126 result(s) for police officials
National Day Celebrations Across Hungary
- 20 Aug 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The founding of the Hungarian State and the legacy of Saint Stephen is commemorated today across the whole country, under the slogan “The country – together as one”. Various events and concerts are taking place not only in Budapest but also in several municipalities around Lake Balaton. However, due to adverse weather conditions at the Lake, fireworks will only take place in Budapest. The ...
Closing Premature Infant Ward In Miskolc, Hungary “Not Necessary”
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The closing of the premature infant ward of the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Hospital is not necessary, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska stated at a press conference in Miskolc. On Monday, the Prime Minister ordered a special inquiry into the recent deaths of eight premature babies at the hospital. The incidents occurred between August 5 and 10.
IAEA Completes Nuclear Security Review Mission In Hungary
- 7 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A team of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts today completed a mission to review nuclear security practices in Hungary. At the request of the Government of Hungary, the IAEA conducted the two-week International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission that reviewed the nation’s nuclear security-related legislative and regulatory framework, physical protection systems at ...
General Assembly Of World Jewish Congress Takes Place In Budapest
- 3 May 2013 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The 14th General Assembly of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) will take place in Budapest between 5-7 May. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed in his letter to President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder that it is an honour for Hungary to host the event. Numerous high-ranking governmental officials will participate and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will address the opening ceremony.
Xpat Report: The 11th March Of The Living In Budapest
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The 11th March of the Living, commemorating the victims of Holocaust, took place along the Danube in Budapest on the 21st of April. The aim of the event was also to support the reinforcement of a Hungary that is free of racism and extremism. Around 20,000-25,000 people took part in the peaceful remembrance march. Among the participants were Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog, Fidesz ...
Police Raid Király Utca Café In Budapest
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police on Friday night raided the Sirály café on Király utca, said to be the place where the March 7 attack on Fidesz headquarters was organised. Ádám Schönberger, an official with the Marom Budapest Association, which operates the bar, said 100-150 people were in the Sirály when dozens of police officers raided it.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Government Accused Of Paralysis While PM Under Fire In Brussels
- 18 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The authorities were at least one day late in reacting to the exceptional snowstorm and a left-wing commentator thinks the reason was that PM Viktor Orbán was busy fending off growing discontent with Hungary’s constitutional amendments among European allies.
Vizoviczki Scam Worth Ft 800mn In Hungary
- 19 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The criminal gang run by Obuda Island nightclub entrepreneur Laszlo Vizoviczki may have cheated the state budget of up to Ft 825.2 million in unpaid VAT in 2010-12, prosecutors said at the end of last week. Prosecutors spokesman Geza Fazekas said Vizoviczki could presumably afford to pay off police officers and possibly other officials from funds that should have gone to pay VAT.
Athletes Stabbed In Brawl In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two athletes attached to the MTK sports club were seriously injured in a melee in Szigethalom, Pest county on New Year's Eve. A 17-year-old boy from Szigethalom suspected of repeatedly stabbing a wrestler in the chest was questioned and taken into custody, police said.
National Day Celebrations Across Hungary
- 20 Aug 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The founding of the Hungarian State and the legacy of Saint Stephen is commemorated today across the whole country, under the slogan “The country – together as one”. Various events and concerts are taking place not only in Budapest but also in several municipalities around Lake Balaton. However, due to adverse weather conditions at the Lake, fireworks will only take place in Budapest. The ...
Closing Premature Infant Ward In Miskolc, Hungary “Not Necessary”
- 14 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The closing of the premature infant ward of the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Hospital is not necessary, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska stated at a press conference in Miskolc. On Monday, the Prime Minister ordered a special inquiry into the recent deaths of eight premature babies at the hospital. The incidents occurred between August 5 and 10.
IAEA Completes Nuclear Security Review Mission In Hungary
- 7 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A team of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts today completed a mission to review nuclear security practices in Hungary. At the request of the Government of Hungary, the IAEA conducted the two-week International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission that reviewed the nation’s nuclear security-related legislative and regulatory framework, physical protection systems at ...
General Assembly Of World Jewish Congress Takes Place In Budapest
- 3 May 2013 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The 14th General Assembly of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) will take place in Budapest between 5-7 May. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed in his letter to President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder that it is an honour for Hungary to host the event. Numerous high-ranking governmental officials will participate and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will address the opening ceremony.
Xpat Report: The 11th March Of The Living In Budapest
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The 11th March of the Living, commemorating the victims of Holocaust, took place along the Danube in Budapest on the 21st of April. The aim of the event was also to support the reinforcement of a Hungary that is free of racism and extremism. Around 20,000-25,000 people took part in the peaceful remembrance march. Among the participants were Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog, Fidesz ...
Police Raid Király Utca Café In Budapest
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police on Friday night raided the Sirály café on Király utca, said to be the place where the March 7 attack on Fidesz headquarters was organised. Ádám Schönberger, an official with the Marom Budapest Association, which operates the bar, said 100-150 people were in the Sirály when dozens of police officers raided it.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Government Accused Of Paralysis While PM Under Fire In Brussels
- 18 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The authorities were at least one day late in reacting to the exceptional snowstorm and a left-wing commentator thinks the reason was that PM Viktor Orbán was busy fending off growing discontent with Hungary’s constitutional amendments among European allies.
Vizoviczki Scam Worth Ft 800mn In Hungary
- 19 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The criminal gang run by Obuda Island nightclub entrepreneur Laszlo Vizoviczki may have cheated the state budget of up to Ft 825.2 million in unpaid VAT in 2010-12, prosecutors said at the end of last week. Prosecutors spokesman Geza Fazekas said Vizoviczki could presumably afford to pay off police officers and possibly other officials from funds that should have gone to pay VAT.
Athletes Stabbed In Brawl In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two athletes attached to the MTK sports club were seriously injured in a melee in Szigethalom, Pest county on New Year's Eve. A 17-year-old boy from Szigethalom suspected of repeatedly stabbing a wrestler in the chest was questioned and taken into custody, police said.