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ECTHR Upholds Ruling Against Hungary In Former Top Judge’s Case
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled on appeal in favour of Hungary’s former Supreme Court president András Baka, declaring that the Hungarian authorities wrongly terminated his mandate before it expired back in 2011. Baka’s mandate as President of the Supreme Court was ended early after the new Constitution was introduced in 2010 and the Supreme Court was replaced by the Kúria.
Hungarian Government's Daily Mail Ad Costs Ft 21 mn
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has placed a Ft 21 million advertisement in the pro-exit conservative newspaper Daily Mail on Monday with the words: “The decision is yours, but I would like you to know that Hungary is proud to stand with you as a member of the European Union.”
Sziget Festival: The Chemical Brothers, Tinie Tempah & More
- 17 Jun 2016 12:45 PM
- entertainment
The line-up of Sziget Festival is getting more and more diverse, representing all genres. This time The Chemical Brothers, Tinie Tempah, Editors, BOY, BØRNS, Fedde Le Grand, Laidback Luke and many more were added to the line-up. This one is the last major music announcement of the 7 day festival, as the program is almost ready. Tickets are selling out with record speed, so those who would like to ...
Judit Reigl’s Painting Sets New Hungarian Record
- 15 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Judit Reigl’s painting sold for a record price of EUR 411,000 at the Sothesby’s auction in Paris. This is the highest price for which a living Hungarian or Hungarian-born artist’s work has even been sold, nol.hu reports. The 1955 painting is part of her Outburst series. These paintings are her most sought after works because many consider them artistic premonitions for the Hungarian Revolution of ...
Strasbourg Turns Down Hungary Appeal In Human Rights Case
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg turned down an appeal by the Hungarian government and upheld an earlier decision condemning Hungary for its law allowing secret surveillance and data collection by national security services without court consent.
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Govt ‘Committed To Fighting Hate Speech’
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government is committed to freedom of expression and consistently fights hate speech, László Trócsányi, the justice minister, told a Hungarian-Israeli conference in Budapest. Anti-Semitism and any form or racism or prejudice is a “slow-killing poison”, Trócsányi said.
Szijjártó On Soros, Ties With US, Russia, China
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó outlined his position on the actions of Hungarian-born US financier George Soros and addressed Hungary’s ties with the United States, Russia and China in an interview published by daily Magyar Hírlap.
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
ECTHR Upholds Ruling Against Hungary In Former Top Judge’s Case
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled on appeal in favour of Hungary’s former Supreme Court president András Baka, declaring that the Hungarian authorities wrongly terminated his mandate before it expired back in 2011. Baka’s mandate as President of the Supreme Court was ended early after the new Constitution was introduced in 2010 and the Supreme Court was replaced by the Kúria.
Hungarian Government's Daily Mail Ad Costs Ft 21 mn
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has placed a Ft 21 million advertisement in the pro-exit conservative newspaper Daily Mail on Monday with the words: “The decision is yours, but I would like you to know that Hungary is proud to stand with you as a member of the European Union.”
Sziget Festival: The Chemical Brothers, Tinie Tempah & More
- 17 Jun 2016 12:45 PM
- entertainment
The line-up of Sziget Festival is getting more and more diverse, representing all genres. This time The Chemical Brothers, Tinie Tempah, Editors, BOY, BØRNS, Fedde Le Grand, Laidback Luke and many more were added to the line-up. This one is the last major music announcement of the 7 day festival, as the program is almost ready. Tickets are selling out with record speed, so those who would like to ...
Judit Reigl’s Painting Sets New Hungarian Record
- 15 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Judit Reigl’s painting sold for a record price of EUR 411,000 at the Sothesby’s auction in Paris. This is the highest price for which a living Hungarian or Hungarian-born artist’s work has even been sold, nol.hu reports. The 1955 painting is part of her Outburst series. These paintings are her most sought after works because many consider them artistic premonitions for the Hungarian Revolution of ...
Strasbourg Turns Down Hungary Appeal In Human Rights Case
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg turned down an appeal by the Hungarian government and upheld an earlier decision condemning Hungary for its law allowing secret surveillance and data collection by national security services without court consent.
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Govt ‘Committed To Fighting Hate Speech’
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government is committed to freedom of expression and consistently fights hate speech, László Trócsányi, the justice minister, told a Hungarian-Israeli conference in Budapest. Anti-Semitism and any form or racism or prejudice is a “slow-killing poison”, Trócsányi said.
Szijjártó On Soros, Ties With US, Russia, China
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó outlined his position on the actions of Hungarian-born US financier George Soros and addressed Hungary’s ties with the United States, Russia and China in an interview published by daily Magyar Hírlap.
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.