308 result(s) for unity for hungary
Meet Lajos Simicska: Fidesz’s Enigmatic Oligarch
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“From the time of its founding Fidesz did not have outside supporters. We wanted to avoid being beholden to domestic and foreign groups, and for this reason had to develop our own sources of income.” – Lajos Simicska, Fidesz economic director, October 1994 “Hungary needs large Hungarian companies in the financial sector, the insurance […]
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Simicska In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government analyst suspects that media mogul Lajos Simicska, a former friend and close ally of PM Orbán may have orchestrated the recent campaign against government politicians. Left-wing columnists wonder if Mr Simicska should now be seen as a reborn democrat, or an oligarch defending his financial interests.
Xpat Opinion: Merkel’s Visit – All Sides Satisfied In Hungary
- 6 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left and right-wing commentators draw up an equally positive balance sheet of Chancellor Merkel’s visit, but for opposing reasons. The former believe the Chancellor taught PM Orbán a lesson, while the latter suggest that her one day visit was a show of basic unity despite disagreements on some matters.
Balog: Merkel Visit Reflects Hungary’s Increased Importance In Central Europe
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A key message of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Budapest is that Hungary’s importance in central Europe has grown, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog said. Another important message has been the shared views on economic cooperation, he added.
Xpat Opinion: Merkel In Budapest, Closely Followed By Putin
- 3 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s weeklies put Chancellor Merkel’s talks in Budapest on Monday and President Putin’s visit two weeks later in the context of Hungary’s position as a NATO member country that has consistently voted against sanctions against Moscow, while working on new joint projects with Russia.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Cooperation With Russia Europe’s Interest
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in the long-term interest of Europe to maintain a predictable, healthy and balanced partnership with Russia, based on international law, Hungary’s foreign minister said at a meeting of European foreign ministers. Péter Szijjártó, at the same time, made it clear that one precondition is that all sides, including Russia, should stick to and implement the Minsk political settlement signed in ...
Sunday Shopping Referendum Bid Filed In Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Former mayor of Monok Zsolt Szepessy, head of the Unity party, filed four referendum questions to the National Election Board (NVB) over government plans to force shops to close on Sundays.
Thousands Protest In Budapest Against Corruption, Govt Policies
- 18 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands gathered in front of Parliament on Monday evening to protest against corruption and the government’s policies. Speakers at the protest urged unity and construction of a new political system in which “tricksters are punished rather than the poor”, a new regime in which “nobody is left by the road”.
Meet Lajos Simicska: Fidesz’s Enigmatic Oligarch
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“From the time of its founding Fidesz did not have outside supporters. We wanted to avoid being beholden to domestic and foreign groups, and for this reason had to develop our own sources of income.” – Lajos Simicska, Fidesz economic director, October 1994 “Hungary needs large Hungarian companies in the financial sector, the insurance […]
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Simicska In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government analyst suspects that media mogul Lajos Simicska, a former friend and close ally of PM Orbán may have orchestrated the recent campaign against government politicians. Left-wing columnists wonder if Mr Simicska should now be seen as a reborn democrat, or an oligarch defending his financial interests.
Xpat Opinion: Merkel’s Visit – All Sides Satisfied In Hungary
- 6 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left and right-wing commentators draw up an equally positive balance sheet of Chancellor Merkel’s visit, but for opposing reasons. The former believe the Chancellor taught PM Orbán a lesson, while the latter suggest that her one day visit was a show of basic unity despite disagreements on some matters.
Balog: Merkel Visit Reflects Hungary’s Increased Importance In Central Europe
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A key message of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Budapest is that Hungary’s importance in central Europe has grown, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog said. Another important message has been the shared views on economic cooperation, he added.
Xpat Opinion: Merkel In Budapest, Closely Followed By Putin
- 3 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s weeklies put Chancellor Merkel’s talks in Budapest on Monday and President Putin’s visit two weeks later in the context of Hungary’s position as a NATO member country that has consistently voted against sanctions against Moscow, while working on new joint projects with Russia.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Cooperation With Russia Europe’s Interest
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in the long-term interest of Europe to maintain a predictable, healthy and balanced partnership with Russia, based on international law, Hungary’s foreign minister said at a meeting of European foreign ministers. Péter Szijjártó, at the same time, made it clear that one precondition is that all sides, including Russia, should stick to and implement the Minsk political settlement signed in ...
Sunday Shopping Referendum Bid Filed In Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Former mayor of Monok Zsolt Szepessy, head of the Unity party, filed four referendum questions to the National Election Board (NVB) over government plans to force shops to close on Sundays.
Thousands Protest In Budapest Against Corruption, Govt Policies
- 18 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands gathered in front of Parliament on Monday evening to protest against corruption and the government’s policies. Speakers at the protest urged unity and construction of a new political system in which “tricksters are punished rather than the poor”, a new regime in which “nobody is left by the road”.