348 result(s) for hungarian national consultation
Simicskó Rejects Opposition Charge Of Govt Overreach On Terror Laws
- 30 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On the subject of the government’s plans to include a “state of terrorist threat” provision in the constitution, István Simicsko, the defence minister, said the government had called for consultations with the opposition, but the Socialists “sadly” had not attended. He said of the opposition proposals on the table, the Socialists’ proposal is only a working draft.
Brokers Pocket HUF 74 Billion Selling Hungarian Settlement Bonds
- 21 Jan 2016 10:35 AM
- business
1145 foreigners were granted residency permits in Hungary in 2015 after purchasing settlement bonds. Magyar Nemzet reports that offshore companies brokering the sale of the bonds have made between HUF 74 billion (USD 255 million) and HUF 95 billion (USD 328 million) since the program was launched three years ago.
Hungarian Armed Forces Planned To Be Deployable In Case Of Terrorist Threat
- 8 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The defence minister will put forward a proposal next week on allowing the mobilisation and, if need be, the deployment of the armed forces inside the country in case of a terrorist threat, daily Magyar Idők said. István Simicskó will present the proposal for discussion by the five parliamentary parties next Tuesday. To effect the proposed changes, the country’s constitution will have to be ...
Hungarian State To Grant HUF 10 Million Aid To Couples Agreeing To Have Three Children
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The State will grant HUF 10 million non-repayable aid for the purchase of new homes to young couples who agree to have three children within ten years, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office announced at the press conference Governmentinfo 35 which he held jointly with Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács.
National Security Head: Threat Of Terrorism Not Up In Hungary
- 2 Dec 2015 8:38 AM
- current affairs
The Paris attacks have not led to an increased threat of terrorism either in Budapest or in Hungary in general, Zsolt Molnár, head of parliament’s national security committee, said after a closed session of the committee. He added, however, that no European country is completely safe as there is a constant race to foil potential terror plots.
New Poll: Over One-Third Of Hungarians Xenophobic
- 10 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
More than one-third of Hungarians are xenophobic, but hostility to outsiders is no greater now than it was in 2014, according to a recent survey by pollsters Tárki. Tárki senior researcher Endre Sik told Népszabadság that xenophobia is high, but was not increased by the government’s anti-refugee national consultation and poster campaign, nor the influx of migrants.
Hungarian-Croatian Green Border Closed
- 19 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian-Croatian green border was closed at midnight on Friday, and the same border policing method was introduced as on the Hungarian-Serbian section, Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács announced in Zákány. He added that two transit zones were created where those entering the country will be registered.
Rogán: Hungarian People Need Bigger Say In Govt
- 17 Oct 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
People need to have a bigger say in running the country’s affairs in between elections, cabinet chief Antal Rogán told parliament’s justice committee. The committee approved the appointment of Rogán as head of the newly-established ministry that will serve as the prime minister’s cabinet office with 7 votes in favour and 4 against.
US Freedom Of Religion Report Gives Mixed Assessment Of Hungary
- 15 Oct 2015 4:30 AM
- current affairs
The US Department of State’s latest report on religious freedom issued on Wednesday established that Hungary’s constitution guaranteed the freedom of religion. The report, however, made critical remarks on the deregistration of religious groups and other issues. It said that the constitution provides for freedom of religion, separates church and state, and stipulates that religious communities ...
Simicskó Rejects Opposition Charge Of Govt Overreach On Terror Laws
- 30 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On the subject of the government’s plans to include a “state of terrorist threat” provision in the constitution, István Simicsko, the defence minister, said the government had called for consultations with the opposition, but the Socialists “sadly” had not attended. He said of the opposition proposals on the table, the Socialists’ proposal is only a working draft.
Brokers Pocket HUF 74 Billion Selling Hungarian Settlement Bonds
- 21 Jan 2016 10:35 AM
- business
1145 foreigners were granted residency permits in Hungary in 2015 after purchasing settlement bonds. Magyar Nemzet reports that offshore companies brokering the sale of the bonds have made between HUF 74 billion (USD 255 million) and HUF 95 billion (USD 328 million) since the program was launched three years ago.
Hungarian Armed Forces Planned To Be Deployable In Case Of Terrorist Threat
- 8 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The defence minister will put forward a proposal next week on allowing the mobilisation and, if need be, the deployment of the armed forces inside the country in case of a terrorist threat, daily Magyar Idők said. István Simicskó will present the proposal for discussion by the five parliamentary parties next Tuesday. To effect the proposed changes, the country’s constitution will have to be ...
Hungarian State To Grant HUF 10 Million Aid To Couples Agreeing To Have Three Children
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The State will grant HUF 10 million non-repayable aid for the purchase of new homes to young couples who agree to have three children within ten years, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office announced at the press conference Governmentinfo 35 which he held jointly with Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács.
National Security Head: Threat Of Terrorism Not Up In Hungary
- 2 Dec 2015 8:38 AM
- current affairs
The Paris attacks have not led to an increased threat of terrorism either in Budapest or in Hungary in general, Zsolt Molnár, head of parliament’s national security committee, said after a closed session of the committee. He added, however, that no European country is completely safe as there is a constant race to foil potential terror plots.
New Poll: Over One-Third Of Hungarians Xenophobic
- 10 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
More than one-third of Hungarians are xenophobic, but hostility to outsiders is no greater now than it was in 2014, according to a recent survey by pollsters Tárki. Tárki senior researcher Endre Sik told Népszabadság that xenophobia is high, but was not increased by the government’s anti-refugee national consultation and poster campaign, nor the influx of migrants.
Hungarian-Croatian Green Border Closed
- 19 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian-Croatian green border was closed at midnight on Friday, and the same border policing method was introduced as on the Hungarian-Serbian section, Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács announced in Zákány. He added that two transit zones were created where those entering the country will be registered.
Rogán: Hungarian People Need Bigger Say In Govt
- 17 Oct 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
People need to have a bigger say in running the country’s affairs in between elections, cabinet chief Antal Rogán told parliament’s justice committee. The committee approved the appointment of Rogán as head of the newly-established ministry that will serve as the prime minister’s cabinet office with 7 votes in favour and 4 against.
US Freedom Of Religion Report Gives Mixed Assessment Of Hungary
- 15 Oct 2015 4:30 AM
- current affairs
The US Department of State’s latest report on religious freedom issued on Wednesday established that Hungary’s constitution guaranteed the freedom of religion. The report, however, made critical remarks on the deregistration of religious groups and other issues. It said that the constitution provides for freedom of religion, separates church and state, and stipulates that religious communities ...