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Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer: Increased Migration Presents Epidemic Risk
- 17 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
So far there have been no reports of disease among migrants posing a danger to public health, the chief medical officer said, and warning however that risk of an epidemic would increase as the number of migrants mounted. Judit Paller told public news channel M1 that the areas used by migrants are not generally equipped with proper infrastructure, and when such areas are used for everyday living ...
Hungarian Police Brutally Attacked
- 17 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian police were exposed to brutal attacks from Serbian territory at the Röszke border crossing point on Wednesday, the Hungarian foreign minister said in response to critical remarks by the German defence minister and the Serbian prime minister. In the brutal attack by a group of aggressive migrants, 14 Hungarian police officers were injured, Péter Szijjártó said, adding that it was quite ...
World Press Photo Exhibition, On Until 25 October
- 17 Sep 2015 4:36 AM
- community & culture
The 58th World Press Photo contest winners were selected from 97,912 photos shot by 5,692 photographers from 131 different countries. This visiting exhibition makes 100 stops every year, making the World Press Photo tour of prize-winning pics the most popular traveling photo event in the world. So it's well worth catching while in Budapest.
Foreign Minister Rejects International Criticism On Hungary’s Handling Of Migrants
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta’s remarks on Hungary’s handling of migrants as “plain lies”, adding they were unsuitable for a 21st century leader. Szijjártó said the Romanian premier’s “extremist and mendacious remarks” was down to Romania’s domestic political crisis and the faltering of Ponta’s position. Hungary expects an apology, he added.
Szeged Court Denies Illegal Migrant Trials To Be Held In Containers In Hungary
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Szeged Court in southern Hungary has denied that criminal trials of illegal migrants or anyone caught damaging Hungary’s border fence would be held in containers. A court official said trials would be carried out in proper courtrooms in Szeged, adding that two new courtrooms would be set up at the local police station.
Hungarian Police Suspend Border Crossing At Röszke, Ásotthalom
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian police suspended traffic at the Röszke and Ásotthalom border crossings with Serbia at 7am on Tuesday, a department head of the national police said. The Serbian authorities have been duly informed about the measure, border control department head László Balázs told a press conference.
Hungary’s PM: Immigration Wave Jeopardises European Lifestyles
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The current influx of immigrants could compromise European lifestyles, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said. In an interview broadcast by commercial TV2, he insisted that “Europe as it is can be maintained if we do not allow everybody in”. Voter pressure made Europe’s governments quickly change their positions and introduce border controls: “Europe is a democracy after all. You cannot act against the ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Seals Her Border With Serbia
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As Hungary closes its southern borders to undocumented migrants, and begins to process their asylum applications at a special checkpoint, commentators fear that this is not the end of the migrant crisis.
Hungarian Auhorities Seize Over 300 Illegal Entrants Over Past 24 Hrs
- 16 Sep 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Over the past 24 hours, police apprehended 367 people who illegally crossed Hungary’s border, the national police headquarters said. Fully 316 were arrested for violating the border fence while a further 51 were detained for crossing the border. Two were charged with people smuggling. The Hungarian authorities have received 94 asylum requests since Tuesday at two border reception points, a local ...
Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer: Increased Migration Presents Epidemic Risk
- 17 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
So far there have been no reports of disease among migrants posing a danger to public health, the chief medical officer said, and warning however that risk of an epidemic would increase as the number of migrants mounted. Judit Paller told public news channel M1 that the areas used by migrants are not generally equipped with proper infrastructure, and when such areas are used for everyday living ...
Hungarian Police Brutally Attacked
- 17 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian police were exposed to brutal attacks from Serbian territory at the Röszke border crossing point on Wednesday, the Hungarian foreign minister said in response to critical remarks by the German defence minister and the Serbian prime minister. In the brutal attack by a group of aggressive migrants, 14 Hungarian police officers were injured, Péter Szijjártó said, adding that it was quite ...
World Press Photo Exhibition, On Until 25 October
- 17 Sep 2015 4:36 AM
- community & culture
The 58th World Press Photo contest winners were selected from 97,912 photos shot by 5,692 photographers from 131 different countries. This visiting exhibition makes 100 stops every year, making the World Press Photo tour of prize-winning pics the most popular traveling photo event in the world. So it's well worth catching while in Budapest.
Foreign Minister Rejects International Criticism On Hungary’s Handling Of Migrants
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta’s remarks on Hungary’s handling of migrants as “plain lies”, adding they were unsuitable for a 21st century leader. Szijjártó said the Romanian premier’s “extremist and mendacious remarks” was down to Romania’s domestic political crisis and the faltering of Ponta’s position. Hungary expects an apology, he added.
Szeged Court Denies Illegal Migrant Trials To Be Held In Containers In Hungary
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Szeged Court in southern Hungary has denied that criminal trials of illegal migrants or anyone caught damaging Hungary’s border fence would be held in containers. A court official said trials would be carried out in proper courtrooms in Szeged, adding that two new courtrooms would be set up at the local police station.
Hungarian Police Suspend Border Crossing At Röszke, Ásotthalom
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian police suspended traffic at the Röszke and Ásotthalom border crossings with Serbia at 7am on Tuesday, a department head of the national police said. The Serbian authorities have been duly informed about the measure, border control department head László Balázs told a press conference.
Hungary’s PM: Immigration Wave Jeopardises European Lifestyles
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The current influx of immigrants could compromise European lifestyles, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said. In an interview broadcast by commercial TV2, he insisted that “Europe as it is can be maintained if we do not allow everybody in”. Voter pressure made Europe’s governments quickly change their positions and introduce border controls: “Europe is a democracy after all. You cannot act against the ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Seals Her Border With Serbia
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As Hungary closes its southern borders to undocumented migrants, and begins to process their asylum applications at a special checkpoint, commentators fear that this is not the end of the migrant crisis.
Hungarian Auhorities Seize Over 300 Illegal Entrants Over Past 24 Hrs
- 16 Sep 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Over the past 24 hours, police apprehended 367 people who illegally crossed Hungary’s border, the national police headquarters said. Fully 316 were arrested for violating the border fence while a further 51 were detained for crossing the border. Two were charged with people smuggling. The Hungarian authorities have received 94 asylum requests since Tuesday at two border reception points, a local ...