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Hungarian Parliament Passes Law On National Referendums
- 18 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament passed a bill on national referendums with votes by lawmakers for the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democratic alliance.
Xpat Opinion: Remembering PM József Antall: A Hero Of Hungary’s Democracy
- 18 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the burial of József Antall, the first democratically elected prime minister of Hungary after the fall of communism. I remember well the day of his funeral, arriving as it did just a few days before Christmas. Hungary was a nation in mourning.
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Xpat Opinion: Senator Ben Cardin: Human Rights In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following remarks by Ben Cardin, senator from Maryland, were delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Friday, December 13, 2013. Senator Cardin is deeply interested in foreign affairs and sits on the Committee on Foreign Relations. He is also the co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, otherwise known as the Helsinki Commission. Senator Cardin addressed the ...
Hungarian Parliament’s Autumn Session Extended
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Minister of Justice Tibor Navracsics initiated an extraordinary parliamentary session to be convened next Monday and Tuesday. He stated that the session was necessary to vote on 17 bills, including the 2014 budget. The spring session will start on February 1.
36% Of Hungarians Support Ruling Parties
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 36% of all voters support the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats in line with a poll prepared by the Nézőpont Institute. Within the whole sample, 10% said they preferred the main opposition Socialists, 6% expressed support for the E14-PM alliance, 3% for Democratic Coalition, also 3% for LMP and 10% for radical nationalist Jobbik.
Sziget-Related Festivals In Hungary Among The Best Of Europe
- 10 Dec 2013 8:01 AM
- entertainment
The European Festival Awards has just revealed the shortlist of the best festivals in several categories. Out of more than 360 festivals from 34 different countries, the festivals of Sziget Cultural Management: Sziget Festival, MasterCard Balaton Sound, VOLT Festival and B.my.Lake all made it to the top 10 in their categories.
Casinos Amendment Rushed Through In Hungary
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Parliament is expected to vote today in an exceptionally fast-track procedure on an amendment submitted by the governing parties on Sunday, which would restrict the number of casinos. The bill will make it possible for the Economy Minister to award concession rights for ten planned new casinos to two companies without tendering.
Italy Presses For Referendum On Euro
- 9 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The ex-comedian and politician, Beppe Grillo and his party plan to introduce protective tariff on Chinese products, re-negotiate EU relations and send away the now reigning Italian politicians.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Law On National Referendums
- 18 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament passed a bill on national referendums with votes by lawmakers for the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democratic alliance.
Xpat Opinion: Remembering PM József Antall: A Hero Of Hungary’s Democracy
- 18 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the burial of József Antall, the first democratically elected prime minister of Hungary after the fall of communism. I remember well the day of his funeral, arriving as it did just a few days before Christmas. Hungary was a nation in mourning.
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Xpat Opinion: Senator Ben Cardin: Human Rights In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following remarks by Ben Cardin, senator from Maryland, were delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Friday, December 13, 2013. Senator Cardin is deeply interested in foreign affairs and sits on the Committee on Foreign Relations. He is also the co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, otherwise known as the Helsinki Commission. Senator Cardin addressed the ...
Hungarian Parliament’s Autumn Session Extended
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Minister of Justice Tibor Navracsics initiated an extraordinary parliamentary session to be convened next Monday and Tuesday. He stated that the session was necessary to vote on 17 bills, including the 2014 budget. The spring session will start on February 1.
36% Of Hungarians Support Ruling Parties
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 36% of all voters support the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats in line with a poll prepared by the Nézőpont Institute. Within the whole sample, 10% said they preferred the main opposition Socialists, 6% expressed support for the E14-PM alliance, 3% for Democratic Coalition, also 3% for LMP and 10% for radical nationalist Jobbik.
Sziget-Related Festivals In Hungary Among The Best Of Europe
- 10 Dec 2013 8:01 AM
- entertainment
The European Festival Awards has just revealed the shortlist of the best festivals in several categories. Out of more than 360 festivals from 34 different countries, the festivals of Sziget Cultural Management: Sziget Festival, MasterCard Balaton Sound, VOLT Festival and B.my.Lake all made it to the top 10 in their categories.
Casinos Amendment Rushed Through In Hungary
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Parliament is expected to vote today in an exceptionally fast-track procedure on an amendment submitted by the governing parties on Sunday, which would restrict the number of casinos. The bill will make it possible for the Economy Minister to award concession rights for ten planned new casinos to two companies without tendering.
Italy Presses For Referendum On Euro
- 9 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The ex-comedian and politician, Beppe Grillo and his party plan to introduce protective tariff on Chinese products, re-negotiate EU relations and send away the now reigning Italian politicians.