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Screening Of In The Name Of Peace: ‘John Hume In America’, Budapest, 14 December
- 13 Dec 2017 11:00 AM
- entertainment
The Embassy of Ireland, in cooperation with the Széchenyi Academy of Letters and Arts, is organising a screening of In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America. The documentary film, directed and produced by Maurice Fitzpatrick, looks at Nobel Laureate John Hume’s successful pursuit of peace in Northern Ireland through his co-operation with senior politicians in the United States.
Opinion: Dress Rehearsal For The National Election? By-Election In Solymár
- 12 Dec 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10, a local by-election for a seat on the town council was held in the sixth district of Solymár, a suburb of Budapest, which is described in its English-language Wikipedia entry as “a desirable destination for affluent city-dwellers moving to suburban homes outside of Budapest.”
Soros: Refugee Issue Common Problem For Europe
- 11 Dec 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government concentrates on power and its own financial interests rather than the public good, George Soros said in an article published by the daily Népszava on Friday.
Intl Adalbert Prize Presented To Former Hungarian Interior Minister
- 11 Dec 2017 7:59 AM
- community & culture
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the 2017 International Adalbert Prize to Imre Kónya, a former interior minister of Hungary, for the promotion of peace, freedom and cooperation in Europe.
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
Top Court: Media Covering Press Conferences Not Responsible For Reputational Damage
- 7 Dec 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
Media that faithfully report the contents of a press conference are not responsible for any reputational damage that may ensue, the Constitutional Court said on Wednesday.
Hungary Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Jobbik MEP
- 7 Dec 2017 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The prosecution has charged Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács with crimes damaging to the state and the state budget, as well as betrayal of public trust, the head of the Central Investigative Prosecution Office said on Wednesday.
Soros Criticises Orbán, Hungary’s Government In Video Message
- 4 Dec 2017 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian-born US financier George Soros has criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian government‘s politics in a video message published by his Open Society Foundation.
Hungary ‘Threatened’ With EUR 190-225m Fine For Metro 4 Project
- 1 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces a fine of 60-70 billion forints (EUR 190-225m) due to financial abuses linked to the Socialist-liberal administration during the metro 4 construction project, the government office chief said on Thursday. The government has established that the abuses did indeed take place but is endeavouring to get the fine reduced through negotiations, János Lázár told a regular press briefing.
Screening Of In The Name Of Peace: ‘John Hume In America’, Budapest, 14 December
- 13 Dec 2017 11:00 AM
- entertainment
The Embassy of Ireland, in cooperation with the Széchenyi Academy of Letters and Arts, is organising a screening of In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America. The documentary film, directed and produced by Maurice Fitzpatrick, looks at Nobel Laureate John Hume’s successful pursuit of peace in Northern Ireland through his co-operation with senior politicians in the United States.
Opinion: Dress Rehearsal For The National Election? By-Election In Solymár
- 12 Dec 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10, a local by-election for a seat on the town council was held in the sixth district of Solymár, a suburb of Budapest, which is described in its English-language Wikipedia entry as “a desirable destination for affluent city-dwellers moving to suburban homes outside of Budapest.”
Soros: Refugee Issue Common Problem For Europe
- 11 Dec 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government concentrates on power and its own financial interests rather than the public good, George Soros said in an article published by the daily Népszava on Friday.
Intl Adalbert Prize Presented To Former Hungarian Interior Minister
- 11 Dec 2017 7:59 AM
- community & culture
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the 2017 International Adalbert Prize to Imre Kónya, a former interior minister of Hungary, for the promotion of peace, freedom and cooperation in Europe.
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
Top Court: Media Covering Press Conferences Not Responsible For Reputational Damage
- 7 Dec 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
Media that faithfully report the contents of a press conference are not responsible for any reputational damage that may ensue, the Constitutional Court said on Wednesday.
Hungary Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Jobbik MEP
- 7 Dec 2017 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The prosecution has charged Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács with crimes damaging to the state and the state budget, as well as betrayal of public trust, the head of the Central Investigative Prosecution Office said on Wednesday.
Soros Criticises Orbán, Hungary’s Government In Video Message
- 4 Dec 2017 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian-born US financier George Soros has criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian government‘s politics in a video message published by his Open Society Foundation.
Hungary ‘Threatened’ With EUR 190-225m Fine For Metro 4 Project
- 1 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces a fine of 60-70 billion forints (EUR 190-225m) due to financial abuses linked to the Socialist-liberal administration during the metro 4 construction project, the government office chief said on Thursday. The government has established that the abuses did indeed take place but is endeavouring to get the fine reduced through negotiations, János Lázár told a regular press briefing.