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Hungary's Jobbik Submits Anti-Gay Motion
- 12 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
"Jobbik has submitted an amendment motion to Parliament “in defence of public morality and the healthy thinking of younger generations” to ban sexual deviancy, spokesman Ádám Mirkóczki told reporters.
Hungary's Jobbik MP Urged To Resign After Reviving Anti-Semitic Claims
- 12 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party and LMP separately urged Jobbik MP Zsolt Barath to resign after he revived in a speech last week in Parliament an 1882 claim that Jews had murdered a 14-year-old girl in order to use her blood for ritual purposes.
Kover Not Ruling Out Hungary's Presidential Post
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Interim president Laszlo Kover is not rejecting in principle taking the post of head of state for a full term, and appears to be Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s first choice, according to reports. Kover gave a conditional yes last Monday when Orban asked him to become head of state, and will take the post if necessary, sources close to Kover told Nepszabadsag.
Hungarian Opposition Wants A Say In Election Of President
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Representatives of the Socialist, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) and Democratic Coalition parties met yesterday to consider how they might influence the election of Hungary’s next president. The meeting, initiated by the Socialists, was held after cross-party talks on campaign funding. Jobbik refused to take part.
Top 10 Exotic Restaurants In Budapest, Part 2
- 5 Apr 2012 10:35 AM
- food & drink
3. Arriba Taqueria Budapest - Prepared to order, before your very eyes, with real pico de gallo (that’s tomatoes, onions and fresh coriander) and smoky corn salsa… I don’t care if this place is cafeteria-style, I simply love it. Everything about it, from the tin trays to the wacky cartoonish murals and the mustachioed Frida Kahlo eyeing you from everywhere. I’m also thrilled that there are two of ...
Parliament Hits Budapest Airport With Huge Tax Bill
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport, operator of the city’s international airport, will have to pay Ft 2.25 billion in taxes this year, more than three times the Ft 675 million paid last year, under a bill passed by Parliament yesterday. The bill, put forward by 17th District Fidesz mayor Levente Riz, rezones much of the airport land to make it subject to local taxes.
LMP Referendum Drive Fails In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"LMP collected 160,000 signatures for its referendum initiative, falling short of the 200,000 required to force a referendum, MP Gábor Vágó announced on Monday. The gathering of 100,000 signatures is enough to compel Parliament to decide whether to call a referendum.
Budapest Airport Operator Dismayed By New Tax
- 28 Mar 2012 9:02 AM
- business
"The modification to the land tax approved in Parliament on Monday puts additional burdens on Budapest Airport, which is already fighting for survival, after state airline Malév went bankrupt, the airport operator announced on Tuesday.
Hungary's OVB Declares LMP Incentives Illegal
- 26 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The National Election Commission (OVB) on Saturday ordered LMP to stop offering prizes to activists as part of its drive to collect signatures for a referendum. The OVB said it is illegal to promise gifts to those who collect the most signatures in 24 hours. The prizes on offer are a bicycle, a trip to the European Parliament, and a dinner with the winner’s favourite LMP MP.
Hungary's Jobbik Submits Anti-Gay Motion
- 12 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
"Jobbik has submitted an amendment motion to Parliament “in defence of public morality and the healthy thinking of younger generations” to ban sexual deviancy, spokesman Ádám Mirkóczki told reporters.
Hungary's Jobbik MP Urged To Resign After Reviving Anti-Semitic Claims
- 12 Apr 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
"The Socialist Party and LMP separately urged Jobbik MP Zsolt Barath to resign after he revived in a speech last week in Parliament an 1882 claim that Jews had murdered a 14-year-old girl in order to use her blood for ritual purposes.
Kover Not Ruling Out Hungary's Presidential Post
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Interim president Laszlo Kover is not rejecting in principle taking the post of head of state for a full term, and appears to be Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s first choice, according to reports. Kover gave a conditional yes last Monday when Orban asked him to become head of state, and will take the post if necessary, sources close to Kover told Nepszabadsag.
Hungarian Opposition Wants A Say In Election Of President
- 11 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Representatives of the Socialist, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) and Democratic Coalition parties met yesterday to consider how they might influence the election of Hungary’s next president. The meeting, initiated by the Socialists, was held after cross-party talks on campaign funding. Jobbik refused to take part.
Top 10 Exotic Restaurants In Budapest, Part 2
- 5 Apr 2012 10:35 AM
- food & drink
3. Arriba Taqueria Budapest - Prepared to order, before your very eyes, with real pico de gallo (that’s tomatoes, onions and fresh coriander) and smoky corn salsa… I don’t care if this place is cafeteria-style, I simply love it. Everything about it, from the tin trays to the wacky cartoonish murals and the mustachioed Frida Kahlo eyeing you from everywhere. I’m also thrilled that there are two of ...
Parliament Hits Budapest Airport With Huge Tax Bill
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport, operator of the city’s international airport, will have to pay Ft 2.25 billion in taxes this year, more than three times the Ft 675 million paid last year, under a bill passed by Parliament yesterday. The bill, put forward by 17th District Fidesz mayor Levente Riz, rezones much of the airport land to make it subject to local taxes.
LMP Referendum Drive Fails In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"LMP collected 160,000 signatures for its referendum initiative, falling short of the 200,000 required to force a referendum, MP Gábor Vágó announced on Monday. The gathering of 100,000 signatures is enough to compel Parliament to decide whether to call a referendum.
Budapest Airport Operator Dismayed By New Tax
- 28 Mar 2012 9:02 AM
- business
"The modification to the land tax approved in Parliament on Monday puts additional burdens on Budapest Airport, which is already fighting for survival, after state airline Malév went bankrupt, the airport operator announced on Tuesday.
Hungary's OVB Declares LMP Incentives Illegal
- 26 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The National Election Commission (OVB) on Saturday ordered LMP to stop offering prizes to activists as part of its drive to collect signatures for a referendum. The OVB said it is illegal to promise gifts to those who collect the most signatures in 24 hours. The prizes on offer are a bicycle, a trip to the European Parliament, and a dinner with the winner’s favourite LMP MP.