462 result(s) for secret services
Hungarian Socialists: Fidesz Using ‘Show Trials’ To Increase Popularity
- 29 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party on Thursday said the ruling Fidesz party is organising “show trials” reminiscent of methods used in Hungary’s “darkest dictatorship” to increase its popularity. Gergely Bárándy, the Socialist deputy head of parliament’s legislative committee, told a press conference that the embezzlement trial of Miklós Hagyó, in which the former Socialist deputy mayor of Budapest was given ...
Budapest Taxi Drivers End Demo
- 21 Jan 2016 3:10 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers ended their demonstration against ride-hailing company Uber in downtown Budapest after talks with government representatives. The drivers will make their way along Andrássy Avenue to Heroes’ Square, doing a lap to top off their nearly four-day demonstration. Earlier in the day, two state secretaries from the development ministry, Gábor Czepek and László Tasó, met representatives of ...
Head Of Hungary’s Transport Department: Uber “Dangerous”
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Head of the transport department at the Budapest Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Zoltán Dudás, called Uber “dangerous” because it highlights how income can be made tax-free. He added that once Uber destroys Hungarian businesses services would become much dearer. Taxi company Főtaxi said it would sign the joint statement issued by taxi professional associations and unions.
Hungary Faced Unprecedented Migration Pressure In 2015, Says BÁH Head
- 19 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary was exposed to unprecedented migration pressure last year, with the number of illegal migrants exceeding 414,000, the director of Hungary’s immigration office BÁH said. Zsuzsanna Végh said that the immigration office had warned the European Union multiple times that the Balkan route would be a significant one for illegal migrants, but EU decision makers failed to take the risk seriously.
Escape From Budapest To Thailand’s Leading Family Resort: Angsana Phuket
- 14 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- travel
The 2015 World Travel Awards accolade of “Thailand’s Leading Family Resort” was voted for by travel agents worldwide. The winner is an island resort in Southern Thailand which beckons with open arms. Located on the sun-splashed island of Phuket, and nestled in scenic Bang Tao Bay, Angsana Laguna is a fun-filled destination that offers the best in sun, sand and sea. Just 20 minutes drive from ...
First Hungarian Electronic ID Cards Issued
- 12 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first new biometric personal identification card was presented by interior ministry state secretary László Tasnádi in Budapest on Monday. The new e-card combines personal identification functions with social insurance and tax information. Interior Ministry state secretary for law enforcement László Tasnádi said the e-card “opens the door to digital processing”.
Hungary Rolls Out New Electronic ID Card
- 11 Jan 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The first new one-stop biometric card combining personal identification, social security and tax identification information was issued in Budapest on Monday. The e-card which is also suitable for providing an electronic signature was presented by interior ministry state secretary László Tasnádi at the Central Office for Administrative and Electronic Public Services (KEKKH). Tasnádi said the ...
Hungary Keeps Level 3 Terror Alert In Place, No Direct Threat
- 30 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s authorities have decided to keep a medium-level (class 3) terror alert in place in the country, although no direct threats of terrorism have been reported. Earlier-introduced security measures will be kept in place, the interior ministry told MTI in a statement on Wednesday, after reviewing the situation with the counter-terrorism force (TEK).
Hungarian National Security CTTEE Head Calls For European Counter -Terrorism Force
- 10 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe is in need of an integrated intelligence and counter-terrorism unit, as the current level of cooperation among law enforcement agencies and secret services is inadequate, the head of parliament’s national security committee said. Europe needs to act immediately to significantly improve the flow of information among its intelligence agencies, Zsolt Molnár told journalists after the ...
Hungarian Socialists: Fidesz Using ‘Show Trials’ To Increase Popularity
- 29 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party on Thursday said the ruling Fidesz party is organising “show trials” reminiscent of methods used in Hungary’s “darkest dictatorship” to increase its popularity. Gergely Bárándy, the Socialist deputy head of parliament’s legislative committee, told a press conference that the embezzlement trial of Miklós Hagyó, in which the former Socialist deputy mayor of Budapest was given ...
Budapest Taxi Drivers End Demo
- 21 Jan 2016 3:10 AM
- getting around
Taxi drivers ended their demonstration against ride-hailing company Uber in downtown Budapest after talks with government representatives. The drivers will make their way along Andrássy Avenue to Heroes’ Square, doing a lap to top off their nearly four-day demonstration. Earlier in the day, two state secretaries from the development ministry, Gábor Czepek and László Tasó, met representatives of ...
Head Of Hungary’s Transport Department: Uber “Dangerous”
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Head of the transport department at the Budapest Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Zoltán Dudás, called Uber “dangerous” because it highlights how income can be made tax-free. He added that once Uber destroys Hungarian businesses services would become much dearer. Taxi company Főtaxi said it would sign the joint statement issued by taxi professional associations and unions.
Hungary Faced Unprecedented Migration Pressure In 2015, Says BÁH Head
- 19 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary was exposed to unprecedented migration pressure last year, with the number of illegal migrants exceeding 414,000, the director of Hungary’s immigration office BÁH said. Zsuzsanna Végh said that the immigration office had warned the European Union multiple times that the Balkan route would be a significant one for illegal migrants, but EU decision makers failed to take the risk seriously.
Escape From Budapest To Thailand’s Leading Family Resort: Angsana Phuket
- 14 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- travel
The 2015 World Travel Awards accolade of “Thailand’s Leading Family Resort” was voted for by travel agents worldwide. The winner is an island resort in Southern Thailand which beckons with open arms. Located on the sun-splashed island of Phuket, and nestled in scenic Bang Tao Bay, Angsana Laguna is a fun-filled destination that offers the best in sun, sand and sea. Just 20 minutes drive from ...
First Hungarian Electronic ID Cards Issued
- 12 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first new biometric personal identification card was presented by interior ministry state secretary László Tasnádi in Budapest on Monday. The new e-card combines personal identification functions with social insurance and tax information. Interior Ministry state secretary for law enforcement László Tasnádi said the e-card “opens the door to digital processing”.
Hungary Rolls Out New Electronic ID Card
- 11 Jan 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The first new one-stop biometric card combining personal identification, social security and tax identification information was issued in Budapest on Monday. The e-card which is also suitable for providing an electronic signature was presented by interior ministry state secretary László Tasnádi at the Central Office for Administrative and Electronic Public Services (KEKKH). Tasnádi said the ...
Hungary Keeps Level 3 Terror Alert In Place, No Direct Threat
- 30 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s authorities have decided to keep a medium-level (class 3) terror alert in place in the country, although no direct threats of terrorism have been reported. Earlier-introduced security measures will be kept in place, the interior ministry told MTI in a statement on Wednesday, after reviewing the situation with the counter-terrorism force (TEK).
Hungarian National Security CTTEE Head Calls For European Counter -Terrorism Force
- 10 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe is in need of an integrated intelligence and counter-terrorism unit, as the current level of cooperation among law enforcement agencies and secret services is inadequate, the head of parliament’s national security committee said. Europe needs to act immediately to significantly improve the flow of information among its intelligence agencies, Zsolt Molnár told journalists after the ...