542 result(s) for press freedom
5 Top Acts At Sziget 2017
- 9 Aug 2017 1:00 AM
- entertainment
It’s been a good couple of years since I've set foot on The Island of Freedom, but the Sziget 2017 festival line-up is one of the most exciting in a long time for many @expatintheloop. To share the pre-gig exhilaration here are our top five 'must see' acts this August, along with a few other best bets for your interest.
Freedom House: Hungary’s Govt Has Resorted To Tactics Reminiscent Of Darkest Days Of Dictatorship
- 17 Jul 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
US-based human rights watchdog Freedom House on Friday slammed the Hungarian government’s nationwide billboard and television campaign concerning civil organisations saying that it was “vilifying” NGOs and refugees.
COE Delegation Inspects Hungary Transit Zones
- 6 Jul 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
A Council of Europe delegation has arrived in Hungary to inspect the living conditions of 14-18 year-old migrants in Hungary’s transit zones near the southern border towns of Röszke and Tompa. Claude Janizzi, who heads the CoE’s Lanzarote Committee and is in charge of the delegation, told a press conference on Wednesday that the delegation had been invited by the Hungarian government to verify ...
Opinion Of Embassies About Budapest Pride Festival
- 6 Jul 2017 1:35 AM
- community & culture
The following joint press release is issued by the Embassies of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The United ...
Govt Official In Talks With NY Governor On CEU
- 26 Jun 2017 10:20 AM
- current affairs
Kristóf Altusz, the government’s negotiator on the operation of foreign universities in Hungary, held talks with Andrew Cuomo, the governor of the state of New York, to review whether the legal status of the Central European University (CEU) complies with Hungarian legislation, the foreign ministry’s press chief said over the weekend.
European Court Rules Hungary Online Gambling Legislation Violates EU Principle
- 23 Jun 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian legislation on the authorisation of online games of chance is not compatible with the principle of the freedom to provide services, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on Thursday.
Socialists: No Cooperation With Fidesz
- 21 Jun 2017 8:14 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is going to steer clear of any cooperation with ruling Fidesz as they aim to topple Fidesz in the 2018 general election, the party’s press chief told a press briefing. The party will therefore refrain from submitting a proposal for Friday’s special parliamentary session, dedicated to the regulation of political billboard ads outside of the campaign period.
Venice Commission: Hungarian Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs Still Raises Concerns
- 19 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs, despite amendments, still raises concerns, the Venice Commission said in an opinion published on Friday. The Council of Europe’s advisory body, composed of independent experts in constitutional law, said that it had adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Foreign-Funded NGO Transparency Law
- 14 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law requiring civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad. The government-sponsored bill was passed with 130 votes in favour, 44 against and 24 abstentions. Under the law, civil groups will be required to register as foreign-backed groups once their foreign donations reach 7.2 million forints (EUR ...
5 Top Acts At Sziget 2017
- 9 Aug 2017 1:00 AM
- entertainment
It’s been a good couple of years since I've set foot on The Island of Freedom, but the Sziget 2017 festival line-up is one of the most exciting in a long time for many @expatintheloop. To share the pre-gig exhilaration here are our top five 'must see' acts this August, along with a few other best bets for your interest.
Freedom House: Hungary’s Govt Has Resorted To Tactics Reminiscent Of Darkest Days Of Dictatorship
- 17 Jul 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
US-based human rights watchdog Freedom House on Friday slammed the Hungarian government’s nationwide billboard and television campaign concerning civil organisations saying that it was “vilifying” NGOs and refugees.
COE Delegation Inspects Hungary Transit Zones
- 6 Jul 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
A Council of Europe delegation has arrived in Hungary to inspect the living conditions of 14-18 year-old migrants in Hungary’s transit zones near the southern border towns of Röszke and Tompa. Claude Janizzi, who heads the CoE’s Lanzarote Committee and is in charge of the delegation, told a press conference on Wednesday that the delegation had been invited by the Hungarian government to verify ...
Opinion Of Embassies About Budapest Pride Festival
- 6 Jul 2017 1:35 AM
- community & culture
The following joint press release is issued by the Embassies of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The United ...
Govt Official In Talks With NY Governor On CEU
- 26 Jun 2017 10:20 AM
- current affairs
Kristóf Altusz, the government’s negotiator on the operation of foreign universities in Hungary, held talks with Andrew Cuomo, the governor of the state of New York, to review whether the legal status of the Central European University (CEU) complies with Hungarian legislation, the foreign ministry’s press chief said over the weekend.
European Court Rules Hungary Online Gambling Legislation Violates EU Principle
- 23 Jun 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian legislation on the authorisation of online games of chance is not compatible with the principle of the freedom to provide services, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on Thursday.
Socialists: No Cooperation With Fidesz
- 21 Jun 2017 8:14 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is going to steer clear of any cooperation with ruling Fidesz as they aim to topple Fidesz in the 2018 general election, the party’s press chief told a press briefing. The party will therefore refrain from submitting a proposal for Friday’s special parliamentary session, dedicated to the regulation of political billboard ads outside of the campaign period.
Venice Commission: Hungarian Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs Still Raises Concerns
- 19 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs, despite amendments, still raises concerns, the Venice Commission said in an opinion published on Friday. The Council of Europe’s advisory body, composed of independent experts in constitutional law, said that it had adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Foreign-Funded NGO Transparency Law
- 14 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law requiring civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad. The government-sponsored bill was passed with 130 votes in favour, 44 against and 24 abstentions. Under the law, civil groups will be required to register as foreign-backed groups once their foreign donations reach 7.2 million forints (EUR ...