554 result(s) for asylum
Civil Activists Thwart Attempts To Exploit Refugees In Hungary
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A glass of milk, a pair of new shoes, a couple of good words. A small group of volunteers are trying to make the situation of refugees stranded in Szeged’s train station more tolerable. Hungarian immigration authorities routinely transport registered border jumpers to the station right after the departure of the last Budapest-bound train. They were supposed to catch a train to their open refugee ...
“Europe & Hungary Are Experiencing A Refugee Crisis”
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a very real refugee crisis unfolding in Hungary, and nobody knows how long it will last. The government provides funding for everything except essentials: billions of forints squandered on billboard campaigns and a 175-kilometre border fence, while the migrant servicing system is overwhelmed. The answer has yet to be found on a European level, as well.
Hungary Asked By UNHCR Not To Rush Asylum Amendments
- 3 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The UNHCR has asked Hungary not to fast-track amendments to its asylum laws. The UN refugee agency told MTI it was “deeply concerned” by the proposed amendments to Hungary’s laws on asylum submitted to parliament earlier this week. The UNHCR asked Hungarian authorities to consult with civil organisations and the refugee agency on the proposed amendments before pushing them through.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Bill In Asylum Law
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved a decree which mandates the government to identify “safe” countries from where asylum requests would be rejected. The ruling Fidesz decree passed with 140 MPs in favour and 14 against and 27 abstentions. Governing parties and radical nationalist Jobbik party voted in favour, LMP and independents against and Socialist lawmakers abstained.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Receives Special Status In EU Migrant Quota System
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The EU summit shifted from mandatory to voluntary migrant quotas, and granted Hungary special treatment. Commentators disagree on whether or not the Prime Minister managed to convince the European Union of Hungary’s migration needs.
Hungary’s Minister Proposes Speeding Up Asylum Proceedings
- 30 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Interior Minister Sándor Pintér has proposed amending several laws relating to migration and asylum to parliament. The main aims of the proposed legislation are to speed up procedures for assessing the claims of asylumseekers and to turn back economic migrants as quickly as possible.
Hungarian Opposition Criticises Govt Over Suspension Of Dublin Rules
- 25 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties have criticised the government over its position on suspending the Dublin Regulation, the EU rule that a migrant’s claim must be processed in the country they first arrive in. The radical nationalist Jobbik party supports Hungary’s asking for temporary dispensation in implementing the Dublin rule, as they say it is “unfair” that Hungary is the country most burdened by the ...
Hungary Wants Temporary Dispensation In Implementing Dublin Rule
- 25 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will continue to observe the EU rule that a migrant’s claim must be processed in the country they first arrive in, but it is asking for temporary dispensation since the country is currently unable to provide the necessary services for them, László Tasnádi, state secretary for law enforcement, told parliament’s defence committee.
Hungarian Govt Suspends European Asylum Agreement
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
For technical reasons the immigration office has suspended for an indefinite period the European agreement on asylum, the so-called Dublin regulation on transfers. A statement by the interior ministry said that Hungary is the country most burdened by illegal immigration out of the member states concerned. The ministry said Hungary has “exhausted its capacities”.
Civil Activists Thwart Attempts To Exploit Refugees In Hungary
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A glass of milk, a pair of new shoes, a couple of good words. A small group of volunteers are trying to make the situation of refugees stranded in Szeged’s train station more tolerable. Hungarian immigration authorities routinely transport registered border jumpers to the station right after the departure of the last Budapest-bound train. They were supposed to catch a train to their open refugee ...
“Europe & Hungary Are Experiencing A Refugee Crisis”
- 6 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a very real refugee crisis unfolding in Hungary, and nobody knows how long it will last. The government provides funding for everything except essentials: billions of forints squandered on billboard campaigns and a 175-kilometre border fence, while the migrant servicing system is overwhelmed. The answer has yet to be found on a European level, as well.
Hungary Asked By UNHCR Not To Rush Asylum Amendments
- 3 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The UNHCR has asked Hungary not to fast-track amendments to its asylum laws. The UN refugee agency told MTI it was “deeply concerned” by the proposed amendments to Hungary’s laws on asylum submitted to parliament earlier this week. The UNHCR asked Hungarian authorities to consult with civil organisations and the refugee agency on the proposed amendments before pushing them through.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Bill In Asylum Law
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved a decree which mandates the government to identify “safe” countries from where asylum requests would be rejected. The ruling Fidesz decree passed with 140 MPs in favour and 14 against and 27 abstentions. Governing parties and radical nationalist Jobbik party voted in favour, LMP and independents against and Socialist lawmakers abstained.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Receives Special Status In EU Migrant Quota System
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The EU summit shifted from mandatory to voluntary migrant quotas, and granted Hungary special treatment. Commentators disagree on whether or not the Prime Minister managed to convince the European Union of Hungary’s migration needs.
Hungary’s Minister Proposes Speeding Up Asylum Proceedings
- 30 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Interior Minister Sándor Pintér has proposed amending several laws relating to migration and asylum to parliament. The main aims of the proposed legislation are to speed up procedures for assessing the claims of asylumseekers and to turn back economic migrants as quickly as possible.
Hungarian Opposition Criticises Govt Over Suspension Of Dublin Rules
- 25 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties have criticised the government over its position on suspending the Dublin Regulation, the EU rule that a migrant’s claim must be processed in the country they first arrive in. The radical nationalist Jobbik party supports Hungary’s asking for temporary dispensation in implementing the Dublin rule, as they say it is “unfair” that Hungary is the country most burdened by the ...
Hungary Wants Temporary Dispensation In Implementing Dublin Rule
- 25 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will continue to observe the EU rule that a migrant’s claim must be processed in the country they first arrive in, but it is asking for temporary dispensation since the country is currently unable to provide the necessary services for them, László Tasnádi, state secretary for law enforcement, told parliament’s defence committee.
Hungarian Govt Suspends European Asylum Agreement
- 24 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
For technical reasons the immigration office has suspended for an indefinite period the European agreement on asylum, the so-called Dublin regulation on transfers. A statement by the interior ministry said that Hungary is the country most burdened by illegal immigration out of the member states concerned. The ministry said Hungary has “exhausted its capacities”.