438 result(s) for law amendment in Current Affairs
Foreign Ministry Sees Opportunity For Hungary - US Agreement On CEU
- 23 May 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary could negotiate an agreement with the US administration concerning Budapest’s Central European University, the press chief of the Hungarian foreign ministry said on Friday. Tamás Menczer argued that there were three such agreements in effect between the two countries, and voiced incomprehension at the US position that the federal government had no authority over education cooperation ...
In Unprecedented Vote On Hungary, European Parliament Calls For Triggering Article 7
- 18 May 2017 9:46 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament approved on Wednesday a resolution calling for sanctions against Hungary over rule-of-law concerns, in a move unprecedented in the European Union’s history.
Local Opinion: Parliament Adjusts Advertisement Tax Rate
- 18 May 2017 9:40 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist interprets the new advertisement tax rules as discriminatory. He accuses the government of intending to silence media outlets critical of the current regime.
Liberal Party Leaderʼs Bill Vows To Legalize Cannabis
- 16 May 2017 12:22 PM
- current affairs
A recently submitted draft amendment proposal from Hungarian Liberal Party leader Gábor Fodor aims to legalize marijuana or cannabis consumption for recreational and medicinal purposes in Hungary, according to online news daily 444.hu.
President Of Hungarian Academy Of Sciences Lovász Re-Elected
- 10 May 2017 7:50 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) re-elected its president, László Lovász, for another three-year term on the second day of its 188th general assembly on Tuesday. The academy is an independent body, which gives priority to the interests of science, irrespective of its members’ political affiliation, Lovász, who is a mathematician by profession, told a press briefing.
Hungary Summons Canadian Ambassador Over Remarks On Higher Education Law
- 5 May 2017 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign ministry has summoned the Canadian ambassador over a statement she issued in connection with recent legislation tightening regulations on foreign universities in Hungary and its perceived impact on Budapest’s Central European University (CEU).
Áder Popular Among 55% Of Those Able To Name Him
- 4 May 2017 9:50 AM
- current affairs
Over half of those who know that Hungary’s president is János Áder find his work satisfactory and nearly half think that his re-election for another five-year term in March was a good decision, a recent survey by the Nézőpont research institute showed.
Socialists Want Fine Imposed By House Speaker On Lawmakers To Be Void
- 4 May 2017 9:36 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists have asked parliament’s immunity committee to void fines imposed by House Speaker László Kövér on lawmakers who protested in parliament against the president signing amendments to Hungary’s law on higher education recently.
EPP Spox: Hungary Govt Wants To Comply With EC Conditions
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that his government wants to comply fully with the European Commission’s conditions related to amendments to the higher education act, a spokesman for the European People’s Party (EPP), among whose ranks governing Fidesz stands, said in Brussels on Saturday.
Foreign Ministry Sees Opportunity For Hungary - US Agreement On CEU
- 23 May 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary could negotiate an agreement with the US administration concerning Budapest’s Central European University, the press chief of the Hungarian foreign ministry said on Friday. Tamás Menczer argued that there were three such agreements in effect between the two countries, and voiced incomprehension at the US position that the federal government had no authority over education cooperation ...
In Unprecedented Vote On Hungary, European Parliament Calls For Triggering Article 7
- 18 May 2017 9:46 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament approved on Wednesday a resolution calling for sanctions against Hungary over rule-of-law concerns, in a move unprecedented in the European Union’s history.
Local Opinion: Parliament Adjusts Advertisement Tax Rate
- 18 May 2017 9:40 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist interprets the new advertisement tax rules as discriminatory. He accuses the government of intending to silence media outlets critical of the current regime.
Liberal Party Leaderʼs Bill Vows To Legalize Cannabis
- 16 May 2017 12:22 PM
- current affairs
A recently submitted draft amendment proposal from Hungarian Liberal Party leader Gábor Fodor aims to legalize marijuana or cannabis consumption for recreational and medicinal purposes in Hungary, according to online news daily 444.hu.
President Of Hungarian Academy Of Sciences Lovász Re-Elected
- 10 May 2017 7:50 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) re-elected its president, László Lovász, for another three-year term on the second day of its 188th general assembly on Tuesday. The academy is an independent body, which gives priority to the interests of science, irrespective of its members’ political affiliation, Lovász, who is a mathematician by profession, told a press briefing.
Hungary Summons Canadian Ambassador Over Remarks On Higher Education Law
- 5 May 2017 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign ministry has summoned the Canadian ambassador over a statement she issued in connection with recent legislation tightening regulations on foreign universities in Hungary and its perceived impact on Budapest’s Central European University (CEU).
Áder Popular Among 55% Of Those Able To Name Him
- 4 May 2017 9:50 AM
- current affairs
Over half of those who know that Hungary’s president is János Áder find his work satisfactory and nearly half think that his re-election for another five-year term in March was a good decision, a recent survey by the Nézőpont research institute showed.
Socialists Want Fine Imposed By House Speaker On Lawmakers To Be Void
- 4 May 2017 9:36 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists have asked parliament’s immunity committee to void fines imposed by House Speaker László Kövér on lawmakers who protested in parliament against the president signing amendments to Hungary’s law on higher education recently.
EPP Spox: Hungary Govt Wants To Comply With EC Conditions
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that his government wants to comply fully with the European Commission’s conditions related to amendments to the higher education act, a spokesman for the European People’s Party (EPP), among whose ranks governing Fidesz stands, said in Brussels on Saturday.