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All Six Upgraded Metro Cars Withdrawn From Service
- 26 Jun 2017 10:34 AM
- getting around
The National Transport Authority on Friday withdrew from service with immediate effect six upgraded metro carriages after one broke down at Nyugati railway station. Its doors did not open and the passengers took great pains to free themselves while the metro driver said amid profuse apologies that the remote-control system did not work.
Govt Official In Talks With NY Governor On CEU
- 26 Jun 2017 10:20 AM
- current affairs
Kristóf Altusz, the government’s negotiator on the operation of foreign universities in Hungary, held talks with Andrew Cuomo, the governor of the state of New York, to review whether the legal status of the Central European University (CEU) complies with Hungarian legislation, the foreign ministry’s press chief said over the weekend.
Public Space Crime Halved Over Last Seven Years
- 26 Jun 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Criminal activity in public spaces has been halved over the past seven years thanks to the joint efforts of Hungary’s civil guard patrol officers and police forces, the interior minister said in Nyíregyháza, in northeast Hungary, on Saturday.
Fidesz Calls On LMP To Voice Stance On ‘Migrant Villages’ In Hungary
- 23 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Ruling Fidesz has reached out to the green opposition LMP party asking them to clearly state whether they support “setting up migrant villages” in Hungary, the party’s communications director said. Balázs Hidvéghi cited a recent proposal by the Greens’ European parliamentary group leader to relocate “whole Syrian villages” to eastern Europe.
Lázár: Migration At Heart Of Hungary’s V4 Presidency
- 23 Jun 2017 8:36 AM
- current affairs
Speaking about the Visegrad Group, whose rotating presidency Hungary will take over on July 1, Lázár said Hungary has a serious responsibility to clearly flag the interests of the Visegrad Group (V4) during its V4 presidency.
European Court Rules Hungary Online Gambling Legislation Violates EU Principle
- 23 Jun 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian legislation on the authorisation of online games of chance is not compatible with the principle of the freedom to provide services, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on Thursday.
Orbán Sends Condolences To Kohl’s Widow
- 23 Jun 2017 8:16 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter of condolence to Maike Kohl- Richter, the widow of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, a copy of which was published on Orbán’s website. “Kohl’s death represents the loss of a great architect of the united Europe at a time when the founding fathers’ courage, wisdom and farsightedness would be much needed,” Orbán said in his letter.
Nationwide 'Night Of Museums' On 24 June
- 22 Jun 2017 1:00 AM
- community & culture
The 15th Night of Museums will offer over 2000 programs in 320 venues countrywide. In Budapest, armbands granting entry to the events also allow discounts on the bike-share system Bubi and electric cars, as well as free-of-charge use of the buses and electric cars among the venues.
Venice Commission: Hungarian Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs Still Raises Concerns
- 19 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs, despite amendments, still raises concerns, the Venice Commission said in an opinion published on Friday. The Council of Europe’s advisory body, composed of independent experts in constitutional law, said that it had adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion.
All Six Upgraded Metro Cars Withdrawn From Service
- 26 Jun 2017 10:34 AM
- getting around
The National Transport Authority on Friday withdrew from service with immediate effect six upgraded metro carriages after one broke down at Nyugati railway station. Its doors did not open and the passengers took great pains to free themselves while the metro driver said amid profuse apologies that the remote-control system did not work.
Govt Official In Talks With NY Governor On CEU
- 26 Jun 2017 10:20 AM
- current affairs
Kristóf Altusz, the government’s negotiator on the operation of foreign universities in Hungary, held talks with Andrew Cuomo, the governor of the state of New York, to review whether the legal status of the Central European University (CEU) complies with Hungarian legislation, the foreign ministry’s press chief said over the weekend.
Public Space Crime Halved Over Last Seven Years
- 26 Jun 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Criminal activity in public spaces has been halved over the past seven years thanks to the joint efforts of Hungary’s civil guard patrol officers and police forces, the interior minister said in Nyíregyháza, in northeast Hungary, on Saturday.
Fidesz Calls On LMP To Voice Stance On ‘Migrant Villages’ In Hungary
- 23 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Ruling Fidesz has reached out to the green opposition LMP party asking them to clearly state whether they support “setting up migrant villages” in Hungary, the party’s communications director said. Balázs Hidvéghi cited a recent proposal by the Greens’ European parliamentary group leader to relocate “whole Syrian villages” to eastern Europe.
Lázár: Migration At Heart Of Hungary’s V4 Presidency
- 23 Jun 2017 8:36 AM
- current affairs
Speaking about the Visegrad Group, whose rotating presidency Hungary will take over on July 1, Lázár said Hungary has a serious responsibility to clearly flag the interests of the Visegrad Group (V4) during its V4 presidency.
European Court Rules Hungary Online Gambling Legislation Violates EU Principle
- 23 Jun 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian legislation on the authorisation of online games of chance is not compatible with the principle of the freedom to provide services, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on Thursday.
Orbán Sends Condolences To Kohl’s Widow
- 23 Jun 2017 8:16 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter of condolence to Maike Kohl- Richter, the widow of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, a copy of which was published on Orbán’s website. “Kohl’s death represents the loss of a great architect of the united Europe at a time when the founding fathers’ courage, wisdom and farsightedness would be much needed,” Orbán said in his letter.
Nationwide 'Night Of Museums' On 24 June
- 22 Jun 2017 1:00 AM
- community & culture
The 15th Night of Museums will offer over 2000 programs in 320 venues countrywide. In Budapest, armbands granting entry to the events also allow discounts on the bike-share system Bubi and electric cars, as well as free-of-charge use of the buses and electric cars among the venues.
Venice Commission: Hungarian Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs Still Raises Concerns
- 19 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs, despite amendments, still raises concerns, the Venice Commission said in an opinion published on Friday. The Council of Europe’s advisory body, composed of independent experts in constitutional law, said that it had adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion.