316 result(s) for 20 august in Current Affairs
Updated: New Graft Scandal in Hungary Sees Former Head of Chamber of Bailiffs Charged Regarding 'Influence-Peddling'
- 15 Nov 2024 5:36 AM
- current affairs
Prosecutorial investigators (KNYF) have filed charges against the former head of the Hungarian Chamber of Bailiffs (MBVK), György Schadl, and three suspected accomplices, accusing them of neglecting to report graft and influence-peddling.
On the Run Leader of Balkans Drug Cartel Brought to Hungary
- 10 Nov 2024 10:37 AM
- current affairs
The leader of a drug cartel active in the Balkans, a Hungarian national, has been brought back to Hungary after his arrest in Tenerife in August, the National Bureau of Investigation of Hungary's Rapid Response Police said.
Climate Change, Sea-Level Rise Among World's Most Pressing Challenges, Says Hungarian FM
- 27 Sep 2024 8:28 AM
- current affairs
Amid today's crises it is important not to forget about climate change and environmental protection, which are among the world's "most pressing challenges", Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in New York:
Updated: Third-Degree Flood Alert Issued for Budapest
- 16 Sep 2024 1:13 PM
- current affairs
The mayor of Budapest has issued a third-degree flood alert along all flood protection sections of the River Danube in the capital from Monday, the mayor's office has said.
Watch: Ukrainian Refugees Face Homelessness After Hungarian Asylum Rule Change
- 11 Sep 2024 5:08 PM
- current affairs
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees face eviction from Hungarian state-funded accommodation in a move by Budapest that human rights activists say could contravene EU law.
Solar Plant Peak Production Breaks Record in Hungary
- 5 Sep 2024 7:15 AM
- current affairs
On August 23 the output of industrial solar power plants, measured every quarter of an hour, reached a record high 3,334 MW, the Energy Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday, citing data from transmission system operator MAVIR.
Solar Power Output Hits Record High in Hungary
- 27 Aug 2024 10:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Output of Hungary’s industrial-scale solar parks with a capacity of over 50 kW reached a record 3,242 MW last Friday in the quarter hour between 1pm and 1.15pm, the energy ministry said on Facebook.
Official: 2030 Climate Target Reached in Hungary
- 26 Aug 2024 9:11 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Between 1990 and 2023 Hungary reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 43%, the energy minister said, adding that the country had overachieved its 2030 climate policy target of a 40% reduction.
Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?
- 22 Aug 2024 9:55 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has criticised the 15 billion forints (EUR 37.9m) earmarked by the government to be spent on the August 20 firework display - you can see a video of the fireworks display in Budapest below in this article.
Updated: New Graft Scandal in Hungary Sees Former Head of Chamber of Bailiffs Charged Regarding 'Influence-Peddling'
- 15 Nov 2024 5:36 AM
- current affairs
Prosecutorial investigators (KNYF) have filed charges against the former head of the Hungarian Chamber of Bailiffs (MBVK), György Schadl, and three suspected accomplices, accusing them of neglecting to report graft and influence-peddling.
On the Run Leader of Balkans Drug Cartel Brought to Hungary
- 10 Nov 2024 10:37 AM
- current affairs
The leader of a drug cartel active in the Balkans, a Hungarian national, has been brought back to Hungary after his arrest in Tenerife in August, the National Bureau of Investigation of Hungary's Rapid Response Police said.
Climate Change, Sea-Level Rise Among World's Most Pressing Challenges, Says Hungarian FM
- 27 Sep 2024 8:28 AM
- current affairs
Amid today's crises it is important not to forget about climate change and environmental protection, which are among the world's "most pressing challenges", Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in New York:
Updated: Third-Degree Flood Alert Issued for Budapest
- 16 Sep 2024 1:13 PM
- current affairs
The mayor of Budapest has issued a third-degree flood alert along all flood protection sections of the River Danube in the capital from Monday, the mayor's office has said.
Watch: Ukrainian Refugees Face Homelessness After Hungarian Asylum Rule Change
- 11 Sep 2024 5:08 PM
- current affairs
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees face eviction from Hungarian state-funded accommodation in a move by Budapest that human rights activists say could contravene EU law.
Solar Plant Peak Production Breaks Record in Hungary
- 5 Sep 2024 7:15 AM
- current affairs
On August 23 the output of industrial solar power plants, measured every quarter of an hour, reached a record high 3,334 MW, the Energy Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday, citing data from transmission system operator MAVIR.
Solar Power Output Hits Record High in Hungary
- 27 Aug 2024 10:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Output of Hungary’s industrial-scale solar parks with a capacity of over 50 kW reached a record 3,242 MW last Friday in the quarter hour between 1pm and 1.15pm, the energy ministry said on Facebook.
Official: 2030 Climate Target Reached in Hungary
- 26 Aug 2024 9:11 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Between 1990 and 2023 Hungary reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 43%, the energy minister said, adding that the country had overachieved its 2030 climate policy target of a 40% reduction.
Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?
- 22 Aug 2024 9:55 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has criticised the 15 billion forints (EUR 37.9m) earmarked by the government to be spent on the August 20 firework display - you can see a video of the fireworks display in Budapest below in this article.