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Hungary’s Political Leaders React To Orbán-Merkel Talks
- 3 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s political parties reacted to statements made by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who paid a one-day visit to Budapest, with ruling party Fidesz hailing ties and the opposition parties suggesting that Orbán was pursuing policies at odds with European policy in a number of key areas.
Hungary’s Socialists Call On PM To Give Account Of His Wealth
- 26 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has called on the prime minister to give a public account of his wealth. As Hungary’s foremost employee, Viktor Orbán should give the public a clear account of the sources of his income, which “he certainly couldn’t have earned through respectable work,” Ildikó Borbély Bangó said.
Leftist Public Personalities In Hungary Launch Democratic Roundtable
- 26 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
A group of left-wing public personalities on Sunday formally set up a discussion forum dubbed Democratic Roundtable (DEKA) with the aim of offering new visions for Hungary’s future.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Kósa: Hungary’s Exposure To Terror Threat Average
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s exposure to terrorism is equal to the European Union’s average, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said after the committee discussed security policy challenges Hungary may face after the recent terrorist attacks in France.
Hungary’s Socialist Party Demands Household Utility Price Cuts
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has demanded that the retail price of gas should be cut by 20%, while the prices of electricity and district heating should be reduced by 10% in the wake of shrinking global prices.
Rogán Dismisses Allegations Over Budapest District Property Deals
- 15 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- property
Antal Rogán, head of the parliamentary group of the ruling Fidesz party and former mayor of Budapest’s 5th district, denied any wrongdoing after an investigation into property deals in the district was flagged at a council meeting. Zoltán Selley, the district notary, told a meeting of the 5th district council that an investigation will “probably” be launched into real estate deals carried out ...
Minister, Opposition On Strasbourg Court Ruling Against Hungary
- 14 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The state of Hungary violated rules protecting private ownership when it stripped a tobacconist of his licence in 2013, the European Court of Human Rights ruled. The case was filed by László Vékony of Sopron, in western Hungary, who lost his licence to sell tobacco products after Hungary decided to make the retail trade of tobacco a state monopoly.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams Orbán For Anti Immigration Remarks
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary (PM) condemns Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on immigration and asks the premier to withdraw his statements, co-leader Timea Szabó said. On Sunday, after attending a mass rally in Paris, Orbán called for a firm EU response to the terrorist murders in France, and added that “immigration must be stopped”.
Hungary’s Political Leaders React To Orbán-Merkel Talks
- 3 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s political parties reacted to statements made by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who paid a one-day visit to Budapest, with ruling party Fidesz hailing ties and the opposition parties suggesting that Orbán was pursuing policies at odds with European policy in a number of key areas.
Hungary’s Socialists Call On PM To Give Account Of His Wealth
- 26 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has called on the prime minister to give a public account of his wealth. As Hungary’s foremost employee, Viktor Orbán should give the public a clear account of the sources of his income, which “he certainly couldn’t have earned through respectable work,” Ildikó Borbély Bangó said.
Leftist Public Personalities In Hungary Launch Democratic Roundtable
- 26 Jan 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
A group of left-wing public personalities on Sunday formally set up a discussion forum dubbed Democratic Roundtable (DEKA) with the aim of offering new visions for Hungary’s future.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Kósa: Hungary’s Exposure To Terror Threat Average
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s exposure to terrorism is equal to the European Union’s average, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said after the committee discussed security policy challenges Hungary may face after the recent terrorist attacks in France.
Hungary’s Socialist Party Demands Household Utility Price Cuts
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has demanded that the retail price of gas should be cut by 20%, while the prices of electricity and district heating should be reduced by 10% in the wake of shrinking global prices.
Rogán Dismisses Allegations Over Budapest District Property Deals
- 15 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- property
Antal Rogán, head of the parliamentary group of the ruling Fidesz party and former mayor of Budapest’s 5th district, denied any wrongdoing after an investigation into property deals in the district was flagged at a council meeting. Zoltán Selley, the district notary, told a meeting of the 5th district council that an investigation will “probably” be launched into real estate deals carried out ...
Minister, Opposition On Strasbourg Court Ruling Against Hungary
- 14 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The state of Hungary violated rules protecting private ownership when it stripped a tobacconist of his licence in 2013, the European Court of Human Rights ruled. The case was filed by László Vékony of Sopron, in western Hungary, who lost his licence to sell tobacco products after Hungary decided to make the retail trade of tobacco a state monopoly.
Hungary’s Opposition Slams Orbán For Anti Immigration Remarks
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary (PM) condemns Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent remarks on immigration and asks the premier to withdraw his statements, co-leader Timea Szabó said. On Sunday, after attending a mass rally in Paris, Orbán called for a firm EU response to the terrorist murders in France, and added that “immigration must be stopped”.