2,486 result(s) for reports
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán In His Own Words: An interview With Die Presse
- 19 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The English-speaking world, mostly because of the language barrier, doesn’t normally follow the German-language media, which is a pity especially for those who are interested in Hungarian affairs. The German and Austrian press spend a great deal more time on Hungary than do the English-language publications although lately, thanks to the Orbán government’s unorthodox economic and political ...
Hungarian Parliament Adopts Amendments To The Media Act
- 7 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to amendments adopted by Parliament on 4 June, the identity of editorial boards’ sources will receive protection, the remits of the Media and Infocommunications Commissioner and the Media Authority will be more precisely defined, programme quotas will change and more programmes will be made accessible to those with hearing impairment.
Defense Properties Open To Bidding In Hungary
- 5 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- property
The Defense Ministry plans to sell 26 properties at auction out of the more than 100 that have become superfluous for the armed forces, Népszabadság reports.Defense Minister Csaba Hende put the sale in the context of the armed forces transformation and stressed that money from the sale will be retained under a special government permit.
Former Hungarian President Schmitt Asks For Official Residence
- 5 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former president Pal Schmitt has filed a request for a state residence, in which he can live until his death, a government source told tabloid Blikk on condition of anonymity. The office of the president is already talking with state property manager MNV about a villa in the Buda hills.
Hungary Rejects EU Red Star Decision
- 4 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Justice Minister Tibor Navracsics has declared that Hungary disagrees with a European court verdict and will not pay up in the case of János Fratanolo. The Hungarian government had fined Fratanolo, former president of the Hungarian Workers Party, for wearing the red star in 2006.
There Is No Discrimination Against The Roma In Hungary
- 29 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
We do not agree with several findings of the US State Department’s survey entitled 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices because there is no discrimination against the Roma in Hungary, however, we respect and appreciate the remarks, Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Government Communication told MTI on Thursday by telephone from New York.
PM “Outraged” By EU-Mandated Licensing Of Abortion Pill In Hungary
- 23 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Orbán said he is “outraged” by the EU-mandated licensing of abortion pill in Hungary; opponents say the move violates “pro-life” constitution. Health state secretary Miklós Szócska told Parliament yesterday that the National Pharmaceutical Institute registered the pill on May 17, in line with a code that is binding on EU member states. He added that the registration does not mean that the pill ...
Prosecutors Investigate Police Scam In Hungary
- 22 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Prosecutors Office is investigating what may be one of the biggest series of abuses committed by Hungarian police, based on reports filed by the National Police, Népszabadság reports. The suspicion is that a group of senior officers regularly offered Budapest Police services for cash – for instance securing dangerous or oversize shipments – without issuing invoices.
Hungarian Subcontractor Reports Himself After Fraud In Debrecen
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The CEO of KE-RO Jobs has reported himself to the police after committing fraud on a Ft 110 million sewerage project contract in Debrecen. The project was part of a Ft 22 billion undertaking, 58% funded by the EU.
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán In His Own Words: An interview With Die Presse
- 19 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The English-speaking world, mostly because of the language barrier, doesn’t normally follow the German-language media, which is a pity especially for those who are interested in Hungarian affairs. The German and Austrian press spend a great deal more time on Hungary than do the English-language publications although lately, thanks to the Orbán government’s unorthodox economic and political ...
Hungarian Parliament Adopts Amendments To The Media Act
- 7 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to amendments adopted by Parliament on 4 June, the identity of editorial boards’ sources will receive protection, the remits of the Media and Infocommunications Commissioner and the Media Authority will be more precisely defined, programme quotas will change and more programmes will be made accessible to those with hearing impairment.
Defense Properties Open To Bidding In Hungary
- 5 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- property
The Defense Ministry plans to sell 26 properties at auction out of the more than 100 that have become superfluous for the armed forces, Népszabadság reports.Defense Minister Csaba Hende put the sale in the context of the armed forces transformation and stressed that money from the sale will be retained under a special government permit.
Former Hungarian President Schmitt Asks For Official Residence
- 5 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former president Pal Schmitt has filed a request for a state residence, in which he can live until his death, a government source told tabloid Blikk on condition of anonymity. The office of the president is already talking with state property manager MNV about a villa in the Buda hills.
Hungary Rejects EU Red Star Decision
- 4 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Justice Minister Tibor Navracsics has declared that Hungary disagrees with a European court verdict and will not pay up in the case of János Fratanolo. The Hungarian government had fined Fratanolo, former president of the Hungarian Workers Party, for wearing the red star in 2006.
There Is No Discrimination Against The Roma In Hungary
- 29 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
We do not agree with several findings of the US State Department’s survey entitled 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices because there is no discrimination against the Roma in Hungary, however, we respect and appreciate the remarks, Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Government Communication told MTI on Thursday by telephone from New York.
PM “Outraged” By EU-Mandated Licensing Of Abortion Pill In Hungary
- 23 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Orbán said he is “outraged” by the EU-mandated licensing of abortion pill in Hungary; opponents say the move violates “pro-life” constitution. Health state secretary Miklós Szócska told Parliament yesterday that the National Pharmaceutical Institute registered the pill on May 17, in line with a code that is binding on EU member states. He added that the registration does not mean that the pill ...
Prosecutors Investigate Police Scam In Hungary
- 22 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Prosecutors Office is investigating what may be one of the biggest series of abuses committed by Hungarian police, based on reports filed by the National Police, Népszabadság reports. The suspicion is that a group of senior officers regularly offered Budapest Police services for cash – for instance securing dangerous or oversize shipments – without issuing invoices.
Hungarian Subcontractor Reports Himself After Fraud In Debrecen
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The CEO of KE-RO Jobs has reported himself to the police after committing fraud on a Ft 110 million sewerage project contract in Debrecen. The project was part of a Ft 22 billion undertaking, 58% funded by the EU.