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Retiring Judge Says That The Word 'Law' No Longer Means What It Used To In Hungary
- 21 Nov 2017 7:56 AM
- current affairs
In an interview published by HVG last week, criminal court judge Veronika Dénes, renowned for using the “special behavior rule” to mete out creative sentences, such as requiring Holocaust-deniers to read books on the subject in lieu of imprisonment or fines, announced plans to take early retirement because she is “tired emotionally and physically.”
Activist Groups Occupy Pest-Buda Restaurant In Protest Of Government Corruption
- 21 Nov 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Some 30 activists occupied the Pest-Buda restaurant in Budapest’s exclusive Castle District for some nine hours on Sunday in protest of government corruption and publicly-owned real estate being rented to government-tied business people for well under market value, index.hu reports.
National Police Spend HUF 182 Million On Reflective Backpacks For School Children
- 20 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The accident prevention committee of Hungary’s National Police Headquarters (ORFK) drew a HUF 181.7 million (USD 685,000) public procurement for the purchase of some 46,000 backpacks for school children, reports economics daily Világgazdaság.
Government Spent $340,000 On Viktor Orbán’s Flights Since 2014
- 20 Nov 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
The government has spent HUF 90 million (USD 340,000) on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s flights since 2014, including trips to Switzerland, the purpose of which has yet to be revealed, reports HírTV after it obtained data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Government Home Purchase Subsidy Scheme Has Helped 240,000 People So Far
- 20 Nov 2017 7:50 AM
- property
The government’s family home creation subsidy scheme (csok) has provided assistance to about 240,000 people so far, state secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office Csaba Dömötör said on Saturday.
EU Report: Hungarian Students Performing Worse Despite Increased Funding
- 20 Nov 2017 2:00 AM
- community & culture
Despite increased state funding of the education system, the performance of Hungarian students is getting worse, reports abcug.hu.
Sovereignty, 2018 Elections In Focus Of Fidesz Congress
- 18 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party held its 27th congress in Budapest on Sunday to elect its senior officials and set priorities for the future, including defending Hungary’s sovereignty and preparing for next year’s elections. Addressing the congress, László Kövér, a founder of the party and head of its national board, said the general election scheduled for next spring would be crucial.
Happy Birthday Budapest - 144 Years Old Today
- 17 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On 17 November 1873 Budapest was born as Buda and Pest were united, together with Óbuda, to become a single city. The origins of the words "Buda" and "Pest" are obscure. According to chronicles from the Middle Ages the name "Buda" comes from the name of its founder, Bleda (Buda), the brother of the Hunnic ruler Attila...
Hidden Orchestra (UK), A38 Ship Budapest, 29 November
- 17 Nov 2017 7:58 AM
- entertainment
Edinburgh-based fantastic Hidden Orchestra combining two live drummers, organic samples and dubby basslines to make cinematic, emotive, percussive music and moods return for another amazing gig aboard the A38!
Retiring Judge Says That The Word 'Law' No Longer Means What It Used To In Hungary
- 21 Nov 2017 7:56 AM
- current affairs
In an interview published by HVG last week, criminal court judge Veronika Dénes, renowned for using the “special behavior rule” to mete out creative sentences, such as requiring Holocaust-deniers to read books on the subject in lieu of imprisonment or fines, announced plans to take early retirement because she is “tired emotionally and physically.”
Activist Groups Occupy Pest-Buda Restaurant In Protest Of Government Corruption
- 21 Nov 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Some 30 activists occupied the Pest-Buda restaurant in Budapest’s exclusive Castle District for some nine hours on Sunday in protest of government corruption and publicly-owned real estate being rented to government-tied business people for well under market value, index.hu reports.
National Police Spend HUF 182 Million On Reflective Backpacks For School Children
- 20 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The accident prevention committee of Hungary’s National Police Headquarters (ORFK) drew a HUF 181.7 million (USD 685,000) public procurement for the purchase of some 46,000 backpacks for school children, reports economics daily Világgazdaság.
Government Spent $340,000 On Viktor Orbán’s Flights Since 2014
- 20 Nov 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
The government has spent HUF 90 million (USD 340,000) on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s flights since 2014, including trips to Switzerland, the purpose of which has yet to be revealed, reports HírTV after it obtained data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Government Home Purchase Subsidy Scheme Has Helped 240,000 People So Far
- 20 Nov 2017 7:50 AM
- property
The government’s family home creation subsidy scheme (csok) has provided assistance to about 240,000 people so far, state secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office Csaba Dömötör said on Saturday.
EU Report: Hungarian Students Performing Worse Despite Increased Funding
- 20 Nov 2017 2:00 AM
- community & culture
Despite increased state funding of the education system, the performance of Hungarian students is getting worse, reports abcug.hu.
Sovereignty, 2018 Elections In Focus Of Fidesz Congress
- 18 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party held its 27th congress in Budapest on Sunday to elect its senior officials and set priorities for the future, including defending Hungary’s sovereignty and preparing for next year’s elections. Addressing the congress, László Kövér, a founder of the party and head of its national board, said the general election scheduled for next spring would be crucial.
Happy Birthday Budapest - 144 Years Old Today
- 17 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On 17 November 1873 Budapest was born as Buda and Pest were united, together with Óbuda, to become a single city. The origins of the words "Buda" and "Pest" are obscure. According to chronicles from the Middle Ages the name "Buda" comes from the name of its founder, Bleda (Buda), the brother of the Hunnic ruler Attila...
Hidden Orchestra (UK), A38 Ship Budapest, 29 November
- 17 Nov 2017 7:58 AM
- entertainment
Edinburgh-based fantastic Hidden Orchestra combining two live drummers, organic samples and dubby basslines to make cinematic, emotive, percussive music and moods return for another amazing gig aboard the A38!