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German Occupation Memorial In Budapest Erected At Midnight
- 21 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The statues of the memorial to the victims of German occupation were lifted into place on Szabadság tér shortly after midnight on Saturday night amidst a heavy police presence. Index reported that about 100 police officers closed off Szabadság tér as the statues of an eagle and the Archangel Gabriel were erected.
Palestinians Hold Demo Against Israel Gaza Operation In Hungary
- 17 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 150-200 participants joined a demonstration organised by the association of Palestinians living in Hungary against Israel’s operations in the Gaza Strip. The demonstration called for stopping the “terrorist bombing” of Gaza by Israel and for “Palestine’s freedom.”
Survey Shows Support For Anti-Semitic Conspiracies In Hungarian Politics
- 15 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political Capital senior analyst Attila Juhasz says conspiracy theories are most likely emotive responses to trigger restrictive legislation and exclusiveness on a social level. Anti-Jewish sentiments are most prevalent among Jobbik voters, yet significantly present in all of Hungary’s political camps, according to a survey published on Monday by Political Capital and Szonda.
Hungarian Cabinet, RTL Dig In For Long Stand-Off
- 10 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet and RTL Klub are geared for a long stand-off over the introduction of the advertising tax and neither party sees a chance for compromise or a truce,Népszabadság reports, citing conversations with senior Fidesz politicians and RTL executives.
Hungary's Media Outlets Protest Tax On Ads
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Over 60 media outlets, including some generally friendly towards the government, will express protest today against the planned tax on advertising, in a campaign organised by the Hungarian Advertising Federation. HírTV will join 16 other channels in broadcasting a blank screen for 15 minutes from 7:15 p.m.
Hungary’s Socialist Party’s Outgoing Leader Mesterházy Wins Case Against Civil Org
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The pro-government CÖF civil organisation has not yet decided whether to appeal against a court ruling on Wednesday which found in favour of Attila Mesterházy, the Socialist Party’s outgoing leader, who had sued over adverts during the election campaign depicting him and other leftist politicians in the company of a clown.
Hungary’s Govt Mulls Taxing Social Media
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The bill on introducing a tax on advertisements is just an “overture” which could also see social networking sites included in the new regime, Fidesz lawmaker László L Simon said in a radio interview to public Kossuth Rádió.
Represent Hungary’s Interests At Bilderberg, Fidesz Tells Bajnai
- 2 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party wants all Hungary’s politicians to represent the country’s interests when they are abroad, group leader Antal Rogán said, commenting on opposition E-PM leader Gordon Bajnai’s invitation to a meeting of the Bilderberg Group in Denmark. In response to a question about Bajnai’s invitation to the meeting, Rogán told a press conference that regardless of political affiliation, ...
Hungarian Parties React To Mesterházy Resignation
- 30 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Attila Mesterházy on Thursday resigned as Socialist Party leader and parliamentary group leader. The 40-year-old politician said he would not compete for the post of party leader in the upcoming re-election of officials.
German Occupation Memorial In Budapest Erected At Midnight
- 21 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The statues of the memorial to the victims of German occupation were lifted into place on Szabadság tér shortly after midnight on Saturday night amidst a heavy police presence. Index reported that about 100 police officers closed off Szabadság tér as the statues of an eagle and the Archangel Gabriel were erected.
Palestinians Hold Demo Against Israel Gaza Operation In Hungary
- 17 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 150-200 participants joined a demonstration organised by the association of Palestinians living in Hungary against Israel’s operations in the Gaza Strip. The demonstration called for stopping the “terrorist bombing” of Gaza by Israel and for “Palestine’s freedom.”
Survey Shows Support For Anti-Semitic Conspiracies In Hungarian Politics
- 15 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political Capital senior analyst Attila Juhasz says conspiracy theories are most likely emotive responses to trigger restrictive legislation and exclusiveness on a social level. Anti-Jewish sentiments are most prevalent among Jobbik voters, yet significantly present in all of Hungary’s political camps, according to a survey published on Monday by Political Capital and Szonda.
Hungarian Cabinet, RTL Dig In For Long Stand-Off
- 10 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet and RTL Klub are geared for a long stand-off over the introduction of the advertising tax and neither party sees a chance for compromise or a truce,Népszabadság reports, citing conversations with senior Fidesz politicians and RTL executives.
Hungary's Media Outlets Protest Tax On Ads
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Over 60 media outlets, including some generally friendly towards the government, will express protest today against the planned tax on advertising, in a campaign organised by the Hungarian Advertising Federation. HírTV will join 16 other channels in broadcasting a blank screen for 15 minutes from 7:15 p.m.
Hungary’s Socialist Party’s Outgoing Leader Mesterházy Wins Case Against Civil Org
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The pro-government CÖF civil organisation has not yet decided whether to appeal against a court ruling on Wednesday which found in favour of Attila Mesterházy, the Socialist Party’s outgoing leader, who had sued over adverts during the election campaign depicting him and other leftist politicians in the company of a clown.
Hungary’s Govt Mulls Taxing Social Media
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The bill on introducing a tax on advertisements is just an “overture” which could also see social networking sites included in the new regime, Fidesz lawmaker László L Simon said in a radio interview to public Kossuth Rádió.
Represent Hungary’s Interests At Bilderberg, Fidesz Tells Bajnai
- 2 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party wants all Hungary’s politicians to represent the country’s interests when they are abroad, group leader Antal Rogán said, commenting on opposition E-PM leader Gordon Bajnai’s invitation to a meeting of the Bilderberg Group in Denmark. In response to a question about Bajnai’s invitation to the meeting, Rogán told a press conference that regardless of political affiliation, ...
Hungarian Parties React To Mesterházy Resignation
- 30 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Attila Mesterházy on Thursday resigned as Socialist Party leader and parliamentary group leader. The 40-year-old politician said he would not compete for the post of party leader in the upcoming re-election of officials.