104 result(s) for speculation in Articles
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Diplomacy In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 12:40 PM
- current affairs
During the famous ping-pong diplomacy of the 1970s, the People’s Republic of China and the US exchanged visits by table tennis players to pave the way for improved relations between the two countries. In a slight modification of the original model, Hungary is sending an axe murderer to follow up on previous improvements in the country’s relationship with gas-rich Azerbaijan.
Xpat Opinion: Battle Rages On Over Freed Azeri Convict
- 4 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators argue over the moral and political implications of what critics consider a diplomatic blunder. Right-wing pundits accuse Western critics of hypocrisy, while Népszabadság finds the official protest from the government hardly credible.
Xpat Opinion: Will Hungary's Jobbik Split?
- 9 Aug 2012 12:45 PM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the left and right agree that recent scandals affecting Jobbik indicate grave conflicts and deep rifts within the far-right party. Analysts contend that this could foreshadow either its split or decline .
Stone Roses To Play Sziget Budapest In 2012
- 19 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Breaking news: After a period of speculation it’s now confirmed that Manchester’s legendary band The Stone Roses have reunited after 15 years of silence. More good news is that they're on the line up to play at the 20th Sziget Festival in Budapest.
Confusion Over Hungarian Athlete Fazekas
- 17 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
“Contrary to press speculations I have received no notice about proceedings,” discus thrower Robert Fazekas said last week. Hungarian Olympic Committee head Zoltan Molnar announced that Fazekas has not even been nominated for the Olympics. Magyar Hirlap reported that the Hungarian athlete might miss the London Olympics because of doping. Fazekas’ lawyer Csaba Czegledy told website nyugat.hu that ...
Xpat Opinion: Constitutional Renewal Must Be Done By Hungarians For Hungarians
- 13 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A conversation between two consitutional legal scholars: Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University and Gábor Halmai, ELTE Budapest and Princeton University.
Hungary's PM Orbán Rejects Rumours Of Bank Deposit Grab
- 12 Jan 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
"Bank deposits are protected and safe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared on Friday in reaction to reports that the government planned to seize individuals’ savings. Government spokesman András Giró-Szász said there will be an investigation into who spread rumours about the nationalisation of bank deposits.
Toxic Mud Effect Likely To Be Long Term In Hungary
- 14 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"As toxic mud polluted waters flow towards the Danube from Monday’s breach of an alumina plant residue dam, WWF-Hungary has warned the environmental impacts could be longer lasting than the 2000 cyanide spill into the Danube basin.
Windfall Taxes On Energy, Telecoms And Retail In Hungary
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Prime Minister Viktor Orbán yesterday announced new taxes to be imposed on Hungary’s telecoms, energy and large retail companies this year and in the next two years under legislation to be submitted to Parliament on Monday.
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Diplomacy In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 12:40 PM
- current affairs
During the famous ping-pong diplomacy of the 1970s, the People’s Republic of China and the US exchanged visits by table tennis players to pave the way for improved relations between the two countries. In a slight modification of the original model, Hungary is sending an axe murderer to follow up on previous improvements in the country’s relationship with gas-rich Azerbaijan.
Xpat Opinion: Battle Rages On Over Freed Azeri Convict
- 4 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators argue over the moral and political implications of what critics consider a diplomatic blunder. Right-wing pundits accuse Western critics of hypocrisy, while Népszabadság finds the official protest from the government hardly credible.
Xpat Opinion: Will Hungary's Jobbik Split?
- 9 Aug 2012 12:45 PM
- current affairs
Commentators on both the left and right agree that recent scandals affecting Jobbik indicate grave conflicts and deep rifts within the far-right party. Analysts contend that this could foreshadow either its split or decline .
Stone Roses To Play Sziget Budapest In 2012
- 19 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Breaking news: After a period of speculation it’s now confirmed that Manchester’s legendary band The Stone Roses have reunited after 15 years of silence. More good news is that they're on the line up to play at the 20th Sziget Festival in Budapest.
Confusion Over Hungarian Athlete Fazekas
- 17 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
“Contrary to press speculations I have received no notice about proceedings,” discus thrower Robert Fazekas said last week. Hungarian Olympic Committee head Zoltan Molnar announced that Fazekas has not even been nominated for the Olympics. Magyar Hirlap reported that the Hungarian athlete might miss the London Olympics because of doping. Fazekas’ lawyer Csaba Czegledy told website nyugat.hu that ...
Xpat Opinion: Constitutional Renewal Must Be Done By Hungarians For Hungarians
- 13 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A conversation between two consitutional legal scholars: Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University and Gábor Halmai, ELTE Budapest and Princeton University.
Hungary's PM Orbán Rejects Rumours Of Bank Deposit Grab
- 12 Jan 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
"Bank deposits are protected and safe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared on Friday in reaction to reports that the government planned to seize individuals’ savings. Government spokesman András Giró-Szász said there will be an investigation into who spread rumours about the nationalisation of bank deposits.
Toxic Mud Effect Likely To Be Long Term In Hungary
- 14 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"As toxic mud polluted waters flow towards the Danube from Monday’s breach of an alumina plant residue dam, WWF-Hungary has warned the environmental impacts could be longer lasting than the 2000 cyanide spill into the Danube basin.
Windfall Taxes On Energy, Telecoms And Retail In Hungary
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Prime Minister Viktor Orbán yesterday announced new taxes to be imposed on Hungary’s telecoms, energy and large retail companies this year and in the next two years under legislation to be submitted to Parliament on Monday.