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Parliamentary Speaker: Europe Risks Falling Victim To ‘Physical Violence’
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
If Europe surrenders to “intellectual violence” it will eventually also fall victim to “physical violence”, Hungary’s parliamentary speaker said. Addressing a Hungarian-Bavarian conference in Budapest focusing on the European Union’s challenges, László Kövér said, the unchecked flow of illegal migrants into Europe was the sign of the impending physical aggression Europe could fall victim to.
Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Former Socialist Official
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Investigating Chief Prosecutor’s Office said it pressed charges of excessive fraud and document abuse against Gábor Simon, a former deputy leader of the opposition Socialist Party. Simon’s case goes back to February 2014 when it came to light during the run-up to the general election that Simon had undeclared assets worth about 240 million forints (EUR 780,000) held on an Austrian ...
Govt-Sponsored Referendum On Mandatory Refugee Quotas Unconstitutional Says Legal Expert
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following text is a paraphrased translation of an article that appeared on Átlátszó.hu’s Így Írnánk Mi blog. The author, a constitutional lawyer, frequently comments on matters pertaining to constitutional law in Hungary. In this piece, the author explains why the government’s recently announced referendum fails to meet the comprehension, legal and constitutionality tests required to be in ...
Marathon Tourism Generates Spending Of Hu F 2.7bn
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Marathon tourism in Budapest generated direct spending of 2.7 billion forints and tax revenue of 880 million forints last year, National Economy Minister Mihály Varga said on Monday, presenting a study by consultancy KPMG commissioned by the Budapest Sport Office.
Hungarian Passport Ranks Tenth On Visa-Free List
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- travel
Hungary was ranked tenth on a list compiled by Henley & Partners, the global leader in residence and citizenship planning, which evaluates the passports of each country every year, focusing on how many countries out of the 218 independent states a given country’s citizens can travel to without requiring a visa.
Parties React To Central Bank Law
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa, asked at the press conference why the assets of the central bank’s foundations would no longer be considered as public funds, the funds donated by the founder would “lose their earlier character” and become “foundation money”.
Xpat Opinion: Spies Allegedly Working For The United States Arrested In Hungary
- 2 Mar 2016 7:59 AM
- current affairs
However bizarre and unlikely this story, I think I should report on the two men who are currently in preventive custody in Hungary. The charge is espionage for the United States, the IMF, and the Swiss-Hungarian Grant.
Opposition Parties Address Public Education Problems
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist opposition called for a new child-centred public education law and for the elimination of the state school manager (Klik). The Socialist Party supports the initiative of parents to show solidarity with protesting teachers, István Hiller, the party’s education spokesman, said, just a day before parliament is scheduled to hold a debate on public education.
Sister Of President Appointed New Head Of Schools
- 29 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Human Capacities announced last night that Mrs. Gábor Pölöskei, the sister of Hungary’s President János Áder, will be appointed president of the central school administration (KLIK) from March 1, according to reports.
Parliamentary Speaker: Europe Risks Falling Victim To ‘Physical Violence’
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
If Europe surrenders to “intellectual violence” it will eventually also fall victim to “physical violence”, Hungary’s parliamentary speaker said. Addressing a Hungarian-Bavarian conference in Budapest focusing on the European Union’s challenges, László Kövér said, the unchecked flow of illegal migrants into Europe was the sign of the impending physical aggression Europe could fall victim to.
Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Former Socialist Official
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Investigating Chief Prosecutor’s Office said it pressed charges of excessive fraud and document abuse against Gábor Simon, a former deputy leader of the opposition Socialist Party. Simon’s case goes back to February 2014 when it came to light during the run-up to the general election that Simon had undeclared assets worth about 240 million forints (EUR 780,000) held on an Austrian ...
Govt-Sponsored Referendum On Mandatory Refugee Quotas Unconstitutional Says Legal Expert
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following text is a paraphrased translation of an article that appeared on Átlátszó.hu’s Így Írnánk Mi blog. The author, a constitutional lawyer, frequently comments on matters pertaining to constitutional law in Hungary. In this piece, the author explains why the government’s recently announced referendum fails to meet the comprehension, legal and constitutionality tests required to be in ...
Marathon Tourism Generates Spending Of Hu F 2.7bn
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Marathon tourism in Budapest generated direct spending of 2.7 billion forints and tax revenue of 880 million forints last year, National Economy Minister Mihály Varga said on Monday, presenting a study by consultancy KPMG commissioned by the Budapest Sport Office.
Hungarian Passport Ranks Tenth On Visa-Free List
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- travel
Hungary was ranked tenth on a list compiled by Henley & Partners, the global leader in residence and citizenship planning, which evaluates the passports of each country every year, focusing on how many countries out of the 218 independent states a given country’s citizens can travel to without requiring a visa.
Parties React To Central Bank Law
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa, asked at the press conference why the assets of the central bank’s foundations would no longer be considered as public funds, the funds donated by the founder would “lose their earlier character” and become “foundation money”.
Xpat Opinion: Spies Allegedly Working For The United States Arrested In Hungary
- 2 Mar 2016 7:59 AM
- current affairs
However bizarre and unlikely this story, I think I should report on the two men who are currently in preventive custody in Hungary. The charge is espionage for the United States, the IMF, and the Swiss-Hungarian Grant.
Opposition Parties Address Public Education Problems
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist opposition called for a new child-centred public education law and for the elimination of the state school manager (Klik). The Socialist Party supports the initiative of parents to show solidarity with protesting teachers, István Hiller, the party’s education spokesman, said, just a day before parliament is scheduled to hold a debate on public education.
Sister Of President Appointed New Head Of Schools
- 29 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Human Capacities announced last night that Mrs. Gábor Pölöskei, the sister of Hungary’s President János Áder, will be appointed president of the central school administration (KLIK) from March 1, according to reports.