79 result(s) for prevention in Current Affairs
Meet Lajos Rig, Jobbik MP From Tapolca, Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Behind Jobbik there are expert politicians who know just what to do. . . . The platform of Jobbik was the same in 2010 and in 2014. . . . A year ago I wore gray socks. Now I wear black ones. My orientation and my thoughts are still the same." - Lajos Rig (Jobbik), winner of the Tapolca parliamentary by-election
Hungary To Spend HUF 250m On Humanitarian Aid In 2015
- 3 Feb 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is planning to spend 250 million forints (EUR 807,000) on humanitarian aid this year, focusing on protection for Christian communities worldwide and assistance to the Hungarian community in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
Torture Prevention Mechanism In Place In Hungary From Jan. 1
- 18 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A national mechanism for preventing torture and other ill-treatment will be in place from Jan. 1 next year under which staff of the ombudsman’s office will make random spot checks of incarceration facilities, Hungary’s basic rights ombudsman, László Székely said.
Hungary's Ombudsman Criticises Police Over Videos
- 15 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Police in their crime prevention work should avoid blaming victims but should instead emphasise protection of their interests and dignity and simultaneously stress the indisputable undivided responsibility of perpetrators, Ombudsman László Székely said.
DK Submits Urine Samples To Protest Drug Test Proposal
- 9 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The members of the youth arm of opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) party have submitted urine samples to the 8th district local council in protest against a recent proposal by the local mayor. Máté Kocsis, of the ruling Fidesz party, proposed at the weekend that it should be mandatory for all young people aged between 12 and 18, politicians and journalists to take annual drug tests.
Kocsis Demands Drug Tests For Politicians, Journalists & Youth
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Eighth District mayor and party communications director Máté Kocsis suggested on the weekend that compulsory drug tests be introduced for children aged 12-18, elected politicians and journalists. The Fidesz caucus will consider the proposal at its meeting today.
Hungary’s Chief Prosecutor Requests US Information Concerning US Entry Ban
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Péter Polt, Hungary’s chief prosecutor, has appealed to his US counterpart and to the chargé d’affaires of the US embassy in Budapest to receive information concerning the United States’ recent ban on the entry of Hungarian officials. Referring to a Hungary-US crime prevention agreement signed in 2008, Polt asked for “all information which can be disclosed under relevant regulations,” the chief ...
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”.
Below The Radar – Avoiding Scrutiny In Public Procurement In Hungary
- 4 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Public procurement practices in Hungary are characterised by close relationships between many Hungarian state institutions and their networks of friendly contractors, which in turn demonstrate a good and very detailed grasp of the relevant legislation. In essence there is a limit below which government agencies can procure goods and services without having to announce an open call for bids. Since ...
Meet Lajos Rig, Jobbik MP From Tapolca, Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Behind Jobbik there are expert politicians who know just what to do. . . . The platform of Jobbik was the same in 2010 and in 2014. . . . A year ago I wore gray socks. Now I wear black ones. My orientation and my thoughts are still the same." - Lajos Rig (Jobbik), winner of the Tapolca parliamentary by-election
Hungary To Spend HUF 250m On Humanitarian Aid In 2015
- 3 Feb 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is planning to spend 250 million forints (EUR 807,000) on humanitarian aid this year, focusing on protection for Christian communities worldwide and assistance to the Hungarian community in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
Torture Prevention Mechanism In Place In Hungary From Jan. 1
- 18 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A national mechanism for preventing torture and other ill-treatment will be in place from Jan. 1 next year under which staff of the ombudsman’s office will make random spot checks of incarceration facilities, Hungary’s basic rights ombudsman, László Székely said.
Hungary's Ombudsman Criticises Police Over Videos
- 15 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Police in their crime prevention work should avoid blaming victims but should instead emphasise protection of their interests and dignity and simultaneously stress the indisputable undivided responsibility of perpetrators, Ombudsman László Székely said.
DK Submits Urine Samples To Protest Drug Test Proposal
- 9 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The members of the youth arm of opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) party have submitted urine samples to the 8th district local council in protest against a recent proposal by the local mayor. Máté Kocsis, of the ruling Fidesz party, proposed at the weekend that it should be mandatory for all young people aged between 12 and 18, politicians and journalists to take annual drug tests.
Kocsis Demands Drug Tests For Politicians, Journalists & Youth
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Eighth District mayor and party communications director Máté Kocsis suggested on the weekend that compulsory drug tests be introduced for children aged 12-18, elected politicians and journalists. The Fidesz caucus will consider the proposal at its meeting today.
Hungary’s Chief Prosecutor Requests US Information Concerning US Entry Ban
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Péter Polt, Hungary’s chief prosecutor, has appealed to his US counterpart and to the chargé d’affaires of the US embassy in Budapest to receive information concerning the United States’ recent ban on the entry of Hungarian officials. Referring to a Hungary-US crime prevention agreement signed in 2008, Polt asked for “all information which can be disclosed under relevant regulations,” the chief ...
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”.
Below The Radar – Avoiding Scrutiny In Public Procurement In Hungary
- 4 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Public procurement practices in Hungary are characterised by close relationships between many Hungarian state institutions and their networks of friendly contractors, which in turn demonstrate a good and very detailed grasp of the relevant legislation. In essence there is a limit below which government agencies can procure goods and services without having to announce an open call for bids. Since ...