778 result(s) for human rights
Melia’s Talks In Budapest Focus On Rule Of Law
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for good governance, rule of law, and human rights in Hungary, the US State Department said in a statement in connection with a March 1-2 visit by Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas Melia. “Dialogue in the bilateral relationship with Hungary will continue to include the United States’ concern for fundamental freedoms, democratic procedures and rule of ...
Hungary: Ideal Gateway For West-Bound Asylum-Seekers
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
By mid-February 2015 more asylum-seekers had entered Hungary than the whole of the European Union by late March 2014. Where are they coming from? Of all the countries of the European Union, why are they converging on Hungary? Why is this country a prime destination for Kosovars? Why is the ostensibly impenetrable Schengen frontier full of holes?
Hungary "Open To Talks" Promoting Social Inclusion
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is open to further consultations that promote social inclusion, ministry of human resources official Gergely Prőhle said after meeting US state department official Thomas Melia.
Ministry: AI Report About Hungary “Superficial”
- 26 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International’s 2014 report about Hungary is “superficial and one sided” and completely overlooks the government’s measures to address certain problems, the justice ministry said.
AI Report Notes “Smear Campaign” Against Hungary NGOs
- 26 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International said the Hungarian government had run a “smear campaign” against NGOs for alleged funding irregularities and that discrimination against the Roma was apparent in the country.
András Simonyi: Orbán Is Off Course & Heading Down The Wrong Track
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first half of our interview with András Simonyi, Hungary’s former ambassador to NATO and the United States, was published on Thursday, February 19, 2015. The interview took place on Wednesday, February 18, the day after Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to Budapest. Mr. Simonyi is presently managing director for the Center of Transatlantic Relations at the ...
Hungary’s Fidesz Accuses Left Of Smear Campaign
- 20 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Human Rights Watch and small leftwing parties are all attacking Hungary with the financial help of George Soros, the ruling Fidesz party said. “If it was up to them, they would again crucify our country in Brussels,” it said, referring to the Hungarian-born financier.
HRW Slams EU Over Hungary's Situation
- 19 Feb 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Union has done “virtually nothing” to tackle problems concerning human rights laws and practices in Hungary, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report. The New York-based HRW called on the EU to take appropriate action and raised concern about the Hungary’s human rights record, stemming from “a raft of problematic laws and policies” initiated by the government.
Court Upholds Police Decision Banning Road Blockages In Budapest
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Thursday the Budapest Regional Court upheld a police decision prohibiting the obstruction of roads within Budapest and elsewhere in the country planned by Zoltán Büki for March 1. The civil activist plans to turn to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. In the meantime, Büki and fellow organizers are modifying some of the locations and shortening the duration of the planned action ...
Melia’s Talks In Budapest Focus On Rule Of Law
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for good governance, rule of law, and human rights in Hungary, the US State Department said in a statement in connection with a March 1-2 visit by Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas Melia. “Dialogue in the bilateral relationship with Hungary will continue to include the United States’ concern for fundamental freedoms, democratic procedures and rule of ...
Hungary: Ideal Gateway For West-Bound Asylum-Seekers
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
By mid-February 2015 more asylum-seekers had entered Hungary than the whole of the European Union by late March 2014. Where are they coming from? Of all the countries of the European Union, why are they converging on Hungary? Why is this country a prime destination for Kosovars? Why is the ostensibly impenetrable Schengen frontier full of holes?
Hungary "Open To Talks" Promoting Social Inclusion
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is open to further consultations that promote social inclusion, ministry of human resources official Gergely Prőhle said after meeting US state department official Thomas Melia.
Ministry: AI Report About Hungary “Superficial”
- 26 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International’s 2014 report about Hungary is “superficial and one sided” and completely overlooks the government’s measures to address certain problems, the justice ministry said.
AI Report Notes “Smear Campaign” Against Hungary NGOs
- 26 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International said the Hungarian government had run a “smear campaign” against NGOs for alleged funding irregularities and that discrimination against the Roma was apparent in the country.
András Simonyi: Orbán Is Off Course & Heading Down The Wrong Track
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first half of our interview with András Simonyi, Hungary’s former ambassador to NATO and the United States, was published on Thursday, February 19, 2015. The interview took place on Wednesday, February 18, the day after Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to Budapest. Mr. Simonyi is presently managing director for the Center of Transatlantic Relations at the ...
Hungary’s Fidesz Accuses Left Of Smear Campaign
- 20 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Human Rights Watch and small leftwing parties are all attacking Hungary with the financial help of George Soros, the ruling Fidesz party said. “If it was up to them, they would again crucify our country in Brussels,” it said, referring to the Hungarian-born financier.
HRW Slams EU Over Hungary's Situation
- 19 Feb 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Union has done “virtually nothing” to tackle problems concerning human rights laws and practices in Hungary, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report. The New York-based HRW called on the EU to take appropriate action and raised concern about the Hungary’s human rights record, stemming from “a raft of problematic laws and policies” initiated by the government.
Court Upholds Police Decision Banning Road Blockages In Budapest
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Thursday the Budapest Regional Court upheld a police decision prohibiting the obstruction of roads within Budapest and elsewhere in the country planned by Zoltán Büki for March 1. The civil activist plans to turn to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. In the meantime, Büki and fellow organizers are modifying some of the locations and shortening the duration of the planned action ...