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Anti-Semitism On The Rise In Hungary, Poll Shows
- 7 Jan 2012 6:38 AM
- current affairs
"Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Hungary, as anti-Semitic language has become legitimate in public parlance because of the “Jobbik effect,” a survey by Central European University sociologist András Kovács shows.
Hungarian Cabinet To Favour Medical Students
- 7 Jan 2012 6:33 AM
- health & wellness
"The government will give preference to medical students in allocating funds to cover tuition fees, according to data released by Education state secretary Rózsa Hoffmann. Only 100 law students will be funded by the state in September, down from 800 last year, and 250 in economics, down from 4,900 last year.
Finnish Foreign Minister Suggests Freezing Subsidies For Hungary For Violating EU Values
- 7 Jan 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"If political signals are not successful, then the EU must impose sanctions on Hungary for violating basic EU values, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja told Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday.
Ombudsman Slams Hungarian School Gyms
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
"Conditions of physical education and student sport in schools are not adequate and this impedes the right to high level physical and mental health, ombudsman Máté Szabó said on Wednesday. His Office said in a statement that most gymnasia in schools are out of date, neglected and potentially hazardous, while lockers and basic hygienic conditions are absent.
Hungarian Machete Killer Gets Life Sentence
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Budapest Court of Appeals handed down a life sentence to László Fekete, who killed his former girlfriend and her new boyfriend with a machete in downtown Salgótarján two years ago. Fekete will be eligible for parole in 45 years at the earliest."
UBS Says Hungary Might Default
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"A sovereign default by Hungary is fifth on a list of top ten possible surprises in 2012 drawn up by Swiss investment bank UBS. The probability of default is seen as highest in Pakistan, Ukraine, Hungary and Croatia. UBS notes that Hungary’s state debt is high in relation to GDP, which is suffering from a poor growth outlook.
Excise Taxes Raised, Brought Forward In Hungary
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
"The dates for changing excise taxes on tobacco will change from May and November to February and July, under a bill passed by Parliament on Monday. The MPs approved a tax rise of Ft 50-60 per packet of cigarettes, a higher figure than earlier planned, to take effect February 1. A further Ft 15 will be added to the price due to the rise in VAT.
Hungarian State TV Report Downplays Protest
- 4 Jan 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"M1’s Monday evening newscast broadcast footage showing only a few dozen anti-government protesters outside the Opera House, rather than the estimated tens of thousands who were present. M1 News failed to mention the number taking part in the demonstration, Népszabadság reports, and gave three times as much coverage to the Opera gala and the National Gallery exhibition than to the protest.
US Ambassador To Hungary Conspicuous Absence From Gov’t Celebrations Over New Constitution
- 4 Jan 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"US ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis received an invitation to attend the government celebration marking the entry into force of the Basic Law on Monday night, but did not attend, Népszava reports.
Anti-Semitism On The Rise In Hungary, Poll Shows
- 7 Jan 2012 6:38 AM
- current affairs
"Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Hungary, as anti-Semitic language has become legitimate in public parlance because of the “Jobbik effect,” a survey by Central European University sociologist András Kovács shows.
Hungarian Cabinet To Favour Medical Students
- 7 Jan 2012 6:33 AM
- health & wellness
"The government will give preference to medical students in allocating funds to cover tuition fees, according to data released by Education state secretary Rózsa Hoffmann. Only 100 law students will be funded by the state in September, down from 800 last year, and 250 in economics, down from 4,900 last year.
Finnish Foreign Minister Suggests Freezing Subsidies For Hungary For Violating EU Values
- 7 Jan 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"If political signals are not successful, then the EU must impose sanctions on Hungary for violating basic EU values, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja told Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday.
Ombudsman Slams Hungarian School Gyms
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
"Conditions of physical education and student sport in schools are not adequate and this impedes the right to high level physical and mental health, ombudsman Máté Szabó said on Wednesday. His Office said in a statement that most gymnasia in schools are out of date, neglected and potentially hazardous, while lockers and basic hygienic conditions are absent.
Hungarian Machete Killer Gets Life Sentence
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Budapest Court of Appeals handed down a life sentence to László Fekete, who killed his former girlfriend and her new boyfriend with a machete in downtown Salgótarján two years ago. Fekete will be eligible for parole in 45 years at the earliest."
UBS Says Hungary Might Default
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"A sovereign default by Hungary is fifth on a list of top ten possible surprises in 2012 drawn up by Swiss investment bank UBS. The probability of default is seen as highest in Pakistan, Ukraine, Hungary and Croatia. UBS notes that Hungary’s state debt is high in relation to GDP, which is suffering from a poor growth outlook.
Excise Taxes Raised, Brought Forward In Hungary
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
"The dates for changing excise taxes on tobacco will change from May and November to February and July, under a bill passed by Parliament on Monday. The MPs approved a tax rise of Ft 50-60 per packet of cigarettes, a higher figure than earlier planned, to take effect February 1. A further Ft 15 will be added to the price due to the rise in VAT.
Hungarian State TV Report Downplays Protest
- 4 Jan 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"M1’s Monday evening newscast broadcast footage showing only a few dozen anti-government protesters outside the Opera House, rather than the estimated tens of thousands who were present. M1 News failed to mention the number taking part in the demonstration, Népszabadság reports, and gave three times as much coverage to the Opera gala and the National Gallery exhibition than to the protest.
US Ambassador To Hungary Conspicuous Absence From Gov’t Celebrations Over New Constitution
- 4 Jan 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"US ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis received an invitation to attend the government celebration marking the entry into force of the Basic Law on Monday night, but did not attend, Népszava reports.