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Socialists Demand Proof For Existence Of ‘Soros Plan’
- 13 Jan 2018 7:19 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist head of parliament’s national security committee has called on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to appear before the body and present evidence that there is a “Soros Plan” the government has been referring to.
Local Opinion: Poland’s New PM In Budapest
- 5 Jan 2018 7:56 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator sees Mr Morawiecki’s choice of Budapest for his first bilateral visit abroad as a sign of the strong alliance between the two governments in facing infringement procedures launched by Brussels.
New Year’s Eve Incidents: Injuries From Fireworks & Intoxication
- 4 Jan 2018 12:11 AM
- current affairs
Police were mainly called to incidents connected to fireworks and intoxication on New Year’s Eve. The police started 15 procedures against 12 people on misdemeanour charges. The cases included a firework injuring an 8 year old child on her face, and fire damages to family homes.
Hungary’s Government Agrees With Tusk’s View That Mandatory Quota Divisive, Ineffective
- 15 Dec 2017 9:06 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government agrees with European Council President Donald Tusk that the European Union’s mandatory quota for refugees is “a divisive and ineffective way to handle the migration crisis”, the Hungarian government office chief said at his weekly press conference on Thursday.
2017 ‘Record Year’ For Hungarian Diplomacy
- 14 Dec 2017 8:20 AM
- current affairs
In his report to parliament’s foreign affairs committee, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó described 2017 as a “record year” for Hungarian diplomacy, noting that Hungary had been visited by the prime ministers of Israel and China as well as the Egyptian president. Further, the leaders of 16 countries were in Hungary at the same time for last month’s CEE-China summit, he added.
Local Opinion: Fidesz MP Accused Of Anti-Semitic Mockery
- 14 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators interpret a Fidesz MP’s joke as anti-Semitic. Pro-government pundits think that the accusations are exaggerated and politically motivated.
Parlt CTTEE Rejects Opposition Proposal To Change Election Law
- 14 Nov 2017 7:57 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s judicial committee has refused to put on the National Assembly’s agenda a proposal which the proponent opposition parties said would make Hungary’s electoral system “fair, transparent and proportionate”.
Central Bank: Education Improvements Could Boost Competitiveness
- 30 Oct 2017 7:50 AM
- current affairs
Hungary needs to improve its education system, especially at the primary and tertiary levels, in order to boost competitiveness, the central bank’s (NBH) managing director said on Friday, presenting a report.
State Secretary: Homeless Care System Well Prepared For Winter
- 27 Oct 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
The capacity of homeless shelters has been raised by 1,500 to 11,100 nationwide to accommodate growing demand in the winter period, the human resources ministry’s state secretary for social affairs said. Additionally, 7,500 day shelter places are available, Károly Czibere said.
Socialists Demand Proof For Existence Of ‘Soros Plan’
- 13 Jan 2018 7:19 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist head of parliament’s national security committee has called on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to appear before the body and present evidence that there is a “Soros Plan” the government has been referring to.
Local Opinion: Poland’s New PM In Budapest
- 5 Jan 2018 7:56 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator sees Mr Morawiecki’s choice of Budapest for his first bilateral visit abroad as a sign of the strong alliance between the two governments in facing infringement procedures launched by Brussels.
New Year’s Eve Incidents: Injuries From Fireworks & Intoxication
- 4 Jan 2018 12:11 AM
- current affairs
Police were mainly called to incidents connected to fireworks and intoxication on New Year’s Eve. The police started 15 procedures against 12 people on misdemeanour charges. The cases included a firework injuring an 8 year old child on her face, and fire damages to family homes.
Hungary’s Government Agrees With Tusk’s View That Mandatory Quota Divisive, Ineffective
- 15 Dec 2017 9:06 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government agrees with European Council President Donald Tusk that the European Union’s mandatory quota for refugees is “a divisive and ineffective way to handle the migration crisis”, the Hungarian government office chief said at his weekly press conference on Thursday.
2017 ‘Record Year’ For Hungarian Diplomacy
- 14 Dec 2017 8:20 AM
- current affairs
In his report to parliament’s foreign affairs committee, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó described 2017 as a “record year” for Hungarian diplomacy, noting that Hungary had been visited by the prime ministers of Israel and China as well as the Egyptian president. Further, the leaders of 16 countries were in Hungary at the same time for last month’s CEE-China summit, he added.
Local Opinion: Fidesz MP Accused Of Anti-Semitic Mockery
- 14 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators interpret a Fidesz MP’s joke as anti-Semitic. Pro-government pundits think that the accusations are exaggerated and politically motivated.
Parlt CTTEE Rejects Opposition Proposal To Change Election Law
- 14 Nov 2017 7:57 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s judicial committee has refused to put on the National Assembly’s agenda a proposal which the proponent opposition parties said would make Hungary’s electoral system “fair, transparent and proportionate”.
Central Bank: Education Improvements Could Boost Competitiveness
- 30 Oct 2017 7:50 AM
- current affairs
Hungary needs to improve its education system, especially at the primary and tertiary levels, in order to boost competitiveness, the central bank’s (NBH) managing director said on Friday, presenting a report.
State Secretary: Homeless Care System Well Prepared For Winter
- 27 Oct 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
The capacity of homeless shelters has been raised by 1,500 to 11,100 nationwide to accommodate growing demand in the winter period, the human resources ministry’s state secretary for social affairs said. Additionally, 7,500 day shelter places are available, Károly Czibere said.