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Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán’s Interpretation Of The Brexit Referendum
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of the stunning Brexit referendum outcome, pro-government papers wisely waited for word from the boss before they dared express any opinion on the subject. They didn’t have to wait long. At 8:00 a.m. Viktor Orbán began his regular fortnightly Friday morning interview on the state radio station.
Microsoft Hungary Welcomes New Leaders
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
Gabriella Bábel is being promoted to lead Microsoft Hungary’s corporate segment as of July 1, while her earlier position – leader of the residential segment – will be filled by Péter Szabó as of July 15, according to a press statement issued by Microsoft.
US-Hungary Business Council Delegation In Budapest
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
A delegation of the non-profit US-Hungary Business Council, met Economy Minister Mihály Varga in Budapest on the second day of its first business mission organised in Hungary. Varga greeted USHBC head Eric Stewart in his office and said that the Hungarian government’s investor-friendly policies offer good opportunities for US firms.
Lázár: Hungary ‘Honoured’ To Be UK’s Partner In EU
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
British voters have the right to express their views on their country’s European Union membership, but Hungary wants to make clear that it is “honoured” to be Britain’s partner in the bloc, government office chief János Lázár said at a regular news briefing. Lázár said the government will discuss and assess the UK’s referendum on EU membership in detail at a cabinet meeting on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: Leading Fidesz Politician Rogán Accused By Portik
- 23 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Claims by Tamás Portik, a prominent figure from the Hungarian underworld, that he gave a leading Fidesz politician the equivalent of 10 million forints in Euros receive a different reception in left and right wing media. Pro-government news outlets find contradictions in his testimony, while the leading left-wing daily is undecided.
MTVA Concludes Broadcast Agreement For Olympics
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s public media fund MTVA has concluded an agreement for public media to broadcast summer and winter Olympics between 2018 and 2024. The MTVA called the agreement “historic” in significance and said in a statement that this was the first time that the Games will be aired in Hungarian language throughout the Carpathian Basin.
Vona: Orban Must Resign If He Loses Migrant Quota Referendum
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik leader Gabor Vona said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Viktor Orban should resign if he loses the referendum on the European Union’s migrant quota scheme. Vona told a press conference assessing parliament’s spring session that Orban would ultimately have to take responsibility for the result of the referendum.
Govt Criticises, Socialists Support Teachers’ Demonstration
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The state secretariat for education said most teachers believe in dialogue rather than demonstrations in the street and political agitation, commenting on the Tanítanék protest. Most teachers have already realised that certain anti-government forces just want to use them, the secretariat said.
Teachers Hold Demonstration In Budapest
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Tanítanék (I want to teach) movement began a demonstration in Budapest on Saturday afternoon. The organisers of the movement expressed their anger in an invitation to the demonstration on Facebook over what they see as the government “totally nationalising schools and destroying education”. The demonstrators will “grade” their own performance as well as the government’s, the movement added.
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán’s Interpretation Of The Brexit Referendum
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of the stunning Brexit referendum outcome, pro-government papers wisely waited for word from the boss before they dared express any opinion on the subject. They didn’t have to wait long. At 8:00 a.m. Viktor Orbán began his regular fortnightly Friday morning interview on the state radio station.
Microsoft Hungary Welcomes New Leaders
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
Gabriella Bábel is being promoted to lead Microsoft Hungary’s corporate segment as of July 1, while her earlier position – leader of the residential segment – will be filled by Péter Szabó as of July 15, according to a press statement issued by Microsoft.
US-Hungary Business Council Delegation In Budapest
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
A delegation of the non-profit US-Hungary Business Council, met Economy Minister Mihály Varga in Budapest on the second day of its first business mission organised in Hungary. Varga greeted USHBC head Eric Stewart in his office and said that the Hungarian government’s investor-friendly policies offer good opportunities for US firms.
Lázár: Hungary ‘Honoured’ To Be UK’s Partner In EU
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
British voters have the right to express their views on their country’s European Union membership, but Hungary wants to make clear that it is “honoured” to be Britain’s partner in the bloc, government office chief János Lázár said at a regular news briefing. Lázár said the government will discuss and assess the UK’s referendum on EU membership in detail at a cabinet meeting on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: Leading Fidesz Politician Rogán Accused By Portik
- 23 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Claims by Tamás Portik, a prominent figure from the Hungarian underworld, that he gave a leading Fidesz politician the equivalent of 10 million forints in Euros receive a different reception in left and right wing media. Pro-government news outlets find contradictions in his testimony, while the leading left-wing daily is undecided.
MTVA Concludes Broadcast Agreement For Olympics
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary’s public media fund MTVA has concluded an agreement for public media to broadcast summer and winter Olympics between 2018 and 2024. The MTVA called the agreement “historic” in significance and said in a statement that this was the first time that the Games will be aired in Hungarian language throughout the Carpathian Basin.
Vona: Orban Must Resign If He Loses Migrant Quota Referendum
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik leader Gabor Vona said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Viktor Orban should resign if he loses the referendum on the European Union’s migrant quota scheme. Vona told a press conference assessing parliament’s spring session that Orban would ultimately have to take responsibility for the result of the referendum.
Govt Criticises, Socialists Support Teachers’ Demonstration
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The state secretariat for education said most teachers believe in dialogue rather than demonstrations in the street and political agitation, commenting on the Tanítanék protest. Most teachers have already realised that certain anti-government forces just want to use them, the secretariat said.
Teachers Hold Demonstration In Budapest
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Tanítanék (I want to teach) movement began a demonstration in Budapest on Saturday afternoon. The organisers of the movement expressed their anger in an invitation to the demonstration on Facebook over what they see as the government “totally nationalising schools and destroying education”. The demonstrators will “grade” their own performance as well as the government’s, the movement added.