733 result(s) for budapest protest
Hungarian Home Birth Activist To Be Released?
- 21 Dec 2010 5:00 AM
- health & wellness
"Hungarian state prosecution on Monday has initiated the release of home birth activist Agnes Gereb, from police custody. Imprisonment is to be replaced by home confinement, during the pending legal procedure for the death of an infant allegedly strangled by Gereb.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Explains Action On Homeless
- 15 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest officials want to address those who have fallen out of the social safety net and integrate them into society, but will not allow them to live their lives in underpasses and train stations, mayor István Tarlós told reporters on Tuesday.
Hungary's PM Reaches Out On Facebook
- 14 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Several NGOs protested on Sunday against pension reform saying the Government is desperately forcing its citizens to leave their private pension funds for a state account so the budget can be sustained, despite officials claiming that the move is voluntary.
Hungarian Police Ban Devecser Protest
- 17 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Police have refused to allow a demonstration by Devecser residents to go ahead from Friday, citing the dangerous situation in Veszprém county. The people of Devecser want to protest against government compensation measures related to the October 4 toxic sludge disaster.
Winter Schedule: One New Flight After Another In Budapest
- 2 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- travel
"A new flight will arrive already on the first day when the 2010 winter schedule takes effect, and new flights will continue to arrive at Budapest Airport after that as well.
WWF Report: Toxic Plume Reaches The Danube In Hungary
- 8 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"As the mixture of red sludge and alkaline water from Monday’s breach of a waste dam at a Hungarian alumina plant reached the Danube this morning, the river’s second major similar disaster in a decade is shifting attention to a multitude of other sites storing bulk liquid wastes in close proximity.
Gun Laws Tighten In Hungary
- 7 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government, a decree tightened regulations concerning the possession of firearms in Hungary. The move comes as a reaction to a deadly school-shooting last November, and the arrest of a university student planning a murder spree with a legally-owned handgun. Now would-be firearm owners will be compelled to undergo extensive psychological testing and spend at least three years in a ‘sport ...
Taxi Drivers Pelt Headquarters With Eggs In Budapest
- 14 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- getting around
"Hundreds of taxi drivers protested outside the headquarters of a Budapest taxi company after it reduced fares by Ft 40 without notice.Some drivers pelted the building with eggs.
Religious Groups Welcome Anti-Gay Initiative In Budapest
- 14 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Religious groups in Hungary welcomed the civilian initiative of the recent “ Anti-Gay Pride March” in Budapest where on Sept 4 Budapestians went onto the street to voice their support for what they dubbed as “ Heterosexual Pride” in answer to the earlier held Gay Pride procession (on July 10, 2010).
Hungarian Home Birth Activist To Be Released?
- 21 Dec 2010 5:00 AM
- health & wellness
"Hungarian state prosecution on Monday has initiated the release of home birth activist Agnes Gereb, from police custody. Imprisonment is to be replaced by home confinement, during the pending legal procedure for the death of an infant allegedly strangled by Gereb.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Explains Action On Homeless
- 15 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest officials want to address those who have fallen out of the social safety net and integrate them into society, but will not allow them to live their lives in underpasses and train stations, mayor István Tarlós told reporters on Tuesday.
Hungary's PM Reaches Out On Facebook
- 14 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Several NGOs protested on Sunday against pension reform saying the Government is desperately forcing its citizens to leave their private pension funds for a state account so the budget can be sustained, despite officials claiming that the move is voluntary.
Hungarian Police Ban Devecser Protest
- 17 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Police have refused to allow a demonstration by Devecser residents to go ahead from Friday, citing the dangerous situation in Veszprém county. The people of Devecser want to protest against government compensation measures related to the October 4 toxic sludge disaster.
Winter Schedule: One New Flight After Another In Budapest
- 2 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- travel
"A new flight will arrive already on the first day when the 2010 winter schedule takes effect, and new flights will continue to arrive at Budapest Airport after that as well.
WWF Report: Toxic Plume Reaches The Danube In Hungary
- 8 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"As the mixture of red sludge and alkaline water from Monday’s breach of a waste dam at a Hungarian alumina plant reached the Danube this morning, the river’s second major similar disaster in a decade is shifting attention to a multitude of other sites storing bulk liquid wastes in close proximity.
Gun Laws Tighten In Hungary
- 7 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government, a decree tightened regulations concerning the possession of firearms in Hungary. The move comes as a reaction to a deadly school-shooting last November, and the arrest of a university student planning a murder spree with a legally-owned handgun. Now would-be firearm owners will be compelled to undergo extensive psychological testing and spend at least three years in a ‘sport ...
Taxi Drivers Pelt Headquarters With Eggs In Budapest
- 14 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- getting around
"Hundreds of taxi drivers protested outside the headquarters of a Budapest taxi company after it reduced fares by Ft 40 without notice.Some drivers pelted the building with eggs.
Religious Groups Welcome Anti-Gay Initiative In Budapest
- 14 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Religious groups in Hungary welcomed the civilian initiative of the recent “ Anti-Gay Pride March” in Budapest where on Sept 4 Budapestians went onto the street to voice their support for what they dubbed as “ Heterosexual Pride” in answer to the earlier held Gay Pride procession (on July 10, 2010).