euro|topics - Péter N. Nagy

: 1. Népszabadság - Hungary | 17/03/2008

Hungary's return to civilised coexistence

Despite the rioting of several hundred right-wing extremists, Peter N. Nagy noted a slight easing of tension between the two political camps on March 15, ... » more

: 2. Népszabadság - Hungary | 10/03/2008

Referendum in Hungary repeals reforms

In a referendum held in Hungary yesterday, a clear majority voted in favour of repealing recent reforms in the country's health and education systems. A ... » more

: 3. Népszabadság - Hungary | 05/03/2008

The blessings of product piracy

On Monday, a national committee against product piracy was officially founded in Hungary. Péter N. Nagy endorses the prosecution of counterfeiters and fakes in principle, ... » more

: 4. Népszabadság - Hungary | 09/01/2008

The misadventures of Hungary's government

Yesterday, construction was halted on part of the new government quarter in Budapest, due to unresolved property claims. The Hungarian government seems dogged by bad ... » more

: 5. Népszabadság - Hungary | 18/12/2007

Strike by train engineers leads to a dead end track

On Monday, Hungarian teachers and train engineers protested against the planned health care reform, which includes partial privatisation of health insurance. Péter N. Nagy comments: ... » more

: 6. Népszabadság - Hungary | 22/11/2007

Train strikes in Hungary

Railway employees in Hungary went on strike yesterday to protest against the closure of branch lines and cuts in social expenditure. Péter N. Nagy sympathises ... » more

: 7. Népszabadság - Hungary | 27/08/2007

Hungarian right-wing extremists found the "Hungarian Guards"

The "Hungarian Guards", a paramilitary organisation under the patronage of the ultra-right Jobbik party, was "sworn in" at Budapest Castle last weekend. Former Defence Minister ... » more

: 8. Népszabadság - Hungary | 11/07/2006

Zidane, a mirror of the World Cup

Peter Nagy has no understanding for "the last big scene of Zidane's career in the World Cup final". "That he would react to the heckling ... » more

: 9. Népszabadság - Hungary | 10/04/2006

Parliamentary elections in Hungary

It is still unclear after yesterday's parliamentary elections who will form the government. The ruling Social-Liberal coalition is in the lead, but 173 of the ... » more