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Amnesty Voices Concern Over Deepening Orbán Netanyahu Ties
- 18 Jul 2017 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International’s Hungarian and Israeli chapters have expressed concern over what they see as “growing collaboration” between Hungarian and Israeli prime ministers Viktor Orbán and Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that both leaders are running “smearing” campaigns against rights groups and their activists.
Gov Office Chief: EU Infringement ‘Could Decide Country’s Fate’
- 14 Jul 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
European Union infringement procedures against Hungary, such as those concerning migration policy and land sales, could “determine [the country’s] fate over the next few decades”, János Lázár, the government office chief, told the last of his weekly press conferences before the summer break. At the same time, Hungary has “some two dozen” such disputes with the European Commission, he said, a ...
EC Steps Up Infringement Procedure Over Hungary Higher-Ed Law
- 14 Jul 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has said it is stepping up an infringement procedure against Hungary over amendments to its higher education law tightening rules governing the operations of foreign universities in the country. The EC formally requested that Hungary take measures to remedy the situation in a “reasoned opinion”, the second step in an infringement procedure. Hungary now has one month to ...
Official: EC Conducting ‘Show Trial’ Against Hungary Over Migrant Quotas
- 14 Jul 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is conducting a “show trial” against Hungary over the issue of migrant distribution quotas, Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said, arguing that the EC had not launched infringement procedures against all member states that have refused to comply with the scheme.
The European Commission Approves Hungary Renewable Energy Support Scheme
- 12 Jul 2017 8:38 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission on Tuesday said it has approved a Hungarian scheme to support renewable energy. The EC said the scheme aimed at reducing CO2 emissions as well as preserving competition conform with European Union rules on state aid.
EU: Record Number Of Infringement Cases Against Hungary
- 12 Jul 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
There were a record number of European Union infringement proceedings against Hungary in 2016, reports Index.hu. According to the EU’s 2016 report, there are 57 ongoing infringement cases against Hungary, a five-year record for the country. Still, Hungary is situated only somewhere in the middle of the playing field of Member States facing infringement proceedings.
Orbán: Brussels Is Doing The Bidding Of Soros
- 10 Jul 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Brussels is implementing the immigration plan of George Soros and it is right that ordinary Hungarians should be informed about that, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to public radio on Friday, commenting on the current government billboard campaign.
Half Of Hungarians Find Discrepancies In Identically-Labelled Food Products
- 4 Jul 2017 9:42 AM
- shopping
Half of Hungarian consumers have experienced discrepancies in the quality of identically-branded food products sold in Western Europe and Hungary, a recent survey shows. Most of the discrepancies were found in confectionery products, dairy products and soft drinks, according to the survey conducted by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) released by the farm ministry.
Times Higher Education Ranks CEU Among Top European Universities
- 29 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Central European University (CEU) has been ranked among the best 160 universities in Europe, according to The Times Higher Education (THE) Best Universities in Europe 2017, published June 21, says a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal.
Amnesty Voices Concern Over Deepening Orbán Netanyahu Ties
- 18 Jul 2017 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International’s Hungarian and Israeli chapters have expressed concern over what they see as “growing collaboration” between Hungarian and Israeli prime ministers Viktor Orbán and Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that both leaders are running “smearing” campaigns against rights groups and their activists.
Gov Office Chief: EU Infringement ‘Could Decide Country’s Fate’
- 14 Jul 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
European Union infringement procedures against Hungary, such as those concerning migration policy and land sales, could “determine [the country’s] fate over the next few decades”, János Lázár, the government office chief, told the last of his weekly press conferences before the summer break. At the same time, Hungary has “some two dozen” such disputes with the European Commission, he said, a ...
EC Steps Up Infringement Procedure Over Hungary Higher-Ed Law
- 14 Jul 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has said it is stepping up an infringement procedure against Hungary over amendments to its higher education law tightening rules governing the operations of foreign universities in the country. The EC formally requested that Hungary take measures to remedy the situation in a “reasoned opinion”, the second step in an infringement procedure. Hungary now has one month to ...
Official: EC Conducting ‘Show Trial’ Against Hungary Over Migrant Quotas
- 14 Jul 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is conducting a “show trial” against Hungary over the issue of migrant distribution quotas, Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said, arguing that the EC had not launched infringement procedures against all member states that have refused to comply with the scheme.
The European Commission Approves Hungary Renewable Energy Support Scheme
- 12 Jul 2017 8:38 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission on Tuesday said it has approved a Hungarian scheme to support renewable energy. The EC said the scheme aimed at reducing CO2 emissions as well as preserving competition conform with European Union rules on state aid.
EU: Record Number Of Infringement Cases Against Hungary
- 12 Jul 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
There were a record number of European Union infringement proceedings against Hungary in 2016, reports Index.hu. According to the EU’s 2016 report, there are 57 ongoing infringement cases against Hungary, a five-year record for the country. Still, Hungary is situated only somewhere in the middle of the playing field of Member States facing infringement proceedings.
Orbán: Brussels Is Doing The Bidding Of Soros
- 10 Jul 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Brussels is implementing the immigration plan of George Soros and it is right that ordinary Hungarians should be informed about that, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to public radio on Friday, commenting on the current government billboard campaign.
Half Of Hungarians Find Discrepancies In Identically-Labelled Food Products
- 4 Jul 2017 9:42 AM
- shopping
Half of Hungarian consumers have experienced discrepancies in the quality of identically-branded food products sold in Western Europe and Hungary, a recent survey shows. Most of the discrepancies were found in confectionery products, dairy products and soft drinks, according to the survey conducted by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) released by the farm ministry.
Times Higher Education Ranks CEU Among Top European Universities
- 29 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Central European University (CEU) has been ranked among the best 160 universities in Europe, according to The Times Higher Education (THE) Best Universities in Europe 2017, published June 21, says a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal.