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Hungarian Govt Accused Of Provoking Anti-Immigrant Hysteria
- 3 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The 2016 budget submitted by the government makes it clear that instead of handling the problem of immigration, it pursues a campaign to promote xenophobia from public monies, the opposition Socialists said. Deputy group leader Tamás Harangozó said that while the government is spending 1 billion forints (EUR 3.2m) on a national consultation, only a fraction of that sum is actually spent on ...
Verdict In Biszku Case In Hungary Due Today
- 1 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Capital Court of Appeals is expected to issue its verdict today in the trial on war crimes charges of Communist-era interior minister Béla Biszku. According to the indictment Biszku, now 94, took part in running the law enforcement agency after the 1956 Uprising was crushed. Members of the agency fired on civilians, killing three at Nyugati train station on December 6, 1956.
Hungary “Should Participate In Juncker Package”
- 29 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former PM Gyurcsány met in Brussels the Finnish Jyrki Katainen, EC Vice President in charge of the economy, and discussed the “Juncker package”, a European Commission investment plan. The programme offers 315 billion euros to help foster economic growth and job creation in the bloc. Gyurcsány said, however, that it did not appear the Hungarian government was prepared to take part in the programme ...
Hungary’s PM: Every Value Can And Must Be Open To Debate
- 26 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
At a press conference in Strasbourg following a European Parliament (EP) debate on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that every value can and must be open to debate. The EP debate centred on two issues: the Hungarian government’s standpoints on migration and the death penalty. A number of speakers accused the Hungarian prime minister of opposing basic European values.
Hungary Stands Up For The European Ideal Of The Freedom Of Expression
- 26 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary stands up for the European ideal of the freedom of expression, and wants to decide for itself whether it wants immigrants or not, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in the debate on the situation in Hungary held at a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg last week.
Hungarian Student Wins International Philosophy Olympiad
- 22 May 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
17-year-old Hungarian student Iván Merker has won a shared gold medal at the 23rd International Philosophy Olympiad held in the Estonian city of Tartu, Henrik Farkas, leader of the Hungarian team and member of the Hungarian Society of Philosophy has disclosed. 18-year-old Zsolt Hegyesi, the Hungarian team’s second member, finished the competition with a honourable mention. The delegation was ...
Hearing Confirmed Hungary -US Ties Good, Says Us Ex Congressman
- 22 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The recent hearing at the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Europe, confirmed that relations between Hungary and the US are very good, former Republican Congressman Connie Mack told public news channel M1. The questions raised, the contributors and the congressmen’s statements all reflected that the two countries are maintaining strong, fruitful and long-term relations. ...
Hungary & More EU States Oppose Refugee Quotas
- 21 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Twelve EU members have indicated that they will not accept the European Commission proposal to distribute refugees among the EU states in a quota system. French President Francois Hollande said immigration quotas are out of the question, as economic migrants cannot remain in Europe.
Gourmet Festival Budapest: Chicken Paprikash On The Menu, 21 - 24 May
- 20 May 2015 2:15 AM
- food & drink
The most outstanding event of the Hungarian gastro culture, Gourmet Festival will be held this year during Pentecost weekend, 21-24 May, at Millenáris Park. This year the prominent event will open its gates already on Thursday and the dish of the year is chicken paprikash, that will be presented by the best restaurants of the country. In addition, the most outstanding restaurants, wineries, ...
Hungarian Govt Accused Of Provoking Anti-Immigrant Hysteria
- 3 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The 2016 budget submitted by the government makes it clear that instead of handling the problem of immigration, it pursues a campaign to promote xenophobia from public monies, the opposition Socialists said. Deputy group leader Tamás Harangozó said that while the government is spending 1 billion forints (EUR 3.2m) on a national consultation, only a fraction of that sum is actually spent on ...
Verdict In Biszku Case In Hungary Due Today
- 1 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Capital Court of Appeals is expected to issue its verdict today in the trial on war crimes charges of Communist-era interior minister Béla Biszku. According to the indictment Biszku, now 94, took part in running the law enforcement agency after the 1956 Uprising was crushed. Members of the agency fired on civilians, killing three at Nyugati train station on December 6, 1956.
Hungary “Should Participate In Juncker Package”
- 29 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former PM Gyurcsány met in Brussels the Finnish Jyrki Katainen, EC Vice President in charge of the economy, and discussed the “Juncker package”, a European Commission investment plan. The programme offers 315 billion euros to help foster economic growth and job creation in the bloc. Gyurcsány said, however, that it did not appear the Hungarian government was prepared to take part in the programme ...
Hungary’s PM: Every Value Can And Must Be Open To Debate
- 26 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
At a press conference in Strasbourg following a European Parliament (EP) debate on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that every value can and must be open to debate. The EP debate centred on two issues: the Hungarian government’s standpoints on migration and the death penalty. A number of speakers accused the Hungarian prime minister of opposing basic European values.
Hungary Stands Up For The European Ideal Of The Freedom Of Expression
- 26 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary stands up for the European ideal of the freedom of expression, and wants to decide for itself whether it wants immigrants or not, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in the debate on the situation in Hungary held at a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg last week.
Hungarian Student Wins International Philosophy Olympiad
- 22 May 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
17-year-old Hungarian student Iván Merker has won a shared gold medal at the 23rd International Philosophy Olympiad held in the Estonian city of Tartu, Henrik Farkas, leader of the Hungarian team and member of the Hungarian Society of Philosophy has disclosed. 18-year-old Zsolt Hegyesi, the Hungarian team’s second member, finished the competition with a honourable mention. The delegation was ...
Hearing Confirmed Hungary -US Ties Good, Says Us Ex Congressman
- 22 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The recent hearing at the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Europe, confirmed that relations between Hungary and the US are very good, former Republican Congressman Connie Mack told public news channel M1. The questions raised, the contributors and the congressmen’s statements all reflected that the two countries are maintaining strong, fruitful and long-term relations. ...
Hungary & More EU States Oppose Refugee Quotas
- 21 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Twelve EU members have indicated that they will not accept the European Commission proposal to distribute refugees among the EU states in a quota system. French President Francois Hollande said immigration quotas are out of the question, as economic migrants cannot remain in Europe.
Gourmet Festival Budapest: Chicken Paprikash On The Menu, 21 - 24 May
- 20 May 2015 2:15 AM
- food & drink
The most outstanding event of the Hungarian gastro culture, Gourmet Festival will be held this year during Pentecost weekend, 21-24 May, at Millenáris Park. This year the prominent event will open its gates already on Thursday and the dish of the year is chicken paprikash, that will be presented by the best restaurants of the country. In addition, the most outstanding restaurants, wineries, ...