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Retail Sales In Hungary Up 4.7% In Aug
- 5 Oct 2015 4:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in Hungary climbed by 4.7% in August from the same month a year earlier, preliminary data released by the Central Statistical Office on Monday show. The increase was the same when adjusted for calendar year effects. The unadjusted rise was down from 6.8% in July. Adjusted food sales climbed by 3.7% in August, non-food sales were up 4.6% and fuel sales increased by 7.4%. In ...
European Court Says Hungarian Rules On Notaries In Line With EU Law
- 2 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Justice ruled that Hungarian law allowing a notary to affix an enforcement clause to a contract without scrutinising whether the underlying contract contains unfair conditions does not go against European Union law.
Brussels Takes Steps Against Hungary Over Asylum Procedures
- 24 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is among 20 member states against which Brussels has launched infringement procedures related to the migrant crisis, the European Commission said. The EC has taken steps against these states for failing to inform the body on how they incorporated the EU directive on refugee procedures into their national legislation, as well as regulations on the minimum level of services and conditions ...
Xpat Opinion: Migrants Streaming In Hungary Again From Croatia
- 21 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Since Hungary closed its border with Serbia last week, migrants are being bused by Serbia to the Croatian border and from there by Croatia to Slovenia and to Hungary. While the Hungarian authorities are building a border fence along the border with Croatia to stop the inflow, commentators discuss to what extent the attitude of the Hungarian government is morally and legally justified.
Crossing Border Illegally Becomes Crime In Hungary
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Crossing Hungary’s border illegally now qualifies as a crime, carrying a three-year prison sentence and expulsion from the country. People smugglers may face tougher prison terms than previously. For instance, organisers of such operations could get 10 to 20 years in prison.
New Temporary Reception Centre To Be Established In Hungary
- 11 Sep 2015 9:07 AM
- current affairs
The Government of Hungary is protecting the country’s borders, and expects the same from other EU Member States, with special emphasis on the importance of Schengen borders.
Xpat Opinion: Toward A Police State In Hungary?
- 8 Sep 2015 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to take a quick look at the amendments to existing laws on the army and the police that, in Viktor Orbán’s words, will start a new era in Hungary. The projected date of this new beginning is September 15–that is, if Fidesz-KDNP has its way and four-fifths of MPs present vote for the extended use of the army and the police in the border regions and elsewhere.
Hungarian Govt Asks German Diplomats To Clarify Official Position
- 3 Sep 2015 4:10 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has asked German diplomats to inform migrants at Budapest’s Keleti railway station about Germany’s official position on asylum, government office chief János Lázár said, adding that the chaotic situation at the railway station is a consequence of Germany’s mixed messages and “invitation” of Syrian refugees “to well-laid tables”.
Hungary’s Ruling Party Welcomes EU Proposal To Modify List Of Safe Countries
- 18 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz has welcomed a proposal by European People’s Party group leader Manfred Weber aimed at including all European Union candidates in the list of safe countries for refugees. Fidesz said that adopting the proposal could greatly contribute to identifying economic migrants and preventing the abuse of political asylum rights and of welfare services.
Retail Sales In Hungary Up 4.7% In Aug
- 5 Oct 2015 4:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in Hungary climbed by 4.7% in August from the same month a year earlier, preliminary data released by the Central Statistical Office on Monday show. The increase was the same when adjusted for calendar year effects. The unadjusted rise was down from 6.8% in July. Adjusted food sales climbed by 3.7% in August, non-food sales were up 4.6% and fuel sales increased by 7.4%. In ...
European Court Says Hungarian Rules On Notaries In Line With EU Law
- 2 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Justice ruled that Hungarian law allowing a notary to affix an enforcement clause to a contract without scrutinising whether the underlying contract contains unfair conditions does not go against European Union law.
Brussels Takes Steps Against Hungary Over Asylum Procedures
- 24 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is among 20 member states against which Brussels has launched infringement procedures related to the migrant crisis, the European Commission said. The EC has taken steps against these states for failing to inform the body on how they incorporated the EU directive on refugee procedures into their national legislation, as well as regulations on the minimum level of services and conditions ...
Xpat Opinion: Migrants Streaming In Hungary Again From Croatia
- 21 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Since Hungary closed its border with Serbia last week, migrants are being bused by Serbia to the Croatian border and from there by Croatia to Slovenia and to Hungary. While the Hungarian authorities are building a border fence along the border with Croatia to stop the inflow, commentators discuss to what extent the attitude of the Hungarian government is morally and legally justified.
Crossing Border Illegally Becomes Crime In Hungary
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Crossing Hungary’s border illegally now qualifies as a crime, carrying a three-year prison sentence and expulsion from the country. People smugglers may face tougher prison terms than previously. For instance, organisers of such operations could get 10 to 20 years in prison.
New Temporary Reception Centre To Be Established In Hungary
- 11 Sep 2015 9:07 AM
- current affairs
The Government of Hungary is protecting the country’s borders, and expects the same from other EU Member States, with special emphasis on the importance of Schengen borders.
Xpat Opinion: Toward A Police State In Hungary?
- 8 Sep 2015 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to take a quick look at the amendments to existing laws on the army and the police that, in Viktor Orbán’s words, will start a new era in Hungary. The projected date of this new beginning is September 15–that is, if Fidesz-KDNP has its way and four-fifths of MPs present vote for the extended use of the army and the police in the border regions and elsewhere.
Hungarian Govt Asks German Diplomats To Clarify Official Position
- 3 Sep 2015 4:10 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government has asked German diplomats to inform migrants at Budapest’s Keleti railway station about Germany’s official position on asylum, government office chief János Lázár said, adding that the chaotic situation at the railway station is a consequence of Germany’s mixed messages and “invitation” of Syrian refugees “to well-laid tables”.
Hungary’s Ruling Party Welcomes EU Proposal To Modify List Of Safe Countries
- 18 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz has welcomed a proposal by European People’s Party group leader Manfred Weber aimed at including all European Union candidates in the list of safe countries for refugees. Fidesz said that adopting the proposal could greatly contribute to identifying economic migrants and preventing the abuse of political asylum rights and of welfare services.