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Parliamentary Caucus Rule Change Deals New Blow To Party Of Former PM Gyurcsány
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Democratic Coalition may not form a parliamentary caucus under new House rules to be approved by Parliament today. The change states that 12 MPs affiliated with a party that fielded a national list at the previous elections and won seats in Parliament – rather than the present 10 – are required to form a caucus.
Fico Says Slovakia To Maintain Ban On Hungarian Dual Citizenship
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Slovak cabinet intends to amend legislation to permit its citizens to hold dual citizenship with any country other than Hungary, Prime Minister Robert Fico said yesterday. Current legislation passed by the previous government, does not recognise dual citizenship.
EU Examining Rules On Malls, Tobacco Retail And Food Vouchers In Hungary
- 12 Apr 2012 9:02 AM
- shopping
"The EU is looking into recent regulations passed by the Hungarian government as well as those already under scrutiny under the infringement proceedings, news website Index writes, citing a report prepared by the Economy Ministry for the cabinet.
Parliament Hits Budapest Airport With Huge Tax Bill
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport, operator of the city’s international airport, will have to pay Ft 2.25 billion in taxes this year, more than three times the Ft 675 million paid last year, under a bill passed by Parliament yesterday. The bill, put forward by 17th District Fidesz mayor Levente Riz, rezones much of the airport land to make it subject to local taxes.
Parliamentary Debate On Amendment Of Data Protection Law Is About To Begin In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The parliamentary debate on the amendment of the data protection law is to begin on Tuesday. The proposed amendments which serve to address and rectify the concerns raised by the European Commission were presented to Parliament by Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics on 9 March. The parliamentary debate on these proposed amendments commenced today, 20 March.
Anti-Corruption Programme Soon To Be Debated By Hungarian Government
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The first government-level anti-corruption programme has been completed. The Ministry of Public Administration and Justice has recently closed the relevant social consultations. The anti-corruption programme will be debated by the Government within weeks.
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.
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.
Hungarian Minister Zoltán Kovács In Paris – On The Crisis Of The Euro-Zone
- 2 Mar 2012 8:02 AM
- business
"Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Government Communication, took part in a round-table discussion on the subject of the eurozone crisis at the Paris office of the European Commission.
Parliamentary Caucus Rule Change Deals New Blow To Party Of Former PM Gyurcsány
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Democratic Coalition may not form a parliamentary caucus under new House rules to be approved by Parliament today. The change states that 12 MPs affiliated with a party that fielded a national list at the previous elections and won seats in Parliament – rather than the present 10 – are required to form a caucus.
Fico Says Slovakia To Maintain Ban On Hungarian Dual Citizenship
- 17 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Slovak cabinet intends to amend legislation to permit its citizens to hold dual citizenship with any country other than Hungary, Prime Minister Robert Fico said yesterday. Current legislation passed by the previous government, does not recognise dual citizenship.
EU Examining Rules On Malls, Tobacco Retail And Food Vouchers In Hungary
- 12 Apr 2012 9:02 AM
- shopping
"The EU is looking into recent regulations passed by the Hungarian government as well as those already under scrutiny under the infringement proceedings, news website Index writes, citing a report prepared by the Economy Ministry for the cabinet.
Parliament Hits Budapest Airport With Huge Tax Bill
- 3 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport, operator of the city’s international airport, will have to pay Ft 2.25 billion in taxes this year, more than three times the Ft 675 million paid last year, under a bill passed by Parliament yesterday. The bill, put forward by 17th District Fidesz mayor Levente Riz, rezones much of the airport land to make it subject to local taxes.
Parliamentary Debate On Amendment Of Data Protection Law Is About To Begin In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The parliamentary debate on the amendment of the data protection law is to begin on Tuesday. The proposed amendments which serve to address and rectify the concerns raised by the European Commission were presented to Parliament by Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics on 9 March. The parliamentary debate on these proposed amendments commenced today, 20 March.
Anti-Corruption Programme Soon To Be Debated By Hungarian Government
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The first government-level anti-corruption programme has been completed. The Ministry of Public Administration and Justice has recently closed the relevant social consultations. The anti-corruption programme will be debated by the Government within weeks.
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.
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.
Hungarian Minister Zoltán Kovács In Paris – On The Crisis Of The Euro-Zone
- 2 Mar 2012 8:02 AM
- business
"Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Government Communication, took part in a round-table discussion on the subject of the eurozone crisis at the Paris office of the European Commission.