278 result(s) for lászló kövér
Kövér Bans Journalists From Parliament
- 27 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Speaker László Kövér has banned journalists from Népszabadság, HVG and news websites Index and 24.hu from Parliament for an indefinite period, one day after he was filmed ignoring their questions about the spending of funds by the MNB foundations.
MPs Laptops Stolen From Parliament
- 20 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The head of Parliament’s storeroom is accused of stealing 90 computer devices, including seven brand new laptops belonging to Fidesz from Parliament and the MPs office building, website Átlátszó reported on Tuesday. Police found one of the laptops advertised on the internet and found the suspect through the seller.
Retailers Scramble To Hire Staff For Sundays
- 14 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hypermarket chain Tesco is planning to open its stores this coming Sunday and is offering a 200% wage bonus to lure staff – three times the weekday wage – Népszabadság writes, citing retail sector trade union KASZ.
Top Court To Rule On CBank Amendment By Apr 8
- 16 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court is expected to rule by the April 8 deadline on a request for a review of two law amendments by President János Áder, the top court’s general secretary said. Áder asked for a review of the amended central bank act, because the amendments were not in line with constitutional norms on the management of public funds and on handling data of public interest, Botond Bitskey told ...
Parliamentary Speaker: Europe Risks Falling Victim To ‘Physical Violence’
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
If Europe surrenders to “intellectual violence” it will eventually also fall victim to “physical violence”, Hungary’s parliamentary speaker said. Addressing a Hungarian-Bavarian conference in Budapest focusing on the European Union’s challenges, László Kövér said, the unchecked flow of illegal migrants into Europe was the sign of the impending physical aggression Europe could fall victim to.
Kövér: CBank Foundations’ Assets Public Money
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The assets handled by foundations of the National Bank of Hungary are to be considered as public funds, László Kövér, Hungary’s House speaker, told the Hungarian Catholic Radio. “What else would they be?” Kövér answered a question in connection with a recent amendment under which the central bank could deny access to information on such funds because once donated to a foundation they would “lose ...
Kövér: Migrant Quota No Solution But Precedent
- 23 Feb 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The migrant quotas would not offer a solution but a precedent for taking a further step towards the United States of Europe without having to change the basic treaty, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said.
Video: Mangalica Festival Budapest, 12 - 14 February
- 11 Feb 2016 1:00 AM
- food & drink
Entry is free, so if you fancy a taste of a pig that came close to extinction just a few decades ago, pop along to Szabadság Tér for a bite of magnificent mangalica meat - said to be tastier and healthier than regular pork. As you may know, this festival is named after a delicious furry pig that's indigenous to Hungary, this year the event is held again in downtown Budapest, this weekend 12 - 14 ...
There Will Be No Military Conscription In Hungary
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In response to a question from public television channel M1 on Sunday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that there will be no military conscription in Hungary. As a number of media outlets had announced the introduction of military conscription as a fact – referring to a statement by Speaker of the House László Kövér – the Prime Minister was also asked whether the issue has led to a dispute ...
Kövér Bans Journalists From Parliament
- 27 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Speaker László Kövér has banned journalists from Népszabadság, HVG and news websites Index and 24.hu from Parliament for an indefinite period, one day after he was filmed ignoring their questions about the spending of funds by the MNB foundations.
MPs Laptops Stolen From Parliament
- 20 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The head of Parliament’s storeroom is accused of stealing 90 computer devices, including seven brand new laptops belonging to Fidesz from Parliament and the MPs office building, website Átlátszó reported on Tuesday. Police found one of the laptops advertised on the internet and found the suspect through the seller.
Retailers Scramble To Hire Staff For Sundays
- 14 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hypermarket chain Tesco is planning to open its stores this coming Sunday and is offering a 200% wage bonus to lure staff – three times the weekday wage – Népszabadság writes, citing retail sector trade union KASZ.
Top Court To Rule On CBank Amendment By Apr 8
- 16 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court is expected to rule by the April 8 deadline on a request for a review of two law amendments by President János Áder, the top court’s general secretary said. Áder asked for a review of the amended central bank act, because the amendments were not in line with constitutional norms on the management of public funds and on handling data of public interest, Botond Bitskey told ...
Parliamentary Speaker: Europe Risks Falling Victim To ‘Physical Violence’
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
If Europe surrenders to “intellectual violence” it will eventually also fall victim to “physical violence”, Hungary’s parliamentary speaker said. Addressing a Hungarian-Bavarian conference in Budapest focusing on the European Union’s challenges, László Kövér said, the unchecked flow of illegal migrants into Europe was the sign of the impending physical aggression Europe could fall victim to.
Kövér: CBank Foundations’ Assets Public Money
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The assets handled by foundations of the National Bank of Hungary are to be considered as public funds, László Kövér, Hungary’s House speaker, told the Hungarian Catholic Radio. “What else would they be?” Kövér answered a question in connection with a recent amendment under which the central bank could deny access to information on such funds because once donated to a foundation they would “lose ...
Kövér: Migrant Quota No Solution But Precedent
- 23 Feb 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The migrant quotas would not offer a solution but a precedent for taking a further step towards the United States of Europe without having to change the basic treaty, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said.
Video: Mangalica Festival Budapest, 12 - 14 February
- 11 Feb 2016 1:00 AM
- food & drink
Entry is free, so if you fancy a taste of a pig that came close to extinction just a few decades ago, pop along to Szabadság Tér for a bite of magnificent mangalica meat - said to be tastier and healthier than regular pork. As you may know, this festival is named after a delicious furry pig that's indigenous to Hungary, this year the event is held again in downtown Budapest, this weekend 12 - 14 ...
There Will Be No Military Conscription In Hungary
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In response to a question from public television channel M1 on Sunday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that there will be no military conscription in Hungary. As a number of media outlets had announced the introduction of military conscription as a fact – referring to a statement by Speaker of the House László Kövér – the Prime Minister was also asked whether the issue has led to a dispute ...