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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 ...
Xpat Opinion: Refugee Crisis Conspiracy Theories & Real Causes, By Hungarian Spectrum
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Before I tackle the subject of conspiracy theories, here’s a news item that should not be overlooked. On October 8 Pablo Gorondi of the Associated Press reported from Budapest that “troops from the European Union or NATO will be allowed to help defend Hungary’s borders due to the migrant crisis.” According to the decree that appeared in Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian government will allow as many ...
AI Criticises Hungary’s Migration Policy
- 8 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International (AI) has criticised the Hungarian government’s migration policies and made proposals on measures in its latest report released in London. Hungary’s attempts to insulate itself against a regional and wider global refugee crisis can only be achieved at the expense of its respect for international human rights and refugee law obligations.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s PM Orbán As A European Power Player?
- 5 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A moderate and a pro-government analyst think that PM Orbán has become an important reference point in European politics due to the migration crisis. A left-wing columnist thinks that PM Orbán has only earned an evil reputation and he is seen as a symbol of inhumane anti-immigrant policies.
Pintér: "Freedom Was At Stake" Before Call To Erect Border Fence On Hungarian Border
- 1 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary needed to erect a fence on its border with Serbia because “freedom was at stake”, the interior minister told parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee. Sándor Pintér said the EU’s Schengen rules stipulate that the zone’s external borders have to be protected and that measures must be in place to prevent anyone from crossing the “green” border.
Hungary’s PM In Interview To WSJ On Migrant Crisis
- 30 Sep 2015 3:50 AM
- current affairs
In an interview to the Wall Street Journal, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the migrant influx could undermine the European Union if the bloc does not adopt tough measures to contain the crisis. “Without having an international solution in Syria, there’s no chance to stop the flood.
Szijjártó: Hungary Complies With Schengen, EU Rules
- 29 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is one of the few countries that comply with the Schengen rules and protect the European Union’s external borders, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. The foreign ministry noted that Italian news agency ANSA quoted Italian premier Matteo Renzi as responding to a question about Russia at the Clinton Global Initiative conference that “today the real risk to Europe is not Russia but ...
Trócsányi: Hungary Respects All International Norms
- 29 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary respects and will continue to respect all international norms, Justice Minister László Trócsányi said after talks with Council of Europe (CoE) Secretary-General Thorbjørn Jagland in Strasbourg. Trócsányi informed Jagland about Hungary’s latest laws on migration and their implementation.
Hungarian Tourism Sector Set To Hit New Highs In 2015
- 29 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
The tourism sector may this year reach record high figures, as the number of guests at accommodation establishments is expected to hit 10 million, the number of tourism nights and the amount of tourism revenues are to exceed 25 million and HUF 35bn, respectively, by the end of the year, Deputy State Secretary for Tourism Ádám Ruszinkó said at a press conference organized to mark World Tourism Day.
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 ...
Xpat Opinion: Refugee Crisis Conspiracy Theories & Real Causes, By Hungarian Spectrum
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Before I tackle the subject of conspiracy theories, here’s a news item that should not be overlooked. On October 8 Pablo Gorondi of the Associated Press reported from Budapest that “troops from the European Union or NATO will be allowed to help defend Hungary’s borders due to the migrant crisis.” According to the decree that appeared in Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian government will allow as many ...
AI Criticises Hungary’s Migration Policy
- 8 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International (AI) has criticised the Hungarian government’s migration policies and made proposals on measures in its latest report released in London. Hungary’s attempts to insulate itself against a regional and wider global refugee crisis can only be achieved at the expense of its respect for international human rights and refugee law obligations.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s PM Orbán As A European Power Player?
- 5 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A moderate and a pro-government analyst think that PM Orbán has become an important reference point in European politics due to the migration crisis. A left-wing columnist thinks that PM Orbán has only earned an evil reputation and he is seen as a symbol of inhumane anti-immigrant policies.
Pintér: "Freedom Was At Stake" Before Call To Erect Border Fence On Hungarian Border
- 1 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary needed to erect a fence on its border with Serbia because “freedom was at stake”, the interior minister told parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee. Sándor Pintér said the EU’s Schengen rules stipulate that the zone’s external borders have to be protected and that measures must be in place to prevent anyone from crossing the “green” border.
Hungary’s PM In Interview To WSJ On Migrant Crisis
- 30 Sep 2015 3:50 AM
- current affairs
In an interview to the Wall Street Journal, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the migrant influx could undermine the European Union if the bloc does not adopt tough measures to contain the crisis. “Without having an international solution in Syria, there’s no chance to stop the flood.
Szijjártó: Hungary Complies With Schengen, EU Rules
- 29 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is one of the few countries that comply with the Schengen rules and protect the European Union’s external borders, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. The foreign ministry noted that Italian news agency ANSA quoted Italian premier Matteo Renzi as responding to a question about Russia at the Clinton Global Initiative conference that “today the real risk to Europe is not Russia but ...
Trócsányi: Hungary Respects All International Norms
- 29 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary respects and will continue to respect all international norms, Justice Minister László Trócsányi said after talks with Council of Europe (CoE) Secretary-General Thorbjørn Jagland in Strasbourg. Trócsányi informed Jagland about Hungary’s latest laws on migration and their implementation.
Hungarian Tourism Sector Set To Hit New Highs In 2015
- 29 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
The tourism sector may this year reach record high figures, as the number of guests at accommodation establishments is expected to hit 10 million, the number of tourism nights and the amount of tourism revenues are to exceed 25 million and HUF 35bn, respectively, by the end of the year, Deputy State Secretary for Tourism Ádám Ruszinkó said at a press conference organized to mark World Tourism Day.