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Hungarian-Croatian Green Border Closed
- 19 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian-Croatian green border was closed at midnight on Friday, and the same border policing method was introduced as on the Hungarian-Serbian section, Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács announced in Zákány. He added that two transit zones were created where those entering the country will be registered.
Hungary "Must Be Protected" Against EU Migrant Quota Scheme
- 19 Oct 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has shown that it is indeed possible to stop the modern-day mass migration, but now a new danger looms; namely, the quota system against which Hungary must protect itself, the foreign minister told parliament. Péter Szijjártó said that the influx of migrants on its southern flank has abated but a new migration wave could hit the country from the west, and Hungary must protect itself from ...
Rogán: Hungarian People Need Bigger Say In Govt
- 17 Oct 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
People need to have a bigger say in running the country’s affairs in between elections, cabinet chief Antal Rogán told parliament’s justice committee. The committee approved the appointment of Rogán as head of the newly-established ministry that will serve as the prime minister’s cabinet office with 7 votes in favour and 4 against.
Lázár On Farmland Sales, Tax Reform
- 16 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Public auctions of state-owned farmland will start on Nov. 16, János Lázár, the government office chief, told a weekly government press briefing. The auctions would be started in six counties. The government wants to get the best price possible for farmland he said, adding that it was inconceivable that sales would go ahead for prices below market value. The Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) has ...
Bocuse d’Or Hungary Commis Contest, 18 October
- 16 Oct 2015 3:00 AM
- food & drink
The aim of the competition – to be held on Sunday 18th October - is to find the most talented young cooks, who might have the chance to help chefs competing at the Bocuse d’Or Hungary competition’s final. The 20-22 years old applicants should be able to demonstrate several competences, inc English language knowledge.
Better Telecommunications To Boost Opportunities, Ader Tells ITU Conference
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Efficient telecommunications will increase “our opportunities, openness, freedom, and security”, President Janos Áder told a gala night of the World Telecom conference, which started in Budapest on Monday. In his address, the president said that the IT revolution of the second half of the 20th century was almost entirely due to developments by private companies.
Demjan Appoints CEU BS Alumna Borbala Czako To Chair Euro 1 Million Migration Fund
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- specials
Demján Group, owned by one of Hungary’s most prominent businessman Sándor Demján, has donated one million euros to establish a migration fund. This fund will support improving conditions for refugee children currently in Hungary or on the borders of the country. It will be used to buy food, clothing, finance domestic travel, healthcare and to produce information material and assist civilians and ...
Xpat Opinion: Refugee Crisis Conspiracy Theories & Real Causes, By Hungarian Spectrum
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Before I tackle the subject of conspiracy theories, here’s a news item that should not be overlooked. On October 8 Pablo Gorondi of the Associated Press reported from Budapest that “troops from the European Union or NATO will be allowed to help defend Hungary’s borders due to the migrant crisis.” According to the decree that appeared in Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian government will allow as many ...
European Court Rejects Migrants’ Appeal Against Expulsion From Hungary
- 13 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights has thrown out an appeal by two Bangladeshi nationals, represented by the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, seeking to ban Hungary from returning them to Serbia, the press office of the Hungarian justice ministry said. In their appeal dated Sept. 25, the two migrants requested that the European Court issue a temporary restraining order against Hungary, the ministry ...
Hungarian-Croatian Green Border Closed
- 19 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian-Croatian green border was closed at midnight on Friday, and the same border policing method was introduced as on the Hungarian-Serbian section, Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács announced in Zákány. He added that two transit zones were created where those entering the country will be registered.
Hungary "Must Be Protected" Against EU Migrant Quota Scheme
- 19 Oct 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has shown that it is indeed possible to stop the modern-day mass migration, but now a new danger looms; namely, the quota system against which Hungary must protect itself, the foreign minister told parliament. Péter Szijjártó said that the influx of migrants on its southern flank has abated but a new migration wave could hit the country from the west, and Hungary must protect itself from ...
Rogán: Hungarian People Need Bigger Say In Govt
- 17 Oct 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
People need to have a bigger say in running the country’s affairs in between elections, cabinet chief Antal Rogán told parliament’s justice committee. The committee approved the appointment of Rogán as head of the newly-established ministry that will serve as the prime minister’s cabinet office with 7 votes in favour and 4 against.
Lázár On Farmland Sales, Tax Reform
- 16 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Public auctions of state-owned farmland will start on Nov. 16, János Lázár, the government office chief, told a weekly government press briefing. The auctions would be started in six counties. The government wants to get the best price possible for farmland he said, adding that it was inconceivable that sales would go ahead for prices below market value. The Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) has ...
Bocuse d’Or Hungary Commis Contest, 18 October
- 16 Oct 2015 3:00 AM
- food & drink
The aim of the competition – to be held on Sunday 18th October - is to find the most talented young cooks, who might have the chance to help chefs competing at the Bocuse d’Or Hungary competition’s final. The 20-22 years old applicants should be able to demonstrate several competences, inc English language knowledge.
Better Telecommunications To Boost Opportunities, Ader Tells ITU Conference
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Efficient telecommunications will increase “our opportunities, openness, freedom, and security”, President Janos Áder told a gala night of the World Telecom conference, which started in Budapest on Monday. In his address, the president said that the IT revolution of the second half of the 20th century was almost entirely due to developments by private companies.
Demjan Appoints CEU BS Alumna Borbala Czako To Chair Euro 1 Million Migration Fund
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- specials
Demján Group, owned by one of Hungary’s most prominent businessman Sándor Demján, has donated one million euros to establish a migration fund. This fund will support improving conditions for refugee children currently in Hungary or on the borders of the country. It will be used to buy food, clothing, finance domestic travel, healthcare and to produce information material and assist civilians and ...
Xpat Opinion: Refugee Crisis Conspiracy Theories & Real Causes, By Hungarian Spectrum
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Before I tackle the subject of conspiracy theories, here’s a news item that should not be overlooked. On October 8 Pablo Gorondi of the Associated Press reported from Budapest that “troops from the European Union or NATO will be allowed to help defend Hungary’s borders due to the migrant crisis.” According to the decree that appeared in Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian government will allow as many ...
European Court Rejects Migrants’ Appeal Against Expulsion From Hungary
- 13 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights has thrown out an appeal by two Bangladeshi nationals, represented by the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, seeking to ban Hungary from returning them to Serbia, the press office of the Hungarian justice ministry said. In their appeal dated Sept. 25, the two migrants requested that the European Court issue a temporary restraining order against Hungary, the ministry ...