2,572 result(s) for vote
Xpat Opinion: Deception On The Left Over Failed Talks On PM Candidacy In Hungary
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After Saturday’s twin commentary on the subject, Népszabadság devotes an editorial, four opinion pieces and two online commentaries to the failure of the two main left-wing leaders to agree on how to choose a joint candidate for Prime Minister for next year’s elections.
Talks Break Down Over PM Candidacy Question In Hungary
- 26 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai and Socialist Party president Attila Mesterházy went public on Friday with their different ideas on how to choose an opposition candidate for prime minister after failing to reach an agreement in talks earlier in the day.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarians & Conspiracy Theories
- 22 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a recent poll, 42 per cent of Hungarians believe in secret plots aimed at ruling their country from behind the scenes. Although Fidesz voters are less likely to buy these conspiracy theories than Socialist sympathizers, a left-wing commentator blames the government for the popularity of such views.
New Museum For Bees Opened In Budapest
- 21 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
As a further development of their art work, the collective “finger” (Florian Haas and Andreas Wolf) established a new branch of their Frankfurt-based New Museum for Bees (NMB) in Budapest. The museum opened its doors to the public on 22 August at 6 PM, with an intensive opening weekend of public events including concerts, screenings, artist talks, discussions and regular guided tours held by the ...
Voter Apathy In Hungary Abates Slightly
- 21 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 44% eligible voters rather than a mere 38% a month ago say they would vote if elections were held this weekend, according to an August survey by Ipsos.
Xpat Opinion: Romanian President Calls Hungary A Hotbed Of Instability
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators find Romanian accusations against Hungary out of proportion with the controversial statements made by Hungarian politicians in Transylvania. A left-liberal columnist thinks even far right Jobbik leader Vona should not be denied the right to travel to and speak in Romania. A pro-government columnist, on the other hand, finds Romanian President Traian Băsescu’s attack on Fidesz, a ...
Majority Favours Conspiracy Theories In Hungary
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A relative majority of Hungarians, 42%, believe that groups other than the government are running the country, according to a poll conducted by Political Capital. Only 36% say there is no mysterious power running things.
Xpat Opinion: What Are These New Laws In Hungary All About?
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Hungarian politics have, in the past three years, undergone a wholesale renewal. In addition to the creation of a new constitution, the Fundamental Law, about 720 new laws and statutes have hit the books. Even a broad summary of these changes would consume thousands of words and would risk boring my readers. So let’s stick to the highlights: I’ll discuss the most important laws ...
Xpat Opinion: Some Hungarian Citizens Are More Equal Than Others
- 12 Aug 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I simply can’t understand the Hungarian opposition’s lack of initiative and its sluggish reactions to unacceptable actions that are being taken day in and day out by Fidesz and the Fidesz-ruled parliament. Often, opposition politicians wake up only when a government official reveals by a slip of the tongue the real intention of a piece of legislation.
Xpat Opinion: Deception On The Left Over Failed Talks On PM Candidacy In Hungary
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After Saturday’s twin commentary on the subject, Népszabadság devotes an editorial, four opinion pieces and two online commentaries to the failure of the two main left-wing leaders to agree on how to choose a joint candidate for Prime Minister for next year’s elections.
Talks Break Down Over PM Candidacy Question In Hungary
- 26 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai and Socialist Party president Attila Mesterházy went public on Friday with their different ideas on how to choose an opposition candidate for prime minister after failing to reach an agreement in talks earlier in the day.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarians & Conspiracy Theories
- 22 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to a recent poll, 42 per cent of Hungarians believe in secret plots aimed at ruling their country from behind the scenes. Although Fidesz voters are less likely to buy these conspiracy theories than Socialist sympathizers, a left-wing commentator blames the government for the popularity of such views.
New Museum For Bees Opened In Budapest
- 21 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
As a further development of their art work, the collective “finger” (Florian Haas and Andreas Wolf) established a new branch of their Frankfurt-based New Museum for Bees (NMB) in Budapest. The museum opened its doors to the public on 22 August at 6 PM, with an intensive opening weekend of public events including concerts, screenings, artist talks, discussions and regular guided tours held by the ...
Voter Apathy In Hungary Abates Slightly
- 21 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 44% eligible voters rather than a mere 38% a month ago say they would vote if elections were held this weekend, according to an August survey by Ipsos.
Xpat Opinion: Romanian President Calls Hungary A Hotbed Of Instability
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators find Romanian accusations against Hungary out of proportion with the controversial statements made by Hungarian politicians in Transylvania. A left-liberal columnist thinks even far right Jobbik leader Vona should not be denied the right to travel to and speak in Romania. A pro-government columnist, on the other hand, finds Romanian President Traian Băsescu’s attack on Fidesz, a ...
Majority Favours Conspiracy Theories In Hungary
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A relative majority of Hungarians, 42%, believe that groups other than the government are running the country, according to a poll conducted by Political Capital. Only 36% say there is no mysterious power running things.
Xpat Opinion: What Are These New Laws In Hungary All About?
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Hungarian politics have, in the past three years, undergone a wholesale renewal. In addition to the creation of a new constitution, the Fundamental Law, about 720 new laws and statutes have hit the books. Even a broad summary of these changes would consume thousands of words and would risk boring my readers. So let’s stick to the highlights: I’ll discuss the most important laws ...
Xpat Opinion: Some Hungarian Citizens Are More Equal Than Others
- 12 Aug 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I simply can’t understand the Hungarian opposition’s lack of initiative and its sluggish reactions to unacceptable actions that are being taken day in and day out by Fidesz and the Fidesz-ruled parliament. Often, opposition politicians wake up only when a government official reveals by a slip of the tongue the real intention of a piece of legislation.