despite some hopes to the contrary, LMP and MSZP remain unlikely allies. Civic organizations offer no alternatives. They have also failed to perform well in condemning the diplomatic blunder caused by the transfer of a convicted Azeri murderer to his home country.
Xpat Opinion: Szimplakert Haztaji Piac (Szimplakert Croft Market) In Budapest
- 5 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
Sunday morning Lydia and I explored the newish Szimplakert Haztaji Piac (open Sunday 9-14, Kazinczy u. 14, VII ker). I cannot stand the crowds at night at Szimpla, so I tend to avoid it. However, during the day it is a much different and mellow place to hang out. They recently started a croft or market garden on Sundays. There is another one popping up at Margit u. off of Margit Krt. This was set ...
Xpat Opinion: What Really Happened? Azeri-Hungarian Negotiations
- 4 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ever since Magyar Nemzet received a facsimile of the Azeri promises concerning Ramil Safarov’s continued prison sentence, people in the opposition press kept asking why the Hungarian government was silent on the issue. If the Azeris went back on their word, why don’t the Hungarians protest and condemn the action of Azerbaijan?
'A Day To Remember', Guest Blog By Mónika Farkas
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
So here we came – a Hungarian family and friends – supporting someone special at the XXX. London Summer Olympic Games Modern Pentathlon event. That morning we hit the road as early as 06.00 as our hotel was around South Croydon and we had to get to Stratford by 7.30 for the first event held in the Olympic Park. Although travelling around London for someone not speaking the language may seem a bit ...
Response Of The Hungary's Ministry Of Public Administration & Justice To Claims’ Statement
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government of Hungary and the Jewish Heritage of Hungary Public Endowment (MAZSÖK) refuse the allegations made by Claims Conference in its latest statement, and call upon the organisation to refrain from misleading, intentionally misguiding and provoking fear in international public opinion and Holocaust survivors living abroad who receive compensation funds from the Hungarian State.
Xpat Opinion: Ferenc Gyurcsány And The Hunger Strike: Media Reactions In Hungary
- 14 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
I just finished reading approximately 100 articles on the topic of the week-long hunger strike of four members of the Demokratikus Koalíció leadership. DK is the newest political party in Hungary and at present is the smallest, a couple of percentage points below LMP according to the latest public opinion polls. The hunger strike was announced by Ferenc Gyurcsány, former prime minister of Hungary ...
Xpat Opinion: Former PM Gyurcsány Begins 7-Day Hunger Strike In Budapest
- 13 Sep 2012 11:56 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the right and the left agree that former Premier Gyurcsány’s decision to start a hunger strike in protest against the government’s electoral reform is a piece of theatre which cannot be taken seriously, and will do little to mobilize the masses.
Hungary, The State Of The Left-Wing Alliance Tango
- 12 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than the polling results of individual opposition parties, the question of whether a comprehensive left-wing alliance can be formed has emerged as the crucial issue in terms of evaluating the potential for a government change in 2014. It is still unclear whether the combined support of the left-wing parties would be enough to defeat Fidesz. What appears clear, however, is that none of the ...
Hungary's PM Orbán: A different IMF Deal Necessary Than In 2008
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke at the opening session of the Hungarian Parliament following its summer recess, stating that Hungary is in a different situation than in 2008 and a different International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement is necessary. He highlighted that the country is stronger than it was four years ago with larger room for manoeuvre, which is a result of the policy linking the ...
Xpat Opinion: Weaknesses Of The Opposition In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators argue that the left-of-centre opposition in Hungary is fragmented, and despite some hopes to the contrary, LMP and MSZP remain unlikely allies. Civic organizations offer no alternatives. They have also failed to perform well in condemning the diplomatic blunder caused by the transfer of a convicted Azeri murderer to his home country.
Xpat Opinion: Szimplakert Haztaji Piac (Szimplakert Croft Market) In Budapest
- 5 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
Sunday morning Lydia and I explored the newish Szimplakert Haztaji Piac (open Sunday 9-14, Kazinczy u. 14, VII ker). I cannot stand the crowds at night at Szimpla, so I tend to avoid it. However, during the day it is a much different and mellow place to hang out. They recently started a croft or market garden on Sundays. There is another one popping up at Margit u. off of Margit Krt. This was set ...
Xpat Opinion: What Really Happened? Azeri-Hungarian Negotiations
- 4 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ever since Magyar Nemzet received a facsimile of the Azeri promises concerning Ramil Safarov’s continued prison sentence, people in the opposition press kept asking why the Hungarian government was silent on the issue. If the Azeris went back on their word, why don’t the Hungarians protest and condemn the action of Azerbaijan?
'A Day To Remember', Guest Blog By Mónika Farkas
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
So here we came – a Hungarian family and friends – supporting someone special at the XXX. London Summer Olympic Games Modern Pentathlon event. That morning we hit the road as early as 06.00 as our hotel was around South Croydon and we had to get to Stratford by 7.30 for the first event held in the Olympic Park. Although travelling around London for someone not speaking the language may seem a bit ...
Response Of The Hungary's Ministry Of Public Administration & Justice To Claims’ Statement
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government of Hungary and the Jewish Heritage of Hungary Public Endowment (MAZSÖK) refuse the allegations made by Claims Conference in its latest statement, and call upon the organisation to refrain from misleading, intentionally misguiding and provoking fear in international public opinion and Holocaust survivors living abroad who receive compensation funds from the Hungarian State.