206 result(s) for strike in Current Affairs
Death Penalty Issue Triggers Controversy In Hungary
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The co-ruling Christian Democrats do not support the idea of restoring the death penalty in Hungary, Bence Rétvári, the party’s deputy leader, said. The Christian Democrats welcomed that the criminal code had been made stricter over the past five years, including the introduction of the “three strikes” law and would support further tightening, he said.
Vona: Hungary’s PM Orbán Lacks Credibility On Death Penalty Issue
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik has repeatedly called for a public debate and a national referendum on the death penalty, party leader Gábor Vona told public TV news channel M1. Although Roman Catholic he would say “yes” to restoring death penalty in a referendum, he said. “It must be decided what is more important: a couple of international agreements, or the life of Hungarian people,” Vona said.
Xpat Opinion: Governing Without The Two-Thirds Majority In Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Both a conservative columnist and the leading left-wing daily hope that after losing its two-thirds majority in Parliament, Fidesz will be compelled to follow a more consensual path.
Hungaria Company Pick Workers Stage Brief Strike
- 27 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Production at the Pécs factory of meat processor Pick came to a temporary halt on Thursday morning when some 200 workers went on strike.
Hungarian Protesters To Merkel: We Are Drowning In Corruption
- 3 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Several thousand Hungarian protesters gathered in Budapest’s Kossuth square this evening to demonstrate against the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and to call on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to stand up for European values.
Protesters In Budapest Demand Change Of Regime
- 18 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Protesters gathering in downtown Budapest on Tuesday evening demanded a change of regime and a “new Hungarian republic”. Speakers at the demonstration in József Nádor Square organised by civil organisations declared that the main goal of the protest was to bring together the various groups that had been taking action against the government’s policies in the recent past.
Hungary’s Union Chief “Trusts In Agreement” With Govt
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A partial road-block demonstration organised by the Liga trade union umbrella organisation around the country went according to plans, István Gaskó, the union’s chief, said on Monday afternoon. Joined by several unions, Liga held the partial road blockade at altogether 54 points between 7am and 4pm in protest against government measures which the unions say are disadvantageous to employees.
Welt Am Sonntag Exerted “Unacceptable Pressure” After Hungarian PM Interview
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
German newspaper Welt am Sonntag exerted unacceptable pressure in connection with an interview by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán given in parallel with Bavarian premier Horst Seehofer last week in Bavaria.
Hungary’s Leftist Opposition Licks Wounds
- 13 Oct 2014 9:06 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party leader József Tóbiás, lashing out at fellow left-wingers, declared that his party would no longer be willing to strike compromises. “The Socialist leadership has decided to no longer take part in a game of elites, will not strike bad compromises and will open to the public, to the people,” he vowed. He also branded Ferenc Gyurcsány, DK’s leader as “authoritarian”.
Death Penalty Issue Triggers Controversy In Hungary
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The co-ruling Christian Democrats do not support the idea of restoring the death penalty in Hungary, Bence Rétvári, the party’s deputy leader, said. The Christian Democrats welcomed that the criminal code had been made stricter over the past five years, including the introduction of the “three strikes” law and would support further tightening, he said.
Vona: Hungary’s PM Orbán Lacks Credibility On Death Penalty Issue
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik has repeatedly called for a public debate and a national referendum on the death penalty, party leader Gábor Vona told public TV news channel M1. Although Roman Catholic he would say “yes” to restoring death penalty in a referendum, he said. “It must be decided what is more important: a couple of international agreements, or the life of Hungarian people,” Vona said.
Xpat Opinion: Governing Without The Two-Thirds Majority In Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Both a conservative columnist and the leading left-wing daily hope that after losing its two-thirds majority in Parliament, Fidesz will be compelled to follow a more consensual path.
Hungaria Company Pick Workers Stage Brief Strike
- 27 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Production at the Pécs factory of meat processor Pick came to a temporary halt on Thursday morning when some 200 workers went on strike.
Hungarian Protesters To Merkel: We Are Drowning In Corruption
- 3 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Several thousand Hungarian protesters gathered in Budapest’s Kossuth square this evening to demonstrate against the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and to call on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to stand up for European values.
Protesters In Budapest Demand Change Of Regime
- 18 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Protesters gathering in downtown Budapest on Tuesday evening demanded a change of regime and a “new Hungarian republic”. Speakers at the demonstration in József Nádor Square organised by civil organisations declared that the main goal of the protest was to bring together the various groups that had been taking action against the government’s policies in the recent past.
Hungary’s Union Chief “Trusts In Agreement” With Govt
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A partial road-block demonstration organised by the Liga trade union umbrella organisation around the country went according to plans, István Gaskó, the union’s chief, said on Monday afternoon. Joined by several unions, Liga held the partial road blockade at altogether 54 points between 7am and 4pm in protest against government measures which the unions say are disadvantageous to employees.
Welt Am Sonntag Exerted “Unacceptable Pressure” After Hungarian PM Interview
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
German newspaper Welt am Sonntag exerted unacceptable pressure in connection with an interview by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán given in parallel with Bavarian premier Horst Seehofer last week in Bavaria.
Hungary’s Leftist Opposition Licks Wounds
- 13 Oct 2014 9:06 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party leader József Tóbiás, lashing out at fellow left-wingers, declared that his party would no longer be willing to strike compromises. “The Socialist leadership has decided to no longer take part in a game of elites, will not strike bad compromises and will open to the public, to the people,” he vowed. He also branded Ferenc Gyurcsány, DK’s leader as “authoritarian”.