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Hungarian Regional Development Ministry To Outlaw “Pocket Contracts”
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The signing of “pocket contracts” – illegal agreements to circumvent the ban on the sale of land to foreigners – will be classified as a crime, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Gyula Budai said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap at the weekend. Most such contracts have been signed in western Hungary over the past 20 years, often disguised as rental agreements.
Xpat Opinion: New President Of Hungary: János Áder
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Someone could nitpick and say that János Áder has not been confirmed as president yet. He was only nominated by Viktor Orbán and endorsed by the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary caucuses. Let's just wait for the final vote. But we know, don't we, that there won't be any problem with his election on May 2, the date apparently picked for the glorious event. Áder will be elected after the first round of ...
Hungary's Echo TV Cancels Right-Wing Presenters' TV Show
- 20 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
András Bencsik will no longer host a weekly talk show on Echo TV after the station refused to air his programme recorded on Tuesday. Bencsik, editor of the right-wing weekly Magyar Demokrata, told station owner Gábor Széles that he would no longer co-operate in producing the show.
Ministry Submits Amendments To Hungary's Central Bank Law
- 18 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- business
"The cabinet late Tuesday submitted to Parliament motions to strengthen the independence of the central bank, a precondition for the start of loan talks with the IMF, the Economy Ministry announced. Government representatives discussed the central bank law with the EU, the IMF, the MNB and the European Central Bank in Frankfurt on Monday.
Fico Says Slovakia To Maintain Ban On Hungarian Dual Citizenship
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Slovak cabinet intends to amend legislation to permit its citizens to hold dual citizenship with any country other than Hungary, Prime Minister Robert Fico said yesterday. Current legislation passed by the previous government, does not recognise dual citizenship.
Heavier Fines For Traffic Violations In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2012 9:10 AM
- getting around
"Drivers who violate traffic rules face heftier fines from April 15, as a new law on misdemeanours went into effect on Sunday. On-site fines imposed on drivers can range from Ft 5,000 to Ft 50,000. Drunk drivers could be fined Ft 30,000-35,000 on the spot and Ft 60,000-100,000 if they pay the fine at a later date.
The Budapest Pride March Is On - Organizers Are Taking Further Legal Action
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Organisers: We welcome the ruling of the Budapest Metropolitan Court, which annuls the banning order against the Budapest Pride march issued by the Budapest Police last week. However, as the Court could not examine the fact that the police clearly violated its equal treatment obligations, we are taking further legal action with the help of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee.
Hungary: Court Overturns Ban Of Pride March 2011
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Amnesty International welcomes the decision by the Budapest Metropolitan Court on 18 February, overturning a police resolution of 11 February that banned the Budapest Pride march. The march had been scheduled for 18 June 2011, and was banned following an attempt by the organizers to extend the march’s route.
Top 10 Reasons To Love Budapest, Part 5
- 14 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Here I am in the home stretch, with reasons 8, 9, and 10 to love Budapest. I’m tempted to say they’re the food, the food, and the food, after going to a fabulous csárda last night near Kecskemét.
Hungarian Regional Development Ministry To Outlaw “Pocket Contracts”
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The signing of “pocket contracts” – illegal agreements to circumvent the ban on the sale of land to foreigners – will be classified as a crime, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Gyula Budai said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap at the weekend. Most such contracts have been signed in western Hungary over the past 20 years, often disguised as rental agreements.
Xpat Opinion: New President Of Hungary: János Áder
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Someone could nitpick and say that János Áder has not been confirmed as president yet. He was only nominated by Viktor Orbán and endorsed by the Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary caucuses. Let's just wait for the final vote. But we know, don't we, that there won't be any problem with his election on May 2, the date apparently picked for the glorious event. Áder will be elected after the first round of ...
Hungary's Echo TV Cancels Right-Wing Presenters' TV Show
- 20 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
András Bencsik will no longer host a weekly talk show on Echo TV after the station refused to air his programme recorded on Tuesday. Bencsik, editor of the right-wing weekly Magyar Demokrata, told station owner Gábor Széles that he would no longer co-operate in producing the show.
Ministry Submits Amendments To Hungary's Central Bank Law
- 18 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- business
"The cabinet late Tuesday submitted to Parliament motions to strengthen the independence of the central bank, a precondition for the start of loan talks with the IMF, the Economy Ministry announced. Government representatives discussed the central bank law with the EU, the IMF, the MNB and the European Central Bank in Frankfurt on Monday.
Fico Says Slovakia To Maintain Ban On Hungarian Dual Citizenship
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Slovak cabinet intends to amend legislation to permit its citizens to hold dual citizenship with any country other than Hungary, Prime Minister Robert Fico said yesterday. Current legislation passed by the previous government, does not recognise dual citizenship.
Heavier Fines For Traffic Violations In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2012 9:10 AM
- getting around
"Drivers who violate traffic rules face heftier fines from April 15, as a new law on misdemeanours went into effect on Sunday. On-site fines imposed on drivers can range from Ft 5,000 to Ft 50,000. Drunk drivers could be fined Ft 30,000-35,000 on the spot and Ft 60,000-100,000 if they pay the fine at a later date.
The Budapest Pride March Is On - Organizers Are Taking Further Legal Action
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Organisers: We welcome the ruling of the Budapest Metropolitan Court, which annuls the banning order against the Budapest Pride march issued by the Budapest Police last week. However, as the Court could not examine the fact that the police clearly violated its equal treatment obligations, we are taking further legal action with the help of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee.
Hungary: Court Overturns Ban Of Pride March 2011
- 16 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Amnesty International welcomes the decision by the Budapest Metropolitan Court on 18 February, overturning a police resolution of 11 February that banned the Budapest Pride march. The march had been scheduled for 18 June 2011, and was banned following an attempt by the organizers to extend the march’s route.
Top 10 Reasons To Love Budapest, Part 5
- 14 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Here I am in the home stretch, with reasons 8, 9, and 10 to love Budapest. I’m tempted to say they’re the food, the food, and the food, after going to a fabulous csárda last night near Kecskemét.