287 result(s) for response measures
Xpat Opinion: Kúria Clears The Way For Referendum On Sunday-Closing
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s top court has authorised an opposition referendum designed to overturn the government ban on shops opening on Sundays. In response, commentators who have for years complained about ‘the end of the rule of law’, express both surprise and cautious satisfaction.
Opposition Parties Press For Measures Against Offshore Business
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties have urged the government to take measures in light of the international offshore scandal dubbed “Panama Papers”. The radical nationalist Jobbik party insisted that lawmakers with ties to offshore companies should be stripped of their mandates. MPs should sign affidavits that they have no ties with offshore companies, Jobbik lawmaker György Szilágyi said.
Opposition Criticises Orbán’s Opening Of Spring Session Of Parlt
- 16 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leaders of opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Monday address in parliament, in which he ordered further border protection from migration and said a middle-class standard of living can be established in the country this year.
Lázár Calls On Opposition To Back Anti-Terror Measures
- 12 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The parliamentary parties should unite to pass the necessary laws enabling the army and police to take joint steps to ensure security in the country, János Lázár, the government office chief, said.
Refugees To Stand Trial This Week
- 9 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Kecskemét prosecutors will put on trial in a fast track procedure 15 refugees who were involved in a disturbance at a detention centre in Kiskunhalas on January 15. The incident started when two Iraqis began fighting over access to the internet and armed security guards moved to separate them. One of the men then began to scuffle with arriving police.
PM’s Security Advisor Urges Better Counter-Terrorism Coordination
- 8 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Real-time information exchange is needed between Europe’s secret services, the prime minister’s security advisor said in connection with the threat of terrorism. Enhancing the powers of security organisations, boosting their manpower and strengthening the means at their disposal is on the agenda of all European countries affected by terrorism, György Bakondi told public news channel M1.
New Hungarian Ambassador Presents Credentials To Pope
- 8 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen, Hungary’s new ambassador to the Holy See, presented his credentials to Pope Francis, the deputy head of mission at the Hungarian embassy said. Habsburg-Lothringen had an 18-minute private conversation with Pope Francis, which is considered unusually long by the standards of Vatican protocol.
Szijjártó: Hungary Rules In Line With EU Law
- 30 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s regulations are fully in line with the laws of the European Union, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in response to critical remarks by Nils Muiznieks, human rights commissioner of the Council of Europe. In a statement, the foreign ministry quoted Szijjártó as saying that “some, including the commissioner, would like to see a chaotic situation emerging in Hungary, however, we will ...
Hungary’s Top Soldier Sees Indirect Connection Between Migration And Terrorism
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the Paris terror attack, the Hungarian Defense Force introduced serious measures to protect its bases and foreign missions as well. Meanwhile, military policemen have started patrolling Budapest’s main transportation hubs.
Xpat Opinion: Kúria Clears The Way For Referendum On Sunday-Closing
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s top court has authorised an opposition referendum designed to overturn the government ban on shops opening on Sundays. In response, commentators who have for years complained about ‘the end of the rule of law’, express both surprise and cautious satisfaction.
Opposition Parties Press For Measures Against Offshore Business
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties have urged the government to take measures in light of the international offshore scandal dubbed “Panama Papers”. The radical nationalist Jobbik party insisted that lawmakers with ties to offshore companies should be stripped of their mandates. MPs should sign affidavits that they have no ties with offshore companies, Jobbik lawmaker György Szilágyi said.
Opposition Criticises Orbán’s Opening Of Spring Session Of Parlt
- 16 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leaders of opposition parties criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Monday address in parliament, in which he ordered further border protection from migration and said a middle-class standard of living can be established in the country this year.
Lázár Calls On Opposition To Back Anti-Terror Measures
- 12 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The parliamentary parties should unite to pass the necessary laws enabling the army and police to take joint steps to ensure security in the country, János Lázár, the government office chief, said.
Refugees To Stand Trial This Week
- 9 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Kecskemét prosecutors will put on trial in a fast track procedure 15 refugees who were involved in a disturbance at a detention centre in Kiskunhalas on January 15. The incident started when two Iraqis began fighting over access to the internet and armed security guards moved to separate them. One of the men then began to scuffle with arriving police.
PM’s Security Advisor Urges Better Counter-Terrorism Coordination
- 8 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Real-time information exchange is needed between Europe’s secret services, the prime minister’s security advisor said in connection with the threat of terrorism. Enhancing the powers of security organisations, boosting their manpower and strengthening the means at their disposal is on the agenda of all European countries affected by terrorism, György Bakondi told public news channel M1.
New Hungarian Ambassador Presents Credentials To Pope
- 8 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen, Hungary’s new ambassador to the Holy See, presented his credentials to Pope Francis, the deputy head of mission at the Hungarian embassy said. Habsburg-Lothringen had an 18-minute private conversation with Pope Francis, which is considered unusually long by the standards of Vatican protocol.
Szijjártó: Hungary Rules In Line With EU Law
- 30 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s regulations are fully in line with the laws of the European Union, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in response to critical remarks by Nils Muiznieks, human rights commissioner of the Council of Europe. In a statement, the foreign ministry quoted Szijjártó as saying that “some, including the commissioner, would like to see a chaotic situation emerging in Hungary, however, we will ...
Hungary’s Top Soldier Sees Indirect Connection Between Migration And Terrorism
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the Paris terror attack, the Hungarian Defense Force introduced serious measures to protect its bases and foreign missions as well. Meanwhile, military policemen have started patrolling Budapest’s main transportation hubs.