2,887 result(s) for government office
'Amazing Shanghai' - Amazing Exhibitions, Akvárium Club, 26 - 30 June
- 21 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In June 2017, the city of Shanghai will bring its Global City Campaign to Budapest, Hungary. Headlining with ìThe Amazing Shanghaiî, the 2017 City Campaign is composed by a series of robust events and collaborations. The highlight events including a themed Photography Exhibition and The Shanghai 360°Immersive Panoramic Photography Installation, which will be held at the well-known cultural center ...
Government Office Chief: ‘Lex Heineken’ Bill Could Be Back On Parliament Agenda In September
- 21 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A bill prohibiting the commercial use of totalitarian symbols dubbed “lex Heineken” could be back on parliament’s agenda as early as September, government office chief János Lázár said on Tuesday. The bill was submitted to parliament by Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and Lázár earlier this year.
US State Dept Expresses Concern Over Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs
- 21 Jun 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
The US State Department expressed concern over legislation Hungary’s parliament recently adopted on foreign-funded NGOs, in a statement released on its website.
Hungarian Dentists Set To Strike September 4-6
- 20 Jun 2017 4:16 AM
- health & wellness
Klubrádió and 24.hu report that dentists are threatening to strike from September 4-6 if they cannot reach an agreement with the government. The strike period, which organizers hope would draw attention to the lack of funding for dentists, would see only emergency services provided at Hungary’s state dentistry offices.
Hungarian Parliament Votes To Hand Over Communist Informant Files To Archives
- 16 Jun 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Thursday voted to authorise the government to hand over the magnetic tapes containing the files of secret service informants of Hungary’s communist era to the Historical Archives of Hungarian State Security Service. The motion was passed with 126 votes in favour, 57 against and 2 abstentions.
Local Opinion: Soros & PM Exchange Mafia Accusations
- 13 Jun 2017 8:12 AM
- current affairs
As George Soros depicts the Orbán government as a ‘mafia state’, government politicians including the premier himself describe the NGOs supported by Mr Soros as ‘a mafia network.’ A pro-government columnist fears that anti-government protesters will soon turn violent.
Hungarian Parliament Likely To Pass 2018 Budget On June 15
- 9 Jun 2017 2:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s parliament will most likely pass the country’s budget for 2018 in a final vote scheduled for June 15, the government office chief said on Thursday. Next year’s budget aims to create jobs, increase family support and provide for security, János Lázár told a weekly press briefing. One of the main goals is to ensure full employment in 2018, Lázár said, emphasising that “everybody who wants ...
Govt Office Chief: Nationwide Survey Respondents Back Govt’s Policies
- 2 Jun 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
The 1.7 million people who took part in the government’s “national consultation” survey support the government’s positions on the issues that were discussed in the questionnaire, the government office chief said. Wednesday was the last day for voters to return their answers to the questionnaire by mail or online.
EP Lifts Immunity From Prosecution Of Jobbik MEP 'KGBéla' Kovács
- 1 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The Legal Committee of the European Parliament voted to lift immunity from prosecution of Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács (pictured), who has been accused of collaborating with Russian intelligence and spying on the European Parliament, reports Magyar Idők.
'Amazing Shanghai' - Amazing Exhibitions, Akvárium Club, 26 - 30 June
- 21 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In June 2017, the city of Shanghai will bring its Global City Campaign to Budapest, Hungary. Headlining with ìThe Amazing Shanghaiî, the 2017 City Campaign is composed by a series of robust events and collaborations. The highlight events including a themed Photography Exhibition and The Shanghai 360°Immersive Panoramic Photography Installation, which will be held at the well-known cultural center ...
Government Office Chief: ‘Lex Heineken’ Bill Could Be Back On Parliament Agenda In September
- 21 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A bill prohibiting the commercial use of totalitarian symbols dubbed “lex Heineken” could be back on parliament’s agenda as early as September, government office chief János Lázár said on Tuesday. The bill was submitted to parliament by Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and Lázár earlier this year.
US State Dept Expresses Concern Over Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs
- 21 Jun 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
The US State Department expressed concern over legislation Hungary’s parliament recently adopted on foreign-funded NGOs, in a statement released on its website.
Hungarian Dentists Set To Strike September 4-6
- 20 Jun 2017 4:16 AM
- health & wellness
Klubrádió and 24.hu report that dentists are threatening to strike from September 4-6 if they cannot reach an agreement with the government. The strike period, which organizers hope would draw attention to the lack of funding for dentists, would see only emergency services provided at Hungary’s state dentistry offices.
Hungarian Parliament Votes To Hand Over Communist Informant Files To Archives
- 16 Jun 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Thursday voted to authorise the government to hand over the magnetic tapes containing the files of secret service informants of Hungary’s communist era to the Historical Archives of Hungarian State Security Service. The motion was passed with 126 votes in favour, 57 against and 2 abstentions.
Local Opinion: Soros & PM Exchange Mafia Accusations
- 13 Jun 2017 8:12 AM
- current affairs
As George Soros depicts the Orbán government as a ‘mafia state’, government politicians including the premier himself describe the NGOs supported by Mr Soros as ‘a mafia network.’ A pro-government columnist fears that anti-government protesters will soon turn violent.
Hungarian Parliament Likely To Pass 2018 Budget On June 15
- 9 Jun 2017 2:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s parliament will most likely pass the country’s budget for 2018 in a final vote scheduled for June 15, the government office chief said on Thursday. Next year’s budget aims to create jobs, increase family support and provide for security, János Lázár told a weekly press briefing. One of the main goals is to ensure full employment in 2018, Lázár said, emphasising that “everybody who wants ...
Govt Office Chief: Nationwide Survey Respondents Back Govt’s Policies
- 2 Jun 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
The 1.7 million people who took part in the government’s “national consultation” survey support the government’s positions on the issues that were discussed in the questionnaire, the government office chief said. Wednesday was the last day for voters to return their answers to the questionnaire by mail or online.
EP Lifts Immunity From Prosecution Of Jobbik MEP 'KGBéla' Kovács
- 1 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The Legal Committee of the European Parliament voted to lift immunity from prosecution of Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács (pictured), who has been accused of collaborating with Russian intelligence and spying on the European Parliament, reports Magyar Idők.