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ECHR: Hungary Violates Right Of Access To Information
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s authorities violated the Hungarian Helsinki Committee’s right of access to information when they refused to release information on appointed counsels, the European Court of Human Rights ruled.
Strasbourg Court Rules Hungary Parlt Violates MEP’s Rights
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has approved non-material compensation for Socialist MEP Tibor Szanyi for the violation of his freedomof- expression rights by Hungarian parliament. In late March 2013, Hungary’s parliament fined then lawmaker Szanyi of the Socialist Party 131,410 forints (EUR 430), a sum corresponding to one-third of his gross monthly salary, for showing his middle ...
Matolcsy: No Euro In Hungary Before 2031
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At the moment, the euro is not very attractive, MNB governor György Matolcsy told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in an interview published on Tuesday. Although Hungary has a contractual duty to adopt the euro, the earliest possible date for such a step is in 2031, he underlined.
Népszava Circulation Doubles
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszava has doubled its circulation since Népszabadság ‘s owner ceased publication of the leading left-wing daily one month ago. Executive director Elza Láposi of publishing company Népszava Lapkiadó said the number of copies sold has increased from 4,000 to 9,000, and the number of subscribers has risen by 1,000. She said the newspaper generated a profit last year.
National Security CTTEE Discusses Pharaon Case, Bőny Murder
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s national security committee addressed behind closed doors on Monday questions surrounding businessman Ghaith Pharaon, the death of a policeman by a far-right leader in Bőny, and surveillance allegations in connection with the Soros Foundation, the committee’s Socialist head told a press conference.
Five Convicted Of Gay Pride Assaults
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An unspecified court has sentenced one person to three years and another to two years imprisonment for their role in assaulting five persons who had taken part in the Budapest Pride parade on July 6, 2013.
Christmas Eve Shopping May Be Cut
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
Fidesz is planning to submit a proposal to Parliament to compel shops to close at noon on December 24, rather than 2 p.m., Magyar Idõk writes. The modifications would have little effect on total retail turnover, said president György Vámos of retail association OKSZ.
Budapest Fifth District Leads In Crime Statistics
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s Fifth District leads in crime statistics and even the Sixth District is ahead of the infamous Eighth District, HVG reports. Mostly tourists attract thieves in the downtown districts, while robbery, pickpocketing and hooliganism are rising near restaurants.
New Restrictions On Asylum Seekers
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has imposed more restrictions on the admission of refugees and their opportunities to request asylum status from November 1, HVG reports. Last year PMO leader János Lázár promised that 100 requests would be processed each day, but this figure has by now been reduced to ten.
ECHR: Hungary Violates Right Of Access To Information
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s authorities violated the Hungarian Helsinki Committee’s right of access to information when they refused to release information on appointed counsels, the European Court of Human Rights ruled.
Strasbourg Court Rules Hungary Parlt Violates MEP’s Rights
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has approved non-material compensation for Socialist MEP Tibor Szanyi for the violation of his freedomof- expression rights by Hungarian parliament. In late March 2013, Hungary’s parliament fined then lawmaker Szanyi of the Socialist Party 131,410 forints (EUR 430), a sum corresponding to one-third of his gross monthly salary, for showing his middle ...
Matolcsy: No Euro In Hungary Before 2031
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At the moment, the euro is not very attractive, MNB governor György Matolcsy told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in an interview published on Tuesday. Although Hungary has a contractual duty to adopt the euro, the earliest possible date for such a step is in 2031, he underlined.
Népszava Circulation Doubles
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszava has doubled its circulation since Népszabadság ‘s owner ceased publication of the leading left-wing daily one month ago. Executive director Elza Láposi of publishing company Népszava Lapkiadó said the number of copies sold has increased from 4,000 to 9,000, and the number of subscribers has risen by 1,000. She said the newspaper generated a profit last year.
National Security CTTEE Discusses Pharaon Case, Bőny Murder
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s national security committee addressed behind closed doors on Monday questions surrounding businessman Ghaith Pharaon, the death of a policeman by a far-right leader in Bőny, and surveillance allegations in connection with the Soros Foundation, the committee’s Socialist head told a press conference.
Five Convicted Of Gay Pride Assaults
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An unspecified court has sentenced one person to three years and another to two years imprisonment for their role in assaulting five persons who had taken part in the Budapest Pride parade on July 6, 2013.
Christmas Eve Shopping May Be Cut
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
Fidesz is planning to submit a proposal to Parliament to compel shops to close at noon on December 24, rather than 2 p.m., Magyar Idõk writes. The modifications would have little effect on total retail turnover, said president György Vámos of retail association OKSZ.
Budapest Fifth District Leads In Crime Statistics
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s Fifth District leads in crime statistics and even the Sixth District is ahead of the infamous Eighth District, HVG reports. Mostly tourists attract thieves in the downtown districts, while robbery, pickpocketing and hooliganism are rising near restaurants.
New Restrictions On Asylum Seekers
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has imposed more restrictions on the admission of refugees and their opportunities to request asylum status from November 1, HVG reports. Last year PMO leader János Lázár promised that 100 requests would be processed each day, but this figure has by now been reduced to ten.