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Indian Film Week, Puskin Cinema Budapest, 5 – 11 October 2017
- 22 Sep 2017 8:38 AM
- entertainment
70 years ago, on 15 August 1947 India gained independence. Throughout the years 2017-2018, the Embassy of India and the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre celebrate this auspicious anniversary by organising a variety of special events. Joining the colourful repertoire on this occasion, we are holding an Indian Film Week between 5 – 11 October, 2017 in Puskin Cinema. Please note: The screenings are ...
UNHCR Chief In Hungary: Security, Protection Of Refugees Not Incompatible
- 13 Sep 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The protection of refugees is not incompatible with guaranteeing security, the head of the United Nations’ Refugee Agency (UNHCR) told a press conference in Budapest. It is not only a right but a duty of every country to protect its borders and guarantee the security of its citizens, Filippo Grandi said after visiting the Hungarian-Serbian border area and holding talks with Hungary’s Foreign ...
Kúria Bans Arbitrary Use Of Handcuffs
- 6 Sep 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Law enforcement officers may not use handcuffs if a detainee co-operates and shows no sign of wanting to flee or put up resistance, the Kúria has ruled, overturning a decision by the Public Administration and Labour Court.
Szijjártó On Merkel Remarks: Hungary Upheld Schengen Rules In 2015
- 5 Sep 2017 8:46 AM
- current affairs
Responding to the German chancellor, who said in a recent election debate that Hungary’s premier had failed to show solidarity by refusing to help refugees in 2015, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó countered that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had ordered the authorities to uphold Schengen rules in all circumstances.
Hungary Ambassador To Netherlands Summoned For Consultations
- 29 Aug 2017 10:31 AM
- current affairs
The foreign ministry has summoned Hungary’s ambassador to the Netherlands to return for consultations in Budapest, Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, announced. Szijjártó added that there would be no ambassadorial-level communication between the two countries for an indefinite period of time.
Local Opinion: Dutch-Hungarian Diplomatic Dispute
- 28 Aug 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators welcome the government’s firm reaction to criticism from the Dutch ambassador to Budapest. Left-wing and liberal pundits, on the other hand, accuse the government of paranoia and overreaction.
New Centre-Right Political Party Seeks To Win Over Disillusioned Fidesz Voters
- 16 Aug 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
A new centre-right political party called Polgári Világ (Civil World) launched its first political campaign, a referendum to introduce the euro in Hungary, reports Index.hu.
Hungary Sends Response To EC Regarding Infringement Procedures
- 15 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has sent its response to the European Commission regarding the infringement procedures launched because of Hungary’s laws on NGOs financed from abroad and on foreign universities, a justice ministry official said on Monday.
Higher Education ‘National Competency’
- 15 Aug 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Regarding the infringement procedure over the amended higher education act, justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner insisted that regulating higher education was a national competency, arguing that the EC’s authority in the matter was “debatable to begin with”.
Indian Film Week, Puskin Cinema Budapest, 5 – 11 October 2017
- 22 Sep 2017 8:38 AM
- entertainment
70 years ago, on 15 August 1947 India gained independence. Throughout the years 2017-2018, the Embassy of India and the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre celebrate this auspicious anniversary by organising a variety of special events. Joining the colourful repertoire on this occasion, we are holding an Indian Film Week between 5 – 11 October, 2017 in Puskin Cinema. Please note: The screenings are ...
UNHCR Chief In Hungary: Security, Protection Of Refugees Not Incompatible
- 13 Sep 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The protection of refugees is not incompatible with guaranteeing security, the head of the United Nations’ Refugee Agency (UNHCR) told a press conference in Budapest. It is not only a right but a duty of every country to protect its borders and guarantee the security of its citizens, Filippo Grandi said after visiting the Hungarian-Serbian border area and holding talks with Hungary’s Foreign ...
Kúria Bans Arbitrary Use Of Handcuffs
- 6 Sep 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Law enforcement officers may not use handcuffs if a detainee co-operates and shows no sign of wanting to flee or put up resistance, the Kúria has ruled, overturning a decision by the Public Administration and Labour Court.
Szijjártó On Merkel Remarks: Hungary Upheld Schengen Rules In 2015
- 5 Sep 2017 8:46 AM
- current affairs
Responding to the German chancellor, who said in a recent election debate that Hungary’s premier had failed to show solidarity by refusing to help refugees in 2015, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó countered that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had ordered the authorities to uphold Schengen rules in all circumstances.
Hungary Ambassador To Netherlands Summoned For Consultations
- 29 Aug 2017 10:31 AM
- current affairs
The foreign ministry has summoned Hungary’s ambassador to the Netherlands to return for consultations in Budapest, Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, announced. Szijjártó added that there would be no ambassadorial-level communication between the two countries for an indefinite period of time.
Local Opinion: Dutch-Hungarian Diplomatic Dispute
- 28 Aug 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators welcome the government’s firm reaction to criticism from the Dutch ambassador to Budapest. Left-wing and liberal pundits, on the other hand, accuse the government of paranoia and overreaction.
New Centre-Right Political Party Seeks To Win Over Disillusioned Fidesz Voters
- 16 Aug 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
A new centre-right political party called Polgári Világ (Civil World) launched its first political campaign, a referendum to introduce the euro in Hungary, reports Index.hu.
Hungary Sends Response To EC Regarding Infringement Procedures
- 15 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has sent its response to the European Commission regarding the infringement procedures launched because of Hungary’s laws on NGOs financed from abroad and on foreign universities, a justice ministry official said on Monday.
Higher Education ‘National Competency’
- 15 Aug 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Regarding the infringement procedure over the amended higher education act, justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner insisted that regulating higher education was a national competency, arguing that the EC’s authority in the matter was “debatable to begin with”.