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Fidesz: Soros Behind Request For Special Session Of Parliament
- 22 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
George Soros was behind the opposition’s call for Monday’s special session of parliament on the topic of the Central European University, Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa said, referring to the US financier. Lawmakers of the ruling alliance boycotted the session, which thereby lacked a quorum.
Opposition Parties Fighting Each Other Instead Of Cooperating, Says Dialogue Co-Leader
- 22 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
While the clock is ticking, opposition parties are scrapping with each other rather than engaging in cooperation, the co-leader of the Dialogue for Hungary party said at an opposition demonstration on Sunday, the national holiday celebrating King St. Stephen and Hungarian statehood.
Hungary Spends Above EU Average On Public Order, Safety
- 21 Aug 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s central government spending on public order and safety stands at 2.1% in proportion to GDP, over the 1.8% average for the European Union as a whole, reveal data compiled by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office.
Video: Amazing Fireworks In Budapest To Celebrate National Holiday
- 21 Aug 2017 3:10 AM
- community & culture
This fireworks display in front of the Hungarian capital's Parliament, and also on the Chain Bridge, closed the official celebrations for the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State' on 20 August.
Government Steadfast Amid Mounting Pressure On Hungary To Comply With EU Migration Policy
- 18 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is steadfast in its opposition to EU mandatory migrant quotas in the face of mounting pressure on the country, including the European Union infringement procedure initiated in June and threats to curb funding unless Hungary falls in line, a cabinet official said on Thursday.
Official: Link Between Migration, Terror Threat ‘Clear’
- 18 Aug 2017 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The link between illegal migration and the threat of terrorism in Europe is “clear”, foreign ministry state secretary Levente Magyar said, reacting to Thursday’s terrorist attack in Barcelona. Speaking at a press conference, Magyar reiterated Hungary’s strong condemnation of the attack.
Jobbik To Start Collecting Signatures For Wage Union Bid On Aug 20
- 17 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The leader of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, Gábor Vona, has called for non-partisan support for the party’s initiative, launching on Aug. 20, to collect signatures for a “wage union” within the EU. Speaking at a press conference in Eger, in north Hungary, Vona called it “outrageous” that the party’s political opponents “are politicising the issue of a wage union”.
National Holiday Events, 19 & 20 August
- 17 Aug 2017 8:50 AM
- community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday & Sunday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Included is info about an 'Air and Water Parade' in the front of Parliament, a 'Street of Hungarian Flavours', concerts at Clark Ádám Square, and the ceremonial hoisting of the national flag, plus a fair few fireworks.
'Festival Of Folk Arts', Buda Castle, Now On Until 20 August
- 17 Aug 2017 8:48 AM
- community & culture
A real international crafts festival, the Festival of Folk arts will welcome its guests for the 31th time between 17 - 20 August. In 2017, the 31st 'Mesterségek Ünnepe' focuses on
embroidery.
Fidesz: Soros Behind Request For Special Session Of Parliament
- 22 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
George Soros was behind the opposition’s call for Monday’s special session of parliament on the topic of the Central European University, Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa said, referring to the US financier. Lawmakers of the ruling alliance boycotted the session, which thereby lacked a quorum.
Opposition Parties Fighting Each Other Instead Of Cooperating, Says Dialogue Co-Leader
- 22 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
While the clock is ticking, opposition parties are scrapping with each other rather than engaging in cooperation, the co-leader of the Dialogue for Hungary party said at an opposition demonstration on Sunday, the national holiday celebrating King St. Stephen and Hungarian statehood.
Hungary Spends Above EU Average On Public Order, Safety
- 21 Aug 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s central government spending on public order and safety stands at 2.1% in proportion to GDP, over the 1.8% average for the European Union as a whole, reveal data compiled by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office.
Video: Amazing Fireworks In Budapest To Celebrate National Holiday
- 21 Aug 2017 3:10 AM
- community & culture
This fireworks display in front of the Hungarian capital's Parliament, and also on the Chain Bridge, closed the official celebrations for the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State' on 20 August.
Government Steadfast Amid Mounting Pressure On Hungary To Comply With EU Migration Policy
- 18 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is steadfast in its opposition to EU mandatory migrant quotas in the face of mounting pressure on the country, including the European Union infringement procedure initiated in June and threats to curb funding unless Hungary falls in line, a cabinet official said on Thursday.
Official: Link Between Migration, Terror Threat ‘Clear’
- 18 Aug 2017 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The link between illegal migration and the threat of terrorism in Europe is “clear”, foreign ministry state secretary Levente Magyar said, reacting to Thursday’s terrorist attack in Barcelona. Speaking at a press conference, Magyar reiterated Hungary’s strong condemnation of the attack.
Jobbik To Start Collecting Signatures For Wage Union Bid On Aug 20
- 17 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The leader of the radical nationalist Jobbik party, Gábor Vona, has called for non-partisan support for the party’s initiative, launching on Aug. 20, to collect signatures for a “wage union” within the EU. Speaking at a press conference in Eger, in north Hungary, Vona called it “outrageous” that the party’s political opponents “are politicising the issue of a wage union”.
National Holiday Events, 19 & 20 August
- 17 Aug 2017 8:50 AM
- community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday & Sunday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Included is info about an 'Air and Water Parade' in the front of Parliament, a 'Street of Hungarian Flavours', concerts at Clark Ádám Square, and the ceremonial hoisting of the national flag, plus a fair few fireworks.
'Festival Of Folk Arts', Buda Castle, Now On Until 20 August
- 17 Aug 2017 8:48 AM
- community & culture
A real international crafts festival, the Festival of Folk arts will welcome its guests for the 31th time between 17 - 20 August. In 2017, the 31st 'Mesterségek Ünnepe' focuses on
embroidery.