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Jobbik Seeks Probe Into Security For Ruling Party Events
- 1 Jun 2017 6:40 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Jobbik party has urged parliament’s national security committee to probe press reports suggesting that security at some ruling Fidesz events had been provided by “dubious figures who may not be on the right side of the law”.
EP Lifts Immunity From Prosecution Of Jobbik MEP 'KGBéla' Kovács
- 1 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The Legal Committee of the European Parliament voted to lift immunity from prosecution of Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács (pictured), who has been accused of collaborating with Russian intelligence and spying on the European Parliament, reports Magyar Idők.
Orbán Signs Agreement On Restoring Homes Of Iraqi Christians
- 1 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Tuesday signed an agreement on the Hungarian government’s contribution of funds for restoring the houses of Iraqi Christians in Telskuf. The document was also signed by Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako of Babylon in Parliament.
FINA Satisfied With Preparations For 2017 World Aquatics Championships
- 31 May 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
The International Swimming Federation FINA is fully satisfied with Hungary’s preparations for hosting the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, organisers said. The championships will be held in Budapest and Balatonfüred in western Hungary from July 14 to 30 and the head of the FINA administration expressed satisfaction at a recent onsite inspection.
Govt Launches New Round Of Quality Testing Of Food Products
- 31 May 2017 8:50 AM
- health & wellness
A new investigation into possible double standards regarding the quality of 30-35 products on the Hungarian and western European markets will cover beers, soft drinks, ice creams, grill products, sauces and salad dressings, a farm ministry official responsible for food safety said.
Socialist PM Candidate Botka: Gyurcsány ‘Obstacle’ To Ousting Govt
- 31 May 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
According to László Botka, PM candidate of the Socialist Party, Democratic Coalition leader Ferenc Gyurcsány is an “obstacle” in the leftist opposition’s efforts to replace the government. Following talks with Gyurcsány on Tuesday, Botka urged cooperation with “democrats aiming to unseat the government”.
MTI Stifles Statement Critical Of MTVA
- 30 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Jewish religious community Thursday issued a statement in response to a report broadcast by state TV channel M1 on Wednesday showing a clip of the ayatollah Ali Khamenei calling György Soros an evil Zionist-American multi-billionaire, but state news agency MTI refused to issue the Mazsihisz statement, 444.hu website writes.
Local Opinion: Momentum Leader’s Walk-In To Origo Still On The Agenda
- 30 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes that the unusual ‘visit’ by the leader of Momentum to Origo’s editorial offices expressed the fresh style his movement represents, while a conservative analyst sees it as proof that the press is taking over the role of the opposition parties.
Orbán Twice As Popular As Socialist Rival Botka
- 30 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Twice as many Hungarian voters prefer Viktor Orbán, the incumbent prime minister, to his chief left-wing rival, Lázsló Botka, according to a survey by the Századvég Foundation. Fully 51% said they would prefer to see Orbán stay in his current position while 22% said they wanted Botka, the Socialist Party’s prime-minister candidate, to replace him.
Jobbik Seeks Probe Into Security For Ruling Party Events
- 1 Jun 2017 6:40 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Jobbik party has urged parliament’s national security committee to probe press reports suggesting that security at some ruling Fidesz events had been provided by “dubious figures who may not be on the right side of the law”.
EP Lifts Immunity From Prosecution Of Jobbik MEP 'KGBéla' Kovács
- 1 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The Legal Committee of the European Parliament voted to lift immunity from prosecution of Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács (pictured), who has been accused of collaborating with Russian intelligence and spying on the European Parliament, reports Magyar Idők.
Orbán Signs Agreement On Restoring Homes Of Iraqi Christians
- 1 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Tuesday signed an agreement on the Hungarian government’s contribution of funds for restoring the houses of Iraqi Christians in Telskuf. The document was also signed by Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Raphael I Sako of Babylon in Parliament.
FINA Satisfied With Preparations For 2017 World Aquatics Championships
- 31 May 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
The International Swimming Federation FINA is fully satisfied with Hungary’s preparations for hosting the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, organisers said. The championships will be held in Budapest and Balatonfüred in western Hungary from July 14 to 30 and the head of the FINA administration expressed satisfaction at a recent onsite inspection.
Govt Launches New Round Of Quality Testing Of Food Products
- 31 May 2017 8:50 AM
- health & wellness
A new investigation into possible double standards regarding the quality of 30-35 products on the Hungarian and western European markets will cover beers, soft drinks, ice creams, grill products, sauces and salad dressings, a farm ministry official responsible for food safety said.
Socialist PM Candidate Botka: Gyurcsány ‘Obstacle’ To Ousting Govt
- 31 May 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
According to László Botka, PM candidate of the Socialist Party, Democratic Coalition leader Ferenc Gyurcsány is an “obstacle” in the leftist opposition’s efforts to replace the government. Following talks with Gyurcsány on Tuesday, Botka urged cooperation with “democrats aiming to unseat the government”.
MTI Stifles Statement Critical Of MTVA
- 30 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Jewish religious community Thursday issued a statement in response to a report broadcast by state TV channel M1 on Wednesday showing a clip of the ayatollah Ali Khamenei calling György Soros an evil Zionist-American multi-billionaire, but state news agency MTI refused to issue the Mazsihisz statement, 444.hu website writes.
Local Opinion: Momentum Leader’s Walk-In To Origo Still On The Agenda
- 30 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator believes that the unusual ‘visit’ by the leader of Momentum to Origo’s editorial offices expressed the fresh style his movement represents, while a conservative analyst sees it as proof that the press is taking over the role of the opposition parties.
Orbán Twice As Popular As Socialist Rival Botka
- 30 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Twice as many Hungarian voters prefer Viktor Orbán, the incumbent prime minister, to his chief left-wing rival, Lázsló Botka, according to a survey by the Századvég Foundation. Fully 51% said they would prefer to see Orbán stay in his current position while 22% said they wanted Botka, the Socialist Party’s prime-minister candidate, to replace him.