1,643 result(s) for committee
Updated: Orbán: War in Ukraine Will be 'Longer, More Brutal' than Anticipated
- 3 Jul 2025 9:38 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday warned that the war in Ukraine would be "longer and more brutal" than anticipated at the start of the year, and "we must be ready for intensified covert operations, smear campaigns and war propaganda against Hungary".
LIBE Mission to Hungary Raises Alarms Over Judicial Independence, Civil Society Pressure
- 25 Jun 2025 11:38 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on Tuesday presented the mission report of a delegation which visited Hungary between April 14 and 16 to assess the situation of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in the country since its last visit in 2021.
Police Ban of LGBTQI March in Budapest 'Lawful', Rules Top Court
- 23 Jun 2025 7:41 AM
- current affairs
The police decision to ban a march for the equality of LGBTQ people, planned by four organisations to be held in Budapest on June 28, was lawful, the Hungarian Supreme Court said in a ruling rejecting the organisers' claim against the decision.
Public Transport to 'Pause' in Budapest on Friday 6 June
- 3 Jun 2025 10:33 AM
- getting around
The mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karacsony, has announced a pause in public transport services to take place on Friday as "a first warning", adding the decision was made after talks with trade unions "representing the 27,000 employees of the Budapest family … who trust in the solidarity of the capital's residents".
Csárda & Kéknyelű: Traditional Hungarian Inn & Rare Grape Variety Declared Hungarikums
- 2 Jun 2025 12:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary’s Committee for Hungarikums has recently added two new treasures to its prestigious national register: the csárda, a traditional Hungarian inn, and Badacsony kéknyelű, a rare native grape variety grown exclusively in the Lake Balaton region. These are now officially recognised as Hungarikums – exceptional elements of Hungary’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.
Public Transit to Run for Longer In & Around Budapest from 1 June
- 29 May 2025 6:57 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
Suburban trains and Volánbusz services serving Budapest and surrounding areas will run later from June 1, as they adjust to the extended timetables of metro lines, Transport Minister János Lázár announced this week.
First Name Game: Minister of Culture Wants Control of Children's Names in Hungary
- 22 May 2025 4:15 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
Fidesz MP Lajos Kósa has proposed shifting authority over first name approvals from the Research Institute for Linguistics to the Minister of Culture. Currently, the institute’s 'First Name Committee' rules on unique name requests, recently approving such names as Legolász and Pannilia.
Updated: More Ukrainian Spies Identified by Hungarian National Security Services
- 21 May 2025 7:15 AM
- current affairs
The national security services have identified more Ukrainian spies, including Roland Tseber as an "illegal" officer of the Ukrainian intelligence service, and Istvan Hollo, who is under investigation by the National Office of Investigation on the suspicion of espionage activities, ruling Fidesz's parliamentary group leader said after a meeting of the national security committee.
How Much Money Burnt on Anti-Ukraine Campaign in Hungary?
- 19 May 2025 2:44 PM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition will sue the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister for access to data, to reveal "how much money has been burnt on the anti-Ukraine campaign", the party group's spokesperson said,
Updated: Orbán: War in Ukraine Will be 'Longer, More Brutal' than Anticipated
- 3 Jul 2025 9:38 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday warned that the war in Ukraine would be "longer and more brutal" than anticipated at the start of the year, and "we must be ready for intensified covert operations, smear campaigns and war propaganda against Hungary".
LIBE Mission to Hungary Raises Alarms Over Judicial Independence, Civil Society Pressure
- 25 Jun 2025 11:38 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on Tuesday presented the mission report of a delegation which visited Hungary between April 14 and 16 to assess the situation of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in the country since its last visit in 2021.
Police Ban of LGBTQI March in Budapest 'Lawful', Rules Top Court
- 23 Jun 2025 7:41 AM
- current affairs
The police decision to ban a march for the equality of LGBTQ people, planned by four organisations to be held in Budapest on June 28, was lawful, the Hungarian Supreme Court said in a ruling rejecting the organisers' claim against the decision.
Public Transport to 'Pause' in Budapest on Friday 6 June
- 3 Jun 2025 10:33 AM
- getting around
The mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karacsony, has announced a pause in public transport services to take place on Friday as "a first warning", adding the decision was made after talks with trade unions "representing the 27,000 employees of the Budapest family … who trust in the solidarity of the capital's residents".
Csárda & Kéknyelű: Traditional Hungarian Inn & Rare Grape Variety Declared Hungarikums
- 2 Jun 2025 12:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary’s Committee for Hungarikums has recently added two new treasures to its prestigious national register: the csárda, a traditional Hungarian inn, and Badacsony kéknyelű, a rare native grape variety grown exclusively in the Lake Balaton region. These are now officially recognised as Hungarikums – exceptional elements of Hungary’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.
Public Transit to Run for Longer In & Around Budapest from 1 June
- 29 May 2025 6:57 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
Suburban trains and Volánbusz services serving Budapest and surrounding areas will run later from June 1, as they adjust to the extended timetables of metro lines, Transport Minister János Lázár announced this week.
First Name Game: Minister of Culture Wants Control of Children's Names in Hungary
- 22 May 2025 4:15 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
Fidesz MP Lajos Kósa has proposed shifting authority over first name approvals from the Research Institute for Linguistics to the Minister of Culture. Currently, the institute’s 'First Name Committee' rules on unique name requests, recently approving such names as Legolász and Pannilia.
Updated: More Ukrainian Spies Identified by Hungarian National Security Services
- 21 May 2025 7:15 AM
- current affairs
The national security services have identified more Ukrainian spies, including Roland Tseber as an "illegal" officer of the Ukrainian intelligence service, and Istvan Hollo, who is under investigation by the National Office of Investigation on the suspicion of espionage activities, ruling Fidesz's parliamentary group leader said after a meeting of the national security committee.
How Much Money Burnt on Anti-Ukraine Campaign in Hungary?
- 19 May 2025 2:44 PM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition will sue the Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister for access to data, to reveal "how much money has been burnt on the anti-Ukraine campaign", the party group's spokesperson said,