153 result(s) for veto
Enikő Győri: Hungary Eill Not Be Forced To Exercise Its Veto
- 4 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The negative reference to the judiciary’s independence was removed from the country-specific recommendations of the European Union for Hungary and was replaced by a more general statement on strengthening the judiciary, therefore Hungary will not be forced to exercise its right of veto – said MFA Minister of State Enikő Győri at a press meeting in Budapest on 26 June.
Court: Protest Was Wrongfully Banned In Hungary
- 19 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Police were not justified in preventing protests outside the presidential residence last Monday, the Capital Public Administration and Labour Court ruled yesterday. The court also ruled that action by the Anti-Terrorist Centre (TEK) specifically targeted those who were protesting against the fourth amendment to the Basic Law, as others were permitted to walk on Szent György tér in Buda ...
Xpat Opinion: Moral And Political Confusion In Hungary
- 21 Nov 2012 7:59 AM
- current affairs
"I decided to update three recent posts. On Saturday and Sunday I wrote about LMP’s decision not to begin negotiations with the “Together 2014″ group. Yesterday I reported on the latest plagiarism case involving Zsolt Semjén, chairman of the Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) and deputy to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Judge’s Approach To The Vandalisation Of Horthy’s Statue
- 1 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators are appalled by the statement of a judge who convicted but at the same time praised a protester for damaging a statue recently erected to Hungary’s interwar ruler. Left-wing analysts welcome the judge’s position and disagree with the Vice President of the Supreme Court, who scolded his colleague for expressing a personal opinion when issuing his verdict.
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 ...
Sziget Festival Budapest Opens Its Gates
- 6 Aug 2012 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget festival celebrated the Day of Hungarian Song on Óbuda’s Hajógyár island on Sunday, with nearly 80 groups and solo acts performing 150 songs from noon until 11 p.m. Week-long campers began arriving before the festival proper starts on Wednesday, running until next Sunday.
Finnish Foreign Minister Suggests Freezing Subsidies For Hungary For Violating EU Values
- 7 Jan 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"If political signals are not successful, then the EU must impose sanctions on Hungary for violating basic EU values, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja told Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday.
Balaton Sound In Hungary: Turned Out To Be Another Great Success-Story
- 19 Jul 2010 4:00 AM
- entertainment
"Beach atmosphere, Balaton sunset, quality services and a long list of worlwide famous superstars – these are the most important ingredients of Balaton Sound. This was the fouth time the high-ranking festival by the shore of lake Balaton happened, and it had the chance to welcome nearly 90 thousand guests this year, too. Actually, David Guetta is in the opinion that this venue is the best place ...
Hungary To Impose 3-yr Prison For Holocaust Denial
- 7 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"Solyom’s signature comes after nearly a month-long discussion following the passing of the law in February. The law had been rejected several times arguing that it was against Hungarian’s human rights to the freedom of speech, officials said.
Enikő Győri: Hungary Eill Not Be Forced To Exercise Its Veto
- 4 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The negative reference to the judiciary’s independence was removed from the country-specific recommendations of the European Union for Hungary and was replaced by a more general statement on strengthening the judiciary, therefore Hungary will not be forced to exercise its right of veto – said MFA Minister of State Enikő Győri at a press meeting in Budapest on 26 June.
Court: Protest Was Wrongfully Banned In Hungary
- 19 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Police were not justified in preventing protests outside the presidential residence last Monday, the Capital Public Administration and Labour Court ruled yesterday. The court also ruled that action by the Anti-Terrorist Centre (TEK) specifically targeted those who were protesting against the fourth amendment to the Basic Law, as others were permitted to walk on Szent György tér in Buda ...
Xpat Opinion: Moral And Political Confusion In Hungary
- 21 Nov 2012 7:59 AM
- current affairs
"I decided to update three recent posts. On Saturday and Sunday I wrote about LMP’s decision not to begin negotiations with the “Together 2014″ group. Yesterday I reported on the latest plagiarism case involving Zsolt Semjén, chairman of the Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) and deputy to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Judge’s Approach To The Vandalisation Of Horthy’s Statue
- 1 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators are appalled by the statement of a judge who convicted but at the same time praised a protester for damaging a statue recently erected to Hungary’s interwar ruler. Left-wing analysts welcome the judge’s position and disagree with the Vice President of the Supreme Court, who scolded his colleague for expressing a personal opinion when issuing his verdict.
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 ...
Sziget Festival Budapest Opens Its Gates
- 6 Aug 2012 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget festival celebrated the Day of Hungarian Song on Óbuda’s Hajógyár island on Sunday, with nearly 80 groups and solo acts performing 150 songs from noon until 11 p.m. Week-long campers began arriving before the festival proper starts on Wednesday, running until next Sunday.
Finnish Foreign Minister Suggests Freezing Subsidies For Hungary For Violating EU Values
- 7 Jan 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"If political signals are not successful, then the EU must impose sanctions on Hungary for violating basic EU values, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja told Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday.
Balaton Sound In Hungary: Turned Out To Be Another Great Success-Story
- 19 Jul 2010 4:00 AM
- entertainment
"Beach atmosphere, Balaton sunset, quality services and a long list of worlwide famous superstars – these are the most important ingredients of Balaton Sound. This was the fouth time the high-ranking festival by the shore of lake Balaton happened, and it had the chance to welcome nearly 90 thousand guests this year, too. Actually, David Guetta is in the opinion that this venue is the best place ...
Hungary To Impose 3-yr Prison For Holocaust Denial
- 7 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"Solyom’s signature comes after nearly a month-long discussion following the passing of the law in February. The law had been rejected several times arguing that it was against Hungarian’s human rights to the freedom of speech, officials said.