139 result(s) for damages
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
Fights In Budapest At Római-Part
- 13 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The flood is leaving Budapest. One of the most threatened area of the city was the Római-part (as always). Fortunately the area was spared (unlike in 2002 or in 2006). Building a dam here – even a mobile dam – is a controversial topic, but a new innovation may be able to solve the problem.
Hungarian Government Starts Preparation For Post-Flood Restoration
- 12 Jun 2013 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The government has started preparation for post-flood restoration and improvement works and the government has appointed disaster management chief György Bakondi commissioner for flood repair works, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at this morning’s press conference in Győrújfalu, north of Budapest, adding that the government is awaiting claims from municipalities concerning damages caused by the ...
Peak Forecast In All Critical Locations Exceeds The Highest Water Level Ever Measured In Hungary
- 7 Jun 2013 9:12 AM
- current affairs
Almost 9 thousand people are currently working at the dykes and around 3 thousand volunteers are helping flood prevention efforts, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said at a press conference at noon today, adding that a further 16 thousand officers are in reserve from the defence force, police, civil protection and civil guard authorities. At the moment there is a flood alert along 760 ...
Xpat Opinion: Days Of National Solidarity: Preparing For The Flood
- 6 Jun 2013 4:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: One of the wettest springs in a century, combined with a recent weather system that has dumped nearly a foot of rain on central Europe, is unleashing a record-breaking flood in the countries of the Danube River Basin. Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and, now, Hungary are battling the high waters.
Hungary's Football Association To Sue Hooligans For Damages
- 17 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
The Football Association (MLSZ) will file a complaint against those who caused problems at the national team’s friendly football match against Israel last August, president Sándor Csányi announced on Wednesday.
Electric Fault Closes Budapest Airport
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- travel
The Liszt Ferenc International Airport had to close on Friday noon as the control tower suffered a blackout caused by water on a transformer. Arriving aircraft were redirected to Vienna or Bratislava, from where coaches picked up passengers. Many departures were cancelled.
Xpat Opinion: Kurultay: Hungarians Asian Origins Extolled
- 14 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A right-wing columnist claims that Hungarians should be proud of their Asian origins, without however embracing the racist and homophobic rhetoric of the extreme right. Meanwhile, the leading left-wing daily accuses Fidesz of having integrated far-right Jobbik, and its rhetoric.
Hungarian Parliament Insists Red Star Is A Totalitarian Symbol
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament adopted a decision on Monday in which it expresses its disagreement with the Strasbourg verdict passed in the red star lawsuit, and insists on sanctioning the use of symbols of totalitarian regimes.
Xpat Opinion: How The Venice Commission Has Got It Wrong Re Hungary
- 14 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: The government of Hungary has issued a detailed response to the Venice Commission’s (prematurely leaked) draft report regarding Hungary’s Fourth Amendment to the Fundamental Law. At 17 pages, it’s detailed and comprehensive and covers far too much ground for this blog, so I’ll give just a brief rundown of some of the most important issues here and encourage readers to check out ...
Fights In Budapest At Római-Part
- 13 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The flood is leaving Budapest. One of the most threatened area of the city was the Római-part (as always). Fortunately the area was spared (unlike in 2002 or in 2006). Building a dam here – even a mobile dam – is a controversial topic, but a new innovation may be able to solve the problem.
Hungarian Government Starts Preparation For Post-Flood Restoration
- 12 Jun 2013 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The government has started preparation for post-flood restoration and improvement works and the government has appointed disaster management chief György Bakondi commissioner for flood repair works, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at this morning’s press conference in Győrújfalu, north of Budapest, adding that the government is awaiting claims from municipalities concerning damages caused by the ...
Peak Forecast In All Critical Locations Exceeds The Highest Water Level Ever Measured In Hungary
- 7 Jun 2013 9:12 AM
- current affairs
Almost 9 thousand people are currently working at the dykes and around 3 thousand volunteers are helping flood prevention efforts, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said at a press conference at noon today, adding that a further 16 thousand officers are in reserve from the defence force, police, civil protection and civil guard authorities. At the moment there is a flood alert along 760 ...
Xpat Opinion: Days Of National Solidarity: Preparing For The Flood
- 6 Jun 2013 4:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: One of the wettest springs in a century, combined with a recent weather system that has dumped nearly a foot of rain on central Europe, is unleashing a record-breaking flood in the countries of the Danube River Basin. Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and, now, Hungary are battling the high waters.
Hungary's Football Association To Sue Hooligans For Damages
- 17 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
The Football Association (MLSZ) will file a complaint against those who caused problems at the national team’s friendly football match against Israel last August, president Sándor Csányi announced on Wednesday.
Electric Fault Closes Budapest Airport
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- travel
The Liszt Ferenc International Airport had to close on Friday noon as the control tower suffered a blackout caused by water on a transformer. Arriving aircraft were redirected to Vienna or Bratislava, from where coaches picked up passengers. Many departures were cancelled.
Xpat Opinion: Kurultay: Hungarians Asian Origins Extolled
- 14 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A right-wing columnist claims that Hungarians should be proud of their Asian origins, without however embracing the racist and homophobic rhetoric of the extreme right. Meanwhile, the leading left-wing daily accuses Fidesz of having integrated far-right Jobbik, and its rhetoric.
Hungarian Parliament Insists Red Star Is A Totalitarian Symbol
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament adopted a decision on Monday in which it expresses its disagreement with the Strasbourg verdict passed in the red star lawsuit, and insists on sanctioning the use of symbols of totalitarian regimes.