161 result(s) for győr mayor
Former Socialist Deputy Mayor In Huf 3bn Fraud Case
- 17 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The municipal court of Budapest held the first trial on Tuesday in a case in which György Fürst, former Socialist deputy mayor of the 6th district, and 23 others are charged with large-scale fraud totalling 3 billion forints (EUR 9.6m).
Hungarian Socialists: Fidesz Using ‘Show Trials’ To Increase Popularity
- 29 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party on Thursday said the ruling Fidesz party is organising “show trials” reminiscent of methods used in Hungary’s “darkest dictatorship” to increase its popularity. Gergely Bárándy, the Socialist deputy head of parliament’s legislative committee, told a press conference that the embezzlement trial of Miklós Hagyó, in which the former Socialist deputy mayor of Budapest was given ...
Video: Hungarian Government Considers Declaring State Of Crisis
- 11 Sep 2015 12:30 PM
- current affairs
The interior ministry has proposed that the Hungarian government declare a state of crisis in light of the massive influx of migrants, which will be discussed at next Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, government office chief János Lázár told a press conference. Lázár said that findings by the national security cabinet indicate that organised crime and the threat of terrorism are on the rise in Hungary.
Migrants Leave Registration Point In W Hungary Towards Austria
- 11 Sep 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first migrants to arrive at a newly opened registration point in Körmend, in western Hungary, left for Austria on foot after just a few hours, the town’s mayor said. István Bebes of the ruling Fidesz party told a press conference after an extraordinary meeting of council representatives that 80-90 migrants arrived by bus early in the morning and left on foot after taking some food, drink and ...
Mayor: Shelter For Refugees In Budapest Temporary
- 1 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest does not intend to accommodate migrants in the long term and the shelter being offered is temporary only, the city’s mayor told MTI. The city’s management rejects any “cheap, political attempts” to suggest that the city is acting against the interests of its residents, István Tarlós said, commenting on a demonstration organised by the radical nationalist Jobbik party on Monday.
Five New MOL Bubi Docking Stations Available In Budapest
- 11 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Following the June expansion of the public bike-sharing system with 15 docking stations, five new MOL Bubi stations opened on 31 July 2015 at the following locations: District 2 –Mechwart liget, District 9 – Vendel utca and Bakáts tér, District 13 – Dózsa György út M and Váci út-Bulcsú utca.
Budapest Creates Areas For Migrants In Transit
- 6 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The city of Budapest will set up designated transit areas in the capital where migrants passing through the city can take advantage of basic hygiene and medical services, the municipal council’s chief law enforcement officer announced. After talks with Budapest Mayor István Tarlós it was agreed that areas would be cordoned off near Keleti, Nyugati and Déli train stations where basic services can ...
Forum On Planned Immigrant Shelter In Hungary
- 6 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An unscheduled public forum was held in Sormás in southwest Hungary where state secretary Tibor Pogácsás briefed local residents about plans to set up a local reception centre for immigrants. After consultations with the local mayor, Pogácsás said the temporary facility would be made up of containers and tents. Construction work is to start in late August or early September, he added.
Budapest Olympics 2024: Capital Supports Hungarian Bid With Heart And Soul, Mayor Says
- 14 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Budapest supports Hungary’s Olympic bid with heart and soul because organising the 2024 Summer Olympics would benefit the country from every aspect, Budapest mayor István Tarlós said at a conference on Wednesday.
Former Socialist Deputy Mayor In Huf 3bn Fraud Case
- 17 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The municipal court of Budapest held the first trial on Tuesday in a case in which György Fürst, former Socialist deputy mayor of the 6th district, and 23 others are charged with large-scale fraud totalling 3 billion forints (EUR 9.6m).
Hungarian Socialists: Fidesz Using ‘Show Trials’ To Increase Popularity
- 29 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party on Thursday said the ruling Fidesz party is organising “show trials” reminiscent of methods used in Hungary’s “darkest dictatorship” to increase its popularity. Gergely Bárándy, the Socialist deputy head of parliament’s legislative committee, told a press conference that the embezzlement trial of Miklós Hagyó, in which the former Socialist deputy mayor of Budapest was given ...
Video: Hungarian Government Considers Declaring State Of Crisis
- 11 Sep 2015 12:30 PM
- current affairs
The interior ministry has proposed that the Hungarian government declare a state of crisis in light of the massive influx of migrants, which will be discussed at next Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, government office chief János Lázár told a press conference. Lázár said that findings by the national security cabinet indicate that organised crime and the threat of terrorism are on the rise in Hungary.
Migrants Leave Registration Point In W Hungary Towards Austria
- 11 Sep 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first migrants to arrive at a newly opened registration point in Körmend, in western Hungary, left for Austria on foot after just a few hours, the town’s mayor said. István Bebes of the ruling Fidesz party told a press conference after an extraordinary meeting of council representatives that 80-90 migrants arrived by bus early in the morning and left on foot after taking some food, drink and ...
Mayor: Shelter For Refugees In Budapest Temporary
- 1 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest does not intend to accommodate migrants in the long term and the shelter being offered is temporary only, the city’s mayor told MTI. The city’s management rejects any “cheap, political attempts” to suggest that the city is acting against the interests of its residents, István Tarlós said, commenting on a demonstration organised by the radical nationalist Jobbik party on Monday.
Five New MOL Bubi Docking Stations Available In Budapest
- 11 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Following the June expansion of the public bike-sharing system with 15 docking stations, five new MOL Bubi stations opened on 31 July 2015 at the following locations: District 2 –Mechwart liget, District 9 – Vendel utca and Bakáts tér, District 13 – Dózsa György út M and Váci út-Bulcsú utca.
Budapest Creates Areas For Migrants In Transit
- 6 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The city of Budapest will set up designated transit areas in the capital where migrants passing through the city can take advantage of basic hygiene and medical services, the municipal council’s chief law enforcement officer announced. After talks with Budapest Mayor István Tarlós it was agreed that areas would be cordoned off near Keleti, Nyugati and Déli train stations where basic services can ...
Forum On Planned Immigrant Shelter In Hungary
- 6 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An unscheduled public forum was held in Sormás in southwest Hungary where state secretary Tibor Pogácsás briefed local residents about plans to set up a local reception centre for immigrants. After consultations with the local mayor, Pogácsás said the temporary facility would be made up of containers and tents. Construction work is to start in late August or early September, he added.
Budapest Olympics 2024: Capital Supports Hungarian Bid With Heart And Soul, Mayor Says
- 14 May 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Budapest supports Hungary’s Olympic bid with heart and soul because organising the 2024 Summer Olympics would benefit the country from every aspect, Budapest mayor István Tarlós said at a conference on Wednesday.