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EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Hungarian Opposition Slams Govt On Road Toll Alterations
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties savaged the government for changes it announced to the new motorway toll system, saying the scheme should be scrapped altogether. County e-stickers introduced at the start of this year will be valid until the first exit in the neighbouring county, saving drivers from having to pay the toll for both counties.
Hungarian Forint Soars Against Euro
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The forint was trading at 312.72 to the euro late Thursday on the interbank forex market, up from 315.31 late Wednesday. It hit an alltime low at 327.62 last Thursday. The Hungarian currency got a boost from a falling euro against the dollar after the ECB announced an extended asset purchase programme comprising sovereign euro area debt.
Measures On FX Loans Save Hungary HUF 1TR, Says Varga
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The government’s measures to shield foreign currency loan-holders have saved Hungary a total of around 1,000 billion forints, the economy minister said. Mihály Varga told public television M1 that since the majority of FX mortgages were denominated in Swiss franc, special attention had been placed on the fluctuation of the currency against the forint.
Hungary’s Fidesz Leader Discusses Immigration, Ukraine With German CU/CSU MP
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, the group leader of ruling Fidesz met Arnold Vaatz, deputy group leader of CDU/CSU in the German parliament, for talks in Budapest. The two politicians discussed the issue of immigration and the situation in Ukraine, among other topics. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Vaatz said the immigration issue required a humanitarian solution in line with European values.
US Refuses To Withdraw Goodfriend’s Immunity
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States will not withdraw the diplomatic immunity of Andre Goodfriend, the US chargé d’affaires in Budapest. Levente Magyar, state secretary for economic diplomatic relations, said the Hungarian government had received the US reply to its request for suspension of Goodfriend’s immunity today.
Hungary’s UN Ambassador Presents Credentials
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Katalin Bogyay, Hungary’s new permanent representative in the United Nations, presented her credentials to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York on Tuesday. Hungary is committed to the UN’s efforts and considers it important to take an active part in them and promote a dialogue between the member states, she said.
Majority Of Hungarians Want Tighter Immigration Rules
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two-thirds of Hungarians want the country’s immigration rules to be tightened, and a majority think that the European Union is incapable of protecting European citizens from a similar attack to the Paris terrorist massacre, according to a survey by think-tank Századvég.
Orbán Attends Bogányi Piano Debut At Academy Of Music
- 22 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attended a gala concert at the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music on Wednesday, marking the eve of the Day of Hungarian Culture, which was also the debut of a new, Hungarian-developed piano.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Hungarian Opposition Slams Govt On Road Toll Alterations
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties savaged the government for changes it announced to the new motorway toll system, saying the scheme should be scrapped altogether. County e-stickers introduced at the start of this year will be valid until the first exit in the neighbouring county, saving drivers from having to pay the toll for both counties.
Hungarian Forint Soars Against Euro
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The forint was trading at 312.72 to the euro late Thursday on the interbank forex market, up from 315.31 late Wednesday. It hit an alltime low at 327.62 last Thursday. The Hungarian currency got a boost from a falling euro against the dollar after the ECB announced an extended asset purchase programme comprising sovereign euro area debt.
Measures On FX Loans Save Hungary HUF 1TR, Says Varga
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The government’s measures to shield foreign currency loan-holders have saved Hungary a total of around 1,000 billion forints, the economy minister said. Mihály Varga told public television M1 that since the majority of FX mortgages were denominated in Swiss franc, special attention had been placed on the fluctuation of the currency against the forint.
Hungary’s Fidesz Leader Discusses Immigration, Ukraine With German CU/CSU MP
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, the group leader of ruling Fidesz met Arnold Vaatz, deputy group leader of CDU/CSU in the German parliament, for talks in Budapest. The two politicians discussed the issue of immigration and the situation in Ukraine, among other topics. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Vaatz said the immigration issue required a humanitarian solution in line with European values.
US Refuses To Withdraw Goodfriend’s Immunity
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States will not withdraw the diplomatic immunity of Andre Goodfriend, the US chargé d’affaires in Budapest. Levente Magyar, state secretary for economic diplomatic relations, said the Hungarian government had received the US reply to its request for suspension of Goodfriend’s immunity today.
Hungary’s UN Ambassador Presents Credentials
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Katalin Bogyay, Hungary’s new permanent representative in the United Nations, presented her credentials to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York on Tuesday. Hungary is committed to the UN’s efforts and considers it important to take an active part in them and promote a dialogue between the member states, she said.
Majority Of Hungarians Want Tighter Immigration Rules
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two-thirds of Hungarians want the country’s immigration rules to be tightened, and a majority think that the European Union is incapable of protecting European citizens from a similar attack to the Paris terrorist massacre, according to a survey by think-tank Századvég.
Orbán Attends Bogányi Piano Debut At Academy Of Music
- 22 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attended a gala concert at the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music on Wednesday, marking the eve of the Day of Hungarian Culture, which was also the debut of a new, Hungarian-developed piano.