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Hungary's PM Orbán Hails “Irreversible” Changes
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s governing majority approved the fourth amendment to the Basic Law since it entered into effect 14 months ago, comprising 22 provisions that have together renewed fears of a decline of Hungary’s democratic institutions, due to the removal of checks and balances to the government’s power.
Xpat Opinion: Protesters Occupy Fidesz Headquarters In Budapest
- 11 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist accuses opposition protesters of provocation and radicalism. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, fears that the government is about to create a volunteer army of its supporters and steer the country to the brink of civil war.
Hungary’s Constitutional Changes Fuel New Tensions
- 10 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of Hungarians protested in central Budapest on Saturday (9 March) against imminent changes to the country's constitution which they fear would curb democratic rights, echoing worries this week from the European Union and the United States.
Invitation: 'Gift Of The Gab' Final In Budapest On 14 March
- 7 Mar 2013 10:55 AM
- community & culture
Mark your diaries for Thursday, 14th March, 7pm at New Orleans Music Pub & Restaurant (5 Lovag utca, Budapest, 1065). Tickets are on sale at the Caledonia Scottish Pub & Restaurant, 1066 Budapest, Mozsár utca 9. Tel: +36 1 311 7611. Opens at 11 am, closes at midnight.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Widens Its Lead
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing columnists review the latest opinion polls, and conclude that the opposition parties are unlikely to challenge the governing coalition at the 2014 parliamentary elections.
Xpat Opinion: Conflicting Opinions About Matolcsy’s Appointment In Hungary
- 4 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Newpapers are inundated with mostly cautious speculations ABOUT what will happen to the National Bank when present Minister for National Economy, György Matolcsy takes over. While some commentators see it as a coup, others point out that the markets ha taken the change for granted.
Xpat Opinion: Bajnai’s New Party Loses An Ally In Hungary
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators agree that Milla had good reasons not to join Gordon Bajnai’s new party, but their decision is yet another sign of how difficult it is for centre-left organizations and splinter parties to join forces.
Xpat Opinion: How Women Are Being Treated In Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Feb 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
In September of 2012 there was an uproar in the Hungarian parliament over the issue of domestic violence; I spent at least two posts on the issue. By popular demand, the House had to consider including domestic violence in the criminal code. It was clear from the beginning that the Fidesz-KDMP caucus was planning to vote against the measure. One member of the government party after the other got ...
Xpat Opinion: Is The Demokratikus Koalíció A Liberal Party In Hungary?
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago Gábor Fodor announced that he will establish a new party called Magyar Liberális Párt. SZDSZ is no more, he declared, and it mustn’t happen that Hungary has no liberal party.
Hungary's PM Orbán Hails “Irreversible” Changes
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s governing majority approved the fourth amendment to the Basic Law since it entered into effect 14 months ago, comprising 22 provisions that have together renewed fears of a decline of Hungary’s democratic institutions, due to the removal of checks and balances to the government’s power.
Xpat Opinion: Protesters Occupy Fidesz Headquarters In Budapest
- 11 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist accuses opposition protesters of provocation and radicalism. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, fears that the government is about to create a volunteer army of its supporters and steer the country to the brink of civil war.
Hungary’s Constitutional Changes Fuel New Tensions
- 10 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of Hungarians protested in central Budapest on Saturday (9 March) against imminent changes to the country's constitution which they fear would curb democratic rights, echoing worries this week from the European Union and the United States.
Invitation: 'Gift Of The Gab' Final In Budapest On 14 March
- 7 Mar 2013 10:55 AM
- community & culture
Mark your diaries for Thursday, 14th March, 7pm at New Orleans Music Pub & Restaurant (5 Lovag utca, Budapest, 1065). Tickets are on sale at the Caledonia Scottish Pub & Restaurant, 1066 Budapest, Mozsár utca 9. Tel: +36 1 311 7611. Opens at 11 am, closes at midnight.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Widens Its Lead
- 7 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing columnists review the latest opinion polls, and conclude that the opposition parties are unlikely to challenge the governing coalition at the 2014 parliamentary elections.
Xpat Opinion: Conflicting Opinions About Matolcsy’s Appointment In Hungary
- 4 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Newpapers are inundated with mostly cautious speculations ABOUT what will happen to the National Bank when present Minister for National Economy, György Matolcsy takes over. While some commentators see it as a coup, others point out that the markets ha taken the change for granted.
Xpat Opinion: Bajnai’s New Party Loses An Ally In Hungary
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators agree that Milla had good reasons not to join Gordon Bajnai’s new party, but their decision is yet another sign of how difficult it is for centre-left organizations and splinter parties to join forces.
Xpat Opinion: How Women Are Being Treated In Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Feb 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
In September of 2012 there was an uproar in the Hungarian parliament over the issue of domestic violence; I spent at least two posts on the issue. By popular demand, the House had to consider including domestic violence in the criminal code. It was clear from the beginning that the Fidesz-KDMP caucus was planning to vote against the measure. One member of the government party after the other got ...
Xpat Opinion: Is The Demokratikus Koalíció A Liberal Party In Hungary?
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago Gábor Fodor announced that he will establish a new party called Magyar Liberális Párt. SZDSZ is no more, he declared, and it mustn’t happen that Hungary has no liberal party.