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National Holiday Events Program, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2016 1:03 AM
- community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Firstly for interest, a few facts about 'King Stephen the State Founder':
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Police Staff In Hungary To Be Increased By Three Thousand
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government will increase the personnel of the police by three thousand in the interest of reinforcing the policing of the borders, Bence Tuzson, State Secretary for Government Communication announced at his press conference held during the break of the cabinet meeting.
Quota Referendum Campaign Starts In Hungary
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The campaign preceding the government’s referendum on the European Union’s migrant quota system, set for October 2, officially started on Saturday. Under Hungary’s election law, the campaign starts 50 days before the actual vote and closes with the polls on the day of the referendum.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
Government Spox: Opposition Blocked Church Law Change
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the US State Department’s religion report, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács said the government had been unable to change the church law because of a lack of support from the opposition on the law that required two-thirds majority support in parliament. Kovács welcomed the US report’s statement that Hungary has freedom of religion, which he said was something “undeniable”.
Ruling Fidesz Denies Plans To Reintroduce Sunday Shopping Restriction
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Ruling Fidesz will submit a proposal on Sunday shopping regulations in the autumn but contrary to opposition Socialist claims it will not involve the reintroduction of Sunday shopping restrictions, the party’s group leader said on Wednesday.
LMP: Socialists Wrong To Sit Out Election Law Amendment Talks
- 11 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party was wrong to stay away from a meeting parliamentary parties held earlier this week to discuss a possible amendment to Hungary’s election law, green opposition LMP said. Representatives of ruling Fidesz, radical nationalist Jobbik and LMP met on Monday for talks on the possibility of changing the election law with a view to making it easier for Hungarians working or studying ...
Persányi Appointed Commissioner For Liget Project Landscaping
- 10 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Miklós Persányi, the head of Budapest Zoo, has been appointed ministerial commissioner in charge of the ongoing City Park (Liget) development project’s landscaping investments, the minister of human resources said.
House Speaker Expresses Condolences To Macedonian Counter Part
- 10 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliamentary speaker László Kövér has expressed condolences to Macedonian counterpart Trajko Veljanovski over the tragic consequences of recent extreme weather conditions and flooding in Macedonia. In his letter addressed to Veljanovski, Kövér said: “On behalf of parliament and myself, I would like to express my deepest shock and extend my sincere condolences after witnessing the tragic ...
National Holiday Events Program, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2016 1:03 AM
- community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Firstly for interest, a few facts about 'King Stephen the State Founder':
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Police Staff In Hungary To Be Increased By Three Thousand
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government will increase the personnel of the police by three thousand in the interest of reinforcing the policing of the borders, Bence Tuzson, State Secretary for Government Communication announced at his press conference held during the break of the cabinet meeting.
Quota Referendum Campaign Starts In Hungary
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The campaign preceding the government’s referendum on the European Union’s migrant quota system, set for October 2, officially started on Saturday. Under Hungary’s election law, the campaign starts 50 days before the actual vote and closes with the polls on the day of the referendum.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
Government Spox: Opposition Blocked Church Law Change
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the US State Department’s religion report, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács said the government had been unable to change the church law because of a lack of support from the opposition on the law that required two-thirds majority support in parliament. Kovács welcomed the US report’s statement that Hungary has freedom of religion, which he said was something “undeniable”.
Ruling Fidesz Denies Plans To Reintroduce Sunday Shopping Restriction
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Ruling Fidesz will submit a proposal on Sunday shopping regulations in the autumn but contrary to opposition Socialist claims it will not involve the reintroduction of Sunday shopping restrictions, the party’s group leader said on Wednesday.
LMP: Socialists Wrong To Sit Out Election Law Amendment Talks
- 11 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party was wrong to stay away from a meeting parliamentary parties held earlier this week to discuss a possible amendment to Hungary’s election law, green opposition LMP said. Representatives of ruling Fidesz, radical nationalist Jobbik and LMP met on Monday for talks on the possibility of changing the election law with a view to making it easier for Hungarians working or studying ...
Persányi Appointed Commissioner For Liget Project Landscaping
- 10 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Miklós Persányi, the head of Budapest Zoo, has been appointed ministerial commissioner in charge of the ongoing City Park (Liget) development project’s landscaping investments, the minister of human resources said.
House Speaker Expresses Condolences To Macedonian Counter Part
- 10 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliamentary speaker László Kövér has expressed condolences to Macedonian counterpart Trajko Veljanovski over the tragic consequences of recent extreme weather conditions and flooding in Macedonia. In his letter addressed to Veljanovski, Kövér said: “On behalf of parliament and myself, I would like to express my deepest shock and extend my sincere condolences after witnessing the tragic ...