187 result(s) for helsinki
NGOs Call ‘Stop Soros’ Bill ‘Deceptive And Harmful’
- 22 Jan 2018 7:52 AM
- current affairs
Two dozen Hungarian NGOs have qualified the “Stop Soros” draft package published in full on Thursday as “deceptive, arbitrary and harmful”. Veronika Móra, director of Ökotárs Foundation, told a press conference that the package, which she dubbed “Stop Civil”, should be withdrawn.
Opinion: The European Parliament Rapporteur On Hungary Pays A Visit To Budapest
- 11 Jan 2018 7:56 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian right-wing press is buzzing with indignation. Judith Sargentini, a Greens/EFA member of the European Parliament from the Netherlands, arrived in Hungary yesterday as part of her work as rapporteur for the parliament’s investigation into whether Hungary is in breach of the values of the European Union.
Hungarian AI Car Project Receives Significant Investment
- 8 Jan 2018 7:57 AM
- business
AImotive, a self-driving technology startup headquartered in Budapest, has announced the closing of a USD 38 million/EUR 32 mln Series C funding round, its third injection of investment capital from outside sources. The car testing has already begun in Budapest.
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
Fidesz Finally Publicly Apologizes To The Hungarian Helsinki Committee
- 6 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz has finally publicly apologized to the Hungarian Helsinki Committee for calling the NGO an executor of “political orders of international speculative financial capital” in a 2015 statement, reports index.hu.
Hungary Gives Bogányi Piano To Finland
- 5 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian state has presented Finland with a Bogányi piano to mark the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence. The piano was presented in a ceremony in Budapest, following talks between House Speaker László Kövér, and Maria Lohela, his Finnish counterpart.
David J. Kostelancik, Former Chargé d'affaires, US Embassy Budapest
- 16 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
David Kostelancik, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States, rank of Minister Counselor, began his posting as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary in August, 2016. Since January 20, 2017 he has been the Charge d’affaires.
Govt Official Welcomes ECTHR Ruling On Bangladeshi Asylum Cases
- 21 Sep 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
Hungary welcomes the decision by the European Court of Human Rights to accept the government’s appeal concerning the case of two Bangladeshi asylum seekers, a justice ministry official said. The court originally ruled their detainment in autumn 2015 and subsequent return to Serbia unlawful.
Invitation: Xpat Social Networking, Sofitel Hotel, 15 September
- 14 Sep 2017 12:26 PM
- community & culture
You're warmly invited to join the international community in Budapest to enjoy a beautiful riverside view, fine finger food, 'wine casino games', and unlimited fine wine tasting at Sofitel's 5* Chain Bridge Hotel.
NGOs Call ‘Stop Soros’ Bill ‘Deceptive And Harmful’
- 22 Jan 2018 7:52 AM
- current affairs
Two dozen Hungarian NGOs have qualified the “Stop Soros” draft package published in full on Thursday as “deceptive, arbitrary and harmful”. Veronika Móra, director of Ökotárs Foundation, told a press conference that the package, which she dubbed “Stop Civil”, should be withdrawn.
Opinion: The European Parliament Rapporteur On Hungary Pays A Visit To Budapest
- 11 Jan 2018 7:56 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian right-wing press is buzzing with indignation. Judith Sargentini, a Greens/EFA member of the European Parliament from the Netherlands, arrived in Hungary yesterday as part of her work as rapporteur for the parliament’s investigation into whether Hungary is in breach of the values of the European Union.
Hungarian AI Car Project Receives Significant Investment
- 8 Jan 2018 7:57 AM
- business
AImotive, a self-driving technology startup headquartered in Budapest, has announced the closing of a USD 38 million/EUR 32 mln Series C funding round, its third injection of investment capital from outside sources. The car testing has already begun in Budapest.
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
Fidesz Finally Publicly Apologizes To The Hungarian Helsinki Committee
- 6 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz has finally publicly apologized to the Hungarian Helsinki Committee for calling the NGO an executor of “political orders of international speculative financial capital” in a 2015 statement, reports index.hu.
Hungary Gives Bogányi Piano To Finland
- 5 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian state has presented Finland with a Bogányi piano to mark the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence. The piano was presented in a ceremony in Budapest, following talks between House Speaker László Kövér, and Maria Lohela, his Finnish counterpart.
David J. Kostelancik, Former Chargé d'affaires, US Embassy Budapest
- 16 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
David Kostelancik, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States, rank of Minister Counselor, began his posting as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary in August, 2016. Since January 20, 2017 he has been the Charge d’affaires.
Govt Official Welcomes ECTHR Ruling On Bangladeshi Asylum Cases
- 21 Sep 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
Hungary welcomes the decision by the European Court of Human Rights to accept the government’s appeal concerning the case of two Bangladeshi asylum seekers, a justice ministry official said. The court originally ruled their detainment in autumn 2015 and subsequent return to Serbia unlawful.
Invitation: Xpat Social Networking, Sofitel Hotel, 15 September
- 14 Sep 2017 12:26 PM
- community & culture
You're warmly invited to join the international community in Budapest to enjoy a beautiful riverside view, fine finger food, 'wine casino games', and unlimited fine wine tasting at Sofitel's 5* Chain Bridge Hotel.