292 result(s) for foreign funds
How Hungary’s Opposition Leaders Reacted To The Őcsény Fiasco
- 5 Oct 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
Two weeks ago, the village of Őcsény was the scene of a national scandal. Villagers threatened the life of a local guesthouse owner, slashed his tires, and vowed to do what they could to prevent him from providing shelter to bonafide refugee families.
European Commission Goes Forward With Infringement Proceeding On NGO Law
- 5 Oct 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has decided to continue with an infringement proceeding it initiated against Hungary in response to its “NGO law”, reports the Communication department of the European Commission.
Castle & Palace Renovation Program To Start This Year
- 13 Sep 2017 8:46 AM
- property
By the end of this year, restoration work on 15 castles and palaces in Hungary will begin, according to the government commissioner in charge of the project. The total budget for renovation of 39 sites amounts to HUF 55 billion, notes a report in daily Világgazdaság, with work expected to be completed in 2019.
Parties React To ECJ Decision
- 7 Sep 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
Reacting to the European Court of Justice’s decision to dismiss Hungary and Slovakia’s legal challenge of the migrant resettlement scheme, ruling Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa said that the ruling “gives the green light for the European Commission to implement the Soros plan”.
EU Court Dismisses Hungary, Slovakia Migrant Case
- 6 Sep 2017 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Justice today dismissed a case launched by Hungary and Slovakia challenging the legality of the EU’s migrant resettlement scheme. “The court dismisses the actions brought by Slovakia and Hungary against the provisional mechanism for the mandatory relocation of asylum seekers,” the Luxembourg-based court said in a statement.
Official: "Hungary's Hunting Law Is Europe’s Best"
- 29 Aug 2017 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén, President of the Hungarian National Hunting Association, referred to the statutory regulations in force as the European Union’s best hunting legislation at the opening ceremony of the 25th Hungarian Hunting Day in Mezőberény.
Local Opinion: Dutch-Hungarian Diplomatic Dispute
- 28 Aug 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators welcome the government’s firm reaction to criticism from the Dutch ambassador to Budapest. Left-wing and liberal pundits, on the other hand, accuse the government of paranoia and overreaction.
Billions Of State Funds Spent On Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 3 Aug 2017 8:52 AM
- health & wellness
A small scandal broke out in Hungary when it was announced last week that the Semmelweis medical school is going to receive HUF 1.35 billion (EUR 4.5 million) to construct a brand new building for a center for traditional Chinese medicine. Independent media immediately criticized the fact that the government is spending taxpayer money on medical treatment whose effectiveness has never been ...
Hungarian Parliament Passes Foreign-Funded NGO Transparency Law
- 14 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law requiring civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad. The government-sponsored bill was passed with 130 votes in favour, 44 against and 24 abstentions. Under the law, civil groups will be required to register as foreign-backed groups once their foreign donations reach 7.2 million forints (EUR ...
How Hungary’s Opposition Leaders Reacted To The Őcsény Fiasco
- 5 Oct 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
Two weeks ago, the village of Őcsény was the scene of a national scandal. Villagers threatened the life of a local guesthouse owner, slashed his tires, and vowed to do what they could to prevent him from providing shelter to bonafide refugee families.
European Commission Goes Forward With Infringement Proceeding On NGO Law
- 5 Oct 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has decided to continue with an infringement proceeding it initiated against Hungary in response to its “NGO law”, reports the Communication department of the European Commission.
Castle & Palace Renovation Program To Start This Year
- 13 Sep 2017 8:46 AM
- property
By the end of this year, restoration work on 15 castles and palaces in Hungary will begin, according to the government commissioner in charge of the project. The total budget for renovation of 39 sites amounts to HUF 55 billion, notes a report in daily Világgazdaság, with work expected to be completed in 2019.
Parties React To ECJ Decision
- 7 Sep 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
Reacting to the European Court of Justice’s decision to dismiss Hungary and Slovakia’s legal challenge of the migrant resettlement scheme, ruling Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa said that the ruling “gives the green light for the European Commission to implement the Soros plan”.
EU Court Dismisses Hungary, Slovakia Migrant Case
- 6 Sep 2017 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Justice today dismissed a case launched by Hungary and Slovakia challenging the legality of the EU’s migrant resettlement scheme. “The court dismisses the actions brought by Slovakia and Hungary against the provisional mechanism for the mandatory relocation of asylum seekers,” the Luxembourg-based court said in a statement.
Official: "Hungary's Hunting Law Is Europe’s Best"
- 29 Aug 2017 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén, President of the Hungarian National Hunting Association, referred to the statutory regulations in force as the European Union’s best hunting legislation at the opening ceremony of the 25th Hungarian Hunting Day in Mezőberény.
Local Opinion: Dutch-Hungarian Diplomatic Dispute
- 28 Aug 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators welcome the government’s firm reaction to criticism from the Dutch ambassador to Budapest. Left-wing and liberal pundits, on the other hand, accuse the government of paranoia and overreaction.
Billions Of State Funds Spent On Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 3 Aug 2017 8:52 AM
- health & wellness
A small scandal broke out in Hungary when it was announced last week that the Semmelweis medical school is going to receive HUF 1.35 billion (EUR 4.5 million) to construct a brand new building for a center for traditional Chinese medicine. Independent media immediately criticized the fact that the government is spending taxpayer money on medical treatment whose effectiveness has never been ...
Hungarian Parliament Passes Foreign-Funded NGO Transparency Law
- 14 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law requiring civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad. The government-sponsored bill was passed with 130 votes in favour, 44 against and 24 abstentions. Under the law, civil groups will be required to register as foreign-backed groups once their foreign donations reach 7.2 million forints (EUR ...