143 result(s) for defence measures
Hungary Wants Temporary Dispensation In Implementing Dublin Rule
- 25 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will continue to observe the EU rule that a migrant’s claim must be processed in the country they first arrive in, but it is asking for temporary dispensation since the country is currently unable to provide the necessary services for them, László Tasnádi, state secretary for law enforcement, told parliament’s defence committee.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams “Chaotic” Introduction Of New Road Toll
- 6 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has called on the government to waive fines for non-payment of the new motorway e-toll. Meanwhile the Democratic Coalition (DK), the Együtt (Together) party and green opposition LMP have demanded the new system be scrapped altogether.
Hungary’s Forint Sharply Down On Interbank Market
- 30 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The forint was trading at 310.79 to the euro late Tuesday on the interbank forex market, down from 308.98 late Monday. At 308.96 to the euro early Tuesday, the forint moved between 308.77 and 311.31, a ten-day low. The Hungarian currency sank back to levels before the decision of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) a week ago to stop its easing cycle.
Hungarian Govt To Freeze 110 Billion Forints In Spending
- 18 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will freeze 110 billion forints (EUR 355m) in central budget expenditures to ensure that this year’s 2.9%-of-GDP deficit target can be met, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said on Thursday. The freeze will not affect families or businesses, only government expenditures, he said at a conference of the Hungarian Economic Association and the Fiscal Council.
Photo Article: NATO Military Committee Conference In Budapest, Oct. 2013
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
NATO Military Committee Conference heads, from left to right: General Tibor Benko PhD, Hungarian Chief of Defence; Dr. Csaba Hende, Hungarian Minister of Defence; General Knud Bartels, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee.
Traffic Changes In Budapest Due To Danube Flooding - 14 June Noon
- 14 Jun 2013 10:10 AM
- getting around
Upper embankment roads are reopened to road traffic – flood traffic update summary. On 11 June 2013, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós ordered BKK, Municipal Disaster Management, Budapest Sewage Works, Budapest Transport Company BKV and the Budapest Police to jointly assess the situation at Batthyány tér and decide on how to alleviate the traffic restrictions affecting Budapest residents in line with ...
Updated on 14 June 8 pm: Traffic Changes In Budapest Due To Danube Flooding
- 14 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Upper embankment roads are reopened to road traffic – flood traffic update summary:
After the technical assessment by BKK and BKV professionals suburban railway H5 runs on its full route to Batthyány tér terminus from 12:00 noon on 14 June 2013 and the service of replacement bus H5 is suspended. Suburban railway H5 runs from Békásmegyer/Szentendre to Batthyány tér according to its regular ...
Updated On 13 June, 3 pm: Traffic Changes In Budapest Due To Danube Flooding
- 13 Jun 2013 3:30 AM
- getting around
On 11 June 2013, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós ordered BKK, Municipal Disaster Management, Budapest Sewage Works, Budapest Transport Company BKV and the Budapest Police to jointly assess the situation at Batthyány tér and decide on how to alleviate the traffic restrictions affecting Budapest residents in line with the receding water levels of the Danube. Accordingly, the Batthyány tér station of ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Facing Floods, EU Criticism & Opposition
- 10 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators don’t refrain from political remarks while tens of thousands of volunteers, leading politicians among them, help professionals build temporary defences against the highest water levels the Danube has seen.
Hungary Wants Temporary Dispensation In Implementing Dublin Rule
- 25 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will continue to observe the EU rule that a migrant’s claim must be processed in the country they first arrive in, but it is asking for temporary dispensation since the country is currently unable to provide the necessary services for them, László Tasnádi, state secretary for law enforcement, told parliament’s defence committee.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams “Chaotic” Introduction Of New Road Toll
- 6 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has called on the government to waive fines for non-payment of the new motorway e-toll. Meanwhile the Democratic Coalition (DK), the Együtt (Together) party and green opposition LMP have demanded the new system be scrapped altogether.
Hungary’s Forint Sharply Down On Interbank Market
- 30 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The forint was trading at 310.79 to the euro late Tuesday on the interbank forex market, down from 308.98 late Monday. At 308.96 to the euro early Tuesday, the forint moved between 308.77 and 311.31, a ten-day low. The Hungarian currency sank back to levels before the decision of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) a week ago to stop its easing cycle.
Hungarian Govt To Freeze 110 Billion Forints In Spending
- 18 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will freeze 110 billion forints (EUR 355m) in central budget expenditures to ensure that this year’s 2.9%-of-GDP deficit target can be met, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said on Thursday. The freeze will not affect families or businesses, only government expenditures, he said at a conference of the Hungarian Economic Association and the Fiscal Council.
Photo Article: NATO Military Committee Conference In Budapest, Oct. 2013
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
NATO Military Committee Conference heads, from left to right: General Tibor Benko PhD, Hungarian Chief of Defence; Dr. Csaba Hende, Hungarian Minister of Defence; General Knud Bartels, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee.
Traffic Changes In Budapest Due To Danube Flooding - 14 June Noon
- 14 Jun 2013 10:10 AM
- getting around
Upper embankment roads are reopened to road traffic – flood traffic update summary. On 11 June 2013, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós ordered BKK, Municipal Disaster Management, Budapest Sewage Works, Budapest Transport Company BKV and the Budapest Police to jointly assess the situation at Batthyány tér and decide on how to alleviate the traffic restrictions affecting Budapest residents in line with ...
Updated on 14 June 8 pm: Traffic Changes In Budapest Due To Danube Flooding
- 14 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Upper embankment roads are reopened to road traffic – flood traffic update summary:
After the technical assessment by BKK and BKV professionals suburban railway H5 runs on its full route to Batthyány tér terminus from 12:00 noon on 14 June 2013 and the service of replacement bus H5 is suspended. Suburban railway H5 runs from Békásmegyer/Szentendre to Batthyány tér according to its regular ...
Updated On 13 June, 3 pm: Traffic Changes In Budapest Due To Danube Flooding
- 13 Jun 2013 3:30 AM
- getting around
On 11 June 2013, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós ordered BKK, Municipal Disaster Management, Budapest Sewage Works, Budapest Transport Company BKV and the Budapest Police to jointly assess the situation at Batthyány tér and decide on how to alleviate the traffic restrictions affecting Budapest residents in line with the receding water levels of the Danube. Accordingly, the Batthyány tér station of ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Facing Floods, EU Criticism & Opposition
- 10 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators don’t refrain from political remarks while tens of thousands of volunteers, leading politicians among them, help professionals build temporary defences against the highest water levels the Danube has seen.














