370 result(s) for community matters
Hungary Welcomes Ukraine Cease Fire
- 12 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has welcomed the recent Ukraine ceasefire agreement. Speaking at a press conference held jointly with his Polish counterpart Grzegorz Schetyna in Budapest, Szijjártó said implementation of the agreement should be closely monitored and its achievements evaluated.
Zero Tolerane Policy Brings Thousands Of Israeli Students To Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thanks partly to the policy of zero tolerance announced by the government against anti-Semitism there are now several thousand young Israelis studying in Hungary, a senior government official said in Debrecen.
Hungary To Spend HUF 250m On Humanitarian Aid In 2015
- 3 Feb 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is planning to spend 250 million forints (EUR 807,000) on humanitarian aid this year, focusing on protection for Christian communities worldwide and assistance to the Hungarian community in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
Islamic Community In Hungary Rejects Charge Of Skimming Subsidies
- 20 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Islamic Community (MIK) has rejected the charge that it had demanded millions of forints from a private welfare service provider in return for ensuring the provider’s eligibility for state financing.
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 Welcomes Ukraine Cease Fire
- 12 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has welcomed the recent Ukraine ceasefire agreement. Speaking at a press conference held jointly with his Polish counterpart Grzegorz Schetyna in Budapest, Szijjártó said implementation of the agreement should be closely monitored and its achievements evaluated.
Zero Tolerane Policy Brings Thousands Of Israeli Students To Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thanks partly to the policy of zero tolerance announced by the government against anti-Semitism there are now several thousand young Israelis studying in Hungary, a senior government official said in Debrecen.
Hungary To Spend HUF 250m On Humanitarian Aid In 2015
- 3 Feb 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is planning to spend 250 million forints (EUR 807,000) on humanitarian aid this year, focusing on protection for Christian communities worldwide and assistance to the Hungarian community in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
Islamic Community In Hungary Rejects Charge Of Skimming Subsidies
- 20 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Islamic Community (MIK) has rejected the charge that it had demanded millions of forints from a private welfare service provider in return for ensuring the provider’s eligibility for state financing.
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.