1,113 result(s) for democratic coalition
Hungarian Govt In “Deep Shock” About Terrorist Attack In Kenya
- 3 Apr 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The government rejects all forms of violence and terrorism, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said referring to Thursday’s terrorist attack in Kenya, which claimed 147 lives. Earlier, the foreign ministry learnt with “deep shock” about the attack at Garissa University, and expressed Hungary’s sympathy with families of the victims. The university was attacked by the al-Shabaab Islamic militia early ...
Roma Employment Scheme To Continue After Audit
- 3 Apr 2015 1:00 AM
- current affairs
An audit of the Roma “Bridge” employment scheme has revealed irregularities but there is nothing to stop it from continuing, the ministry for human resources said. The ministry said that the audit of the National Roma Council (ORÖ) scheme covered 150 items, including 12 public procurements. Irregularities were suspected in two cases, one involving furniture purchases and another involving the use ...
Hungary's President Asked Not To Sign Broker Age Asset -Seizure Law
- 2 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists have asked President János Áder to withhold his signature from the law on seizing the assets of brokerages to compensate the victims of brokerage scandals because the law exempts Quaestor’s banking division. Deputy chairman of parliament’s legislative committee, Gergely Bárándy, told a joint press conference held with deputy Socialist group leader Bertalan Tóth that ...
Stable Fidesz Lead In Hungary
- 2 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ruling party Fidesz maintained its strong lead in March with 29% of all voters behind it while radical nationalist Jobbik had the backing of 16%, according to the Nézőpont Institute. The Socialists registered 7% among all voters, while the Democratic Coalition was favoured by 6%.
Opposition Demands Names In Quaestor Case
- 2 Apr 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has called on the chief public prosecutor and the central bank governor to name politicians who invested funds in the bankrupt brokerage firm Quaestor. DK spokesman Zsolt Gréczy - pictured - insisted that politicians of ruling Fidesz and government members may have eased Quaestor into investments and received a commission in return.
DK Proposes Hunting Ban On Sundays
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) will submit a bill aimed to introduce a ban on hunting on Sundays. DK spokesman Zsolt Gréczy told a press conference on Sunday that the motion, if passed into law by parliament, would ensure that the last day of the week “is a day of rest not only for people but for wild animals, too”.
If Viktor Orbán Can Survive Broker Scandal, He Can Survive Anything
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán acknowledged on Wednesday that he himself ordered ministries to withdraw their money from brokerage firms. If the decision was based on inside information then the Prime Minister acknowledged committing a serious economic crime.
Fidelitas Plans Database Of Opponents
- 19 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidelitas Facebook page was removed yesterday after the youth wing of Fidesz encouraged supporters to send in the names and photographs of “agents provocateurs” at public events. The initiative was announced by president László Böröcz three days after a small group attempted to disrupt the prime minister’s official March 15 speech on Sunday.
Opposition Criticises Launch Of Public TV News Channel In Hungary
- 17 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Opposition parties on Monday criticised the renewed programme structure of Hungary’s public media. The changes launched on March 15 by the Media Service Support and Asset Management Fund (MTVA) include a 24-hour rolling news channel on the frequency formerly occupied by the main channel.
Hungarian Govt In “Deep Shock” About Terrorist Attack In Kenya
- 3 Apr 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The government rejects all forms of violence and terrorism, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said referring to Thursday’s terrorist attack in Kenya, which claimed 147 lives. Earlier, the foreign ministry learnt with “deep shock” about the attack at Garissa University, and expressed Hungary’s sympathy with families of the victims. The university was attacked by the al-Shabaab Islamic militia early ...
Roma Employment Scheme To Continue After Audit
- 3 Apr 2015 1:00 AM
- current affairs
An audit of the Roma “Bridge” employment scheme has revealed irregularities but there is nothing to stop it from continuing, the ministry for human resources said. The ministry said that the audit of the National Roma Council (ORÖ) scheme covered 150 items, including 12 public procurements. Irregularities were suspected in two cases, one involving furniture purchases and another involving the use ...
Hungary's President Asked Not To Sign Broker Age Asset -Seizure Law
- 2 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists have asked President János Áder to withhold his signature from the law on seizing the assets of brokerages to compensate the victims of brokerage scandals because the law exempts Quaestor’s banking division. Deputy chairman of parliament’s legislative committee, Gergely Bárándy, told a joint press conference held with deputy Socialist group leader Bertalan Tóth that ...
Stable Fidesz Lead In Hungary
- 2 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ruling party Fidesz maintained its strong lead in March with 29% of all voters behind it while radical nationalist Jobbik had the backing of 16%, according to the Nézőpont Institute. The Socialists registered 7% among all voters, while the Democratic Coalition was favoured by 6%.
Opposition Demands Names In Quaestor Case
- 2 Apr 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has called on the chief public prosecutor and the central bank governor to name politicians who invested funds in the bankrupt brokerage firm Quaestor. DK spokesman Zsolt Gréczy - pictured - insisted that politicians of ruling Fidesz and government members may have eased Quaestor into investments and received a commission in return.
DK Proposes Hunting Ban On Sundays
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) will submit a bill aimed to introduce a ban on hunting on Sundays. DK spokesman Zsolt Gréczy told a press conference on Sunday that the motion, if passed into law by parliament, would ensure that the last day of the week “is a day of rest not only for people but for wild animals, too”.
If Viktor Orbán Can Survive Broker Scandal, He Can Survive Anything
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán acknowledged on Wednesday that he himself ordered ministries to withdraw their money from brokerage firms. If the decision was based on inside information then the Prime Minister acknowledged committing a serious economic crime.
Fidelitas Plans Database Of Opponents
- 19 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidelitas Facebook page was removed yesterday after the youth wing of Fidesz encouraged supporters to send in the names and photographs of “agents provocateurs” at public events. The initiative was announced by president László Böröcz three days after a small group attempted to disrupt the prime minister’s official March 15 speech on Sunday.
Opposition Criticises Launch Of Public TV News Channel In Hungary
- 17 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Opposition parties on Monday criticised the renewed programme structure of Hungary’s public media. The changes launched on March 15 by the Media Service Support and Asset Management Fund (MTVA) include a 24-hour rolling news channel on the frequency formerly occupied by the main channel.