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US Embassy Continues To Advocate For CEU Independence
- 5 Apr 2017 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for the Central European University’s (CEU) independence and unhindered operation in Hungary, US Embassy Charge d’Affaires David Kostelancik said in a statement on Tuesday. The US is “disappointed by the accelerated passage of legislation targeting CEU”, the statement said.
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.
Hungary Appoints Ambassador To Represent Puskás Heritage
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
Upon Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó’s proposal, President János Áder has appointed sports journalist György Szöllősi to ambassador in charge of fostering Hungary’s traditions in soccer and the heritage of Ferenc Puskás, arguably the best-known Hungarian of the second half of the 20th century.
Local Opinion: CEU Controversy Seen As A Duel Between David & Goliath
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
In the first pro-government reaction to the row over a freshly tabled bill on foreign-based universities operating in Hungary, a right-wing writer wonders if the government will cave in to pressure from what he regards as ‘powerful forces bent on protecting privileged institutions.’
Video: Police Bust Illegal Taiwanese Gambling Den In Budapest
- 30 Mar 2017 12:30 PM
- current affairs
Hungarian police, responding to a call from a neighbor that someone was in need of help, went to a house in Budapest’s upmarket 2nd District. Upon arrival they found a number of Taiwanese men and women who were being held there against their will - possibly for sex.
US Embassy Expresses Concern Over Higher Ed Bill’s Effect On CEU
- 30 Mar 2017 9:30 AM
- business
The US embassy has expressed concern over a recent bill to amend the law on higher education in order to clarify and tighten rules governing foreign higher education institutions operating in Hungary, which it says would “seriously restrict” the operation of the Central European University (CEU). David Kostelancik, the charge d’affaires at the embassy, told MTI on Wednesday that the US is opposed ...
Statement On Central European University By U.S. Embassy Charge d' Affaires David Kostelancik
- 30 Mar 2017 9:10 AM
- current affairs
Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the United States to Budapest David Kostelancik has issued the following statement:
‘National Consultation’ Questionnaires Soon To Be Posted To Households
- 27 Mar 2017 7:10 AM
- current affairs
The government will send questionnaires to households next week in its next round of public surveys, dubbed national consultations, aimed at “protecting Hungary’s borders and preventing immigration”, state secretary Csaba Dömötör told a press conference.
Swimming Tournament Hopes To Lure Rolling Stones
- 24 Mar 2017 11:00 AM
- sport
The government plans to spend Ft 3.5 billion on the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships in July, Index reports. Organisers are hoping to attract The Rolling Stones as the highlight of a 90-minute opening ceremony on a stage on the Danube.
US Embassy Continues To Advocate For CEU Independence
- 5 Apr 2017 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for the Central European University’s (CEU) independence and unhindered operation in Hungary, US Embassy Charge d’Affaires David Kostelancik said in a statement on Tuesday. The US is “disappointed by the accelerated passage of legislation targeting CEU”, the statement said.
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.
Hungary Appoints Ambassador To Represent Puskás Heritage
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
Upon Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó’s proposal, President János Áder has appointed sports journalist György Szöllősi to ambassador in charge of fostering Hungary’s traditions in soccer and the heritage of Ferenc Puskás, arguably the best-known Hungarian of the second half of the 20th century.
Local Opinion: CEU Controversy Seen As A Duel Between David & Goliath
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
In the first pro-government reaction to the row over a freshly tabled bill on foreign-based universities operating in Hungary, a right-wing writer wonders if the government will cave in to pressure from what he regards as ‘powerful forces bent on protecting privileged institutions.’
Video: Police Bust Illegal Taiwanese Gambling Den In Budapest
- 30 Mar 2017 12:30 PM
- current affairs
Hungarian police, responding to a call from a neighbor that someone was in need of help, went to a house in Budapest’s upmarket 2nd District. Upon arrival they found a number of Taiwanese men and women who were being held there against their will - possibly for sex.
US Embassy Expresses Concern Over Higher Ed Bill’s Effect On CEU
- 30 Mar 2017 9:30 AM
- business
The US embassy has expressed concern over a recent bill to amend the law on higher education in order to clarify and tighten rules governing foreign higher education institutions operating in Hungary, which it says would “seriously restrict” the operation of the Central European University (CEU). David Kostelancik, the charge d’affaires at the embassy, told MTI on Wednesday that the US is opposed ...
Statement On Central European University By U.S. Embassy Charge d' Affaires David Kostelancik
- 30 Mar 2017 9:10 AM
- current affairs
Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the United States to Budapest David Kostelancik has issued the following statement:
‘National Consultation’ Questionnaires Soon To Be Posted To Households
- 27 Mar 2017 7:10 AM
- current affairs
The government will send questionnaires to households next week in its next round of public surveys, dubbed national consultations, aimed at “protecting Hungary’s borders and preventing immigration”, state secretary Csaba Dömötör told a press conference.
Swimming Tournament Hopes To Lure Rolling Stones
- 24 Mar 2017 11:00 AM
- sport
The government plans to spend Ft 3.5 billion on the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships in July, Index reports. Organisers are hoping to attract The Rolling Stones as the highlight of a 90-minute opening ceremony on a stage on the Danube.