2,330 result(s) for security
Defence Minister: Hungarian Soldiers Stand Ground In Crises
- 4 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian soldiers have “proved in recent crisis situations that they can hold their ground and serve the homeland,” the defence minister said, adding that the military deserves further support. Interviewed by MTI, István Simicskó said that Hungarian soldiers had worked hard building an iron fence along sections of the southern borders, and have patrolled the borders and several cities since the ...
Hungarians Lose Tens Of Thousands Of Smartphones At New Year
- 4 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
According to estimations, tens of thousands of smartphones are mislaid at New Year’s parties in Hungary, a consultant to Sicontact, the distributor of IT security company ESET in Hungary, told MTI on Friday. Peter Beres added that “knowing the nosiness of Hungarians” and in light of the fact that most phones are not secured, over 60 percent of those who find a loose phone will have a look at its ...
Hungary’s Employer Group Chief: High Tax Rates Hamper Proper Wage Reform
- 31 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Employment and income tax rates need to be reduced because the current tax system is hampering a proper wage reform, the chief secretary of the National Association of Employers and Entrepreneurs (VOSZ) said. Ferenc Dávid said a gross wage of 100,000 forints (EUR 320) costs the employer approximately 128,500 forints factoring in social contributions while the employee’s net wage ends up being ...
PM’s Security Advisor: Migration Pressure ‘Unlikely To Ease’ In 2016
- 31 Dec 2015 2:40 AM
- current affairs
Europe is likely to face the same kind of migration pressure in 2016 as it has this year but the Hungarian government will continue to do its utmost to protect the country’s borders, the prime minister’s chief domestic security advisor said. Assessing the migration crisis of 2015, György Bakondi told a press conference that a total of 1.5 million illegal migrants made their way to Europe over 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 Authorities Checking Hacker Group’s “Threatening” Video Message
- 28 Dec 2015 3:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian authorities are checking the authenticity of a recent video posted by the hacker group Anonymus, threating the Hungarian government and ruling Fidesz party, according to reports. In the video attached to an e-mail message sent to English language news portal Daily News Hungary on December, the group “declared war” on the government and Fidesz, which it said had turned Hungary into a ...
Hungarian PM’s Office: Independent Consultants Say Paks 2 Profitable
- 23 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Independent international consultants have said that the upgrade of the Paks nuclear power plant is a profitable project, the Prime Minister’s Office said. The office noted that after two years of consultations with the European Commission, on November 23 the European Union’s executive body launched an in-depth investigation into Hungary’s plan to provide financing for the upgrade of the plant to ...
Hungary Not At Risk, Says EBRD
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has said that there is no risk in connection with Hungary as far as the bank is concerned, the daily Magyar Hírlap said. The bank has so far invested 2.7 billion euros in 170 projects in the country, Antal Nikoletti, member of the board representing Hungary at the London-based credit institution, noted. EBRD investments in Hungary are expected ...
Hungary Introduces New 20.000 Forint Banknotes
- 17 Dec 2015 10:55 AM
- business
This Wednesday the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) released its new 20.000-forint banknotes. The change was previously announced in a decree published in late September in the Hungarian Official Journal. The colour of the banknote has changed a bit, turning into greenish-blue in the middle. Furthermore, the banknote has become protected by special fibers and safety threads.
Defence Minister: Hungarian Soldiers Stand Ground In Crises
- 4 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian soldiers have “proved in recent crisis situations that they can hold their ground and serve the homeland,” the defence minister said, adding that the military deserves further support. Interviewed by MTI, István Simicskó said that Hungarian soldiers had worked hard building an iron fence along sections of the southern borders, and have patrolled the borders and several cities since the ...
Hungarians Lose Tens Of Thousands Of Smartphones At New Year
- 4 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
According to estimations, tens of thousands of smartphones are mislaid at New Year’s parties in Hungary, a consultant to Sicontact, the distributor of IT security company ESET in Hungary, told MTI on Friday. Peter Beres added that “knowing the nosiness of Hungarians” and in light of the fact that most phones are not secured, over 60 percent of those who find a loose phone will have a look at its ...
Hungary’s Employer Group Chief: High Tax Rates Hamper Proper Wage Reform
- 31 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Employment and income tax rates need to be reduced because the current tax system is hampering a proper wage reform, the chief secretary of the National Association of Employers and Entrepreneurs (VOSZ) said. Ferenc Dávid said a gross wage of 100,000 forints (EUR 320) costs the employer approximately 128,500 forints factoring in social contributions while the employee’s net wage ends up being ...
PM’s Security Advisor: Migration Pressure ‘Unlikely To Ease’ In 2016
- 31 Dec 2015 2:40 AM
- current affairs
Europe is likely to face the same kind of migration pressure in 2016 as it has this year but the Hungarian government will continue to do its utmost to protect the country’s borders, the prime minister’s chief domestic security advisor said. Assessing the migration crisis of 2015, György Bakondi told a press conference that a total of 1.5 million illegal migrants made their way to Europe over 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 Authorities Checking Hacker Group’s “Threatening” Video Message
- 28 Dec 2015 3:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian authorities are checking the authenticity of a recent video posted by the hacker group Anonymus, threating the Hungarian government and ruling Fidesz party, according to reports. In the video attached to an e-mail message sent to English language news portal Daily News Hungary on December, the group “declared war” on the government and Fidesz, which it said had turned Hungary into a ...
Hungarian PM’s Office: Independent Consultants Say Paks 2 Profitable
- 23 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Independent international consultants have said that the upgrade of the Paks nuclear power plant is a profitable project, the Prime Minister’s Office said. The office noted that after two years of consultations with the European Commission, on November 23 the European Union’s executive body launched an in-depth investigation into Hungary’s plan to provide financing for the upgrade of the plant to ...
Hungary Not At Risk, Says EBRD
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has said that there is no risk in connection with Hungary as far as the bank is concerned, the daily Magyar Hírlap said. The bank has so far invested 2.7 billion euros in 170 projects in the country, Antal Nikoletti, member of the board representing Hungary at the London-based credit institution, noted. EBRD investments in Hungary are expected ...
Hungary Introduces New 20.000 Forint Banknotes
- 17 Dec 2015 10:55 AM
- business
This Wednesday the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) released its new 20.000-forint banknotes. The change was previously announced in a decree published in late September in the Hungarian Official Journal. The colour of the banknote has changed a bit, turning into greenish-blue in the middle. Furthermore, the banknote has become protected by special fibers and safety threads.