191 result(s) for helsinki
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.
Life In Hungarian Transit Zones: No Proper Food, Medical Care Or Education
- 5 Sep 2017 8:46 AM
- current affairs
An Afghan-Iranian family with three children waited eight months at the Serbian-Hungarian border to be able to apply for refugee status. After the long wait, in April 2017 they were admitted to the so-called ’transit zone’ where they were practically locked up behind barbed wire for four months.
NGO Law Goes Before Constitutional Court But Decision Only Expected Next May
- 4 Sep 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
A formal legal complaint has been drafted against a controversial law on NGOs by lawyers with the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (TASZ) and the Hungarian Helsinki Committee. Twenty-three civil organizations affected by the legislation will submit the complaint to the Constitutional Court for review.
NGOs Turn To Top Court Over ‘Stigmatising Law’
- 31 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
NGOs have turned to Hungary’s Constitutional Court over the recently adopted law on the financing of civil organisations which the NGOs say stigmatises them. In a statement, 23 NGOs signed up to the constitutional complaint organised by the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union and the Hungarian Helsinki Committee civil groups.
Hungarian Helsinki Committee On Shortlist For Human Rights Award
- 30 Aug 2017 8:54 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee is among the three finalists for the Council of Europe’s Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) said.
Anti-Gypsy Rhetoric Systemic Part Of Hungarian Government Communication, Says Setét
- 10 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“A responsible politician does not talk the way (Minister of Human Resources) Balog talks. We learned from the 1930s and 40s what people are capable of when a group is excluded from the nation.”
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.
Life In Hungarian Transit Zones: No Proper Food, Medical Care Or Education
- 5 Sep 2017 8:46 AM
- current affairs
An Afghan-Iranian family with three children waited eight months at the Serbian-Hungarian border to be able to apply for refugee status. After the long wait, in April 2017 they were admitted to the so-called ’transit zone’ where they were practically locked up behind barbed wire for four months.
NGO Law Goes Before Constitutional Court But Decision Only Expected Next May
- 4 Sep 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
A formal legal complaint has been drafted against a controversial law on NGOs by lawyers with the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (TASZ) and the Hungarian Helsinki Committee. Twenty-three civil organizations affected by the legislation will submit the complaint to the Constitutional Court for review.
NGOs Turn To Top Court Over ‘Stigmatising Law’
- 31 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
NGOs have turned to Hungary’s Constitutional Court over the recently adopted law on the financing of civil organisations which the NGOs say stigmatises them. In a statement, 23 NGOs signed up to the constitutional complaint organised by the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union and the Hungarian Helsinki Committee civil groups.
Hungarian Helsinki Committee On Shortlist For Human Rights Award
- 30 Aug 2017 8:54 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee is among the three finalists for the Council of Europe’s Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) said.
Anti-Gypsy Rhetoric Systemic Part Of Hungarian Government Communication, Says Setét
- 10 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“A responsible politician does not talk the way (Minister of Human Resources) Balog talks. We learned from the 1930s and 40s what people are capable of when a group is excluded from the nation.”