352 result(s) for community matters
Truck Marking 500 Years Of Reformation Arrives In Debrecen
- 31 Jan 2017 8:30 AM
- community & culture
A truck making a roundtrip to 68 cities in 19 European countries arrived in Debrecen to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant reformation on Monday. Launched at the initiative of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe, the truck features an interactive exhibition presenting the European cities with a key role in the history of Reformation, Reformed Bishop Károly Fekete told MTI in ...
US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s Farewell Interview
- 19 Jan 2017 12:50 AM
- current affairs
“When we talk about civil organizations, we are talking about groups of Hungarians who love their country and joined together in order to improve the country in certain areas. Or in order to give voice to certain matters, like the problem of corruption and the promotion of tolerance, or improving education. They do not constitute a threat to Hungary, but are vital to a democracy For this reason I ...
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Decorates Outgoing US Ambassador
- 18 Jan 2017 7:04 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó awarded outgoing US ambassador Colleen Bell Hungary’s Order of Merit, middle cross, in Budapest on Tuesday. In his laudation, Szijjártó said that Bell had taken her post in Hungary at a time when “bilateral political cooperation was not at its best”.
Pressure Of Migration Remains High At Hungary-Serbia Border
- 17 Jan 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
Figures from last year show that the pressure of migration eased from 2015 but still remained high at the Hungary-Serbia border, the prime minister’s internal security advisor said. So far this year, 1,142 people have attempted to cross the border illegally, which is comparable to last year’s figure despite the intensive protection measures introduced against illegal border crossings further ...
Hungary’s Deputy Speaker Attends Celebration Of Ethnic German Community
- 10 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- community & culture
The friendship between Hungarians and Germans has been an “unquestionable asset” for all Hungarian governments since the political regime change of 1989, Gergely Gulyás, Hungary’s deputy speaker, told a gala celebration marking the day of ethnic German communities, on Sunday.
Govt To Introduce ‘Welfare Diagnosis’ In 2018
- 4 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The government is planning to monitor the needs of low-income families from next year on to “ensure individually tailored assistance”, daily Magyar Hírlap reported.
Rio De Janeiro’s Christ Statue To Light Up In Hungarian Stripes
- 29 Dec 2016 8:10 AM
- current affairs
The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro will be lit up on Friday, displaying Hungary’s national colours, the Hungarian Foreign Ministry said.
Political Parties Call For Greater Effort Against Terrorism
- 21 Dec 2016 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s political parties urged a concentrated effort to fight terrorism in light of Monday’s Berlin attack on a Christmas fair and the slaying of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey in Ankara.
EU Set To Approve European Capital Of Tourism Title Initiated By Hungary
- 20 Dec 2016 8:30 AM
- travel
The European Union is set to okay the creation of the title of “European Capital of Tourism”, a project initiated by Hungary, Socialist MEP István Ujhelyi said in Budapest on Monday.
Truck Marking 500 Years Of Reformation Arrives In Debrecen
- 31 Jan 2017 8:30 AM
- community & culture
A truck making a roundtrip to 68 cities in 19 European countries arrived in Debrecen to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant reformation on Monday. Launched at the initiative of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe, the truck features an interactive exhibition presenting the European cities with a key role in the history of Reformation, Reformed Bishop Károly Fekete told MTI in ...
US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s Farewell Interview
- 19 Jan 2017 12:50 AM
- current affairs
“When we talk about civil organizations, we are talking about groups of Hungarians who love their country and joined together in order to improve the country in certain areas. Or in order to give voice to certain matters, like the problem of corruption and the promotion of tolerance, or improving education. They do not constitute a threat to Hungary, but are vital to a democracy For this reason I ...
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Decorates Outgoing US Ambassador
- 18 Jan 2017 7:04 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó awarded outgoing US ambassador Colleen Bell Hungary’s Order of Merit, middle cross, in Budapest on Tuesday. In his laudation, Szijjártó said that Bell had taken her post in Hungary at a time when “bilateral political cooperation was not at its best”.
Pressure Of Migration Remains High At Hungary-Serbia Border
- 17 Jan 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
Figures from last year show that the pressure of migration eased from 2015 but still remained high at the Hungary-Serbia border, the prime minister’s internal security advisor said. So far this year, 1,142 people have attempted to cross the border illegally, which is comparable to last year’s figure despite the intensive protection measures introduced against illegal border crossings further ...
Hungary’s Deputy Speaker Attends Celebration Of Ethnic German Community
- 10 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- community & culture
The friendship between Hungarians and Germans has been an “unquestionable asset” for all Hungarian governments since the political regime change of 1989, Gergely Gulyás, Hungary’s deputy speaker, told a gala celebration marking the day of ethnic German communities, on Sunday.
Govt To Introduce ‘Welfare Diagnosis’ In 2018
- 4 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The government is planning to monitor the needs of low-income families from next year on to “ensure individually tailored assistance”, daily Magyar Hírlap reported.
Rio De Janeiro’s Christ Statue To Light Up In Hungarian Stripes
- 29 Dec 2016 8:10 AM
- current affairs
The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro will be lit up on Friday, displaying Hungary’s national colours, the Hungarian Foreign Ministry said.
Political Parties Call For Greater Effort Against Terrorism
- 21 Dec 2016 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s political parties urged a concentrated effort to fight terrorism in light of Monday’s Berlin attack on a Christmas fair and the slaying of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey in Ankara.
EU Set To Approve European Capital Of Tourism Title Initiated By Hungary
- 20 Dec 2016 8:30 AM
- travel
The European Union is set to okay the creation of the title of “European Capital of Tourism”, a project initiated by Hungary, Socialist MEP István Ujhelyi said in Budapest on Monday.