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Hungarian MEPs Congratulate Newly Elected EP President
- 19 Jan 2017 9:20 AM
- current affairs
The MEPs of Hungary’s allied ruling Fidesz and Christian Democratic parties congratulated Antonio Tajani on his election as the new president of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. “The EP will have a president who is a friend of Hungary,” the Fidesz-KDNP group said. With the election of the conservative Italian politician, it is expected that greater focus will be given to Christian values ...
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
Orbán’s Cabinet To Wind Up Sales Of Residency Bonds
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government Debt Management Agency (AKK) on Thursday said it will stop selling residency bonds, citing favourable developments in the country’s financing conditions in the last year. Applications for the purchase of residency bonds can be submitted until March 31, the AKK said.
Socialists Back Creation Of ‘European FBI’
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party supports a proposal to create an Europe-wide law enforcement agency similar to the FBI in the United States, Zsolt Molnár, the Socialist head of parliament’s national security committee, said on Thursday.
Magyar Opinion: Dispute Over ‘Pseudo-NGOs’ Heats Up
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal sources liken the government’s plans to require asset declarations from NGO executives to totalitarian and dictatorial policies. Centrist commentators welcome more transparency but criticize the harsh language. A conservative columnist thinks that the proposal is a mere political red herring.
Open Society Foundations Vow To Continue Work In Hungary
- 12 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Open Society Foundations intend to carry on working in Hungary to strengthen democracy, the rule of law and justice by working together with local organisations, Christopher Stone, the organisation’s president, said.
Socialists Slam Fidesz Deputy Leader Over Comments On ‘Repelling’ NGOs
- 11 Jan 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialists slammed Fidesz deputy leader Szilárd Németh on Tuesday for comments he had made on the need to “clear away” civil groups from Hungary.
Cooperation With Jobbik ‘Dead End’, Says Socialist Leader
- 4 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Joining forces with the Jobbik party against the ruling parties is an “ill-advised” idea and would be a “dead end for the country and for the voters”, the leader of the Socialist Party said on Tuesday.
Official: Middle Class To Strengthen Through Wage Increase
- 3 Jan 2017 8:10 AM
- business
Wage increases will help strengthen the middle class and Hungary’s economy as a whole in the long term, state secretary Csaba Dömötör said. The economy has been on a path of growth for several years and projections show that the growth rate could reach 4% taking into account European Union tenders, he told public news channel M1.
Hungarian MEPs Congratulate Newly Elected EP President
- 19 Jan 2017 9:20 AM
- current affairs
The MEPs of Hungary’s allied ruling Fidesz and Christian Democratic parties congratulated Antonio Tajani on his election as the new president of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. “The EP will have a president who is a friend of Hungary,” the Fidesz-KDNP group said. With the election of the conservative Italian politician, it is expected that greater focus will be given to Christian values ...
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
Orbán’s Cabinet To Wind Up Sales Of Residency Bonds
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government Debt Management Agency (AKK) on Thursday said it will stop selling residency bonds, citing favourable developments in the country’s financing conditions in the last year. Applications for the purchase of residency bonds can be submitted until March 31, the AKK said.
Socialists Back Creation Of ‘European FBI’
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party supports a proposal to create an Europe-wide law enforcement agency similar to the FBI in the United States, Zsolt Molnár, the Socialist head of parliament’s national security committee, said on Thursday.
Magyar Opinion: Dispute Over ‘Pseudo-NGOs’ Heats Up
- 13 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal sources liken the government’s plans to require asset declarations from NGO executives to totalitarian and dictatorial policies. Centrist commentators welcome more transparency but criticize the harsh language. A conservative columnist thinks that the proposal is a mere political red herring.
Open Society Foundations Vow To Continue Work In Hungary
- 12 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Open Society Foundations intend to carry on working in Hungary to strengthen democracy, the rule of law and justice by working together with local organisations, Christopher Stone, the organisation’s president, said.
Socialists Slam Fidesz Deputy Leader Over Comments On ‘Repelling’ NGOs
- 11 Jan 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialists slammed Fidesz deputy leader Szilárd Németh on Tuesday for comments he had made on the need to “clear away” civil groups from Hungary.
Cooperation With Jobbik ‘Dead End’, Says Socialist Leader
- 4 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Joining forces with the Jobbik party against the ruling parties is an “ill-advised” idea and would be a “dead end for the country and for the voters”, the leader of the Socialist Party said on Tuesday.
Official: Middle Class To Strengthen Through Wage Increase
- 3 Jan 2017 8:10 AM
- business
Wage increases will help strengthen the middle class and Hungary’s economy as a whole in the long term, state secretary Csaba Dömötör said. The economy has been on a path of growth for several years and projections show that the growth rate could reach 4% taking into account European Union tenders, he told public news channel M1.