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Govt Blocking Leftist Opposition’s Anti-Putin Demo, Says Party Leader
- 30 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is trying to block an opposition demonstration called for next Thursday, when Russian President Vladimir Putin pays an official visit to Budapest, according to the Együtt party. Együtt wants to hold a demonstration in front of Parliament when Putin meets Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, party leader Viktor Szigetvári told a press conference.
Socialists Protest Delay In Metro 3 Refurbishment, Olympic Plans
- 23 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Speakers in a protest organised by the opposition Socialists criticised the management of Budapest for delays in the refurbishment of the city’s third metro line, the transfer of municipal assets to the state, and Budapest’s 2024 Olympic bid, on Friday.
Socialists, LMP Support Signature Drive To Thwart Budapest 2024 Olympic Plans
- 20 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- sport
Both the opposition Socialist and LMP parties back an NGO initiative to collect signatures demanding Hungary drop its bid to host the Olympic Games in Budapest in 2024.
MSZP Nominates Botka For Prime Minister But Debates Over Primaries Still Divide Opposition
- 20 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) leadership unanimously agreed Wednesday to support Szeged mayor László Botka (pictured left) to be their party’s candidate for prime minister in 2018 elections. Party chairman Gyula Molnár (pictured right) announced that Botka would receive full powers from the party to conduct closed-door negotiations in coming weeks with other left-wing parties about gaining ...
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s Farewell Interview
- 19 Jan 2017 12:50 AM
- current affairs
“When we talk about civil organizations, we are talking about groups of Hungarians who love their country and joined together in order to improve the country in certain areas. Or in order to give voice to certain matters, like the problem of corruption and the promotion of tolerance, or improving education. They do not constitute a threat to Hungary, but are vital to a democracy For this reason I ...
Momentum Movement Campaigns For Referendum Against Hungary’s Olympic Bid
- 18 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
“No to the Olympics, yes to our future!” - A political youth organization suddenly appeared in Hungarian headlines last week with a plan to derail government ambitions to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Budapest. The Momentum Mozgalom (Momentum Movement) kicked off a media campaign called “NOlympics” to gain support for its opposition to hosting the games, and on Thursday will begin ...
Europe’s Anti-Fraud Office Identifies Metro 4 Fraud
- 17 Jan 2017 7:35 AM
- current affairs
Around 167 billion forints worth of damages have been identified by Europe’s anti-fraud office OLAF in connection with Budapest’s fourth metro construction project, and the European Commission could levy a fine on Hungary of 76.6 billion forints (EUR 249m), Nándor Csepreghy, parliamentary state secretary for the prime minister’s office, told a news conference.
Orbán’s Cabinet To Wind Up Sales Of Residency Bonds
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government Debt Management Agency (AKK) on Thursday said it will stop selling residency bonds, citing favourable developments in the country’s financing conditions in the last year. Applications for the purchase of residency bonds can be submitted until March 31, the AKK said.
Govt Blocking Leftist Opposition’s Anti-Putin Demo, Says Party Leader
- 30 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is trying to block an opposition demonstration called for next Thursday, when Russian President Vladimir Putin pays an official visit to Budapest, according to the Együtt party. Együtt wants to hold a demonstration in front of Parliament when Putin meets Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, party leader Viktor Szigetvári told a press conference.
Socialists Protest Delay In Metro 3 Refurbishment, Olympic Plans
- 23 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Speakers in a protest organised by the opposition Socialists criticised the management of Budapest for delays in the refurbishment of the city’s third metro line, the transfer of municipal assets to the state, and Budapest’s 2024 Olympic bid, on Friday.
Socialists, LMP Support Signature Drive To Thwart Budapest 2024 Olympic Plans
- 20 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- sport
Both the opposition Socialist and LMP parties back an NGO initiative to collect signatures demanding Hungary drop its bid to host the Olympic Games in Budapest in 2024.
MSZP Nominates Botka For Prime Minister But Debates Over Primaries Still Divide Opposition
- 20 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) leadership unanimously agreed Wednesday to support Szeged mayor László Botka (pictured left) to be their party’s candidate for prime minister in 2018 elections. Party chairman Gyula Molnár (pictured right) announced that Botka would receive full powers from the party to conduct closed-door negotiations in coming weeks with other left-wing parties about gaining ...
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s Farewell Interview
- 19 Jan 2017 12:50 AM
- current affairs
“When we talk about civil organizations, we are talking about groups of Hungarians who love their country and joined together in order to improve the country in certain areas. Or in order to give voice to certain matters, like the problem of corruption and the promotion of tolerance, or improving education. They do not constitute a threat to Hungary, but are vital to a democracy For this reason I ...
Momentum Movement Campaigns For Referendum Against Hungary’s Olympic Bid
- 18 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
“No to the Olympics, yes to our future!” - A political youth organization suddenly appeared in Hungarian headlines last week with a plan to derail government ambitions to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Budapest. The Momentum Mozgalom (Momentum Movement) kicked off a media campaign called “NOlympics” to gain support for its opposition to hosting the games, and on Thursday will begin ...
Europe’s Anti-Fraud Office Identifies Metro 4 Fraud
- 17 Jan 2017 7:35 AM
- current affairs
Around 167 billion forints worth of damages have been identified by Europe’s anti-fraud office OLAF in connection with Budapest’s fourth metro construction project, and the European Commission could levy a fine on Hungary of 76.6 billion forints (EUR 249m), Nándor Csepreghy, parliamentary state secretary for the prime minister’s office, told a news conference.
Orbán’s Cabinet To Wind Up Sales Of Residency Bonds
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government Debt Management Agency (AKK) on Thursday said it will stop selling residency bonds, citing favourable developments in the country’s financing conditions in the last year. Applications for the purchase of residency bonds can be submitted until March 31, the AKK said.