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Xpat Opinion: First Reactions To Putin’s Visit To Hungary
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists accuse PM Orbán of assisting Russian President Putin in his geopolitical tricks. A pro-government pundit contends that Hungary, like Europe, needs to maintain good relations with Russia for pragmatic reasons.
Xpat Event Review: Paving Stones & A New Holy Trinity
- 19 Feb 2015 3:40 AM
- entertainment
The last qualifying round of the 2015 Gift of the Gab was one not to be missed and might well rank up there with the best of the best of the five-year quest to see who in Budapest has that innate ability to speak about anything to anyone, anytime. With the spirit of the Blitz invoked by the inimitable Jeremy Wheeler from the outset, our one-time venue at Mozsár Kávéhaz provided a new stage for ...
Xpat Opinion: Welcoming Putin In Budapest
- 18 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In welcoming Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary on Tuesday a pro-government columnist praises the Russian President for what he considers the restoration of Russia’s greatness. The leading left-wing daily contends that in the current geopolitical situation, Hungary should not try to strengthen ties with Russia.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Simicska In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government analyst suspects that media mogul Lajos Simicska, a former friend and close ally of PM Orbán may have orchestrated the recent campaign against government politicians. Left-wing columnists wonder if Mr Simicska should now be seen as a reborn democrat, or an oligarch defending his financial interests.
Xpat Opinion: Prospects Of Reconciliation In Ukraine In Hungarian Media
- 10 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on both Left and Right fear that unless Europe convinces the US not to send arms to Ukraine, the crisis may soon escalate into a full-blown war or an increasingly bloody civil war.
Xpat Opinion: Will Simicska Wage His Media War In Hungary On His Own?
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators wonder how far the feud between Prime Minister Orbán and his former friend and treasurer will go, and what impact it will have on the main right-wing media outlets which are ultimately owned by the latter.
Xpat Opinion: Simicska Bitterly Opposed To 5% Advertising Tax
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The dailies build long stories around one single sentence uttered by the owner of Magyar Nemzet and HírTV, according to which any increase in the ads tax to be paid by most media outlets will lead to “a total media war.” (According to estimates, this would mean an increase from the current 0.5% or 1% ad tax to around 5%)
Xpat Opinion: First Reactions To Putin’s Visit To Hungary
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists accuse PM Orbán of assisting Russian President Putin in his geopolitical tricks. A pro-government pundit contends that Hungary, like Europe, needs to maintain good relations with Russia for pragmatic reasons.
Xpat Event Review: Paving Stones & A New Holy Trinity
- 19 Feb 2015 3:40 AM
- entertainment
The last qualifying round of the 2015 Gift of the Gab was one not to be missed and might well rank up there with the best of the best of the five-year quest to see who in Budapest has that innate ability to speak about anything to anyone, anytime. With the spirit of the Blitz invoked by the inimitable Jeremy Wheeler from the outset, our one-time venue at Mozsár Kávéhaz provided a new stage for ...
Xpat Opinion: Welcoming Putin In Budapest
- 18 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In welcoming Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary on Tuesday a pro-government columnist praises the Russian President for what he considers the restoration of Russia’s greatness. The leading left-wing daily contends that in the current geopolitical situation, Hungary should not try to strengthen ties with Russia.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Xpat Opinion: Should Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Fear Jobbik?
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Fidesz’ support declines and Jobbik’s base strengthens, pundits from across the political spectrum wonder if and how Fidesz should react to the emerging radical right-wing challenge.
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Simicska In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government analyst suspects that media mogul Lajos Simicska, a former friend and close ally of PM Orbán may have orchestrated the recent campaign against government politicians. Left-wing columnists wonder if Mr Simicska should now be seen as a reborn democrat, or an oligarch defending his financial interests.
Xpat Opinion: Prospects Of Reconciliation In Ukraine In Hungarian Media
- 10 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on both Left and Right fear that unless Europe convinces the US not to send arms to Ukraine, the crisis may soon escalate into a full-blown war or an increasingly bloody civil war.
Xpat Opinion: Will Simicska Wage His Media War In Hungary On His Own?
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators wonder how far the feud between Prime Minister Orbán and his former friend and treasurer will go, and what impact it will have on the main right-wing media outlets which are ultimately owned by the latter.
Xpat Opinion: Simicska Bitterly Opposed To 5% Advertising Tax
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The dailies build long stories around one single sentence uttered by the owner of Magyar Nemzet and HírTV, according to which any increase in the ads tax to be paid by most media outlets will lead to “a total media war.” (According to estimates, this would mean an increase from the current 0.5% or 1% ad tax to around 5%)















