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No Political Pressure On Government Control Body In Hungary, Its Chief Says
- 2 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government control office (KEHI) has not come under any political pressure in connection with its investigation into the use of Norway Grant monies, the body’s head told business daily Világgazdaság. Barna Gaál Szabolcs said in an interview that since the change of government in 2010 it was natural that most of the investigations launched by the office concerned the period of the Fidesz ...
Civil Liberties Union In Hungary Calls For Drug Rooms
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Instead of stopping a needle exchange scheme, Hungary needs drug rooms where intravenous drugs can be consumed under sterile conditions, a drug policy expert of the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (TASZ) said on Thursday.
Foundation Involved In Norway Grants Refuses To Cooperate With Hungarian Government
- 20 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Krétakör Foundation has said it will refuse to cooperate with an investigation mounted by the Government Control Office (Kehi) in connection with money it won under the Norway Grants scheme. Its managing director, Márton Gulyás, told the office by phone of its decision. Several NGOs, including Krétakör, received a letter from the Kehi informing them that they would be subject to an ...
Hungarian Krétakör Theatre Foundation Says No To KEHI Inquest
- 20 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Krétakör Theatre Foundation yesterday announced that it has refused to co-operate with a government inquiry into NGOs that receive funds under the Norway Grant scheme.
Conference In Hungary On Helping The Victims Of Human Trafficking
- 19 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The morals of society need to be changed in order to cut back on human trafficking – said Minister of State László Felkai - pictured. He emphasised that the knowledge and earnest work of professionals is not enough to maintain a well-organised system that helps the victims of human trafficking, as the victims themselves also need to cooperate with the helpers.
AI Hungary Calls On Govt To “Stop Targeting” NGOs
- 18 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International has called on the Hungarian government to “stop targeting” NGOs and civil society groups and ensure that “they can exercise their right to freedom of association and freedom of expression without intimidation,” AI said in a statement on Tuesday.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Summons Norwegian Ambassador Over Norway Grants
- 11 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign minister, Tibor Navracsics, on Tuesday summoned Norway’s ambassador to Budapest, Tove Skarstein, with a request for information about statements connected with the Norway Grants. Navracsics expressed hope that talks between the Hungarian and Norwegian governments on June 12 would lead to a suitable outcome and the resolution of disputed issues.
Csepreghy: Hungarian Govt Obliged To Oversee Norway Grants Payments
- 29 May 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarians government is obliged to oversee the disbursements of funds to Hungary under the EEA and Norway Grants scheme, state secretary Nándor Csepreghy said, reacting to a Wednesday statement by the Ökotárs foundation, which said that the director of the Brussels-based Financial Mechanism Office, the decisionmaking authority for the EEA Grants, had told cabinet chief János Lázár that ...
Media In Hungary Rated 'Partly Free' By Freedom House
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Although Freedom House has improved the scores of Hungary, it said the country’s media is still “partly free” in its 2013 global media freedom report released on Thursday. The Washington-based independent NGO ranked Hungary 71th on its global list of 197 countries, with a press freedom score of 35 on a scale of 100. FH’s report for 2012 ranked Hungary 74th, with a press freedom score of 36.
No Political Pressure On Government Control Body In Hungary, Its Chief Says
- 2 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government control office (KEHI) has not come under any political pressure in connection with its investigation into the use of Norway Grant monies, the body’s head told business daily Világgazdaság. Barna Gaál Szabolcs said in an interview that since the change of government in 2010 it was natural that most of the investigations launched by the office concerned the period of the Fidesz ...
Civil Liberties Union In Hungary Calls For Drug Rooms
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Instead of stopping a needle exchange scheme, Hungary needs drug rooms where intravenous drugs can be consumed under sterile conditions, a drug policy expert of the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (TASZ) said on Thursday.
Foundation Involved In Norway Grants Refuses To Cooperate With Hungarian Government
- 20 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Krétakör Foundation has said it will refuse to cooperate with an investigation mounted by the Government Control Office (Kehi) in connection with money it won under the Norway Grants scheme. Its managing director, Márton Gulyás, told the office by phone of its decision. Several NGOs, including Krétakör, received a letter from the Kehi informing them that they would be subject to an ...
Hungarian Krétakör Theatre Foundation Says No To KEHI Inquest
- 20 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Krétakör Theatre Foundation yesterday announced that it has refused to co-operate with a government inquiry into NGOs that receive funds under the Norway Grant scheme.
Conference In Hungary On Helping The Victims Of Human Trafficking
- 19 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The morals of society need to be changed in order to cut back on human trafficking – said Minister of State László Felkai - pictured. He emphasised that the knowledge and earnest work of professionals is not enough to maintain a well-organised system that helps the victims of human trafficking, as the victims themselves also need to cooperate with the helpers.
AI Hungary Calls On Govt To “Stop Targeting” NGOs
- 18 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International has called on the Hungarian government to “stop targeting” NGOs and civil society groups and ensure that “they can exercise their right to freedom of association and freedom of expression without intimidation,” AI said in a statement on Tuesday.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Summons Norwegian Ambassador Over Norway Grants
- 11 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign minister, Tibor Navracsics, on Tuesday summoned Norway’s ambassador to Budapest, Tove Skarstein, with a request for information about statements connected with the Norway Grants. Navracsics expressed hope that talks between the Hungarian and Norwegian governments on June 12 would lead to a suitable outcome and the resolution of disputed issues.
Csepreghy: Hungarian Govt Obliged To Oversee Norway Grants Payments
- 29 May 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarians government is obliged to oversee the disbursements of funds to Hungary under the EEA and Norway Grants scheme, state secretary Nándor Csepreghy said, reacting to a Wednesday statement by the Ökotárs foundation, which said that the director of the Brussels-based Financial Mechanism Office, the decisionmaking authority for the EEA Grants, had told cabinet chief János Lázár that ...
Media In Hungary Rated 'Partly Free' By Freedom House
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Although Freedom House has improved the scores of Hungary, it said the country’s media is still “partly free” in its 2013 global media freedom report released on Thursday. The Washington-based independent NGO ranked Hungary 71th on its global list of 197 countries, with a press freedom score of 35 on a scale of 100. FH’s report for 2012 ranked Hungary 74th, with a press freedom score of 36.