366 result(s) for slam
Hungary’s Fidesz Pledges To Prevent Transfer Of Internet Tax To Subscribers
- 30 Oct 2014 11:40 AM
- current affairs
A strict law will guarantee that service providers should not “pass on” the proposed internet tax to subscribers, the ruling Fidesz said. The new tax will not impose even a penny worth of new burden on subscribers, Fidesz’ press office said, adding that the party would propose amending even further laws to this effect, if need be.
Kroes Spokesman Slams Hungary's Internet Tax
- 29 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
EC spokesman for digital affairs Ryan Health criticised the Hungarian internet tax in strong terms yesterday, describing it as “a terrible idea both in theory and in practice”. “It is not a question of whether levying the tax is legal or not”, he said, as “this proposal is yet another element in the worrying conduct and legislative practice of the Hungarian government”.
Hungary’s State Secretary Reacts To Swedish Minister’s Remarks
- 14 Aug 2014 4:30 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Hungarians deserve greater respect from the Swedish European affairs minister, the state secretary for foreign and trade affairs, Péter Szijjártó, said on Thursday, after reports that Birgitta Ohlsson had criticised Viktor Orbán, the premier.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Post Office
- 12 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
‘Why don’t you write about the Post Office?’ asked a friend this week, knowing only too well my fraught relationship with that particular institution over the last thirty years. Were I writing this by hand, the tension and frustration evoked in those memories would be discernible in my manuscript.
Analyst Says: Hungarian PM Orbán’s Criticism Of Liberalism Misconstrued
- 30 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister in his weekend speech slammed by the opposition did not say he wanted to reverse basic rights or Hungary’s liberal democracy but, rather, he gave a critique of the problems associated with the western liberal model, political scientist András Lánczi told public radio.
Valley Of Arts Festival, Now On Until 3 August
- 18 Jul 2014 12:00 PM
- community & culture
As you may know this is Hungary's oldest running festival, which takes place every summer at one of the country's most impressive and beautiful regions, the Balaton Upland. The festival is a multi-arts event, which builds a bridge between tradition and tradition-creation, classical and popular music, cultural and family programs.
Shakespeare Festival In Gyula, Hungary, 3 - 13 July
- 8 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Gyula Castle Theatre operates in the court of the only gothic brick fortress that has survived in Central-Europe. Between 3rd – 13th July 2014 the guests will be entertained with great variety of performances which are available not only the court of the fortress that is turned into a theatre, but also on the nearby lake-stage and on stages set up at different places around.
Opposition Slams Hungary’s Govt Education Policy
- 7 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s opposition parties on Friday welcomed the resignation of the head of the body in charge of all state-run schools while slamming government changes to Hungary’s education system. The E-PM party alliance welcomed the resignation of Aranka Marek Pintér, reported by news portal Index earlier on Friday and confirmed by the Human Resources Ministry.
Socialists Slam Fidesz Policies In Budapest
- 12 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party has changed the local electoral system in a bid to gain a majority in Budapest, the opposition Socialists’ group leader in the Budapest assembly said.
Hungary’s Fidesz Pledges To Prevent Transfer Of Internet Tax To Subscribers
- 30 Oct 2014 11:40 AM
- current affairs
A strict law will guarantee that service providers should not “pass on” the proposed internet tax to subscribers, the ruling Fidesz said. The new tax will not impose even a penny worth of new burden on subscribers, Fidesz’ press office said, adding that the party would propose amending even further laws to this effect, if need be.
Kroes Spokesman Slams Hungary's Internet Tax
- 29 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
EC spokesman for digital affairs Ryan Health criticised the Hungarian internet tax in strong terms yesterday, describing it as “a terrible idea both in theory and in practice”. “It is not a question of whether levying the tax is legal or not”, he said, as “this proposal is yet another element in the worrying conduct and legislative practice of the Hungarian government”.
Hungary’s State Secretary Reacts To Swedish Minister’s Remarks
- 14 Aug 2014 4:30 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Hungarians deserve greater respect from the Swedish European affairs minister, the state secretary for foreign and trade affairs, Péter Szijjártó, said on Thursday, after reports that Birgitta Ohlsson had criticised Viktor Orbán, the premier.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Post Office
- 12 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
‘Why don’t you write about the Post Office?’ asked a friend this week, knowing only too well my fraught relationship with that particular institution over the last thirty years. Were I writing this by hand, the tension and frustration evoked in those memories would be discernible in my manuscript.
Analyst Says: Hungarian PM Orbán’s Criticism Of Liberalism Misconstrued
- 30 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister in his weekend speech slammed by the opposition did not say he wanted to reverse basic rights or Hungary’s liberal democracy but, rather, he gave a critique of the problems associated with the western liberal model, political scientist András Lánczi told public radio.
Valley Of Arts Festival, Now On Until 3 August
- 18 Jul 2014 12:00 PM
- community & culture
As you may know this is Hungary's oldest running festival, which takes place every summer at one of the country's most impressive and beautiful regions, the Balaton Upland. The festival is a multi-arts event, which builds a bridge between tradition and tradition-creation, classical and popular music, cultural and family programs.
Shakespeare Festival In Gyula, Hungary, 3 - 13 July
- 8 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Gyula Castle Theatre operates in the court of the only gothic brick fortress that has survived in Central-Europe. Between 3rd – 13th July 2014 the guests will be entertained with great variety of performances which are available not only the court of the fortress that is turned into a theatre, but also on the nearby lake-stage and on stages set up at different places around.
Opposition Slams Hungary’s Govt Education Policy
- 7 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s opposition parties on Friday welcomed the resignation of the head of the body in charge of all state-run schools while slamming government changes to Hungary’s education system. The E-PM party alliance welcomed the resignation of Aranka Marek Pintér, reported by news portal Index earlier on Friday and confirmed by the Human Resources Ministry.
Socialists Slam Fidesz Policies In Budapest
- 12 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party has changed the local electoral system in a bid to gain a majority in Budapest, the opposition Socialists’ group leader in the Budapest assembly said.