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Former Socialist, Liberal Politicians Sentenced Over Selling Downtown Properties
- 26 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The former Socialist deputy mayor of Budapest’s sixth district and 11 other defendants have been handed suspended prison sentences for selling two apartment buildings on Andrassy Avenue without a public tender back in 2004.
Opposition Parties Call For Free Public Transport During Smog Alerts
- 26 Jan 2017 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has joined calls by other opposition parties to make use of public transport free of charge during smog alerts. The Budapest arm of the Socialists said that car registration certificates should be valid for use on public transport or travel should be made completely free of charge in times of smog.
Budapest Approves Final 2024 Olympic Locations, Opposition Slams Mayor
- 26 Jan 2017 3:00 AM
- sport
The Budapest assembly on Wednesday approved the final proposal on locations selected under the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. Budapest’s mayor, István Tarlós, has failed to discuss proposals concerning renovating the third metro line or handling the capital’s current smog problem, a Socialist representative said. Budapest assembly approves final 2024 Olympic locations.
Air Quality Deteriorates Throughout Hungary
- 24 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The quality of the air deteriorated further in Hungary on Monday according to the latest figures of the National Public Health Centre (OKK). Smog alert has been ordered in more places. In Budapest, among others, traffic restrictions were introduced.
Anti-Olympic Bid Campaign Thriving
- 23 Jan 2017 8:20 AM
- sport
As of Sunday afternoon some 35,000 signatures had been collected at the stands of the Momentum Movement for a referendum about Budapest hosting the 2024 Olympics, press officer Gergõ Papp told Index.
Smog Alert In Budapest
- 23 Jan 2017 8:06 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós on Sunday lifted a smog alert in the capital after weather conditions had improved, the mayor’s office said. According to the Budapest Mayor’s Office, the average result of particulate matter (PM10) exceeded the information threshold on Saturday and early Sunday. “Information threshold means that a level of air pollution is reached or exceeded.
Hungarian Bus Accident In Italy
- 22 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sixteen people died in the coach accident which occurred in the vicinity of Verona, in Italy, just before midnight, one person in a critical condition is being kept in an artificially induced coma, two persons are severely injured, ten persons have serious injuries, while thirteen have light injuries. Twelve people survived the accident without injuries, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade ...
MSZP Nominates Botka For Prime Minister But Debates Over Primaries Still Divide Opposition
- 20 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) leadership unanimously agreed Wednesday to support Szeged mayor László Botka (pictured left) to be their party’s candidate for prime minister in 2018 elections. Party chairman Gyula Molnár (pictured right) announced that Botka would receive full powers from the party to conduct closed-door negotiations in coming weeks with other left-wing parties about gaining ...
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
Former Socialist, Liberal Politicians Sentenced Over Selling Downtown Properties
- 26 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The former Socialist deputy mayor of Budapest’s sixth district and 11 other defendants have been handed suspended prison sentences for selling two apartment buildings on Andrassy Avenue without a public tender back in 2004.
Opposition Parties Call For Free Public Transport During Smog Alerts
- 26 Jan 2017 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has joined calls by other opposition parties to make use of public transport free of charge during smog alerts. The Budapest arm of the Socialists said that car registration certificates should be valid for use on public transport or travel should be made completely free of charge in times of smog.
Budapest Approves Final 2024 Olympic Locations, Opposition Slams Mayor
- 26 Jan 2017 3:00 AM
- sport
The Budapest assembly on Wednesday approved the final proposal on locations selected under the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. Budapest’s mayor, István Tarlós, has failed to discuss proposals concerning renovating the third metro line or handling the capital’s current smog problem, a Socialist representative said. Budapest assembly approves final 2024 Olympic locations.
Air Quality Deteriorates Throughout Hungary
- 24 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The quality of the air deteriorated further in Hungary on Monday according to the latest figures of the National Public Health Centre (OKK). Smog alert has been ordered in more places. In Budapest, among others, traffic restrictions were introduced.
Anti-Olympic Bid Campaign Thriving
- 23 Jan 2017 8:20 AM
- sport
As of Sunday afternoon some 35,000 signatures had been collected at the stands of the Momentum Movement for a referendum about Budapest hosting the 2024 Olympics, press officer Gergõ Papp told Index.
Smog Alert In Budapest
- 23 Jan 2017 8:06 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós on Sunday lifted a smog alert in the capital after weather conditions had improved, the mayor’s office said. According to the Budapest Mayor’s Office, the average result of particulate matter (PM10) exceeded the information threshold on Saturday and early Sunday. “Information threshold means that a level of air pollution is reached or exceeded.
Hungarian Bus Accident In Italy
- 22 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sixteen people died in the coach accident which occurred in the vicinity of Verona, in Italy, just before midnight, one person in a critical condition is being kept in an artificially induced coma, two persons are severely injured, ten persons have serious injuries, while thirteen have light injuries. Twelve people survived the accident without injuries, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade ...
MSZP Nominates Botka For Prime Minister But Debates Over Primaries Still Divide Opposition
- 20 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) leadership unanimously agreed Wednesday to support Szeged mayor László Botka (pictured left) to be their party’s candidate for prime minister in 2018 elections. Party chairman Gyula Molnár (pictured right) announced that Botka would receive full powers from the party to conduct closed-door negotiations in coming weeks with other left-wing parties about gaining ...
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.