482 result(s) for abuse
Amnesty Concerned About Anti-Terrorism Changes Restricting Human Rights
- 12 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s constitutional and legal changes aimed at enabling the government to take anti-terrorism measures could also lead to a broad range of restrictions in terms of human rights, Amnesty International (AI) said in a statement on Wednesday.
Public Outrage About UNICEF Hungary's 'Scandalous' Videos
- 12 May 2016 3:56 AM
- video
Hungarian unit of UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, recently launched a video campaign asking Hungarians to donate 1 per cent of their personal income tax to support measures against family violence and child abuse in Hungary. The videos used triggered harsh reactions, saying they are “extremist”, “misleading”, “harmful”, “anti-father”, and “anti-family”.
Varga: Govt Aims For Lower VAT, But “Now Is Not The Time”
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government aims to reduce the 27% general value-added tax rate in the long term, though “now is not the time” for a cut, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview in the fresh issue of business weekly Figyelő. “It would be nice if the VAT rate could be reduced and the top rate brought to 25% or lower. This is in line with the cabinet’s long-term intentions, but now is not the ...
US Report: Hungary Handling Of Migrants Grave Problem
- 15 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The US Department of State defined the way migrants and asylum seekers are handled among the gravest human rights problems in Hungary in 2015 in its country report. The report pointed to xenophobic rhetoric and a lack of humanitarian aid, and noted Hungarian legislation passed last year that made illegal crossing a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment and expulsion.
ECHR Rules Hungary Failed To Adequately Investigate Racially Motivated Abuse
- 13 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled against Hungary in a nonfinal ruling, stating that an applicant’s allegations of racially motived abuse had been inadequately investigated in 2011. The applicant, of Roma origin, filed the lawsuit against the Hungarian state after four men had insulted her and her children outside their house in Gyöngyöspata, in northern Hungary.
Police Investigating MNB Secrecy
- 10 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fifth District police are investigating suspected abuse of public data by the MNB, based on a report by private citizen István Tényi, Világgazdaság reports. A letter to Tényi from the prosecutors of the Fifth and 13th District informs him that the investigation was launched on February 29. Tényi reported his suspicions to prosecutors on January 23.
Felling Of Trees In Budapest City Park Halted
- 21 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary party will file a formal accusation of abuse of office over the unannounced felling of trees in the City Park last week by city landscaping company Fõkért.
Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Former Socialist Official
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Investigating Chief Prosecutor’s Office said it pressed charges of excessive fraud and document abuse against Gábor Simon, a former deputy leader of the opposition Socialist Party. Simon’s case goes back to February 2014 when it came to light during the run-up to the general election that Simon had undeclared assets worth about 240 million forints (EUR 780,000) held on an Austrian ...
Ministry To Consult Animal Welfare Groups
- 1 Mar 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The justice ministry will initiate talks with animal welfare groups to review penalties the penal code applies for animal abuse and to discuss any amendments that may be needed in the matter, a ministry official said. Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said that the ministry is in the process of reviewing past rulings in animal cruelty cases, as well as animal welfare laws in Europe, ...
Amnesty Concerned About Anti-Terrorism Changes Restricting Human Rights
- 12 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s constitutional and legal changes aimed at enabling the government to take anti-terrorism measures could also lead to a broad range of restrictions in terms of human rights, Amnesty International (AI) said in a statement on Wednesday.
Public Outrage About UNICEF Hungary's 'Scandalous' Videos
- 12 May 2016 3:56 AM
- video
Hungarian unit of UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, recently launched a video campaign asking Hungarians to donate 1 per cent of their personal income tax to support measures against family violence and child abuse in Hungary. The videos used triggered harsh reactions, saying they are “extremist”, “misleading”, “harmful”, “anti-father”, and “anti-family”.
Varga: Govt Aims For Lower VAT, But “Now Is Not The Time”
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government aims to reduce the 27% general value-added tax rate in the long term, though “now is not the time” for a cut, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview in the fresh issue of business weekly Figyelő. “It would be nice if the VAT rate could be reduced and the top rate brought to 25% or lower. This is in line with the cabinet’s long-term intentions, but now is not the ...
US Report: Hungary Handling Of Migrants Grave Problem
- 15 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The US Department of State defined the way migrants and asylum seekers are handled among the gravest human rights problems in Hungary in 2015 in its country report. The report pointed to xenophobic rhetoric and a lack of humanitarian aid, and noted Hungarian legislation passed last year that made illegal crossing a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment and expulsion.
ECHR Rules Hungary Failed To Adequately Investigate Racially Motivated Abuse
- 13 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled against Hungary in a nonfinal ruling, stating that an applicant’s allegations of racially motived abuse had been inadequately investigated in 2011. The applicant, of Roma origin, filed the lawsuit against the Hungarian state after four men had insulted her and her children outside their house in Gyöngyöspata, in northern Hungary.
Police Investigating MNB Secrecy
- 10 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fifth District police are investigating suspected abuse of public data by the MNB, based on a report by private citizen István Tényi, Világgazdaság reports. A letter to Tényi from the prosecutors of the Fifth and 13th District informs him that the investigation was launched on February 29. Tényi reported his suspicions to prosecutors on January 23.
Felling Of Trees In Budapest City Park Halted
- 21 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary party will file a formal accusation of abuse of office over the unannounced felling of trees in the City Park last week by city landscaping company Fõkért.
Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Former Socialist Official
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Investigating Chief Prosecutor’s Office said it pressed charges of excessive fraud and document abuse against Gábor Simon, a former deputy leader of the opposition Socialist Party. Simon’s case goes back to February 2014 when it came to light during the run-up to the general election that Simon had undeclared assets worth about 240 million forints (EUR 780,000) held on an Austrian ...
Ministry To Consult Animal Welfare Groups
- 1 Mar 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The justice ministry will initiate talks with animal welfare groups to review penalties the penal code applies for animal abuse and to discuss any amendments that may be needed in the matter, a ministry official said. Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said that the ministry is in the process of reviewing past rulings in animal cruelty cases, as well as animal welfare laws in Europe, ...