423 result(s) for international organisations
Rights Orgs Warn Of Distortion Of Immigration Issue In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee and five civil organisations have warned of the dangers of "intentionally distorting" information on immigration ahead a parliamentary day of debate devoted to the topic. In an open letter sent to MTI, they said “the government practice” of using immigrants "to generate fear and create scapegoats" is dangerous.
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.
UNHCR Hungary Spox: Most Kosovars Escaping Poverty
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The overwhelming majority of Kosovars who leave their country do so to escape sheer poverty, a UNHCR Hungary spokesman told MTI in an interview. “Our experience really is that the wave from Kosovo is decidedly connected with economic reasons,” Ernő Simon said.
UNICEF’s Global Services Centre To Be Established In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government of Hungary and UNICEF announced today that they have agreed in principle to establish UNICEF’s first-ever Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest. The new centre will conduct a broad range of UNICEF’s financial and human resources operations worldwide, enabling the children’s organization to realize greater efficiencies and cost savings.
Vodafone Hungary Presents Instant Network 3G
- 9 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- specials
On February 4, 2015 Vodafone Hungary presented Instant Network 3G, the advanced version of its portable mobile network Instant Network, a unique development even in a world-wide context, which has already been used in a number of international disaster situations. The newly launched prototype of the base station, which is much smaller than the original model, yet, offers several times its ...
Hungary To Spend HUF 250m On Humanitarian Aid In 2015
- 3 Feb 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is planning to spend 250 million forints (EUR 807,000) on humanitarian aid this year, focusing on protection for Christian communities worldwide and assistance to the Hungarian community in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Road Toll System In Hungary To Be Amended At Several Points
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
While reinforcing the theoretical foundation of the system, the government decided to make several changes in relation with the road toll system. According to the announcement made by János Fónagy, county vignettes will be valid up to the first exit ramp after a county border instead of the last one before the border as of 1 February, 2015, and there will be several new toll-free sections as well.
COE Report Raises Racism Concerns In Hungary
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner’s report on Hungary also puts forward concerns about the deterioration of the situation as regards racism and intolerance in Hungary, with “anti-Gypsyism” being the most blatant form of intolerance, including violence targeting Roma people and paramilitary marches and patrolling in Roma populated villages.
Rights Orgs Warn Of Distortion Of Immigration Issue In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee and five civil organisations have warned of the dangers of "intentionally distorting" information on immigration ahead a parliamentary day of debate devoted to the topic. In an open letter sent to MTI, they said “the government practice” of using immigrants "to generate fear and create scapegoats" is dangerous.
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.
UNHCR Hungary Spox: Most Kosovars Escaping Poverty
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The overwhelming majority of Kosovars who leave their country do so to escape sheer poverty, a UNHCR Hungary spokesman told MTI in an interview. “Our experience really is that the wave from Kosovo is decidedly connected with economic reasons,” Ernő Simon said.
UNICEF’s Global Services Centre To Be Established In Hungary
- 11 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government of Hungary and UNICEF announced today that they have agreed in principle to establish UNICEF’s first-ever Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest. The new centre will conduct a broad range of UNICEF’s financial and human resources operations worldwide, enabling the children’s organization to realize greater efficiencies and cost savings.
Vodafone Hungary Presents Instant Network 3G
- 9 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- specials
On February 4, 2015 Vodafone Hungary presented Instant Network 3G, the advanced version of its portable mobile network Instant Network, a unique development even in a world-wide context, which has already been used in a number of international disaster situations. The newly launched prototype of the base station, which is much smaller than the original model, yet, offers several times its ...
Hungary To Spend HUF 250m On Humanitarian Aid In 2015
- 3 Feb 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is planning to spend 250 million forints (EUR 807,000) on humanitarian aid this year, focusing on protection for Christian communities worldwide and assistance to the Hungarian community in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Road Toll System In Hungary To Be Amended At Several Points
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
While reinforcing the theoretical foundation of the system, the government decided to make several changes in relation with the road toll system. According to the announcement made by János Fónagy, county vignettes will be valid up to the first exit ramp after a county border instead of the last one before the border as of 1 February, 2015, and there will be several new toll-free sections as well.
COE Report Raises Racism Concerns In Hungary
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner’s report on Hungary also puts forward concerns about the deterioration of the situation as regards racism and intolerance in Hungary, with “anti-Gypsyism” being the most blatant form of intolerance, including violence targeting Roma people and paramilitary marches and patrolling in Roma populated villages.