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Chain-Smoking On The Rise In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of chain-smokers in Hungary has increased, reports Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet. According to the data provided by the Central Statistical Office, while the number of cigarette smokers decreased from 31 percent in 2009 to 29 percent in 2014, the number of chain-smokers increased in 2014 to 28 percent of all smokers from 27 percent in 2009.
Death Penalty Issue Triggers Controversy In Hungary
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The co-ruling Christian Democrats do not support the idea of restoring the death penalty in Hungary, Bence Rétvári, the party’s deputy leader, said. The Christian Democrats welcomed that the criminal code had been made stricter over the past five years, including the introduction of the “three strikes” law and would support further tightening, he said.
US Special Envoy For Holocaust Visits Budapest
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Nicholas Dean, the US State Department’s Special Envoy for Holocaust issues, has paid a visit to Budapest recently, daily Magyar Nemzet said, citing information by the US embassy. During his visit, the special envoy held talks with representatives of the government and civil society, the embassy said.
Kounalakis Writes About Hungary Years
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former US ambassador Eleni Kounalakis recalls her doubts about Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his government in a newly published book on her years in Budapest.
Ministry: China’s New Initiative In Line With Hungary’s Strategy
- 4 May 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
China’s One Belt, One Road initiative to establish a link between East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe is in line with the Hungarian government’s eastern opening strategy, foreign ministry state secretary László Szabó said.
Hungarian Gov Planning Restriction Of Energy Drink Market
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian government is planning to draft legislation on restricting the consumption of energy drinks, according to State Secretary at the Ministry of Human Resources Bence Rétvári. Responding to a written question submitted to the ministry by independent MP Lajos Oláh, who asked whether the government has plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to young people.
Hungary Angry At The Guardian Newspaper Again About “Entirely Unfounded” Claims
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government said it would take “all necessary steps” in relation to the “unfounded claims” published in an article by The Guardian.
Chargé d’Affaires To Hungary Appointed
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ms Theresa Bubbear has been appointed Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim to Hungary. She took up her appointment on 27 April. She will succeed former British Ambassador to Hungary, Mr Jonathan Knott, who finished his posting on 26 April 2015. Theresa will lead the Embassy until the arrival of the new Ambassador to Hungary in early 2016.
European Liberals Raise Voice Over Hungary’s “Xenophobic Mailing” On Migration
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) in the European Parliament have submitted a question seeking to “verify that the public consultation on migration launched by the Hungarian government complies with the values, principles and legislation of the European Union”.
Chain-Smoking On The Rise In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of chain-smokers in Hungary has increased, reports Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet. According to the data provided by the Central Statistical Office, while the number of cigarette smokers decreased from 31 percent in 2009 to 29 percent in 2014, the number of chain-smokers increased in 2014 to 28 percent of all smokers from 27 percent in 2009.
Death Penalty Issue Triggers Controversy In Hungary
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The co-ruling Christian Democrats do not support the idea of restoring the death penalty in Hungary, Bence Rétvári, the party’s deputy leader, said. The Christian Democrats welcomed that the criminal code had been made stricter over the past five years, including the introduction of the “three strikes” law and would support further tightening, he said.
US Special Envoy For Holocaust Visits Budapest
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Nicholas Dean, the US State Department’s Special Envoy for Holocaust issues, has paid a visit to Budapest recently, daily Magyar Nemzet said, citing information by the US embassy. During his visit, the special envoy held talks with representatives of the government and civil society, the embassy said.
Kounalakis Writes About Hungary Years
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former US ambassador Eleni Kounalakis recalls her doubts about Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his government in a newly published book on her years in Budapest.
Ministry: China’s New Initiative In Line With Hungary’s Strategy
- 4 May 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
China’s One Belt, One Road initiative to establish a link between East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe is in line with the Hungarian government’s eastern opening strategy, foreign ministry state secretary László Szabó said.
Hungarian Gov Planning Restriction Of Energy Drink Market
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian government is planning to draft legislation on restricting the consumption of energy drinks, according to State Secretary at the Ministry of Human Resources Bence Rétvári. Responding to a written question submitted to the ministry by independent MP Lajos Oláh, who asked whether the government has plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to young people.
Hungary Angry At The Guardian Newspaper Again About “Entirely Unfounded” Claims
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government said it would take “all necessary steps” in relation to the “unfounded claims” published in an article by The Guardian.
Chargé d’Affaires To Hungary Appointed
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ms Theresa Bubbear has been appointed Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim to Hungary. She took up her appointment on 27 April. She will succeed former British Ambassador to Hungary, Mr Jonathan Knott, who finished his posting on 26 April 2015. Theresa will lead the Embassy until the arrival of the new Ambassador to Hungary in early 2016.
European Liberals Raise Voice Over Hungary’s “Xenophobic Mailing” On Migration
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) in the European Parliament have submitted a question seeking to “verify that the public consultation on migration launched by the Hungarian government complies with the values, principles and legislation of the European Union”.