717 result(s) for opposition dk
Pro-Govt Poster Exhibition On Migration With Opposition Comments
- 6 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The pro-government Civil Unity Forum (CÖF) has opened an open-air poster exhibition about opposition politicians’ remarks on migrants. The posters on display near MPs’ offices at Budapest’s Olimpia Park are aimed to contrast opposition statements with the “reality” about migrants, CÖF founder László Csizmadia said. Next to the photos and citations by Socialist, Democratic Coalition (DK) and ...
Prosecution Orders Investigation Over Hungarian Camerawoman Seen Tripping Migrants
- 11 Sep 2015 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The Szeged district prosecutor has launched an investigation into the case of the camerawoman who was seen kicking and tripping up migrants on a camera footage which has circulated heavily on the internet. The prosecution has received complaints that the woman working for the online N1 television channel at the site of the Röszke border collection point had been physically belligerent with ...
DK Holds Orbán Responsible For Refugee Crisis
- 8 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is responsible for the rising number of migrants arriving in Europe. Zsolt Gréczy, the party’s spokesman, called on Orbán to stop “leading Hungarians on, promising to protect the borders, when just the opposite is happening”.
Head Of Hungary’s Catholic Church Rebuffs Criticisms
- 7 Sep 2015 3:53 AM
- current affairs
Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, told online news portal Index in an interview that the Catholic Church was involved in many activities to help migrants, such as supplying food and medical aid, as well as psychological support to youngsters. Through Caritas Hungarica, the church has also offered equipment to organisations dealing with minors, he added.
Hungarian Left-Liberal Opposition Against Migration Related Amendments Tabled To Parliament
- 4 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-liberal opposition parties protested against a package of legal amendments tabled in parliament on government handling of mass migration. Lawmakers began a twoday debate of the bills on Thursday. Dialogue for Hungary (PM) called the amendments “inhumane and vile” as well as unconstitutional. PM lawmaker Tímea Szabó said the amendments would not offer any genuine solution to the migrant ...
Hungarian Ministry Rejects Opposition Complaints Over Milan World Expo
- 26 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The ministry of human resources rejected the accusations of two opposition parties made in connection with its organisation of events at the Milan World Expo. The article published by news portal Index contains “several lies” including the charges that the ministry had not met obligations for publishing data or that it would not be able to “account for its spending”, the ministry said. It is also ...
Fidesz: Gyurcsány “Lobbying Against Hungarians” In Brussels
- 14 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former premier Ferenc Gyurcsány and the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), the party he leads, are lobbying in Brussels to “get Hungarians punished”, the ruling Fidesz party said, responding to DK deputy leader László Varjú’s press conference earlier in the day in which he said the government’s reforms in development policy - also criticised by the European Commission - had failed.
Hungary’s Opposition Criticises PM Over Tusványos Speech
- 27 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over his remarks at the 26th annual Bálványos Summer University). The radical nationalist Jobbik party said that the prime minister should initiate amending the EU’s founding treaty or Hungary’s treaty of accession. Jobbik said that if Orbán “is truly worried for national self-determination in Europe”, he should reinstate the Border Guard ...
DK Calls On Govt To Abandon 2024 Budapest Summer Olympics Bid
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) demands that the government should stop preparations for Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and wasteful spending on related “pointless” infrastructure projects, the party spokesman said, making reference to a recent impact study. The study concludes that Budapest is unsuitable for hosting the Games for which the city would need to spend ...
Pro-Govt Poster Exhibition On Migration With Opposition Comments
- 6 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The pro-government Civil Unity Forum (CÖF) has opened an open-air poster exhibition about opposition politicians’ remarks on migrants. The posters on display near MPs’ offices at Budapest’s Olimpia Park are aimed to contrast opposition statements with the “reality” about migrants, CÖF founder László Csizmadia said. Next to the photos and citations by Socialist, Democratic Coalition (DK) and ...
Prosecution Orders Investigation Over Hungarian Camerawoman Seen Tripping Migrants
- 11 Sep 2015 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The Szeged district prosecutor has launched an investigation into the case of the camerawoman who was seen kicking and tripping up migrants on a camera footage which has circulated heavily on the internet. The prosecution has received complaints that the woman working for the online N1 television channel at the site of the Röszke border collection point had been physically belligerent with ...
DK Holds Orbán Responsible For Refugee Crisis
- 8 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is responsible for the rising number of migrants arriving in Europe. Zsolt Gréczy, the party’s spokesman, called on Orbán to stop “leading Hungarians on, promising to protect the borders, when just the opposite is happening”.
Head Of Hungary’s Catholic Church Rebuffs Criticisms
- 7 Sep 2015 3:53 AM
- current affairs
Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, told online news portal Index in an interview that the Catholic Church was involved in many activities to help migrants, such as supplying food and medical aid, as well as psychological support to youngsters. Through Caritas Hungarica, the church has also offered equipment to organisations dealing with minors, he added.
Hungarian Left-Liberal Opposition Against Migration Related Amendments Tabled To Parliament
- 4 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-liberal opposition parties protested against a package of legal amendments tabled in parliament on government handling of mass migration. Lawmakers began a twoday debate of the bills on Thursday. Dialogue for Hungary (PM) called the amendments “inhumane and vile” as well as unconstitutional. PM lawmaker Tímea Szabó said the amendments would not offer any genuine solution to the migrant ...
Hungarian Ministry Rejects Opposition Complaints Over Milan World Expo
- 26 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The ministry of human resources rejected the accusations of two opposition parties made in connection with its organisation of events at the Milan World Expo. The article published by news portal Index contains “several lies” including the charges that the ministry had not met obligations for publishing data or that it would not be able to “account for its spending”, the ministry said. It is also ...
Fidesz: Gyurcsány “Lobbying Against Hungarians” In Brussels
- 14 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former premier Ferenc Gyurcsány and the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), the party he leads, are lobbying in Brussels to “get Hungarians punished”, the ruling Fidesz party said, responding to DK deputy leader László Varjú’s press conference earlier in the day in which he said the government’s reforms in development policy - also criticised by the European Commission - had failed.
Hungary’s Opposition Criticises PM Over Tusványos Speech
- 27 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over his remarks at the 26th annual Bálványos Summer University). The radical nationalist Jobbik party said that the prime minister should initiate amending the EU’s founding treaty or Hungary’s treaty of accession. Jobbik said that if Orbán “is truly worried for national self-determination in Europe”, he should reinstate the Border Guard ...
DK Calls On Govt To Abandon 2024 Budapest Summer Olympics Bid
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) demands that the government should stop preparations for Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and wasteful spending on related “pointless” infrastructure projects, the party spokesman said, making reference to a recent impact study. The study concludes that Budapest is unsuitable for hosting the Games for which the city would need to spend ...