1,101 result(s) for national security
Hungary To Conceal Data On Certain Public Investments For 30 Years Citing “Terror Risk”
- 23 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s interior minister Sándor Pintér has submitted a proposal to parliament which would allow data related to large government investments to be classified for 30 years, citing national security concerns and risks of terrorism, reports 444.hu. The law would obscure amounts invested by the government in large-scale projects, and could be used to hide how much the government will spend on ...
Németh: Suspect In Teréz Ring Road Bombing Right Man
- 17 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is a “hundred percent” certain that the person police arrested in connection with the Teréz ring road bombing is the right suspect, the deputy chairman of parliament’s national security committee told reporters on Wednesday.
Transparency International Slams PM
- 17 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s defence of Antal Rogán after the Cabinet Office chief was caught lying sends the message to voters that those in power can do anything and corruption cases have no consequence, the head of Transparency International’s (TI) Hungarian office said Wednesday.
NBH Upgrades HUF 2,000, HUF 5,000 Banknotes
- 17 Nov 2016 12:40 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary is upgrading the 2,000 forint and 5,000 forint banknotes it issues, deputy governor Ferenc Gerhardt told the press. The images on the bills will remain unchanged, but they will get enhanced security features, Gerhardt said. Legislation on the new bills will come into force from Tuesday, but they will not enter circulation until March 2017.
Defence Minister Calls For Stepping Up EU Presence In Key Crisis Areas
- 16 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
If Europe wishes to succeed in stopping illegal migration it must step up its presence in crisis regions that are a threat to the security of the continent, Hungary’s defence minister said.
Republican Expats Celebrate Trump Victory
- 14 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“We are obviously thrilled at the outcome of the election for the GOP and America. President Elect Trump has indicated a willingness and a desire to work with Prime Minister Orban and an affinity for Hungary. We have indicated to the incoming administration that we stand ready to assist in any way possible to ensure that the Hungarian - American relationship is a stronger one than it has been.” ...
Hungarian Government: Residency Bonds Could Be Scrapped Before Year’s End
- 14 Nov 2016 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The government could scrap the residency bond scheme before the year is out, government office chief János Lázár said in response to a question at his weekly press briefing on Thursday.
National Security CTTEE Discusses Pharaon Case, Bőny Murder
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s national security committee addressed behind closed doors on Monday questions surrounding businessman Ghaith Pharaon, the death of a policeman by a far-right leader in Bőny, and surveillance allegations in connection with the Soros Foundation, the committee’s Socialist head told a press conference.
KDNP: People Have Right To Know Who Is Behind Jobbik
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling parties believe that the Hungarian people have the right to know “who is behind” the radical nationalist Jobbik party and what connections there may be between Jobbik and “the police-murdering organisation” in the village of Bony, a Christian Democrat lawmaker said.
Hungary To Conceal Data On Certain Public Investments For 30 Years Citing “Terror Risk”
- 23 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s interior minister Sándor Pintér has submitted a proposal to parliament which would allow data related to large government investments to be classified for 30 years, citing national security concerns and risks of terrorism, reports 444.hu. The law would obscure amounts invested by the government in large-scale projects, and could be used to hide how much the government will spend on ...
Németh: Suspect In Teréz Ring Road Bombing Right Man
- 17 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is a “hundred percent” certain that the person police arrested in connection with the Teréz ring road bombing is the right suspect, the deputy chairman of parliament’s national security committee told reporters on Wednesday.
Transparency International Slams PM
- 17 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s defence of Antal Rogán after the Cabinet Office chief was caught lying sends the message to voters that those in power can do anything and corruption cases have no consequence, the head of Transparency International’s (TI) Hungarian office said Wednesday.
NBH Upgrades HUF 2,000, HUF 5,000 Banknotes
- 17 Nov 2016 12:40 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary is upgrading the 2,000 forint and 5,000 forint banknotes it issues, deputy governor Ferenc Gerhardt told the press. The images on the bills will remain unchanged, but they will get enhanced security features, Gerhardt said. Legislation on the new bills will come into force from Tuesday, but they will not enter circulation until March 2017.
Defence Minister Calls For Stepping Up EU Presence In Key Crisis Areas
- 16 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
If Europe wishes to succeed in stopping illegal migration it must step up its presence in crisis regions that are a threat to the security of the continent, Hungary’s defence minister said.
Republican Expats Celebrate Trump Victory
- 14 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“We are obviously thrilled at the outcome of the election for the GOP and America. President Elect Trump has indicated a willingness and a desire to work with Prime Minister Orban and an affinity for Hungary. We have indicated to the incoming administration that we stand ready to assist in any way possible to ensure that the Hungarian - American relationship is a stronger one than it has been.” ...
Hungarian Government: Residency Bonds Could Be Scrapped Before Year’s End
- 14 Nov 2016 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The government could scrap the residency bond scheme before the year is out, government office chief János Lázár said in response to a question at his weekly press briefing on Thursday.
National Security CTTEE Discusses Pharaon Case, Bőny Murder
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s national security committee addressed behind closed doors on Monday questions surrounding businessman Ghaith Pharaon, the death of a policeman by a far-right leader in Bőny, and surveillance allegations in connection with the Soros Foundation, the committee’s Socialist head told a press conference.
KDNP: People Have Right To Know Who Is Behind Jobbik
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling parties believe that the Hungarian people have the right to know “who is behind” the radical nationalist Jobbik party and what connections there may be between Jobbik and “the police-murdering organisation” in the village of Bony, a Christian Democrat lawmaker said.