3,447 result(s) for opposition
Hungary ‘Should Seek Unesco Opinion’ On Liget Project
- 9 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The capital should seek an expert opinion from UNESCO on the planned Liget Project, a scheme involving the construction of a museum quarter in Budapest’s City Park, the mayor of Budapest’s 14th district said. Gergely Karácsony told a press conference ahead of a meeting of the municipal assembly that the project warrants consultation with UNESCO because the City Park is located in a world heritage ...
New Counter-Terrorism Centre, Special Set Of Tasks
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Under the bill approved by parliament to set up a Counter-terrorism Information and Criminal Analysis Centre (TIBEK), the rules of data handling by the institution will not be the same as in the case of other national security services. For instance, TIBEK will not be authorised to secretly collect data.
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Constitution Amended To Create ‘State Of Terror Emergency’
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government can suspend civil rights and property rights and assume other powers if two-thirds of Parliament agrees that a “state of terror emergency” exists, under a Constitutional amendment passed today. The amendment allows the government to mobilize the army and public administration for up to 15 days, even without parliamentary approval.
LMP Opposes Constitutional Amendment
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The green LMP party continues to oppose the proposed terrorismrelated amendments to the constitution, the party’s former coleader András Schiffer said. Parliament is scheduled to vote on the proposal to amend the constitution for a sixth time to create the conditions to handle terrorist threats on Tuesday.
Orbán: Forces Abroad Working On ‘Importing Migrants’
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Certain international forces are working hard today to bring as many migrants to the European Union as possible, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in response to a question in parliament by radical nationalist Jobbik concerning Hungarian- American financier George Soros, whom Orbán accuses of being behind efforts to promote migration to Europe.
Hungary Marks Trianon Anniversary
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commemorative events were held over the weekend throughout Hungary and the Carpathian Basin to mark the Day of National Cohesion, held on June 4, the anniversary of the signing of the WWI Trianon peace treaty. Hungarian communities have become stronger not only in the Carpathian Basin but across the world in the past decade, House Speaker László Kövér said on a commercial radio channel. June 4 ...
LMP Threatens To File Police Report On Metro Trains
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The green opposition LMP party will file a report to police about supposedly refurbished metro trains supplied from Russia for the 3rd metro line unless the Budapest transport company proves within a week that the trains are indeed refurbished and not new units. If the undercarriages are new then the carriages should also be considered as new, LMP politician Antal Csárdi said.
Socialists Slam ‘Wasteful Spending’
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists savaged the ruling Fidesz party for what they insisted is an economic slowdown in Hungary coupled with the low financing of public services. “While companies linked to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his friends operate with 35-40% profits, developments in the public sector and investments in hospitals, schools and social institutions are being reduced at a similar ...
Hungary ‘Should Seek Unesco Opinion’ On Liget Project
- 9 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The capital should seek an expert opinion from UNESCO on the planned Liget Project, a scheme involving the construction of a museum quarter in Budapest’s City Park, the mayor of Budapest’s 14th district said. Gergely Karácsony told a press conference ahead of a meeting of the municipal assembly that the project warrants consultation with UNESCO because the City Park is located in a world heritage ...
New Counter-Terrorism Centre, Special Set Of Tasks
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Under the bill approved by parliament to set up a Counter-terrorism Information and Criminal Analysis Centre (TIBEK), the rules of data handling by the institution will not be the same as in the case of other national security services. For instance, TIBEK will not be authorised to secretly collect data.
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Constitution Amended To Create ‘State Of Terror Emergency’
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government can suspend civil rights and property rights and assume other powers if two-thirds of Parliament agrees that a “state of terror emergency” exists, under a Constitutional amendment passed today. The amendment allows the government to mobilize the army and public administration for up to 15 days, even without parliamentary approval.
LMP Opposes Constitutional Amendment
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The green LMP party continues to oppose the proposed terrorismrelated amendments to the constitution, the party’s former coleader András Schiffer said. Parliament is scheduled to vote on the proposal to amend the constitution for a sixth time to create the conditions to handle terrorist threats on Tuesday.
Orbán: Forces Abroad Working On ‘Importing Migrants’
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Certain international forces are working hard today to bring as many migrants to the European Union as possible, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in response to a question in parliament by radical nationalist Jobbik concerning Hungarian- American financier George Soros, whom Orbán accuses of being behind efforts to promote migration to Europe.
Hungary Marks Trianon Anniversary
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commemorative events were held over the weekend throughout Hungary and the Carpathian Basin to mark the Day of National Cohesion, held on June 4, the anniversary of the signing of the WWI Trianon peace treaty. Hungarian communities have become stronger not only in the Carpathian Basin but across the world in the past decade, House Speaker László Kövér said on a commercial radio channel. June 4 ...
LMP Threatens To File Police Report On Metro Trains
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The green opposition LMP party will file a report to police about supposedly refurbished metro trains supplied from Russia for the 3rd metro line unless the Budapest transport company proves within a week that the trains are indeed refurbished and not new units. If the undercarriages are new then the carriages should also be considered as new, LMP politician Antal Csárdi said.
Socialists Slam ‘Wasteful Spending’
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists savaged the ruling Fidesz party for what they insisted is an economic slowdown in Hungary coupled with the low financing of public services. “While companies linked to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his friends operate with 35-40% profits, developments in the public sector and investments in hospitals, schools and social institutions are being reduced at a similar ...