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Hungary Is Preparing For A National Holiday
- 12 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The fifteenth of March is one of the most important Hungarian national holidays. It is the anniversary of the 1848 revolution. The Government is in the last phase of its preparations for this year’s programmes to which, similar to last year’s events, everyone is welcome, from the youngest to the oldest. This national holiday, too, as all others since the change of government in 2010, will be ...
EU Rejects Hungary Responses On Judges, Data Protection
- 12 Mar 2012 7:59 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission (EC) decided last week to continue with accelerated infringement proceedings against Hungary on the retirement age of judges and the independence of the data protection authority and to seek further information from the Hungarian government on the independence of the central bank.
Thirty -Two Churches Recognised By Hungarian Parliament To Date
- 8 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The number of churches recognised by Parliament has risen to thirty-two. Parliament decided on the amendment of Act CCVI of 2011 on the Freedom of Conscience and Religion and the Status of Churches, Religious Denominations and Religious Communities on 27 February.
New Drive Against Domestic Violence In Hungary
- 8 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"Private citizen Pálma Halász and associates began a petition drive on March 1 to collect signatures to make domestic violence within the family a crime. An official announcement on the petition drive will be made today.
Press Release: European Commission On Hungary Infringement Procedures
- 8 Mar 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"On 1 January, a new Constitution and a number of cardinal laws entered into force in Hungary. The European Commission immediately conducted a full legal analysis of the final versions of the new provisions and their compatibility with European Union Treaties and decided to launch three accelerated infringement procedures. Accordingly, three letters of formal notice were sent on 17 January to the ...
Hungarian Parliament Loosens Gun Control Rules
- 6 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"Parliament yesterday passed an amendment submitted by deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén and Interior Minister Sándor Pintér simplifying the purchase of guns for those holding a permit. The change removes the requirement to renew firearms permits every five years, making them valid indefinitely.
MPs Expand List Of Recognised Churches In Hungary
- 28 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"Parliament voted yesterday to recognise 32 churches, rather than the 14 acknowledged in the law passed on December 30. Opposition MPs did not take part in the voting procedure.
Press Statement By The U.S. Embassy In Budapest
- 28 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"On February 23-25, Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) led a delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives to Budapest, Hungary. While in Hungary, the delegation met with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi, members of parliament, government officials, civil society representatives, leaders of religious organizations and the American Chamber of Commerce.
U.S. Congressional Delegation To Honor Raoul Wallenberg In Budapest
- 27 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"On Friday, February 24 at 3:45, a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) will take part in a commemoration ceremony at the Raoul Wallenberg statue in Budapest’s II district. Speaking on behalf of the delegation will be Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY).
Hungary Is Preparing For A National Holiday
- 12 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The fifteenth of March is one of the most important Hungarian national holidays. It is the anniversary of the 1848 revolution. The Government is in the last phase of its preparations for this year’s programmes to which, similar to last year’s events, everyone is welcome, from the youngest to the oldest. This national holiday, too, as all others since the change of government in 2010, will be ...
EU Rejects Hungary Responses On Judges, Data Protection
- 12 Mar 2012 7:59 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission (EC) decided last week to continue with accelerated infringement proceedings against Hungary on the retirement age of judges and the independence of the data protection authority and to seek further information from the Hungarian government on the independence of the central bank.
Thirty -Two Churches Recognised By Hungarian Parliament To Date
- 8 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The number of churches recognised by Parliament has risen to thirty-two. Parliament decided on the amendment of Act CCVI of 2011 on the Freedom of Conscience and Religion and the Status of Churches, Religious Denominations and Religious Communities on 27 February.
New Drive Against Domestic Violence In Hungary
- 8 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"Private citizen Pálma Halász and associates began a petition drive on March 1 to collect signatures to make domestic violence within the family a crime. An official announcement on the petition drive will be made today.
Press Release: European Commission On Hungary Infringement Procedures
- 8 Mar 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"On 1 January, a new Constitution and a number of cardinal laws entered into force in Hungary. The European Commission immediately conducted a full legal analysis of the final versions of the new provisions and their compatibility with European Union Treaties and decided to launch three accelerated infringement procedures. Accordingly, three letters of formal notice were sent on 17 January to the ...
Hungarian Parliament Loosens Gun Control Rules
- 6 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"Parliament yesterday passed an amendment submitted by deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén and Interior Minister Sándor Pintér simplifying the purchase of guns for those holding a permit. The change removes the requirement to renew firearms permits every five years, making them valid indefinitely.
MPs Expand List Of Recognised Churches In Hungary
- 28 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"Parliament voted yesterday to recognise 32 churches, rather than the 14 acknowledged in the law passed on December 30. Opposition MPs did not take part in the voting procedure.
Press Statement By The U.S. Embassy In Budapest
- 28 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"On February 23-25, Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) led a delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives to Budapest, Hungary. While in Hungary, the delegation met with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi, members of parliament, government officials, civil society representatives, leaders of religious organizations and the American Chamber of Commerce.
U.S. Congressional Delegation To Honor Raoul Wallenberg In Budapest
- 27 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"On Friday, February 24 at 3:45, a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) will take part in a commemoration ceremony at the Raoul Wallenberg statue in Budapest’s II district. Speaking on behalf of the delegation will be Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY).