339 result(s) for motion
Lázár Voices Approval For Recent Hungarian TEK Arrests
- 27 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s counter-terrorism force TEK is supposed to focus due attention to any extraordinary development, and did “nothing objectionable” when it apprehended six people last weekend, government office chief János Lázár told a press conference. Concerning the arrests, made under suspicion of terrorist activities, Lázár said that under such circumstances TEK must guarantee security and “it would ...
Region’s Olympic Committees Support Budapest Bid To Host 2024 Games
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- sport
The Olympic committees of 16 countries in central and southern Europe expressed their support for Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 summer Olympic Games at general meeting of the European Olympic Committee in Prague on Saturday. The Olympic committees of Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, ...
PM Orbán On His Succession: Playing Ulti “Not A Disadvantage” For Ideal Candidate
- 15 Oct 2015 3:30 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian news website 444.hu has disclosed details of a closed-doors speech given by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the Bibó István College for Advanced Studies in March, in which he also addressed the question of his succession.
52-year-old Mr. Orbán, who said that he is “working intensively” to find his successor, fell short of mentioning any names but described the character needed for a ...
Hungarian Left-Liberal Opposition Against Migration Related Amendments Tabled To Parliament
- 4 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-liberal opposition parties protested against a package of legal amendments tabled in parliament on government handling of mass migration. Lawmakers began a twoday debate of the bills on Thursday. Dialogue for Hungary (PM) called the amendments “inhumane and vile” as well as unconstitutional. PM lawmaker Tímea Szabó said the amendments would not offer any genuine solution to the migrant ...
DK Calls On Govt To Abandon 2024 Budapest Summer Olympics Bid
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) demands that the government should stop preparations for Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and wasteful spending on related “pointless” infrastructure projects, the party spokesman said, making reference to a recent impact study. The study concludes that Budapest is unsuitable for hosting the Games for which the city would need to spend ...
Hungarian Government Publishes List Of Safe Countries
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
The government has prepared a list of safe countries of origin and safe third countries that includes the Western Balkans where most illegal immigrants arrive from. The list of countries deemed as safe under the asylum law includes all EU member states and four candidates for EU membership, namely Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. The fifth candidate, Turkey, does not feature on the list.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Bill In Asylum Law
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved a decree which mandates the government to identify “safe” countries from where asylum requests would be rejected. The ruling Fidesz decree passed with 140 MPs in favour and 14 against and 27 abstentions. Governing parties and radical nationalist Jobbik party voted in favour, LMP and independents against and Socialist lawmakers abstained.
Invitation: Xpat Wine Club 3, Hilton Budapest, 30 June
- 25 Jun 2015 2:00 AM
- community & culture
You're invited to mix and mingle with the international community on 30 June, in the heart of the castle district, to taste some special sparkling wines, and outstanding whites and reds from Somló and Mór.
Everness Festival In Balatonakarattya, Hungary, 24 - 28 June
- 25 Jun 2015 1:55 AM
- entertainment
Press Release: New ways to the world where you would like to live - Everness Festival 2015 The Everness Festival takes place in Balatonakarattya, Hungary between 24 and 28 June 2015. The event brings life to consciousness trough performances, movements and music. The family-friendly five-day festival will present a wide range of programs and lectures, domestic and foreign musical performances and ...
Lázár Voices Approval For Recent Hungarian TEK Arrests
- 27 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s counter-terrorism force TEK is supposed to focus due attention to any extraordinary development, and did “nothing objectionable” when it apprehended six people last weekend, government office chief János Lázár told a press conference. Concerning the arrests, made under suspicion of terrorist activities, Lázár said that under such circumstances TEK must guarantee security and “it would ...
Region’s Olympic Committees Support Budapest Bid To Host 2024 Games
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- sport
The Olympic committees of 16 countries in central and southern Europe expressed their support for Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 summer Olympic Games at general meeting of the European Olympic Committee in Prague on Saturday. The Olympic committees of Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, ...
PM Orbán On His Succession: Playing Ulti “Not A Disadvantage” For Ideal Candidate
- 15 Oct 2015 3:30 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian news website 444.hu has disclosed details of a closed-doors speech given by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the Bibó István College for Advanced Studies in March, in which he also addressed the question of his succession.
52-year-old Mr. Orbán, who said that he is “working intensively” to find his successor, fell short of mentioning any names but described the character needed for a ...
Hungarian Left-Liberal Opposition Against Migration Related Amendments Tabled To Parliament
- 4 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-liberal opposition parties protested against a package of legal amendments tabled in parliament on government handling of mass migration. Lawmakers began a twoday debate of the bills on Thursday. Dialogue for Hungary (PM) called the amendments “inhumane and vile” as well as unconstitutional. PM lawmaker Tímea Szabó said the amendments would not offer any genuine solution to the migrant ...
DK Calls On Govt To Abandon 2024 Budapest Summer Olympics Bid
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) demands that the government should stop preparations for Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and wasteful spending on related “pointless” infrastructure projects, the party spokesman said, making reference to a recent impact study. The study concludes that Budapest is unsuitable for hosting the Games for which the city would need to spend ...
Hungarian Government Publishes List Of Safe Countries
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
The government has prepared a list of safe countries of origin and safe third countries that includes the Western Balkans where most illegal immigrants arrive from. The list of countries deemed as safe under the asylum law includes all EU member states and four candidates for EU membership, namely Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. The fifth candidate, Turkey, does not feature on the list.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Bill In Asylum Law
- 1 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved a decree which mandates the government to identify “safe” countries from where asylum requests would be rejected. The ruling Fidesz decree passed with 140 MPs in favour and 14 against and 27 abstentions. Governing parties and radical nationalist Jobbik party voted in favour, LMP and independents against and Socialist lawmakers abstained.
Invitation: Xpat Wine Club 3, Hilton Budapest, 30 June
- 25 Jun 2015 2:00 AM
- community & culture
You're invited to mix and mingle with the international community on 30 June, in the heart of the castle district, to taste some special sparkling wines, and outstanding whites and reds from Somló and Mór.
Everness Festival In Balatonakarattya, Hungary, 24 - 28 June
- 25 Jun 2015 1:55 AM
- entertainment
Press Release: New ways to the world where you would like to live - Everness Festival 2015 The Everness Festival takes place in Balatonakarattya, Hungary between 24 and 28 June 2015. The event brings life to consciousness trough performances, movements and music. The family-friendly five-day festival will present a wide range of programs and lectures, domestic and foreign musical performances and ...