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Senior Ruling Officials Defend ‘Lex Heineken’ Bill
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government sees no reason to withdraw the bill prohibiting the commercial use of totalitarian symbols, government office chief János Lázár and deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén told news site atv.hu, reacting to news reports speculating about government plans to abandon the bill. “Lex Heineken” would ban the use of symbols such as the swastika, the arrow cross, the hammer and sickle as well ...
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations In Budapest
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On Friday, several buildings in Budapest were lit up in green in celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day. On Sunday, the Irish national holiday was celebrated by a parade around the city. The Hungarian capital has joined the campaign of the Irish Tourist Board to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day worldwide.
Severe Shortage Of Teachers Nationwide
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A severe shortage of specialised teachers applies throughout Hungary, and in rural areas more than a third of fulltime jobs have not been filled, the daily Magyar Nemzet said. Last October, overall only 5,000 jobs were taken out of 6,300 available, according to data provided to the paper by the human resources ministry.
No Answers On What Will Become Of HUF 15 Billion State-Owned Riverfront Property
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian government is refusing to reveal what it plans to do with a HUF 16.5 billion (USD 57.7 million) Budapest riverfront property it purchased in 2014. Initial government plans would have used the ninth district property as a potential main site for Olympic events in the case of Budapest hosting the 2024 games, but the city’s Olympic application has since been withdrawn.
Orbán: Foreign Attempts At Influence Are “Real And Constant” And Come From Multiple Directions
- 22 Mar 2017 8:36 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Orbán paid a visit to the northern Hungarian city of Salgótarján Tuesday as part of the Modern Cities program, where in a press conference he responded to journalists’ questions regarding national security, foreign influence and the independence of his Fidesz party.
Video: British Extremist Plans Expat Move To Hungary
- 22 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nick Griffin, former leader of the far-right British National Party, has said he would be moving to Hungary before “trouble begins in Western Europe,” according to video footage posted by Hungarian online news portal 444.hu, in which the controversial politician praises Hungary.
Report Says Pro-Trump Propaganda Came From Hungary
- 22 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Far-right British activist and millionaire Jim Dowson has reportedly confirmed that his “Patriotic News Agency” and other networks that spread pro-Trump propaganda have their bases in Hungary and Serbia, according to a Monday report by the U.K.ʼs Guardian.
Hungarian Secret Agent Reveals Seriousness Of Russian Threat
- 21 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Szabolcs Panyi: Secret agents, counter-intelligence officers do not give interviews to the media very often and it is even more unique when they do so under their real name and with their own face. Ferenc Katrein worked for the Hungarian civilian counter-intelligence agency for 13 years, including a stint as an executive head of operations, and dealt with sensitive cases such as the Roma ...
Hungarian Minister Weighs In On Heineken Case
- 21 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s national interests will not be violated without consequences in the country or beyond, the government office chief told lawmakers on Monday, referring to a planned bill on the use of totalitarian symbols in retail trade. János Lázár said one of the reasons for the bill was because the Heineken group had abused its market position, making the production and distribution of the brand ...
Senior Ruling Officials Defend ‘Lex Heineken’ Bill
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government sees no reason to withdraw the bill prohibiting the commercial use of totalitarian symbols, government office chief János Lázár and deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén told news site atv.hu, reacting to news reports speculating about government plans to abandon the bill. “Lex Heineken” would ban the use of symbols such as the swastika, the arrow cross, the hammer and sickle as well ...
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations In Budapest
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On Friday, several buildings in Budapest were lit up in green in celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day. On Sunday, the Irish national holiday was celebrated by a parade around the city. The Hungarian capital has joined the campaign of the Irish Tourist Board to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day worldwide.
Severe Shortage Of Teachers Nationwide
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A severe shortage of specialised teachers applies throughout Hungary, and in rural areas more than a third of fulltime jobs have not been filled, the daily Magyar Nemzet said. Last October, overall only 5,000 jobs were taken out of 6,300 available, according to data provided to the paper by the human resources ministry.
No Answers On What Will Become Of HUF 15 Billion State-Owned Riverfront Property
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian government is refusing to reveal what it plans to do with a HUF 16.5 billion (USD 57.7 million) Budapest riverfront property it purchased in 2014. Initial government plans would have used the ninth district property as a potential main site for Olympic events in the case of Budapest hosting the 2024 games, but the city’s Olympic application has since been withdrawn.
Orbán: Foreign Attempts At Influence Are “Real And Constant” And Come From Multiple Directions
- 22 Mar 2017 8:36 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Orbán paid a visit to the northern Hungarian city of Salgótarján Tuesday as part of the Modern Cities program, where in a press conference he responded to journalists’ questions regarding national security, foreign influence and the independence of his Fidesz party.
Video: British Extremist Plans Expat Move To Hungary
- 22 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nick Griffin, former leader of the far-right British National Party, has said he would be moving to Hungary before “trouble begins in Western Europe,” according to video footage posted by Hungarian online news portal 444.hu, in which the controversial politician praises Hungary.
Report Says Pro-Trump Propaganda Came From Hungary
- 22 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Far-right British activist and millionaire Jim Dowson has reportedly confirmed that his “Patriotic News Agency” and other networks that spread pro-Trump propaganda have their bases in Hungary and Serbia, according to a Monday report by the U.K.ʼs Guardian.
Hungarian Secret Agent Reveals Seriousness Of Russian Threat
- 21 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Szabolcs Panyi: Secret agents, counter-intelligence officers do not give interviews to the media very often and it is even more unique when they do so under their real name and with their own face. Ferenc Katrein worked for the Hungarian civilian counter-intelligence agency for 13 years, including a stint as an executive head of operations, and dealt with sensitive cases such as the Roma ...
Hungarian Minister Weighs In On Heineken Case
- 21 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s national interests will not be violated without consequences in the country or beyond, the government office chief told lawmakers on Monday, referring to a planned bill on the use of totalitarian symbols in retail trade. János Lázár said one of the reasons for the bill was because the Heineken group had abused its market position, making the production and distribution of the brand ...