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Budapest Transportation Center Paints Dark Blue Buses Light Blue
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Although not one of the buses in question, those in Budapest will take on a similar color. Budapest Transportation Center (BKK) plans to replace all buses roaming the Gulash Capital’s streets will be impossible, considering the current measures taken by its leadership, according to the Urban and Suburban Transport Association “VEKE.”
Xpat Opinion: Fromer Hungarian President Sólyom Repeats His Criticism Of The Government
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview published in Heti Válasz, former president László Sólyom repeated his earlier criticism, that the government’s “military-style tactics” lead nowhere, and are harmful to democracy. In response, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said Sólyom cannot see the wood for the trees.
Voter Registration Not Too Popular In Hungary
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Only 25% support the idea of voter registration, according to the latest survey conducted by Nézőpont Institute, while 70% would like to see everyone given a chance to vote. The survey reveals that 30% of eligible voters would vote for Fidesz, 13% for Jobbik, 10% for the Socialists, 6% for LMP, and 3% for the Democratic Coalition. Of respondents 39% did not answer or would vote for other parties.
Hungarian Monetary Council Wary Of Inflation Risks
- 15 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Janos Cinkotai and Gyorgy Kocziszky voted for a quarter-point cut in the base rate at the monetary council’s July 24 meeting, while the five other members voted to keep the rate at 7.0%, according to minutes released last week. The majority view was that inflation will remain above the 3% target in 2012 and 2013 due to higher VAT and excise taxes. Inflation is not likely to fall to 3% until ...
Fidesz Executive Argues For Voter Registration In Hungary
- 15 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prior registration ahead of parliamentary elections is necessary because elections cannot be held any other way, Fidesz executive vice-president Lajos Kosa asserted in an interview with Vilaggazdasag. Kosa said the present system does not know what to do about those who have voting rights as Hungarian citizens but are not in the population register.
Xpat Opinion: From Anti-Semitism To The Olympics, The Culture War Goes On In Hungary
- 14 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Historians’ polemic: In Élet és Irodalom, Eszter Babarczy argues that anti-Semitism became a political factor two decades ago, when liberals and socialists first raised the charge against their conservative opponents.
Xpat Opinion: Self-Critical Reactions To Former Hungarian President Sólyom’s Speech
- 10 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In his analysis of the left-wing reception of former president László Sólyom’s recent criticism of government policies, a Marxist philosopher calls his fellow left-wingers intolerant, while a conservative columnist admits that the right-wing press is silent because it would find it difficult to challenge Mr Sólyom’s verdict.
YouTube Live Program Of Sziget Festival In Budapest Finalized
- 8 Aug 2012 9:01 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget 2012 live stream schedule is now complete and available on the official Sziget YouTube channel. A total of 50 Sziget concerts will be live streamed on YouTube between 8 and 12 August, from 3PM CET till late at night each day.
Xpat Opinion: Former President Sólyom Accuses The Government Of Recklessness In Hungary
- 7 Aug 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators welcome former president László Sólyom’s criticism of government policies. Two liberal authors think he did not go far enough.
Budapest Transportation Center Paints Dark Blue Buses Light Blue
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Although not one of the buses in question, those in Budapest will take on a similar color. Budapest Transportation Center (BKK) plans to replace all buses roaming the Gulash Capital’s streets will be impossible, considering the current measures taken by its leadership, according to the Urban and Suburban Transport Association “VEKE.”
Xpat Opinion: Fromer Hungarian President Sólyom Repeats His Criticism Of The Government
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview published in Heti Válasz, former president László Sólyom repeated his earlier criticism, that the government’s “military-style tactics” lead nowhere, and are harmful to democracy. In response, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said Sólyom cannot see the wood for the trees.
Voter Registration Not Too Popular In Hungary
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Only 25% support the idea of voter registration, according to the latest survey conducted by Nézőpont Institute, while 70% would like to see everyone given a chance to vote. The survey reveals that 30% of eligible voters would vote for Fidesz, 13% for Jobbik, 10% for the Socialists, 6% for LMP, and 3% for the Democratic Coalition. Of respondents 39% did not answer or would vote for other parties.
Hungarian Monetary Council Wary Of Inflation Risks
- 15 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Janos Cinkotai and Gyorgy Kocziszky voted for a quarter-point cut in the base rate at the monetary council’s July 24 meeting, while the five other members voted to keep the rate at 7.0%, according to minutes released last week. The majority view was that inflation will remain above the 3% target in 2012 and 2013 due to higher VAT and excise taxes. Inflation is not likely to fall to 3% until ...
Fidesz Executive Argues For Voter Registration In Hungary
- 15 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prior registration ahead of parliamentary elections is necessary because elections cannot be held any other way, Fidesz executive vice-president Lajos Kosa asserted in an interview with Vilaggazdasag. Kosa said the present system does not know what to do about those who have voting rights as Hungarian citizens but are not in the population register.
Xpat Opinion: From Anti-Semitism To The Olympics, The Culture War Goes On In Hungary
- 14 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Historians’ polemic: In Élet és Irodalom, Eszter Babarczy argues that anti-Semitism became a political factor two decades ago, when liberals and socialists first raised the charge against their conservative opponents.
Xpat Opinion: Self-Critical Reactions To Former Hungarian President Sólyom’s Speech
- 10 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In his analysis of the left-wing reception of former president László Sólyom’s recent criticism of government policies, a Marxist philosopher calls his fellow left-wingers intolerant, while a conservative columnist admits that the right-wing press is silent because it would find it difficult to challenge Mr Sólyom’s verdict.
YouTube Live Program Of Sziget Festival In Budapest Finalized
- 8 Aug 2012 9:01 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget 2012 live stream schedule is now complete and available on the official Sziget YouTube channel. A total of 50 Sziget concerts will be live streamed on YouTube between 8 and 12 August, from 3PM CET till late at night each day.
Xpat Opinion: Former President Sólyom Accuses The Government Of Recklessness In Hungary
- 7 Aug 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators welcome former president László Sólyom’s criticism of government policies. Two liberal authors think he did not go far enough.