239 result(s) for civil groups in Current Affairs
Hungary’s Civil Sector In Focus Of Brussels Discussion
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A discussion was held about the current situation of Hungary’s civil sector at the Philanthropy House in Brussels. Organisers that included CIVICUS, European Alternatives, European Civic Forum and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) invited speakers from Hungary to provide a perspective in light of recent developments.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Discusses Political Disputes In Washington
- 23 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said that he was in agreement with Victoria Nuland, the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, that bilateral economic and security policy relations were excellent. Political disputes were also discussed at their meeting on Tuesday, he added.
US Diplomat Comments On Hungarian Civil Society
- 10 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A thriving civil society can help real and continuous dialogue between the government and the people, which is important for both sides, André Goodfriend, chargé d’affaires at the United States embassy, told a news conference. Presenting USAID’s NGO 2013 sustainability index, Goodfriend said that in the recent past a series of measures in connection with civil organisations had led to narrowing ...
Hungary Summons US Charge D’Affaires Over Civil Society
- 29 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign ministry has summoned the US charge d’affaires, André Goodfriend, to discuss comments made recently by US President Barack Obama about the situation of civil society in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Obama Accuses Hungary Of Clamping Down On Civil Society
- 29 Sep 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
After President Obama mentioned Hungary alongside Egypt as a county which intimidates NGOs, Népszabadság warns that those remarks were only the beginning and the worst is still ahead. Heti Válasz believes that the NGOs concerned are in reality liberal political activists, but condemns demonstrations of force against them.
US President’s Speech On September 23 Negatively References Hungary
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Main part of Barack Obama’s speech of September 23 at Clinton Global Initiative: “From Hungary to Egypt, endless regulations and overt intimidation increasingly target civil society. And around the world, brave men and women who dare raise their voices are harassed and attacked and even killed.”
Obama Expresses Concern For NGOs In Hungary
- 25 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
US President Barack Obama spoke out against threats to NGOs in Hungary at a conference in New York on Tuesday night. Hungary’s foreign ministry said in response that his remarks were not based on facts.
Prize Proposal For Ökotárs Supported By Hungarian Socialists
- 18 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian MEPs in the European Parliament’s Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats gave supporting signatures on Wednesday to a proposal by green group MEP Benedek Jávor, of the opposition E-PM, to nominate the Ökotárs Foundation for a Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Hungarian Parliament Starts Autumn Session
- 16 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, head of the parliamentary group of the ruling Fidesz party, noted bank settlements involved not only foreign currency borrowers, but also forint-denominated ones. “They, too, have a right to fair treatment and must be served justice” he said.
Hungary’s Civil Sector In Focus Of Brussels Discussion
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A discussion was held about the current situation of Hungary’s civil sector at the Philanthropy House in Brussels. Organisers that included CIVICUS, European Alternatives, European Civic Forum and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) invited speakers from Hungary to provide a perspective in light of recent developments.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Discusses Political Disputes In Washington
- 23 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said that he was in agreement with Victoria Nuland, the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, that bilateral economic and security policy relations were excellent. Political disputes were also discussed at their meeting on Tuesday, he added.
US Diplomat Comments On Hungarian Civil Society
- 10 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A thriving civil society can help real and continuous dialogue between the government and the people, which is important for both sides, André Goodfriend, chargé d’affaires at the United States embassy, told a news conference. Presenting USAID’s NGO 2013 sustainability index, Goodfriend said that in the recent past a series of measures in connection with civil organisations had led to narrowing ...
Hungary Summons US Charge D’Affaires Over Civil Society
- 29 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign ministry has summoned the US charge d’affaires, André Goodfriend, to discuss comments made recently by US President Barack Obama about the situation of civil society in Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Obama Accuses Hungary Of Clamping Down On Civil Society
- 29 Sep 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
After President Obama mentioned Hungary alongside Egypt as a county which intimidates NGOs, Népszabadság warns that those remarks were only the beginning and the worst is still ahead. Heti Válasz believes that the NGOs concerned are in reality liberal political activists, but condemns demonstrations of force against them.
US President’s Speech On September 23 Negatively References Hungary
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Main part of Barack Obama’s speech of September 23 at Clinton Global Initiative: “From Hungary to Egypt, endless regulations and overt intimidation increasingly target civil society. And around the world, brave men and women who dare raise their voices are harassed and attacked and even killed.”
Obama Expresses Concern For NGOs In Hungary
- 25 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
US President Barack Obama spoke out against threats to NGOs in Hungary at a conference in New York on Tuesday night. Hungary’s foreign ministry said in response that his remarks were not based on facts.
Prize Proposal For Ökotárs Supported By Hungarian Socialists
- 18 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian MEPs in the European Parliament’s Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats gave supporting signatures on Wednesday to a proposal by green group MEP Benedek Jávor, of the opposition E-PM, to nominate the Ökotárs Foundation for a Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Hungarian Parliament Starts Autumn Session
- 16 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, head of the parliamentary group of the ruling Fidesz party, noted bank settlements involved not only foreign currency borrowers, but also forint-denominated ones. “They, too, have a right to fair treatment and must be served justice” he said.