73 result(s) for graft in Articles
US Diplomat: Entry Ban Not Triggered By Hungary Govt Measures
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States has not banned Hungarian officials to enter the country because of any measures by the Hungarian government, but because it has evidence that those affected have been involved in corruption activities, André Goodfriend, charge d’affaires of the US embassy in Budapest, said on Friday.
Grape Harvesting In Hungary
- 13 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The grape-harvesting is both a hard work and a feast at the time. After the long hours of hoeing, the pruning and the grafting of the grape the time of wine-making has arrived. The phrase “grape-harvesting” (szüret) in the Hungarian language originally meant one of the steps of wine-making, the clearing, but nowadays it meant to the harvesting of other fruits too. In this article we are going to ...
TI Urges Political Parties To Join Fight Against Graft
- 15 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Transparency International Hungary has drafted a statement aimed at increasing transparency and fighting corruption, encouraging political parties running in the European parliamentary election to sign it. Signatories to the statement will agree to set an example in ethical lobbying, responsible use of public funds and protecting whistleblowers who report graft, TI Hungary said in a statement on ...
Jobbik Gains Support In Hungary
- 7 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party gained support in February while ruling party Fidesz’s backing eased a touch, according to the latest poll published by Medián. Fidesz still leads at 36% as against 23% support for Unity, 14% for Jobbik and 3% for LMP within Medián’s whole sample. Among decided voters, Fidesz leads 49 to 30% against Unity. Jobbik had 18% and LMP 3%.
Croatian Law Changes Gives Hungary’s MOL Chief Another Chance To Appeal
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Amendments to Croatian legislation have given Zsolt Hernádi, chairman and chief executive of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL, another chance to appeal to local courts regarding a graft investigation, Croatian news agency HINA said.
Hungary’s Leftist Unity Charges Administration Authority Chief With Graft
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist Unity alliance said it would file a criminal complaint against Iván Vetési, the head of public administration and electronic services authority KEKKH, on suspicion of mismanagement of public funds, Viktor Szigetvári, - pictured - co-chair of Unity’s E-PM party, told a press conference.
Hungary’s Fidesz Suspects Graft Behind 1997-98 Gyurcsány Paks Agreement
- 17 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A firm associated with opposition DK leader Ferenc Gyurcsány is suspected to have collected “a very serious and juicy sum” under what seems to be a sham contract concluded with the Paks nuclear power plant company in 1997-98, a representative of ruling Fidesz said on Saturday.
Hungary Joins The Open Government Partnership
- 29 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has joined the Open Government Partnership (OGP), an international initiative launched in September 2011 with a view to increasing transparency of government activities and fighting corruption.
High-Ranking Police Officials Arrested For Graft In Hungary
- 4 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two senior police officials and two civilians were arrested on suspicion of corruption Thursday evening, prosecutor spokesman Imre Keresztes announced on Friday. The National Defence Service, the Anti-Terrorist Service, the Emergency Police, as well as special units took part in the operation, conducting several house searches.
US Diplomat: Entry Ban Not Triggered By Hungary Govt Measures
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States has not banned Hungarian officials to enter the country because of any measures by the Hungarian government, but because it has evidence that those affected have been involved in corruption activities, André Goodfriend, charge d’affaires of the US embassy in Budapest, said on Friday.
Grape Harvesting In Hungary
- 13 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The grape-harvesting is both a hard work and a feast at the time. After the long hours of hoeing, the pruning and the grafting of the grape the time of wine-making has arrived. The phrase “grape-harvesting” (szüret) in the Hungarian language originally meant one of the steps of wine-making, the clearing, but nowadays it meant to the harvesting of other fruits too. In this article we are going to ...
TI Urges Political Parties To Join Fight Against Graft
- 15 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Transparency International Hungary has drafted a statement aimed at increasing transparency and fighting corruption, encouraging political parties running in the European parliamentary election to sign it. Signatories to the statement will agree to set an example in ethical lobbying, responsible use of public funds and protecting whistleblowers who report graft, TI Hungary said in a statement on ...
Jobbik Gains Support In Hungary
- 7 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party gained support in February while ruling party Fidesz’s backing eased a touch, according to the latest poll published by Medián. Fidesz still leads at 36% as against 23% support for Unity, 14% for Jobbik and 3% for LMP within Medián’s whole sample. Among decided voters, Fidesz leads 49 to 30% against Unity. Jobbik had 18% and LMP 3%.
Croatian Law Changes Gives Hungary’s MOL Chief Another Chance To Appeal
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Amendments to Croatian legislation have given Zsolt Hernádi, chairman and chief executive of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL, another chance to appeal to local courts regarding a graft investigation, Croatian news agency HINA said.
Hungary’s Leftist Unity Charges Administration Authority Chief With Graft
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist Unity alliance said it would file a criminal complaint against Iván Vetési, the head of public administration and electronic services authority KEKKH, on suspicion of mismanagement of public funds, Viktor Szigetvári, - pictured - co-chair of Unity’s E-PM party, told a press conference.
Hungary’s Fidesz Suspects Graft Behind 1997-98 Gyurcsány Paks Agreement
- 17 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A firm associated with opposition DK leader Ferenc Gyurcsány is suspected to have collected “a very serious and juicy sum” under what seems to be a sham contract concluded with the Paks nuclear power plant company in 1997-98, a representative of ruling Fidesz said on Saturday.
Hungary Joins The Open Government Partnership
- 29 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has joined the Open Government Partnership (OGP), an international initiative launched in September 2011 with a view to increasing transparency of government activities and fighting corruption.
High-Ranking Police Officials Arrested For Graft In Hungary
- 4 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two senior police officials and two civilians were arrested on suspicion of corruption Thursday evening, prosecutor spokesman Imre Keresztes announced on Friday. The National Defence Service, the Anti-Terrorist Service, the Emergency Police, as well as special units took part in the operation, conducting several house searches.