141 result(s) for tensions
Tensions Rise Between State Audit Office & Hungarian National Bank
- 19 Feb 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank overstepped its authority by handing over confidential data to the IMF, the State Audit Office (ASZ) said, firing the latest shot in a recent dispute between the two institutions. In response, MNB governor Andras Simor said on ATV Wednesday that the central bank had not violated any rules in handing over the data at the request of the IMF.
Xpat Opinion: Banner War, Round Two: Szekler Flag Aflutter On Hungarian Parliament
- 18 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government journalist calls the Romanian response to Hungary’s innocent symbolic gesture aggressive and unreasonable. A left-wing daily on the other hand accuses the government of insensitivity to the delicate problems of beyond-border Hungarian minorities in Romania.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead As Campaign Starts One Year Early In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the next election is scheduled for the spring of 2014, most observers believe the campaign is already underway. PM Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance leads the polls, but analysts do not rule out an opposition victory.Analysing the latest opinion poll statistics in his blog, political scientist Gábor Török argues that Fidesz has managed to halt the sliding trend of the past two years. By ...
Xpat Opinion: LMP Splits Over Co-operation With Bajnai & Co. In Hungary
- 28 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading LMP member suggests in a right wing paper that other political forces are at work behind the internal tensions in his party, while a centre-left commentator writes that the LMP’s plans to steer towards the political centre are understandable but unrealistic.
Xpat Opinion: Culture War Around The Hungarian National Theatre
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A centre-right columnist welcomes the endorsement of the left-leaning director of the National Theater by a prominent right-leaning rock musician as a rare example of how to ease tensions between opposing camps.
Xpat Opinion: LMP’s Decision Not To Join Together-2014 Draws Criticism And Praise In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
While centre-left columnists find the decision self-destructive, and suggest that it plays into the hands of Fidesz, centre-right bloggers celebrate it as a triumph of principles over political pressure. Some analysts forecast a split in the party, while others claim it was high time for LMP to decide where it stands. Major right-wing papers have not commented on the decision as yet.
Tensions Flare On INA Board Appointed By Hungary's MOL
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The MOL-appointed majority on the INA board of directors refused to concede ground on Wednesday to demands from the Croatian directors for greater information-sharing.
Xpat Opinion: Critics Trying To Capitalize On Azeri Scandal In Hungary
- 5 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság, the leading opposition daily publishes the third front page editorial in a row accusing the government of immoral behaviour and calling for heads to roll, while the extreme right Jobbik leader lectures the government on foreign policy. Independent analysts warn that Hungary has become laughing stock without any tangible results in the balance.
Next Year 2013 For Hungary Astrologically
- 5 Sep 2012 1:00 AM
- community & culture
As usual, people look at the coming year with a hope of change and fulfilment of their unrealized dreams. Astrology is one branch of knowledge employed to inform them about planetary potential in relation to such a hope. This writer is attempting to do the same exercise here. The following astrological inputs have been pressed into service.
Tensions Rise Between State Audit Office & Hungarian National Bank
- 19 Feb 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank overstepped its authority by handing over confidential data to the IMF, the State Audit Office (ASZ) said, firing the latest shot in a recent dispute between the two institutions. In response, MNB governor Andras Simor said on ATV Wednesday that the central bank had not violated any rules in handing over the data at the request of the IMF.
Xpat Opinion: Banner War, Round Two: Szekler Flag Aflutter On Hungarian Parliament
- 18 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government journalist calls the Romanian response to Hungary’s innocent symbolic gesture aggressive and unreasonable. A left-wing daily on the other hand accuses the government of insensitivity to the delicate problems of beyond-border Hungarian minorities in Romania.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead As Campaign Starts One Year Early In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the next election is scheduled for the spring of 2014, most observers believe the campaign is already underway. PM Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance leads the polls, but analysts do not rule out an opposition victory.Analysing the latest opinion poll statistics in his blog, political scientist Gábor Török argues that Fidesz has managed to halt the sliding trend of the past two years. By ...
Xpat Opinion: LMP Splits Over Co-operation With Bajnai & Co. In Hungary
- 28 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading LMP member suggests in a right wing paper that other political forces are at work behind the internal tensions in his party, while a centre-left commentator writes that the LMP’s plans to steer towards the political centre are understandable but unrealistic.
Xpat Opinion: Culture War Around The Hungarian National Theatre
- 29 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A centre-right columnist welcomes the endorsement of the left-leaning director of the National Theater by a prominent right-leaning rock musician as a rare example of how to ease tensions between opposing camps.
Xpat Opinion: LMP’s Decision Not To Join Together-2014 Draws Criticism And Praise In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
While centre-left columnists find the decision self-destructive, and suggest that it plays into the hands of Fidesz, centre-right bloggers celebrate it as a triumph of principles over political pressure. Some analysts forecast a split in the party, while others claim it was high time for LMP to decide where it stands. Major right-wing papers have not commented on the decision as yet.
Tensions Flare On INA Board Appointed By Hungary's MOL
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The MOL-appointed majority on the INA board of directors refused to concede ground on Wednesday to demands from the Croatian directors for greater information-sharing.
Xpat Opinion: Critics Trying To Capitalize On Azeri Scandal In Hungary
- 5 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság, the leading opposition daily publishes the third front page editorial in a row accusing the government of immoral behaviour and calling for heads to roll, while the extreme right Jobbik leader lectures the government on foreign policy. Independent analysts warn that Hungary has become laughing stock without any tangible results in the balance.
Next Year 2013 For Hungary Astrologically
- 5 Sep 2012 1:00 AM
- community & culture
As usual, people look at the coming year with a hope of change and fulfilment of their unrealized dreams. Astrology is one branch of knowledge employed to inform them about planetary potential in relation to such a hope. This writer is attempting to do the same exercise here. The following astrological inputs have been pressed into service.