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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.
Govt Spox: Hungary Not Responsible For Wave Of Migrants Last Autumn
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of migrants arriving in Europe last autumn soared after Germany’s announcement that they would all be received, so responsibility does not lie with Hungary, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács said in response to a recent report by German daily Bild claiming that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had misled the German and Austrian chancellors about the situation last autumn.
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 ...
Hungarian Nationalists Hold ‘Anti-Trianon’ March In Budapest
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Sixty-Four Counties Youth Movement (HVIM), which describes itself as “nationalist radicals”, held an “anti-Trianon” march in downtown Budapest to mark the 96th anniversary of the signing of the WWI Trianon peace treaty. The march started from Heroes’ Square and passed in front of the Serbian, Romanian and Slovakian embassies.
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 ...
Video: Plane Landed On Hungarian Highway
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- video
Miraculously no-one was hurt when a small plane made an emergency landing on this busy road in Budapest. Engine failure is thought to have forced the pilot to bring the Cessna down on the highway in the Hungarian capital.
Hungarian-Slovak Authorities Capture People Smugglers
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A joint Hungarian-Slovak team of investigators took the members of an international criminal organisation engaged in people smuggling into custody, the National Police announced on Thursday.
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.
Govt Spox: Hungary Not Responsible For Wave Of Migrants Last Autumn
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of migrants arriving in Europe last autumn soared after Germany’s announcement that they would all be received, so responsibility does not lie with Hungary, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács said in response to a recent report by German daily Bild claiming that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had misled the German and Austrian chancellors about the situation last autumn.
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 ...
Hungarian Nationalists Hold ‘Anti-Trianon’ March In Budapest
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Sixty-Four Counties Youth Movement (HVIM), which describes itself as “nationalist radicals”, held an “anti-Trianon” march in downtown Budapest to mark the 96th anniversary of the signing of the WWI Trianon peace treaty. The march started from Heroes’ Square and passed in front of the Serbian, Romanian and Slovakian embassies.
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 ...
Video: Plane Landed On Hungarian Highway
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- video
Miraculously no-one was hurt when a small plane made an emergency landing on this busy road in Budapest. Engine failure is thought to have forced the pilot to bring the Cessna down on the highway in the Hungarian capital.
Hungarian-Slovak Authorities Capture People Smugglers
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A joint Hungarian-Slovak team of investigators took the members of an international criminal organisation engaged in people smuggling into custody, the National Police announced on Thursday.