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Hungary May Face EU Quota Ultimatum, Says Report
- 5 Apr 2017 8:22 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Poland may face an ultimatum this year from Germany, France and up to 21 other countries, making the two V4 countries either accept the European Union’s refugee relocation quota or leave the bloc, according to a report in U.K. newspaper The Times, citing an unnamed diplomatic source.
Fidesz-KDNP Passes Lex CEU
- 5 Apr 2017 8:20 AM
- current affairs
The National Assembly of Hungary has adopted legislation to effectively rid the country of Central European University, despite a growing domestic and international bloc of opposition to the measures. The bill, proposed last Tuesday and made more stringent with a modification on Monday, would impose unfulfillable requirements on CEU, which could strip it of its Hungarian accreditation.
Habitat For Humanity Campaigns For Affordable Housing
- 5 Apr 2017 3:00 AM
- property
International housing organization Habitat for Humanity urged the government in a recent campaign to take legislative measures to create a transparent and sustainable housing scheme amid an ever-growing housing crisis in Hungary. The current unregulated conditions are disadvantageous for both the tenants and the property owners, states the communique published by Habitat for Humanity Hungary.
Budapest Police Chief Bans Obstruction Of Bridges
- 5 Apr 2017 1:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s police chief has banned demonstrators from blocking the city’s bridges, according to a statement on the city police’s website police.hu. In a final ruling citing the law on the right of assembly, Budapest police chief Gábor Bucsek said that such a demonstration would obstruct traffic between the two sides of the city and would therefore breach the rights of the citizens.
Hungary Joins United States In Pushing for Greater NATO Role In Combating Terrorism
- 5 Apr 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Speaking to reporters following the meeting of NATO ministers in Brussels on Saturday, April 1st, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó declared Hungary’s formal backing of the American proposal that NATO should formally join the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS.
Experts Say Proposed Advertising Tax To Hit Independent Outlets Hardest
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- business
News of government attacks on NGOs and Central European University has drawn attention away from newer attempts to clamp down on Hungary’s media providers. A bill proposed last week by the Ministry of National Economy would have media providers pay a 9 percent advertising tax if their advertising revenues exceed HUF 100 million (USD 345,000) — a sizable increase from the earlier 5.3 percent tax.
Police: Surveillance Cameras Alone Can’t Be Used To Fine Drivers
- 3 Apr 2017 7:01 AM
- getting around
According to hvg.hu, over 700 drivers have been fined based on public space surveillance camera recordings. However, these cameras are not suitable to be used as a basis for fining drivers, the police declared. Last week, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós told drivers who had been fined based on public space surveillance camera recordings not to pay their fine.
Three Superhospitals To Start New Era In Budapest Health Service
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- health & wellness
The entire health care system in Budapest could undergo large-scale development by 2025, according the recently completed development concept. Three so-called superhospitals would provide health service, and many other inpatient-care institutions would undergo refurbishment, magyaridok.hu writes.
Jamie’s Pizzeria To Open In Budapest
- 31 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Jamie’s Italian Budapest plans to open a Jamie’s Pizzeria in central Budapest, according to a job advertisement on the company’s Facebook page, financial website Pénzcentrum reports.
Hungary May Face EU Quota Ultimatum, Says Report
- 5 Apr 2017 8:22 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Poland may face an ultimatum this year from Germany, France and up to 21 other countries, making the two V4 countries either accept the European Union’s refugee relocation quota or leave the bloc, according to a report in U.K. newspaper The Times, citing an unnamed diplomatic source.
Fidesz-KDNP Passes Lex CEU
- 5 Apr 2017 8:20 AM
- current affairs
The National Assembly of Hungary has adopted legislation to effectively rid the country of Central European University, despite a growing domestic and international bloc of opposition to the measures. The bill, proposed last Tuesday and made more stringent with a modification on Monday, would impose unfulfillable requirements on CEU, which could strip it of its Hungarian accreditation.
Habitat For Humanity Campaigns For Affordable Housing
- 5 Apr 2017 3:00 AM
- property
International housing organization Habitat for Humanity urged the government in a recent campaign to take legislative measures to create a transparent and sustainable housing scheme amid an ever-growing housing crisis in Hungary. The current unregulated conditions are disadvantageous for both the tenants and the property owners, states the communique published by Habitat for Humanity Hungary.
Budapest Police Chief Bans Obstruction Of Bridges
- 5 Apr 2017 1:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s police chief has banned demonstrators from blocking the city’s bridges, according to a statement on the city police’s website police.hu. In a final ruling citing the law on the right of assembly, Budapest police chief Gábor Bucsek said that such a demonstration would obstruct traffic between the two sides of the city and would therefore breach the rights of the citizens.
Hungary Joins United States In Pushing for Greater NATO Role In Combating Terrorism
- 5 Apr 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Speaking to reporters following the meeting of NATO ministers in Brussels on Saturday, April 1st, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó declared Hungary’s formal backing of the American proposal that NATO should formally join the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS.
Experts Say Proposed Advertising Tax To Hit Independent Outlets Hardest
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- business
News of government attacks on NGOs and Central European University has drawn attention away from newer attempts to clamp down on Hungary’s media providers. A bill proposed last week by the Ministry of National Economy would have media providers pay a 9 percent advertising tax if their advertising revenues exceed HUF 100 million (USD 345,000) — a sizable increase from the earlier 5.3 percent tax.
Police: Surveillance Cameras Alone Can’t Be Used To Fine Drivers
- 3 Apr 2017 7:01 AM
- getting around
According to hvg.hu, over 700 drivers have been fined based on public space surveillance camera recordings. However, these cameras are not suitable to be used as a basis for fining drivers, the police declared. Last week, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós told drivers who had been fined based on public space surveillance camera recordings not to pay their fine.
Three Superhospitals To Start New Era In Budapest Health Service
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- health & wellness
The entire health care system in Budapest could undergo large-scale development by 2025, according the recently completed development concept. Three so-called superhospitals would provide health service, and many other inpatient-care institutions would undergo refurbishment, magyaridok.hu writes.
Jamie’s Pizzeria To Open In Budapest
- 31 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Jamie’s Italian Budapest plans to open a Jamie’s Pizzeria in central Budapest, according to a job advertisement on the company’s Facebook page, financial website Pénzcentrum reports.