545 result(s) for press freedom
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 ...
CEU Rector: Uni To Stay In Budapest For Next Academic Year
- 1 Jun 2017 9:30 AM
- current affairs
The Central European University will carry out all its activities in Budapest in the 2017-2018 academic year, the university’s president-rector said. Michael Ignatieff - pictured - told a press conference that the CEU welcomes the start of talks between Hungary’s government and New York State.
State Department: US Government ‘Has No Authority Or Intention’ To Negotiate On CEU
- 24 May 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
The US government “has no authority or intention to enter into negotiations on the operation of Central European University or other universities in Hungary”, the State Department said in a statement.
Anti-Government Groups Stage Protest In Budapest
- 22 May 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-government civil groups held a protest under the motto “We won’t let go of our future; we’re here to stay!” in central Budapest on Sunday afternoon.
Sziget Festival: The 25th Edition Has Arrived
- 11 May 2017 11:00 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival, the Island of Freedom, the 7-day non-stop music and arts festival hosts almost 500.000 Szitizens coming from more than 100 countries every year. This year the program will be as colorful and vibrant as every year, so Szitizens can expect music, theatre, circus, dance and tons of activities. Moreover, the lovely city of Budapest -surrounding the island- invites everyone to explore ...
Hungary Ready For Constructive Dialogue With COE
- 9 May 2017 6:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has demonstrated on several occasions that it is ready to enter into constructive dialogue with the Council of Europe and will continue to do so, Parliamentary Speaker László Kövér said in a letter addressed to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, forwarded to MTI by the parliament’s press office.
EPP Spox: Hungary Govt Wants To Comply With EC Conditions
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that his government wants to comply fully with the European Commission’s conditions related to amendments to the higher education act, a spokesman for the European People’s Party (EPP), among whose ranks governing Fidesz stands, said in Brussels on Saturday.
Orbán: Security Of Hungarians Guaranteed For Long Term
- 2 May 2017 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The double fence on Hungary’s southern border will guarantee the security of Hungarians for a long time, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to public radio on Friday. The 155-kilometre long fortified fence which is being inaugurated today is up to the job of “keeping out any kind of mass of people”, Orbán said.
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 ...
CEU Rector: Uni To Stay In Budapest For Next Academic Year
- 1 Jun 2017 9:30 AM
- current affairs
The Central European University will carry out all its activities in Budapest in the 2017-2018 academic year, the university’s president-rector said. Michael Ignatieff - pictured - told a press conference that the CEU welcomes the start of talks between Hungary’s government and New York State.
State Department: US Government ‘Has No Authority Or Intention’ To Negotiate On CEU
- 24 May 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
The US government “has no authority or intention to enter into negotiations on the operation of Central European University or other universities in Hungary”, the State Department said in a statement.
Anti-Government Groups Stage Protest In Budapest
- 22 May 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-government civil groups held a protest under the motto “We won’t let go of our future; we’re here to stay!” in central Budapest on Sunday afternoon.
Sziget Festival: The 25th Edition Has Arrived
- 11 May 2017 11:00 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival, the Island of Freedom, the 7-day non-stop music and arts festival hosts almost 500.000 Szitizens coming from more than 100 countries every year. This year the program will be as colorful and vibrant as every year, so Szitizens can expect music, theatre, circus, dance and tons of activities. Moreover, the lovely city of Budapest -surrounding the island- invites everyone to explore ...
Hungary Ready For Constructive Dialogue With COE
- 9 May 2017 6:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has demonstrated on several occasions that it is ready to enter into constructive dialogue with the Council of Europe and will continue to do so, Parliamentary Speaker László Kövér said in a letter addressed to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, forwarded to MTI by the parliament’s press office.
EPP Spox: Hungary Govt Wants To Comply With EC Conditions
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that his government wants to comply fully with the European Commission’s conditions related to amendments to the higher education act, a spokesman for the European People’s Party (EPP), among whose ranks governing Fidesz stands, said in Brussels on Saturday.
Orbán: Security Of Hungarians Guaranteed For Long Term
- 2 May 2017 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The double fence on Hungary’s southern border will guarantee the security of Hungarians for a long time, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to public radio on Friday. The 155-kilometre long fortified fence which is being inaugurated today is up to the job of “keeping out any kind of mass of people”, Orbán said.