1,137 result(s) for official visit
Ministry To Consult Animal Welfare Groups
- 1 Mar 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The justice ministry will initiate talks with animal welfare groups to review penalties the penal code applies for animal abuse and to discuss any amendments that may be needed in the matter, a ministry official said. Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said that the ministry is in the process of reviewing past rulings in animal cruelty cases, as well as animal welfare laws in Europe, ...
American-Hungarian Business Council Brings New Dimension To Bilateral Economic Relations
- 29 Feb 2016 9:00 AM
- business
“Hungarian-American economic cooperation has entered a new dimension with the formation of the American-Hungarian Business Forum”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó told Hungarian news agency MTI after attending the founding meeting of the organisation in New York.
Mr. Szijjártó, who is on an official visit to the United States, stressed that the goal of the Council is to ...
EC Launches Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over Unprofitable Supermarkets Law
- 26 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
- shopping
The European Commission (EC) has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary over a law on unprofitable supermarkets as it believes the legislation could restrict the freedom of establishment.
Hungary To Host Conference On CoE Children’s Rights Strategy In May
- 25 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest will host a conference on the Council of Europe’s new children’s rights strategy on May 10, the Hungarian state secretary for youth affairs said on Thursday, after talks in Strasbourg. Katalin Novak told MTI that she had held talks with CoE deputy secretarygeneral Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni and director-general for democracy Snezana Samardzic-Markovic on Tuesday.
See What Happened @ First Winter Beer Festival In Budapest
- 22 Feb 2016 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The Serfőző Indoor Beer Festival was held between February 19 - 21 in the lovely halls of the Hotel Gellért - the first official winter beer festival ever in Hungary. This grand, elegant building was a fitting location for this fine array of brews. During the three days guests could taste excellent products from local as well as international brewers. Visitors seemed to all be enjoying the ...
Official Visits Hungarian Organisations In Latin America
- 22 Feb 2016 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The government considers it important to foster close ties with Hungarian diaspora organisations, deputy state secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office Péter Szilágyi told MTI by phone on Sunday after starting a visit to Latin America. “We strive to strengthen relations with local Hungarian organisations both in Europe and on more remote continents.
Vajna To Attend Oscar Awards
- 19 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Government commissioner for film Andrew Vajna and Film Foundation chief Ágnes Havas will be present at the Oscar awards ceremony in Los Angeles on February 28.
Police To Be More Sensitive To Homeless People
- 19 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest police and the Helsinki Committee concluded an accord under which police will reduce harassment of homeless people on the streets. The NGO outlined the agreement at a press conference in the Blaha Lujza tér underpass on Thursday.
Budapest Submits 2024 Olympic Bid
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Budapest has submitted the first part of its application to host the 2024 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee, Balázs Fürjes, the government commissioner for the bid, announced. The application was submitted on Tuesday, one day before the official deadline. Hungary’s parliament voted in July to support the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 event.
Ministry To Consult Animal Welfare Groups
- 1 Mar 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The justice ministry will initiate talks with animal welfare groups to review penalties the penal code applies for animal abuse and to discuss any amendments that may be needed in the matter, a ministry official said. Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said that the ministry is in the process of reviewing past rulings in animal cruelty cases, as well as animal welfare laws in Europe, ...
American-Hungarian Business Council Brings New Dimension To Bilateral Economic Relations
- 29 Feb 2016 9:00 AM
- business
“Hungarian-American economic cooperation has entered a new dimension with the formation of the American-Hungarian Business Forum”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó told Hungarian news agency MTI after attending the founding meeting of the organisation in New York.
Mr. Szijjártó, who is on an official visit to the United States, stressed that the goal of the Council is to ...
EC Launches Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over Unprofitable Supermarkets Law
- 26 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
- shopping
The European Commission (EC) has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary over a law on unprofitable supermarkets as it believes the legislation could restrict the freedom of establishment.
Hungary To Host Conference On CoE Children’s Rights Strategy In May
- 25 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest will host a conference on the Council of Europe’s new children’s rights strategy on May 10, the Hungarian state secretary for youth affairs said on Thursday, after talks in Strasbourg. Katalin Novak told MTI that she had held talks with CoE deputy secretarygeneral Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni and director-general for democracy Snezana Samardzic-Markovic on Tuesday.
See What Happened @ First Winter Beer Festival In Budapest
- 22 Feb 2016 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The Serfőző Indoor Beer Festival was held between February 19 - 21 in the lovely halls of the Hotel Gellért - the first official winter beer festival ever in Hungary. This grand, elegant building was a fitting location for this fine array of brews. During the three days guests could taste excellent products from local as well as international brewers. Visitors seemed to all be enjoying the ...
Official Visits Hungarian Organisations In Latin America
- 22 Feb 2016 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The government considers it important to foster close ties with Hungarian diaspora organisations, deputy state secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office Péter Szilágyi told MTI by phone on Sunday after starting a visit to Latin America. “We strive to strengthen relations with local Hungarian organisations both in Europe and on more remote continents.
Vajna To Attend Oscar Awards
- 19 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Government commissioner for film Andrew Vajna and Film Foundation chief Ágnes Havas will be present at the Oscar awards ceremony in Los Angeles on February 28.
Police To Be More Sensitive To Homeless People
- 19 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest police and the Helsinki Committee concluded an accord under which police will reduce harassment of homeless people on the streets. The NGO outlined the agreement at a press conference in the Blaha Lujza tér underpass on Thursday.
Budapest Submits 2024 Olympic Bid
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Budapest has submitted the first part of its application to host the 2024 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee, Balázs Fürjes, the government commissioner for the bid, announced. The application was submitted on Tuesday, one day before the official deadline. Hungary’s parliament voted in July to support the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 event.