244 result(s) for community matters in Current Affairs
Trócsányi: Hungarian Civil Code Protects Community Symbols Adequately
- 16 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Responding to a recent proposal by the group leader of the ruling Fidesz party to bolster preventative measures against terrorism by better protecting community and religious symbols, László Trócsányi, the justice minister, said that Hungary’s Civil Code already contains adequate protections.
Hungarian Leaders Condemn Paris Attack On Satirical Magazine
- 8 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned the shootings in Paris at the offices of a satirical magazine that claimed at least 12 lives. Expressing his condolences to his counterpart Francois Hollande, President Áder said, “I was deeply shocked and grieved today to hear about the fatal terrorist attack at the Charlie Hebdo magazine’s headquarters.”
Culture, Education, Human Rights Crucial Even In Conflict Areas, Says UNESCO Envoy
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Preserving the cultural heritage, protecting human rights and supporting education are crucial responsibilities even in areas of conflict, Katalin Bogyay, Hungary’s outgoing ambassador to UNESCO, said in an interview to MTI in which she highlighted Hungary’s role as a mediator in the international community.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Europe In Spiritual Crisis
- 10 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe is in a serious spiritual crisis because the community spends too much on welfare while its share in the global economy is shrinking, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview published online by Germany’s Die Welt.
Hungary’s Supreme Court Overturns Part Of Homeless Decree
- 4 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s supreme court has ruled that a section of the 2013 municipal decree restricting the use of public spaces by the homeless is in breach of the law. The court known as the Kúria has asked for a constitutional review of the decree, which was issued by the Municipal Council of Budapest at the end of last year.
Hungary’s Gas Supply Secure, Says European Commission
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s gas supply would be secure even in a worst-case scenario, the national development ministry said referring to the Energy Security Stress Tests of the European Commission. The Commission said that if Russian gas shipments to Europe stopped entirely, Hungary’s reserves could still ensure household supplies, with limitations stipulated by law, the ministry said.
168 Óra: A New Hungarian Left-Wing Is Needed
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian liberal weekly news magazine 168 óra asked eight members of Hungary’s liberal establishment their reaction to the Fidesz-KDNP landslide victory in Sunday’s local and county elections. Their responses appear in the article “Új Baldoldal Kell!” (A new left-wing is needed!) appearing in the 16 October 2014 edition (pp. 12-15). Our unabridged translation of the article follows:
Hungarian Opposition Parties Criticise Orbán
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Hungary where the political majority is not related to the larger part of society cannot be strong or successful, the group leader of the opposition Socialists said in response to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s parliamentary address on Monday. József Tóbiás said that in the past four years the government had deprived municipalities of most of their powers. He demanded that the central government ...
Mayor Tarlós: Budapest Needs Leadership & Development
- 23 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The city of Budapest needs leadership, good management and development, Mayor István Tarlós said. Commenting on the campaign of the leftist opposition for next month’s local elections, Tarlós said he had not seen such incompetence and “a multitude of hasty decisions” in the past 25 years.
Trócsányi: Hungarian Civil Code Protects Community Symbols Adequately
- 16 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Responding to a recent proposal by the group leader of the ruling Fidesz party to bolster preventative measures against terrorism by better protecting community and religious symbols, László Trócsányi, the justice minister, said that Hungary’s Civil Code already contains adequate protections.
Hungarian Leaders Condemn Paris Attack On Satirical Magazine
- 8 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned the shootings in Paris at the offices of a satirical magazine that claimed at least 12 lives. Expressing his condolences to his counterpart Francois Hollande, President Áder said, “I was deeply shocked and grieved today to hear about the fatal terrorist attack at the Charlie Hebdo magazine’s headquarters.”
Culture, Education, Human Rights Crucial Even In Conflict Areas, Says UNESCO Envoy
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Preserving the cultural heritage, protecting human rights and supporting education are crucial responsibilities even in areas of conflict, Katalin Bogyay, Hungary’s outgoing ambassador to UNESCO, said in an interview to MTI in which she highlighted Hungary’s role as a mediator in the international community.
Hungary’s PM Orbán: Europe In Spiritual Crisis
- 10 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe is in a serious spiritual crisis because the community spends too much on welfare while its share in the global economy is shrinking, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview published online by Germany’s Die Welt.
Hungary’s Supreme Court Overturns Part Of Homeless Decree
- 4 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s supreme court has ruled that a section of the 2013 municipal decree restricting the use of public spaces by the homeless is in breach of the law. The court known as the Kúria has asked for a constitutional review of the decree, which was issued by the Municipal Council of Budapest at the end of last year.
Hungary’s Gas Supply Secure, Says European Commission
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s gas supply would be secure even in a worst-case scenario, the national development ministry said referring to the Energy Security Stress Tests of the European Commission. The Commission said that if Russian gas shipments to Europe stopped entirely, Hungary’s reserves could still ensure household supplies, with limitations stipulated by law, the ministry said.
168 Óra: A New Hungarian Left-Wing Is Needed
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian liberal weekly news magazine 168 óra asked eight members of Hungary’s liberal establishment their reaction to the Fidesz-KDNP landslide victory in Sunday’s local and county elections. Their responses appear in the article “Új Baldoldal Kell!” (A new left-wing is needed!) appearing in the 16 October 2014 edition (pp. 12-15). Our unabridged translation of the article follows:
Hungarian Opposition Parties Criticise Orbán
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Hungary where the political majority is not related to the larger part of society cannot be strong or successful, the group leader of the opposition Socialists said in response to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s parliamentary address on Monday. József Tóbiás said that in the past four years the government had deprived municipalities of most of their powers. He demanded that the central government ...
Mayor Tarlós: Budapest Needs Leadership & Development
- 23 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The city of Budapest needs leadership, good management and development, Mayor István Tarlós said. Commenting on the campaign of the leftist opposition for next month’s local elections, Tarlós said he had not seen such incompetence and “a multitude of hasty decisions” in the past 25 years.