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Orbán: Hungary Has No Plans To Introduce Death Penalty
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has no plans to introduce the death penalty, “it is only a matter up for debate,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told European Parliament president Martin Schulz. Orbán and Schulz discussed the issue over the phone, cabinet chief János Lázár said. Orbán also told European People’s Party leader Joseph Daul and group leader Manfred Weber that a debate is ongoing in Hungary about the death ...
Death Penalty Issue Triggers Controversy In Hungary
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The co-ruling Christian Democrats do not support the idea of restoring the death penalty in Hungary, Bence Rétvári, the party’s deputy leader, said. The Christian Democrats welcomed that the criminal code had been made stricter over the past five years, including the introduction of the “three strikes” law and would support further tightening, he said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s PM Orbán Has No Plans To Introduce Death Penalty
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
PM Orbán’s clarification that he is not seriously considering the reintroduction of death penalty, provokes a conservative columnist to wonder what purpose the whole dispute over the issue served.
Vona: Hungary’s PM Orbán Lacks Credibility On Death Penalty Issue
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik has repeatedly called for a public debate and a national referendum on the death penalty, party leader Gábor Vona told public TV news channel M1. Although Roman Catholic he would say “yes” to restoring death penalty in a referendum, he said. “It must be decided what is more important: a couple of international agreements, or the life of Hungarian people,” Vona said.
PM Promises Help To Arrange Hazardous Waste Disposal In Budapest
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has expressed a willingness to help in arranging the disposal of hazardous waste at a depot in Illatos Road in Budapest’s 9th district. “When I get good news, I will go to Illatos Road and take a look around. I am trying to help”, Orbán said in connection with environmental pollution at the depot.
Hungary’s PM “At Schulz’s Disposal” On Death Penalty Issue
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at the disposal of Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament, regarding the canvassing of Hungarian public opinion on restoring the death penalty, the cabinet spokesman told MTI.
Xpat Opinion: National Consultation On Immigration In Hungary
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily accuses the government of trying to restore its popularity by fomenting xenophobic hatred. A pro-government columnist calls for a two track approach: to help poor conflict torn countries while simultaneously closing Europe’s borders to halt immigration.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Advocates Death Penalty
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Capital punishment must again be put on the agenda in the wake of the Kaposvár tobacco store murder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told reporters during a visit to Pécs on Tuesday. Stating that existing punishments such as mandatory life sentences have not proved to be a sufficient deterrent, he said “it must be made clear to criminals that Hungary will not shy away from anything when it comes to ...
Hungary’s PM Calls Socialists Hypocritical Over Vatcut Proposal
- 28 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in parliament has dismissed a Socialist proposal to cut value-added tax on some products and called the opposition party “hypocritical”. The Socialists want to reduce “the very VAT which they raised high-sky”, Orbán insisted, responding to a proposal by Socialist MP Zoltán Gőgös to reduce VAT on products rather than cutting personal income tax in 2016.
Orbán: Hungary Has No Plans To Introduce Death Penalty
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has no plans to introduce the death penalty, “it is only a matter up for debate,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told European Parliament president Martin Schulz. Orbán and Schulz discussed the issue over the phone, cabinet chief János Lázár said. Orbán also told European People’s Party leader Joseph Daul and group leader Manfred Weber that a debate is ongoing in Hungary about the death ...
Death Penalty Issue Triggers Controversy In Hungary
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The co-ruling Christian Democrats do not support the idea of restoring the death penalty in Hungary, Bence Rétvári, the party’s deputy leader, said. The Christian Democrats welcomed that the criminal code had been made stricter over the past five years, including the introduction of the “three strikes” law and would support further tightening, he said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s PM Orbán Has No Plans To Introduce Death Penalty
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
PM Orbán’s clarification that he is not seriously considering the reintroduction of death penalty, provokes a conservative columnist to wonder what purpose the whole dispute over the issue served.
Vona: Hungary’s PM Orbán Lacks Credibility On Death Penalty Issue
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik has repeatedly called for a public debate and a national referendum on the death penalty, party leader Gábor Vona told public TV news channel M1. Although Roman Catholic he would say “yes” to restoring death penalty in a referendum, he said. “It must be decided what is more important: a couple of international agreements, or the life of Hungarian people,” Vona said.
PM Promises Help To Arrange Hazardous Waste Disposal In Budapest
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has expressed a willingness to help in arranging the disposal of hazardous waste at a depot in Illatos Road in Budapest’s 9th district. “When I get good news, I will go to Illatos Road and take a look around. I am trying to help”, Orbán said in connection with environmental pollution at the depot.
Hungary’s PM “At Schulz’s Disposal” On Death Penalty Issue
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at the disposal of Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament, regarding the canvassing of Hungarian public opinion on restoring the death penalty, the cabinet spokesman told MTI.
Xpat Opinion: National Consultation On Immigration In Hungary
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily accuses the government of trying to restore its popularity by fomenting xenophobic hatred. A pro-government columnist calls for a two track approach: to help poor conflict torn countries while simultaneously closing Europe’s borders to halt immigration.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Advocates Death Penalty
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Capital punishment must again be put on the agenda in the wake of the Kaposvár tobacco store murder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told reporters during a visit to Pécs on Tuesday. Stating that existing punishments such as mandatory life sentences have not proved to be a sufficient deterrent, he said “it must be made clear to criminals that Hungary will not shy away from anything when it comes to ...
Hungary’s PM Calls Socialists Hypocritical Over Vatcut Proposal
- 28 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in parliament has dismissed a Socialist proposal to cut value-added tax on some products and called the opposition party “hypocritical”. The Socialists want to reduce “the very VAT which they raised high-sky”, Orbán insisted, responding to a proposal by Socialist MP Zoltán Gőgös to reduce VAT on products rather than cutting personal income tax in 2016.