1,067 result(s) for government plans
Senior Ruling Officials Defend ‘Lex Heineken’ Bill
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government sees no reason to withdraw the bill prohibiting the commercial use of totalitarian symbols, government office chief János Lázár and deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén told news site atv.hu, reacting to news reports speculating about government plans to abandon the bill. “Lex Heineken” would ban the use of symbols such as the swastika, the arrow cross, the hammer and sickle as well ...
No Answers On What Will Become Of HUF 15 Billion State-Owned Riverfront Property
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian government is refusing to reveal what it plans to do with a HUF 16.5 billion (USD 57.7 million) Budapest riverfront property it purchased in 2014. Initial government plans would have used the ninth district property as a potential main site for Olympic events in the case of Budapest hosting the 2024 games, but the city’s Olympic application has since been withdrawn.
Orbán: Foreign Attempts At Influence Are “Real And Constant” And Come From Multiple Directions
- 22 Mar 2017 8:36 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Orbán paid a visit to the northern Hungarian city of Salgótarján Tuesday as part of the Modern Cities program, where in a press conference he responded to journalists’ questions regarding national security, foreign influence and the independence of his Fidesz party.
Video: British Extremist Plans Expat Move To Hungary
- 22 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nick Griffin, former leader of the far-right British National Party, has said he would be moving to Hungary before “trouble begins in Western Europe,” according to video footage posted by Hungarian online news portal 444.hu, in which the controversial politician praises Hungary.
Hungarian Secret Agent Reveals Seriousness Of Russian Threat
- 21 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Szabolcs Panyi: Secret agents, counter-intelligence officers do not give interviews to the media very often and it is even more unique when they do so under their real name and with their own face. Ferenc Katrein worked for the Hungarian civilian counter-intelligence agency for 13 years, including a stint as an executive head of operations, and dealt with sensitive cases such as the Roma ...
Justice Ministry Proposes Broadening Authority To Conduct Secret Surveillance, Even Without Probable Cause
- 20 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Ministry of Justice plans changes to laws which would allow law enforcement authorities to conduct secret surveillance on citizens, without any probable cause to suggest a crime had been committed, daily Magyar Nemzet reports.
Socialists To Launch Anti-Poverty Campaign
- 17 Mar 2017 5:50 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party is to start a nationwide political campaign for promoting a fairer sharing of public burdens, party leader Gyula Molnár said on Thursday. The campaign has been designed to demonstrate “how Hungary could be made a more equitable country,” Molnár said.
Local Opinion: Government To Reform Primary Education
- 14 Mar 2017 5:48 AM
- community & culture
A conservative Roma rights activist welcomes the government’s proposal to introduce a mandatory pre-school year to help the integration of children from poor families.
Opposition Party Turns To EU’s Antifraud Office Over M4 Motorway Tender
- 9 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) plans to submit a complaint to the European Union’s anti-fraud office (OLAF) concerning the outcome of a tender to build the M4 motorway, deputy party leader László Varju said. He cited press reports showing that a consortium linked to Lőrinc Mészáros, the mayor of Felcsút, won the bid despite another consortium’s being 25 billion forints (EUR 80m) cheaper.
Senior Ruling Officials Defend ‘Lex Heineken’ Bill
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government sees no reason to withdraw the bill prohibiting the commercial use of totalitarian symbols, government office chief János Lázár and deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén told news site atv.hu, reacting to news reports speculating about government plans to abandon the bill. “Lex Heineken” would ban the use of symbols such as the swastika, the arrow cross, the hammer and sickle as well ...
No Answers On What Will Become Of HUF 15 Billion State-Owned Riverfront Property
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian government is refusing to reveal what it plans to do with a HUF 16.5 billion (USD 57.7 million) Budapest riverfront property it purchased in 2014. Initial government plans would have used the ninth district property as a potential main site for Olympic events in the case of Budapest hosting the 2024 games, but the city’s Olympic application has since been withdrawn.
Orbán: Foreign Attempts At Influence Are “Real And Constant” And Come From Multiple Directions
- 22 Mar 2017 8:36 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Orbán paid a visit to the northern Hungarian city of Salgótarján Tuesday as part of the Modern Cities program, where in a press conference he responded to journalists’ questions regarding national security, foreign influence and the independence of his Fidesz party.
Video: British Extremist Plans Expat Move To Hungary
- 22 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nick Griffin, former leader of the far-right British National Party, has said he would be moving to Hungary before “trouble begins in Western Europe,” according to video footage posted by Hungarian online news portal 444.hu, in which the controversial politician praises Hungary.
Hungarian Secret Agent Reveals Seriousness Of Russian Threat
- 21 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Szabolcs Panyi: Secret agents, counter-intelligence officers do not give interviews to the media very often and it is even more unique when they do so under their real name and with their own face. Ferenc Katrein worked for the Hungarian civilian counter-intelligence agency for 13 years, including a stint as an executive head of operations, and dealt with sensitive cases such as the Roma ...
Justice Ministry Proposes Broadening Authority To Conduct Secret Surveillance, Even Without Probable Cause
- 20 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Ministry of Justice plans changes to laws which would allow law enforcement authorities to conduct secret surveillance on citizens, without any probable cause to suggest a crime had been committed, daily Magyar Nemzet reports.
Socialists To Launch Anti-Poverty Campaign
- 17 Mar 2017 5:50 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party is to start a nationwide political campaign for promoting a fairer sharing of public burdens, party leader Gyula Molnár said on Thursday. The campaign has been designed to demonstrate “how Hungary could be made a more equitable country,” Molnár said.
Local Opinion: Government To Reform Primary Education
- 14 Mar 2017 5:48 AM
- community & culture
A conservative Roma rights activist welcomes the government’s proposal to introduce a mandatory pre-school year to help the integration of children from poor families.
Opposition Party Turns To EU’s Antifraud Office Over M4 Motorway Tender
- 9 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) plans to submit a complaint to the European Union’s anti-fraud office (OLAF) concerning the outcome of a tender to build the M4 motorway, deputy party leader László Varju said. He cited press reports showing that a consortium linked to Lőrinc Mészáros, the mayor of Felcsút, won the bid despite another consortium’s being 25 billion forints (EUR 80m) cheaper.