297 result(s) for police action
Parties Divided On Counter-Terrorism Constitutional Amendment Proposal
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s parliamentary parties were divided on a constitutional amendment proposal aimed at managing terrorist threats after a debate on the bill in parliament’s defence and national security committees. The leftist opposition argued that the amendment is unnecessary while the radical nationalist Jobbik chose to withhold judgment on it for the time being.
Lázár: Referendum On EU Migrant Quota Scheme “Decisive”
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In light of the European Commission’s recent package of proposals on reforming the EU’s refugee laws, the national referendum initiated in Hungary on the mandatory migrant relocation quota system will be “decisive”, the government office chief told a regular government news briefing.
EU 'Finally Comes Round To Hungarian Point Of View’
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leaders of the European Union have “finally come round” to the point of view that the Hungarian government has always maintained, namely that the bloc’s external borders must be sealed and the Schengen agreement upheld, Gergely Gulyás, deputy group leader of the ruling Fidesz party, told a news conference.
Együtt Calls Police To State -Owned Company Office Over Audit
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party called the police to the premises of state-owned Centre for New Generations Non-Profit LLC, saying that it failed to allow the State Audit Office (ÁSZ) access to documents for an audit required by law. ÁSZ said in a statement on Wednesday that it sought to conduct an audit of asset management and finances for the period of 2011-2014 as required by law to assess their ...
Yusaf Akbar Associate Professor of Management and International Business, CEU Business School
- 29 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
Yusaf Akbar joined the CEU Business School as an associate professor of Management and International Business in 2006.
Hungarian People’s Security Always Comes First
- 3 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At a press briefing held after the annual assessment and tasking conference for leaders of the Hungarian Defence Forces, Minister of Defence Dr. István Simicskó stated that “the Government of Hungary will not compromise the security of Hungarians, and that is the most important thing”.
Video: Hungarian Rapper Acquitted For Anti-Orbán Stunt
- 28 Jan 2016 9:30 AM
- current affairs
Buda Central District Court yesterday acquitted rap singer László Pityinger, known as “Dopeman,” of a charge of rowdy conduct for his actions at an anti-government protest in September 2013. A polystyrene statue of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was symbolically pulled down during the rally on Clark Ádám tér. When the head of the statue broke off, Pityinger kicked it along the ground.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers’ Revolt Brewing In Hungary?
- 21 Jan 2016 7:00 AM
- community & culture
I have the distinct feeling that something is afoot in Hungary, something the self-satisfied Orbán government is not prepared for. I see the beginnings of a movement that may well overcome the current apathy and resignation of Hungarian society and produce active resistance to the Orbán regime.
Updated: Budapest Taxi Drivers Stage Demo Against Uber
- 19 Jan 2016 8:02 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers demonstrating against car dispatcher Uber in central Budapest closed a section of Andrássy Avenue and Bajcsy Zsilinszky Road, on Monday. The protesters completely blocked traffic in both directions of the two major routes but reopened one lane in each direction after the Budapest police warned them that a complete blockade was illegal.
Parties Divided On Counter-Terrorism Constitutional Amendment Proposal
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s parliamentary parties were divided on a constitutional amendment proposal aimed at managing terrorist threats after a debate on the bill in parliament’s defence and national security committees. The leftist opposition argued that the amendment is unnecessary while the radical nationalist Jobbik chose to withhold judgment on it for the time being.
Lázár: Referendum On EU Migrant Quota Scheme “Decisive”
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In light of the European Commission’s recent package of proposals on reforming the EU’s refugee laws, the national referendum initiated in Hungary on the mandatory migrant relocation quota system will be “decisive”, the government office chief told a regular government news briefing.
EU 'Finally Comes Round To Hungarian Point Of View’
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leaders of the European Union have “finally come round” to the point of view that the Hungarian government has always maintained, namely that the bloc’s external borders must be sealed and the Schengen agreement upheld, Gergely Gulyás, deputy group leader of the ruling Fidesz party, told a news conference.
Együtt Calls Police To State -Owned Company Office Over Audit
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party called the police to the premises of state-owned Centre for New Generations Non-Profit LLC, saying that it failed to allow the State Audit Office (ÁSZ) access to documents for an audit required by law. ÁSZ said in a statement on Wednesday that it sought to conduct an audit of asset management and finances for the period of 2011-2014 as required by law to assess their ...
Yusaf Akbar Associate Professor of Management and International Business, CEU Business School
- 29 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
Yusaf Akbar joined the CEU Business School as an associate professor of Management and International Business in 2006.
Hungarian People’s Security Always Comes First
- 3 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At a press briefing held after the annual assessment and tasking conference for leaders of the Hungarian Defence Forces, Minister of Defence Dr. István Simicskó stated that “the Government of Hungary will not compromise the security of Hungarians, and that is the most important thing”.
Video: Hungarian Rapper Acquitted For Anti-Orbán Stunt
- 28 Jan 2016 9:30 AM
- current affairs
Buda Central District Court yesterday acquitted rap singer László Pityinger, known as “Dopeman,” of a charge of rowdy conduct for his actions at an anti-government protest in September 2013. A polystyrene statue of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was symbolically pulled down during the rally on Clark Ádám tér. When the head of the statue broke off, Pityinger kicked it along the ground.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers’ Revolt Brewing In Hungary?
- 21 Jan 2016 7:00 AM
- community & culture
I have the distinct feeling that something is afoot in Hungary, something the self-satisfied Orbán government is not prepared for. I see the beginnings of a movement that may well overcome the current apathy and resignation of Hungarian society and produce active resistance to the Orbán regime.
Updated: Budapest Taxi Drivers Stage Demo Against Uber
- 19 Jan 2016 8:02 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers demonstrating against car dispatcher Uber in central Budapest closed a section of Andrássy Avenue and Bajcsy Zsilinszky Road, on Monday. The protesters completely blocked traffic in both directions of the two major routes but reopened one lane in each direction after the Budapest police warned them that a complete blockade was illegal.