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Hungarian Court Rules Presidential Pardons Can Remain Secret
- 25 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The decisions made by the President of Hungary on granting pardons to criminals may not be made public, the Capital Court ruled on Tuesday. The lawsuit had been initiated by a journalist with Origo website after the President’s Office refused to release related documents. The binding ruling overturns one which stated that such decisions should be made public.
Hungarian Convicted In Northern Ireland
- 25 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Hungarian man has become the first person to be convicted of people-smuggling in Northern Ireland. The 38-year-old was sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which he must serve five months, as he has been in detention for more than a year.
Áder Officially Nominated For President Of Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
All Fidesz and Christian Democrat MPs signed the form to nominate Fidesz MEP János Áder to the post of head of state, which was officially submitted yesterday. The lone exception was Regional Development Minister Sándor Fazekas, who is abroad. Other nominations are possible by 8 a.m. Friday, but none are expected. Parliament will elect the new president at 10 a.m. on May 2.
EU Clears Auchan Takeover Of Cora In Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
The EU's competition office has approved Auchan's takeover of the seven Cora hypermarket units in Hungary. The Commission found that the transaction does not significantly hinder competition as Auchan will face strong rivalry after the merger from several other competitors.
Man Survives Metro Accident In Budapest
- 24 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
A man was knocked down by a metro carriage at Nyugati station on Monday evening but survived, BKV announced. The man fell in front of the train for hitherto unknown reasons. Shuttle buses carried passengers between Deák tér and Lehel tér until subway traffic returned to normal.
Hungarian Regional Development Ministry To Outlaw “Pocket Contracts”
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The signing of “pocket contracts” – illegal agreements to circumvent the ban on the sale of land to foreigners – will be classified as a crime, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Gyula Budai said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap at the weekend. Most such contracts have been signed in western Hungary over the past 20 years, often disguised as rental agreements.
Critical Mass Bike Rally In Budapest On 22 April
- 20 Apr 2012 9:06 AM
- getting around
Tens of thousands of cyclists will throng the streets of Budapest for the Critical Mass event on Earth Day, April 22, organisers announced on Tuesday. The cyclists will start out from the Pest riverside road in the 13th District at 4 p.m., and proceed to City Park, where they will raise their bikes above their heads in a now traditional manner.
Hungary's Echo TV Cancels Right-Wing Presenters' TV Show
- 20 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
András Bencsik will no longer host a weekly talk show on Echo TV after the station refused to air his programme recorded on Tuesday. Bencsik, editor of the right-wing weekly Magyar Demokrata, told station owner Gábor Széles that he would no longer co-operate in producing the show.
Hungarian Resources Minister Réthelyi Opens Book Festival In Budapest
- 20 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
National Resources Minister Miklós Réthelyi opened the 19th Budapest International Book Festival at the Millenáris Centre Thursday afternoon. In his speech Réthelyi said a book is a force which carries in itself the promise of truth and eternity.
Hungarian Court Rules Presidential Pardons Can Remain Secret
- 25 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The decisions made by the President of Hungary on granting pardons to criminals may not be made public, the Capital Court ruled on Tuesday. The lawsuit had been initiated by a journalist with Origo website after the President’s Office refused to release related documents. The binding ruling overturns one which stated that such decisions should be made public.
Hungarian Convicted In Northern Ireland
- 25 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Hungarian man has become the first person to be convicted of people-smuggling in Northern Ireland. The 38-year-old was sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which he must serve five months, as he has been in detention for more than a year.
Áder Officially Nominated For President Of Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
All Fidesz and Christian Democrat MPs signed the form to nominate Fidesz MEP János Áder to the post of head of state, which was officially submitted yesterday. The lone exception was Regional Development Minister Sándor Fazekas, who is abroad. Other nominations are possible by 8 a.m. Friday, but none are expected. Parliament will elect the new president at 10 a.m. on May 2.
EU Clears Auchan Takeover Of Cora In Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
The EU's competition office has approved Auchan's takeover of the seven Cora hypermarket units in Hungary. The Commission found that the transaction does not significantly hinder competition as Auchan will face strong rivalry after the merger from several other competitors.
Man Survives Metro Accident In Budapest
- 24 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
A man was knocked down by a metro carriage at Nyugati station on Monday evening but survived, BKV announced. The man fell in front of the train for hitherto unknown reasons. Shuttle buses carried passengers between Deák tér and Lehel tér until subway traffic returned to normal.
Hungarian Regional Development Ministry To Outlaw “Pocket Contracts”
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The signing of “pocket contracts” – illegal agreements to circumvent the ban on the sale of land to foreigners – will be classified as a crime, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Gyula Budai said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap at the weekend. Most such contracts have been signed in western Hungary over the past 20 years, often disguised as rental agreements.
Critical Mass Bike Rally In Budapest On 22 April
- 20 Apr 2012 9:06 AM
- getting around
Tens of thousands of cyclists will throng the streets of Budapest for the Critical Mass event on Earth Day, April 22, organisers announced on Tuesday. The cyclists will start out from the Pest riverside road in the 13th District at 4 p.m., and proceed to City Park, where they will raise their bikes above their heads in a now traditional manner.
Hungary's Echo TV Cancels Right-Wing Presenters' TV Show
- 20 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
András Bencsik will no longer host a weekly talk show on Echo TV after the station refused to air his programme recorded on Tuesday. Bencsik, editor of the right-wing weekly Magyar Demokrata, told station owner Gábor Széles that he would no longer co-operate in producing the show.
Hungarian Resources Minister Réthelyi Opens Book Festival In Budapest
- 20 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
National Resources Minister Miklós Réthelyi opened the 19th Budapest International Book Festival at the Millenáris Centre Thursday afternoon. In his speech Réthelyi said a book is a force which carries in itself the promise of truth and eternity.