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Constitution Amended To Create ‘State Of Terror Emergency’
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government can suspend civil rights and property rights and assume other powers if two-thirds of Parliament agrees that a “state of terror emergency” exists, under a Constitutional amendment passed today. The amendment allows the government to mobilize the army and public administration for up to 15 days, even without parliamentary approval.
LMP Opposes Constitutional Amendment
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The green LMP party continues to oppose the proposed terrorismrelated amendments to the constitution, the party’s former coleader András Schiffer said. Parliament is scheduled to vote on the proposal to amend the constitution for a sixth time to create the conditions to handle terrorist threats on Tuesday.
Hungary Marks Trianon Anniversary
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commemorative events were held over the weekend throughout Hungary and the Carpathian Basin to mark the Day of National Cohesion, held on June 4, the anniversary of the signing of the WWI Trianon peace treaty. Hungarian communities have become stronger not only in the Carpathian Basin but across the world in the past decade, House Speaker László Kövér said on a commercial radio channel. June 4 ...
Socialists Slam ‘Wasteful Spending’
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists savaged the ruling Fidesz party for what they insisted is an economic slowdown in Hungary coupled with the low financing of public services. “While companies linked to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his friends operate with 35-40% profits, developments in the public sector and investments in hospitals, schools and social institutions are being reduced at a similar ...
'Danube Carnival' International Gala In Budapest, 18 June
- 3 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This summer the Danube Carnival promises a unique programme highlighting Hungarian traditions and cultural heritage. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Margaret Island and the Open-Air Stage there, audiences can enjoy a dance performance celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. This epic show stages the most important turning points of the twentieth century for ...
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
Mayor’s Charity Accumulates Homes
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Benefícium Szeretetszolgálat, a charity organisation headed by Orosz Mihály, the mayor of Érpatak, has acquired at least 47 homes in the village in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, anti-corruption site Átlátszó learnt from the land registry.
Former OSCE Election Commissioner Calls On Hungarian Opposition To Boycott 2018 Election
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of Sándor Szénási’s interview with Miklós Haraszti appearing in the May 12th, 2016 edition of 168 Óra under the title Bokottra Fel? Az ellenzék veszekedési kényszere (“Boycott? The opposition is forced to lose”).
Hungary Generates More Electricity From Renewable Resources
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Electricity generated using renewable resources edged up by 0.7% to 3,159 GWh last year, the Hungarian Energy and Utilities Regulatory Office (MEKH) said, based on preliminary data. The volume accounted for 10.5% of domestic electricity generation.
Constitution Amended To Create ‘State Of Terror Emergency’
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government can suspend civil rights and property rights and assume other powers if two-thirds of Parliament agrees that a “state of terror emergency” exists, under a Constitutional amendment passed today. The amendment allows the government to mobilize the army and public administration for up to 15 days, even without parliamentary approval.
LMP Opposes Constitutional Amendment
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The green LMP party continues to oppose the proposed terrorismrelated amendments to the constitution, the party’s former coleader András Schiffer said. Parliament is scheduled to vote on the proposal to amend the constitution for a sixth time to create the conditions to handle terrorist threats on Tuesday.
Hungary Marks Trianon Anniversary
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commemorative events were held over the weekend throughout Hungary and the Carpathian Basin to mark the Day of National Cohesion, held on June 4, the anniversary of the signing of the WWI Trianon peace treaty. Hungarian communities have become stronger not only in the Carpathian Basin but across the world in the past decade, House Speaker László Kövér said on a commercial radio channel. June 4 ...
Socialists Slam ‘Wasteful Spending’
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists savaged the ruling Fidesz party for what they insisted is an economic slowdown in Hungary coupled with the low financing of public services. “While companies linked to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his friends operate with 35-40% profits, developments in the public sector and investments in hospitals, schools and social institutions are being reduced at a similar ...
'Danube Carnival' International Gala In Budapest, 18 June
- 3 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This summer the Danube Carnival promises a unique programme highlighting Hungarian traditions and cultural heritage. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Margaret Island and the Open-Air Stage there, audiences can enjoy a dance performance celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. This epic show stages the most important turning points of the twentieth century for ...
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
Mayor’s Charity Accumulates Homes
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Benefícium Szeretetszolgálat, a charity organisation headed by Orosz Mihály, the mayor of Érpatak, has acquired at least 47 homes in the village in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, anti-corruption site Átlátszó learnt from the land registry.
Former OSCE Election Commissioner Calls On Hungarian Opposition To Boycott 2018 Election
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of Sándor Szénási’s interview with Miklós Haraszti appearing in the May 12th, 2016 edition of 168 Óra under the title Bokottra Fel? Az ellenzék veszekedési kényszere (“Boycott? The opposition is forced to lose”).
Hungary Generates More Electricity From Renewable Resources
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Electricity generated using renewable resources edged up by 0.7% to 3,159 GWh last year, the Hungarian Energy and Utilities Regulatory Office (MEKH) said, based on preliminary data. The volume accounted for 10.5% of domestic electricity generation.