1,169 result(s) for political issue
Hungary’s President Calls For Greater Ambition In Tackling Climate Change
- 6 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A more ambitious and committed agreement could emerge from the Paris climate summit “if we raise our voices against the pollution that causes climate change,” President János Áder told a press conference, announcing a new website dedicated to the issue. The president said no further proof was required to show that climate change and global warming were key social and political issues.
Meet Lajos Rig, Jobbik MP From Tapolca, Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Behind Jobbik there are expert politicians who know just what to do. . . . The platform of Jobbik was the same in 2010 and in 2014. . . . A year ago I wore gray socks. Now I wear black ones. My orientation and my thoughts are still the same." - Lajos Rig (Jobbik), winner of the Tapolca parliamentary by-election
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.
Chargé d’Affaires To Hungary Appointed
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ms Theresa Bubbear has been appointed Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim to Hungary. She took up her appointment on 27 April. She will succeed former British Ambassador to Hungary, Mr Jonathan Knott, who finished his posting on 26 April 2015. Theresa will lead the Embassy until the arrival of the new Ambassador to Hungary in early 2016.
Hungarian NGOs Launch Joint Whistleblower Protection Program
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Three Hungarian NGOs signed a cooperation agreement to jointly offer protection and support to Hungarian whistleblowers. The service, known as BeVéd (“to protect”), will help provide whistleblowers with legal support, psychological assistance and media support.
Sandor Zwack, Chairman of Board of Directors, Zwack Unicum Plc
- 21 Apr 2015 12:00 PM
Sándor was born in Italy in 1974. He spent a year at high school in Hungary when he was in his early teen years, before moving to Washington with his father when Peter Zwack became ambassador.
European Commission & Budapest Disagree On Interpretation Of Land Laws
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is trying to point out the faults in regulations governing the sale of arable land in the European Union-15 to try to escape the legal proceedings initiated against it because of its own restrictive ownership laws.
Hungary’s Jobbik “Breaks Taboo”
- 14 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political Capital, a think-tank, said Jobbik’s biggest success on Sunday was a critical mass no longer sees the party as extremist. The taboos associated with the party that had kept previously undecided voters away from Jobbik have been broken, the thinktank said.
22nd Titanic International Film Festival, Budapest, 10 - 18 April
- 10 Apr 2015 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Titanic International Film Festival begins with English-Irish drama, ’71 and will close in an unusal way with a documentary, Michael Madsen’s The Visit. Between 10-18 April 52 movies representing 34 nations in 8 sections can be seen in Budapest. 8 films are in competiton for the Breaking Waves Award. The jury is lead by a Serb film critic, Borislav Andjelic, and Elemér Ragályi, a Hungarian ...
Hungary’s President Calls For Greater Ambition In Tackling Climate Change
- 6 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A more ambitious and committed agreement could emerge from the Paris climate summit “if we raise our voices against the pollution that causes climate change,” President János Áder told a press conference, announcing a new website dedicated to the issue. The president said no further proof was required to show that climate change and global warming were key social and political issues.
Meet Lajos Rig, Jobbik MP From Tapolca, Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Behind Jobbik there are expert politicians who know just what to do. . . . The platform of Jobbik was the same in 2010 and in 2014. . . . A year ago I wore gray socks. Now I wear black ones. My orientation and my thoughts are still the same." - Lajos Rig (Jobbik), winner of the Tapolca parliamentary by-election
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.
Chargé d’Affaires To Hungary Appointed
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ms Theresa Bubbear has been appointed Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim to Hungary. She took up her appointment on 27 April. She will succeed former British Ambassador to Hungary, Mr Jonathan Knott, who finished his posting on 26 April 2015. Theresa will lead the Embassy until the arrival of the new Ambassador to Hungary in early 2016.
Hungarian NGOs Launch Joint Whistleblower Protection Program
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Three Hungarian NGOs signed a cooperation agreement to jointly offer protection and support to Hungarian whistleblowers. The service, known as BeVéd (“to protect”), will help provide whistleblowers with legal support, psychological assistance and media support.
Sandor Zwack, Chairman of Board of Directors, Zwack Unicum Plc
- 21 Apr 2015 12:00 PM
Sándor was born in Italy in 1974. He spent a year at high school in Hungary when he was in his early teen years, before moving to Washington with his father when Peter Zwack became ambassador.
European Commission & Budapest Disagree On Interpretation Of Land Laws
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is trying to point out the faults in regulations governing the sale of arable land in the European Union-15 to try to escape the legal proceedings initiated against it because of its own restrictive ownership laws.
Hungary’s Jobbik “Breaks Taboo”
- 14 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political Capital, a think-tank, said Jobbik’s biggest success on Sunday was a critical mass no longer sees the party as extremist. The taboos associated with the party that had kept previously undecided voters away from Jobbik have been broken, the thinktank said.
22nd Titanic International Film Festival, Budapest, 10 - 18 April
- 10 Apr 2015 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Titanic International Film Festival begins with English-Irish drama, ’71 and will close in an unusal way with a documentary, Michael Madsen’s The Visit. Between 10-18 April 52 movies representing 34 nations in 8 sections can be seen in Budapest. 8 films are in competiton for the Breaking Waves Award. The jury is lead by a Serb film critic, Borislav Andjelic, and Elemér Ragályi, a Hungarian ...