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Hungarian Helsinki Committee On Shortlist For Human Rights Award
- 30 Aug 2017 8:54 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee is among the three finalists for the Council of Europe’s Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) said.
Government Steadfast Amid Mounting Pressure On Hungary To Comply With EU Migration Policy
- 18 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is steadfast in its opposition to EU mandatory migrant quotas in the face of mounting pressure on the country, including the European Union infringement procedure initiated in June and threats to curb funding unless Hungary falls in line, a cabinet official said on Thursday.
'Pro-Migration' Interpreters Sacked
- 14 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The Immigration and Refugees Office (BMH) has fired ten interpreters for “misusing their position” by trying to extend help to potential migrants who are awaiting the evaluation of their applications, Magyar Idõk reports based on information obtained from the Interior Ministry.
Hungary May Take In Christian Girl Expelled From Sweden
- 11 Aug 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
If she seeks help in Hungary, the Hungarian State is ready to recognise the girl from Iran as a refugee who the Swedish authorities intend to send back to the Islamic Republic despite the fact that her life would be in considerable danger on account of having converted to Christianity, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén, who at present also performs the duties of Prime Minister due to the fact ...
Local Opinion: Migration Still In Focus In Hungarian Media
- 10 Aug 2017 9:54 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing and a liberal commentator accuse the government of fomenting anti-immigrant hysteria. A pro-government columnist welcomes the government’s announcement to offer asylum to an Iranian Christian girl facing deportation from Sweden.
Holiday Homes For Refugees Sparks Outrage
- 7 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Migration Aid organisation plans to organise holiday facilities near several municipalities situated along Lake Balaton for refugees who have been granted asylum. András Siewert, a member of the board of directors, told state TV news that several camps will be installed.
European Court Advocate General Argues For Dismissing Slovakia, Hungary Case On Migrant Resettlements
- 26 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The top European court’s advocate general said on Wednesday that the case launched by Slovakia and Hungary challenging the legality of the European Union‘s refugee resettlement scheme should be dismissed.
Poll: Hungarians Emigrating Abroad A Bigger Threat To Hungary Than Refugees
- 25 Jul 2017 3:00 AM
- current affairs
A new public opinion poll conducted by Publicus and published in Vasárnapi Hirek shows what kinds of external dangers worry Hungarians the most…and the least.
Official: Hungary Keeping Border Fence
- 19 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is committed to keeping its fence on its southern border standing, justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said, detailing Hungary’s response to the European Commission’s latest criticism of the country’s border regulations.
Hungarian Helsinki Committee On Shortlist For Human Rights Award
- 30 Aug 2017 8:54 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee is among the three finalists for the Council of Europe’s Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) said.
Government Steadfast Amid Mounting Pressure On Hungary To Comply With EU Migration Policy
- 18 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is steadfast in its opposition to EU mandatory migrant quotas in the face of mounting pressure on the country, including the European Union infringement procedure initiated in June and threats to curb funding unless Hungary falls in line, a cabinet official said on Thursday.
'Pro-Migration' Interpreters Sacked
- 14 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The Immigration and Refugees Office (BMH) has fired ten interpreters for “misusing their position” by trying to extend help to potential migrants who are awaiting the evaluation of their applications, Magyar Idõk reports based on information obtained from the Interior Ministry.
Hungary May Take In Christian Girl Expelled From Sweden
- 11 Aug 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
If she seeks help in Hungary, the Hungarian State is ready to recognise the girl from Iran as a refugee who the Swedish authorities intend to send back to the Islamic Republic despite the fact that her life would be in considerable danger on account of having converted to Christianity, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén, who at present also performs the duties of Prime Minister due to the fact ...
Local Opinion: Migration Still In Focus In Hungarian Media
- 10 Aug 2017 9:54 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing and a liberal commentator accuse the government of fomenting anti-immigrant hysteria. A pro-government columnist welcomes the government’s announcement to offer asylum to an Iranian Christian girl facing deportation from Sweden.
Holiday Homes For Refugees Sparks Outrage
- 7 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Migration Aid organisation plans to organise holiday facilities near several municipalities situated along Lake Balaton for refugees who have been granted asylum. András Siewert, a member of the board of directors, told state TV news that several camps will be installed.
European Court Advocate General Argues For Dismissing Slovakia, Hungary Case On Migrant Resettlements
- 26 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The top European court’s advocate general said on Wednesday that the case launched by Slovakia and Hungary challenging the legality of the European Union‘s refugee resettlement scheme should be dismissed.
Poll: Hungarians Emigrating Abroad A Bigger Threat To Hungary Than Refugees
- 25 Jul 2017 3:00 AM
- current affairs
A new public opinion poll conducted by Publicus and published in Vasárnapi Hirek shows what kinds of external dangers worry Hungarians the most…and the least.
Official: Hungary Keeping Border Fence
- 19 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is committed to keeping its fence on its southern border standing, justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said, detailing Hungary’s response to the European Commission’s latest criticism of the country’s border regulations.


















