646 result(s) for ruling parties
Mass Protest Held in Budapest About Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon
- 11 Feb 2024 10:01 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Calls for the resignation of Hungary's conservative president intensified on Friday following widespread anger over her decision to pardon an individual convicted of concealing a child sexual abuse case. The move has triggered an unprecedented political scandal for the longstanding nationalist government.
Updated: Opposition Outraged By President For Pardoning Man Convicted Of Abetting Paedophilia In Hungary
- 9 Feb 2024 7:31 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition LMP has called on President Katalin Novak to revoke presidential clemency granted to a man convicted for coercing victims of paedophilia to withdraw testimonies.
EC To Launch Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over Sovereignty Protection Law
- 8 Feb 2024 9:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Hungary, launching an infringement procedure over the country’s Sovereignty Protection Act.
Budapest Mayor's Refusal to Pay City's Taxes 'Unprecedented', Says Hungarian FM
- 22 Jan 2024 9:16 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Finance Minister Mihály Varga, in an interview with the online edition of business daily Világgazdaság, said it was “unprecedented” that while Budapest residents and businesses meet their tax obligations, the city’s mayor “ignores them”.
Could Hungary Be Stripped Of EU Presidency?
- 19 Jan 2024 9:41 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
“It is inconceivable” that Hungary could be deprived of its EU presidency in the second half of the year, Gergely Gulyás told a government press briefing. But, he added, Hungary would be “doing the European Union a favour” by providing “a uniform government, with leadership skills and experience…”
EC to Withhold Euro 20 Billion from Hungary - Until it "Fulfils All Requirements"
- 18 Jan 2024 9:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
While Hungary has fulfilled requirements on judicial reform, the EU will continue to withhold some 20 billion euros of cohesion funds until other concerns are addressed, Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president said.
Far-Right Party to Field Mayoral Candidates in Budapest: Will It Endanger Position of Opposition in Capital?
- 18 Dec 2023 11:33 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Opposition party Mi Hazánk on Saturday said it will field a mayoral candidate in every district of Budapest in next year’s local council elections.
Orbán Travels to Argentina to Attend Milei's Inauguration, Meet Bolsonaro
- 11 Dec 2023 9:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán travelled to Buenos Aires to attend the Sunday inauguration of Javier Milei, the newly elected president. During the two-day visit, Orbán will also meet former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
How Whistle-Blowers Help Journalists in Central Eastern Europe & How They Are Protected
- 27 Nov 2023 6:44 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
A few weeks ago, the firing of a department head at Corvinus University of Budapest caused a stir in Hungary: the professor had previously reported and initiated an ethics investigation regarding an influential family’s child finishing the semester in spite of not fulfilling the semester requirements.
Mass Protest Held in Budapest About Child Sexual Abuse Case Pardon
- 11 Feb 2024 10:01 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Calls for the resignation of Hungary's conservative president intensified on Friday following widespread anger over her decision to pardon an individual convicted of concealing a child sexual abuse case. The move has triggered an unprecedented political scandal for the longstanding nationalist government.
Updated: Opposition Outraged By President For Pardoning Man Convicted Of Abetting Paedophilia In Hungary
- 9 Feb 2024 7:31 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition LMP has called on President Katalin Novak to revoke presidential clemency granted to a man convicted for coercing victims of paedophilia to withdraw testimonies.
EC To Launch Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over Sovereignty Protection Law
- 8 Feb 2024 9:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Hungary, launching an infringement procedure over the country’s Sovereignty Protection Act.
Budapest Mayor's Refusal to Pay City's Taxes 'Unprecedented', Says Hungarian FM
- 22 Jan 2024 9:16 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Finance Minister Mihály Varga, in an interview with the online edition of business daily Világgazdaság, said it was “unprecedented” that while Budapest residents and businesses meet their tax obligations, the city’s mayor “ignores them”.
Could Hungary Be Stripped Of EU Presidency?
- 19 Jan 2024 9:41 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
“It is inconceivable” that Hungary could be deprived of its EU presidency in the second half of the year, Gergely Gulyás told a government press briefing. But, he added, Hungary would be “doing the European Union a favour” by providing “a uniform government, with leadership skills and experience…”
EC to Withhold Euro 20 Billion from Hungary - Until it "Fulfils All Requirements"
- 18 Jan 2024 9:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
While Hungary has fulfilled requirements on judicial reform, the EU will continue to withhold some 20 billion euros of cohesion funds until other concerns are addressed, Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president said.
Far-Right Party to Field Mayoral Candidates in Budapest: Will It Endanger Position of Opposition in Capital?
- 18 Dec 2023 11:33 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Opposition party Mi Hazánk on Saturday said it will field a mayoral candidate in every district of Budapest in next year’s local council elections.
Orbán Travels to Argentina to Attend Milei's Inauguration, Meet Bolsonaro
- 11 Dec 2023 9:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán travelled to Buenos Aires to attend the Sunday inauguration of Javier Milei, the newly elected president. During the two-day visit, Orbán will also meet former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
How Whistle-Blowers Help Journalists in Central Eastern Europe & How They Are Protected
- 27 Nov 2023 6:44 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
A few weeks ago, the firing of a department head at Corvinus University of Budapest caused a stir in Hungary: the professor had previously reported and initiated an ethics investigation regarding an influential family’s child finishing the semester in spite of not fulfilling the semester requirements.