878 result(s) for new legislation
Xpat Opinion: “Anti-Zionist” Rally On Eve Of World Jewish Congress In Budapest
- 6 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator welcomes the Prime Minister’s attempts to prevent anti-Semitic demonstrations, although he would prefer clear-cut legislation to ban racist rallies in general. A right-wing columnist believes the Left needs the danger of racism in order to present itself as the only bulwark against barbarism.
Council Of Europe Turns Up The Heat On Hungary
- 2 May 2013 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is set to become the first EU country to be monitored by the Council of Europe, following recent changes to the country’s constitution. The monitoring committee of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly announced last week (25 April) that it was recommending a formal procedure to monitor Hungary’s respecting of its obligations to the Council of Europe.
'Facts Gaining Traction In Reporting On Hungary', By Ferenc Kumin
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the old saying goes, it’s not news, if the dog bites the postman. News is when the postman bites the dog. Similarly, the good news from Hungary doesn’t always make for catchy news material. When a government of a small central European country, empowered by a rare supermajority mandate provided by voters in democratic elections, embarks on an ambitious program of renewal, reduces the deficit ...
'Will Hungary Be Monitored By Council Of Europe?', By Ferenc Kumin
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Since news hit late last week that the Monitoring Committee of the Council of Europe has passed a motion to start a monitoring procedure on Hungary regarding the latest amendments to the Fundamental Law, we have received a number of questions on the topic. So, here’s a list of questions that keep coming up, together with the responses.
National Conference On Improving Access To Opioid Medicines In Hungary
- 29 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
An international conference was organised in Budapest on the use of opioid medicines for curative purposes. The aim of the ATOME (Access to Opioid Medication in Europe) Project is to improve access by patients to opioid medication in those 12 countries of Central and Eastern Europe, where the per capita consumption of morphine is very low, as shown by statistical evidence.
Hungary's PM: We Reject The Application Of Any Kind Of Double Standard
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave an interview to Spanish daily El Mundo, in which he talked about the importance of Christian values in society, the ethnic and religious minorities as constructive elements of the state, and the necessity of more just treatment for Hungary on the part of the European Union.
Minister Of State Győri: Hungary's Critics Should Check Their Facts
- 19 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The Minister of State for EU Affairs has published an article on euractiv.com in reaction to Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe calling for the application of Article 7.
'Hungary & The Rule of Law', Statement By European Commission On 17 April
- 19 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The following text is from a speech delivered on April 17th 2013 by European Commission Viviane Reding during a session of the European Parliament about the political situation in Hungary.
Katalin Tóth: Hungarian Wines Remain World Famous
- 11 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
"The reputation of Hungarian wines could increase further through the exploitation of reviving eastern economic relations and with suitable marketing", Deputy State Secretary Katalin Tóth of the Ministry of Rural Development stated in Budafok at the award ceremony of the national "Oenology Profession's Accomplished Student" competition.
Xpat Opinion: “Anti-Zionist” Rally On Eve Of World Jewish Congress In Budapest
- 6 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator welcomes the Prime Minister’s attempts to prevent anti-Semitic demonstrations, although he would prefer clear-cut legislation to ban racist rallies in general. A right-wing columnist believes the Left needs the danger of racism in order to present itself as the only bulwark against barbarism.
Council Of Europe Turns Up The Heat On Hungary
- 2 May 2013 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is set to become the first EU country to be monitored by the Council of Europe, following recent changes to the country’s constitution. The monitoring committee of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly announced last week (25 April) that it was recommending a formal procedure to monitor Hungary’s respecting of its obligations to the Council of Europe.
'Facts Gaining Traction In Reporting On Hungary', By Ferenc Kumin
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the old saying goes, it’s not news, if the dog bites the postman. News is when the postman bites the dog. Similarly, the good news from Hungary doesn’t always make for catchy news material. When a government of a small central European country, empowered by a rare supermajority mandate provided by voters in democratic elections, embarks on an ambitious program of renewal, reduces the deficit ...
'Will Hungary Be Monitored By Council Of Europe?', By Ferenc Kumin
- 2 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Since news hit late last week that the Monitoring Committee of the Council of Europe has passed a motion to start a monitoring procedure on Hungary regarding the latest amendments to the Fundamental Law, we have received a number of questions on the topic. So, here’s a list of questions that keep coming up, together with the responses.
National Conference On Improving Access To Opioid Medicines In Hungary
- 29 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
An international conference was organised in Budapest on the use of opioid medicines for curative purposes. The aim of the ATOME (Access to Opioid Medication in Europe) Project is to improve access by patients to opioid medication in those 12 countries of Central and Eastern Europe, where the per capita consumption of morphine is very low, as shown by statistical evidence.
Hungary's PM: We Reject The Application Of Any Kind Of Double Standard
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave an interview to Spanish daily El Mundo, in which he talked about the importance of Christian values in society, the ethnic and religious minorities as constructive elements of the state, and the necessity of more just treatment for Hungary on the part of the European Union.
Minister Of State Győri: Hungary's Critics Should Check Their Facts
- 19 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The Minister of State for EU Affairs has published an article on euractiv.com in reaction to Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe calling for the application of Article 7.
'Hungary & The Rule of Law', Statement By European Commission On 17 April
- 19 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The following text is from a speech delivered on April 17th 2013 by European Commission Viviane Reding during a session of the European Parliament about the political situation in Hungary.
Katalin Tóth: Hungarian Wines Remain World Famous
- 11 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
"The reputation of Hungarian wines could increase further through the exploitation of reviving eastern economic relations and with suitable marketing", Deputy State Secretary Katalin Tóth of the Ministry of Rural Development stated in Budafok at the award ceremony of the national "Oenology Profession's Accomplished Student" competition.