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Holocaust Survivor & Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel Returns Hungarian Award
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A right-wing columnist downplays the importance of Elie Wiesel’s decision to return the highest Hungarian state honour in protest against what he sees as the government’s efforts to restore anti-Semitic icons. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, believes that the case will receive international attention and further harm the image of the Orbán government. A centrist commentator notes that the ...
Budapest Airport Turns To The Constitutional Court Over Land Tax
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- property
Budapest Airport has submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court of Hungary, as the airport operator believes that it has been the subject of a disproportionately large increase in land tax this year. Budapest Airport’s view is that the sudden and disproportionate increase in local land tax violates constitutional principles.
Joint Statement Expressing Support For The Budapest EuroGames 2012 & Pride Festival
- 28 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On the occasion of the Budapest EuroGames 2012 and the 17th Budapest Pride Festival, we convey our support for, and solidarity with, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in Hungary. We support the right of these persons to organise large scale events and to be able to express themselves peacefully and lawfully.
Active Citizenship Award Given By U.S. Embassy To Háttér In Budapest
- 28 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Ambassador Kounalakis presented an Active Citizenship Award to the HÁTTÉR Support Society, an LGBT NGO on June 25, 2012 in Budapest, Hungary. Remarks by Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis at the Hatter Support Society Active Citizenship Award Ceremony follow:
Hungarian Outlook: Draft Budget Of 2013
- 28 Jun 2012 1:30 AM
- business
The Budget Bill of 2013 submitted to parliament on 15 June by the government sets a deficit target of 2.2 percent which – via one of the most stable fiscal management policies of Europe – will adequately respond to the challenges imposed by the debt crisis" declares the Hungarian Government. The draft budget of 2013 projects real GDP growth of 1.6 percent and inflation of 4.2 percent, and an ...
Hungarian Aid Sent To Help Syrian Refugees
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The relief offered by the government of Hungary to help the Syrian refugees has arrived in Turkey. The trailer truck transporting the aid package put together from the supplies of the Hungarian Defence Forces (including 5,000 blankets and +700 sheets) arrived in Adana in the afternoon of June 3. Lt.-Col.
Commission Asks Hungary To Comply With EU Legislation On Environmental Impact Assessments
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is urging Hungary to bring its national legislation on assessing the effects of projects on the environment in line with EU rules. On the recommendation of Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik, the Commission is therefore sending a reasoned opinion. In the absence of a satisfactory response within two months, the Commission may refer the case to the EU Court of Justice.
PM Orban's Speech At Hungarian Police Officers' Graduation
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the government has put an end to "a world in which justice served criminals", and in which "it could be assumed that criminals and the police are in cooperation" at a graduation ceremony of young police officers at the National Public Service University in Budapest on Sunday.
After The Significant Expansion In March The Volume Of Retail Sales Declined In April
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary was one of 13 EU countries where in April a decline was registered in retail turnover. On a monthly basis in Hungary sales turnover declined by 1 percent, and the year-on-year decrease was close to the EU average.
Holocaust Survivor & Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel Returns Hungarian Award
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A right-wing columnist downplays the importance of Elie Wiesel’s decision to return the highest Hungarian state honour in protest against what he sees as the government’s efforts to restore anti-Semitic icons. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, believes that the case will receive international attention and further harm the image of the Orbán government. A centrist commentator notes that the ...
Budapest Airport Turns To The Constitutional Court Over Land Tax
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- property
Budapest Airport has submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court of Hungary, as the airport operator believes that it has been the subject of a disproportionately large increase in land tax this year. Budapest Airport’s view is that the sudden and disproportionate increase in local land tax violates constitutional principles.
Joint Statement Expressing Support For The Budapest EuroGames 2012 & Pride Festival
- 28 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On the occasion of the Budapest EuroGames 2012 and the 17th Budapest Pride Festival, we convey our support for, and solidarity with, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in Hungary. We support the right of these persons to organise large scale events and to be able to express themselves peacefully and lawfully.
Active Citizenship Award Given By U.S. Embassy To Háttér In Budapest
- 28 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Ambassador Kounalakis presented an Active Citizenship Award to the HÁTTÉR Support Society, an LGBT NGO on June 25, 2012 in Budapest, Hungary. Remarks by Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis at the Hatter Support Society Active Citizenship Award Ceremony follow:
Hungarian Outlook: Draft Budget Of 2013
- 28 Jun 2012 1:30 AM
- business
The Budget Bill of 2013 submitted to parliament on 15 June by the government sets a deficit target of 2.2 percent which – via one of the most stable fiscal management policies of Europe – will adequately respond to the challenges imposed by the debt crisis" declares the Hungarian Government. The draft budget of 2013 projects real GDP growth of 1.6 percent and inflation of 4.2 percent, and an ...
Hungarian Aid Sent To Help Syrian Refugees
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The relief offered by the government of Hungary to help the Syrian refugees has arrived in Turkey. The trailer truck transporting the aid package put together from the supplies of the Hungarian Defence Forces (including 5,000 blankets and +700 sheets) arrived in Adana in the afternoon of June 3. Lt.-Col.
Commission Asks Hungary To Comply With EU Legislation On Environmental Impact Assessments
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission is urging Hungary to bring its national legislation on assessing the effects of projects on the environment in line with EU rules. On the recommendation of Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik, the Commission is therefore sending a reasoned opinion. In the absence of a satisfactory response within two months, the Commission may refer the case to the EU Court of Justice.
PM Orban's Speech At Hungarian Police Officers' Graduation
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the government has put an end to "a world in which justice served criminals", and in which "it could be assumed that criminals and the police are in cooperation" at a graduation ceremony of young police officers at the National Public Service University in Budapest on Sunday.
After The Significant Expansion In March The Volume Of Retail Sales Declined In April
- 26 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary was one of 13 EU countries where in April a decline was registered in retail turnover. On a monthly basis in Hungary sales turnover declined by 1 percent, and the year-on-year decrease was close to the EU average.