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Minister Of Justice Sent A Letter To EU Commissioner On The Irish Driver Who Killed Two Children In Hungary
- 25 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics has sent another letter to Viviane Reding, the European Commissioner for Justice, related to the case of Francis Ciarán Tobin, who has been convicted of dangerous driving resulting in death, and whose extradition in Hungary was refused by the Irish authorities.
Hungary Reclaims Illegitimately Used Compensation Funds From Claims Conference
- 28 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The US organization, Claims Conference, appointed in 2007 to disburse funds to holocaust survivors of Hungarian origin living abroad, has to date failed to render a legitimate account of the compensation funds that the Hungarian State provided for holocaust survivors, Government Commissioner András Levente Gál informed the US and Israeli Embassies today.
Xpat Opinion: Fromer Hungarian President Sólyom Repeats His Criticism Of The Government
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview published in Heti Válasz, former president László Sólyom repeated his earlier criticism, that the government’s “military-style tactics” lead nowhere, and are harmful to democracy. In response, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said Sólyom cannot see the wood for the trees.
Hungarian National Bureau Of Investigation Director Removed From His Post
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Interior Ministry has removed National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) director Zoltan Csizner from his post, effective immediately and without explanation, at the recommendation of National Police chief Jozsef Hatala. Interior Minister Sandor Pinter appointed Gabor Bucsek as the new NNI director, effective August 9.
Hungarian Offers To Buy Seuso Treasure
- 2 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian István Zelnik has signed a preliminary contract to buy most of the disputed Seuso Treasure from its British owner. The treasure, one of the largest hoards of silver from the Roman era ever discovered, is claimed by Hungary, which contends that it was discovered near Lake Balaton.
Government Welcomes US State Dept Recognising Freedom Of Religion In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
The government welcomes the fact that according to the United States Department of State, Hungarian laws protect the freedom of religion. The Hungarian government welcomes the fact that the US Department of State's 2011 International Religious Freedom Report estimates that the Hungarian constitution, as well as other laws and measures, protect the freedom of religion – responded the Prime ...
US Envoy On Anti-Semitism Says Attitudes Towards Minorities In Hungary Should Be Monitored
- 24 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government should immediately and firmly condemn all forms of anti-Semitism, US State Department Hannah Rosenthal - pictured - declared in Budapest on Friday. Rosenthal, the US special envoy for anti-Semitism, spoke after talks with government commissioner Levente András Gál.
Hungary's Former PM Gyurcsány Cleared Of Casino Real Estate Corruption Charges
- 23 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By BudaPost: Commentators agree that in a dictatorship the charges levelled against former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány would not have been dropped. With just one exception: his long-term aide believes the real reason is PM Orbán’s weakening position.
Hungary’s New Civil Code Before Parliament
- 23 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On 11 July, the Government submitted to Parliament Hungary’s first Civil Code created in a democratic environment by a team of highly reputable experts. The Government submitted the text created by the Civil Law Codification Committee to Parliament effectively without change.
Minister Of Justice Sent A Letter To EU Commissioner On The Irish Driver Who Killed Two Children In Hungary
- 25 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics has sent another letter to Viviane Reding, the European Commissioner for Justice, related to the case of Francis Ciarán Tobin, who has been convicted of dangerous driving resulting in death, and whose extradition in Hungary was refused by the Irish authorities.
Hungary Reclaims Illegitimately Used Compensation Funds From Claims Conference
- 28 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The US organization, Claims Conference, appointed in 2007 to disburse funds to holocaust survivors of Hungarian origin living abroad, has to date failed to render a legitimate account of the compensation funds that the Hungarian State provided for holocaust survivors, Government Commissioner András Levente Gál informed the US and Israeli Embassies today.
Xpat Opinion: Fromer Hungarian President Sólyom Repeats His Criticism Of The Government
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In an interview published in Heti Válasz, former president László Sólyom repeated his earlier criticism, that the government’s “military-style tactics” lead nowhere, and are harmful to democracy. In response, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said Sólyom cannot see the wood for the trees.
Hungarian National Bureau Of Investigation Director Removed From His Post
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Interior Ministry has removed National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) director Zoltan Csizner from his post, effective immediately and without explanation, at the recommendation of National Police chief Jozsef Hatala. Interior Minister Sandor Pinter appointed Gabor Bucsek as the new NNI director, effective August 9.
Hungarian Offers To Buy Seuso Treasure
- 2 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian István Zelnik has signed a preliminary contract to buy most of the disputed Seuso Treasure from its British owner. The treasure, one of the largest hoards of silver from the Roman era ever discovered, is claimed by Hungary, which contends that it was discovered near Lake Balaton.
Government Welcomes US State Dept Recognising Freedom Of Religion In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
The government welcomes the fact that according to the United States Department of State, Hungarian laws protect the freedom of religion. The Hungarian government welcomes the fact that the US Department of State's 2011 International Religious Freedom Report estimates that the Hungarian constitution, as well as other laws and measures, protect the freedom of religion – responded the Prime ...
US Envoy On Anti-Semitism Says Attitudes Towards Minorities In Hungary Should Be Monitored
- 24 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government should immediately and firmly condemn all forms of anti-Semitism, US State Department Hannah Rosenthal - pictured - declared in Budapest on Friday. Rosenthal, the US special envoy for anti-Semitism, spoke after talks with government commissioner Levente András Gál.
Hungary's Former PM Gyurcsány Cleared Of Casino Real Estate Corruption Charges
- 23 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By BudaPost: Commentators agree that in a dictatorship the charges levelled against former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány would not have been dropped. With just one exception: his long-term aide believes the real reason is PM Orbán’s weakening position.
Hungary’s New Civil Code Before Parliament
- 23 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On 11 July, the Government submitted to Parliament Hungary’s first Civil Code created in a democratic environment by a team of highly reputable experts. The Government submitted the text created by the Civil Law Codification Committee to Parliament effectively without change.