3,009 result(s) for xpat opinion
Local Opinion: Parliament To Pass ’Stop Soros’ Law
- 25 May 2018 12:10 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator accuses the government of ‘hate-mongering’ with its attack on Soros-funded NGOs and CEU. A pro-government columnist, on the other hand, defends the planned legislation claiming that it is intended to increase transparency.
Local Opinion: Hungarian GDP Grows By 4.7%
- 25 May 2018 11:38 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- business
As the Central Statistical Office reports first quarter GDP data, analysts across the political spectrum wonder if fast growth can be maintained in the long run, and whether the Forint will weaken against the Euro.
Most Hungarians Want To Adopt Euro
- 24 May 2018 7:15 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- finance
Nearly two thirds of Hungarians favour the introduction of the Euro, the second highest rate in the region, while 54%, the highest rate ever, believe that adopting the Euro would have positive consequences for them personally.
Sharing Economy Reloaded
- 22 May 2018 12:07 PM
- tech
The sharing economy model is gaining ground internationally and in Hungary. One third of Hungarian Internet users have heard about the notion of social or sharing economy, and both the user base and turnover of the companies involved grew significantly in 2017 concludes the comprehensive research conducted in Hungary in this topic so far.
EC Steps Up Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over Spirits Taxation
- 22 May 2018 11:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- business
The European Commission has stepped up an infringement procedure against Hungary over the taxation of spirits.
Local Opinion: Fourth Orbán Government Sworn In
- 22 May 2018 9:32 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As the fourth Orbán government is elected by Parliament, pro-government commentators point out that governance is stable in Hungary. They hope that PM Orbán’s commitment to put national interests first will help him overcome any difficulties.
EC Sues Hungary Over Air Pollution
- 18 May 2018 1:42 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Commission has said it will take Hungary and five other member states to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to respect air quality limits and address the EU’s concerns.
Hungary Censured By EP Education Committee
- 17 May 2018 8:12 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) has made several serious criticisms regarding the situation in Hungary.
Local Opinion: Hungary Sides With US On Moving Embassy To Jerusalem
- 16 May 2018 12:05 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Although Hungary (along with the Czech Republic and Romania) vetoed an EU statement condemning the relocation of the US embassy from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, a pro-government columnist warns that President Trump’s move may be responsible for more violence in the region.
Local Opinion: Parliament To Pass ’Stop Soros’ Law
- 25 May 2018 12:10 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator accuses the government of ‘hate-mongering’ with its attack on Soros-funded NGOs and CEU. A pro-government columnist, on the other hand, defends the planned legislation claiming that it is intended to increase transparency.
Local Opinion: Hungarian GDP Grows By 4.7%
- 25 May 2018 11:38 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- business
As the Central Statistical Office reports first quarter GDP data, analysts across the political spectrum wonder if fast growth can be maintained in the long run, and whether the Forint will weaken against the Euro.
Most Hungarians Want To Adopt Euro
- 24 May 2018 7:15 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- finance
Nearly two thirds of Hungarians favour the introduction of the Euro, the second highest rate in the region, while 54%, the highest rate ever, believe that adopting the Euro would have positive consequences for them personally.
Sharing Economy Reloaded
- 22 May 2018 12:07 PM
- tech
The sharing economy model is gaining ground internationally and in Hungary. One third of Hungarian Internet users have heard about the notion of social or sharing economy, and both the user base and turnover of the companies involved grew significantly in 2017 concludes the comprehensive research conducted in Hungary in this topic so far.
EC Steps Up Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over Spirits Taxation
- 22 May 2018 11:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- business
The European Commission has stepped up an infringement procedure against Hungary over the taxation of spirits.
Local Opinion: Fourth Orbán Government Sworn In
- 22 May 2018 9:32 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As the fourth Orbán government is elected by Parliament, pro-government commentators point out that governance is stable in Hungary. They hope that PM Orbán’s commitment to put national interests first will help him overcome any difficulties.
EC Sues Hungary Over Air Pollution
- 18 May 2018 1:42 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Commission has said it will take Hungary and five other member states to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to respect air quality limits and address the EU’s concerns.
Hungary Censured By EP Education Committee
- 17 May 2018 8:12 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) has made several serious criticisms regarding the situation in Hungary.
Local Opinion: Hungary Sides With US On Moving Embassy To Jerusalem
- 16 May 2018 12:05 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Although Hungary (along with the Czech Republic and Romania) vetoed an EU statement condemning the relocation of the US embassy from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, a pro-government columnist warns that President Trump’s move may be responsible for more violence in the region.

















