2,324 result(s) for state secretary
Hungarian Hate Group 'Highwayman Army' Seeks 'Fighters', Jobbik Connection?
- 17 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to Jobbik MP Tamás “Roy” Sneider, extremist hate group Betyársereg (Highwayman army) needs fighters, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s mother is a Gypsy, and it is better to employ a Muslim as a personal secretary than a Jew. Jobbik must “project calm” and “must not appear violent” but at the same time “must divert Hungarian society in a direction which enables it to ‘radicalize itself”.
Govt Allocates Almost Huf 8 Bn For Castle District Reconstruction
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- property
The government is allocating 7.9 billion forints (EUR 26m) until the end of next year for the reconstruction of Budapest’s Castle District, state secretary László L Simon said. The project includes the construction of a 1.5 billion forint 300-space underground car park at the back of the Buda Castle, the 2 billion forint renovation of the historic stables and 3.5 billion forints for revamping a ...
Petőfi Scheme To Strengthen Ethnic Hungarians’ Identity
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The government’s Petőfi Sándor Programme to be launched on March 15 is expected to strengthen the identity of ethnic Hungarians in areas where its community is a diaspora and their number is decreasing, the state secretary for ethnic Hungarian communities abroad said.
Statement Of Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Re Comments Of Victoria Nuland
- 12 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland’s words were published incorrectly in the Hungarian press due to a translation error. At the hearing of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations yesterday, Victoria Nuland did not speak about applying pressure with relation to Hungary.
Whitening Economy Increases Revenues To Central Budget
- 12 Mar 2015 2:00 AM
- business
In 2014, tax revenues to Hungary’s central budget were 650 billion forints (EUR 1.99bn) up compared to the previous year, national daily Magyar Nemzet said. The paper quoted the economy ministry as saying that higher tax revenues were the result of a shrinking grey economy.
Trust In Hungary’s Justice System “Strengthens”
- 11 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The fresh analysis published by the European Commission justifies the view that confidence towards the independence of Hungary’s justice system has improved, the justice ministry’s parliamentary state secretary said.
Xpat Opinion: Reverberations After Lajos Simicska’s Revelations About Viktor Orbán
- 11 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Lajos Simicska’s revelations about Viktor Orbán’s alleged involvement in the state security apparatus in 1981-1982 have given rise to accusations and counterclaims. And all the larger papers have published timelines of the allegations that surfaced here and there about Viktor Orbán’s possible informer past.
Hungarian Health Care Workers Earn 1/10th That Of Their Western Counterparts
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The people need to understand that we are not talking about how much residents or expert doctors make, but whether they will be treated when they go to hospital, says Tamás Dénes, President of the Hungarian Residents Association. Doctors and expert health workers are moving abroad because of low wages and poor working conditions.
Melia’s Talks In Budapest Focus On Rule Of Law
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for good governance, rule of law, and human rights in Hungary, the US State Department said in a statement in connection with a March 1-2 visit by Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas Melia. “Dialogue in the bilateral relationship with Hungary will continue to include the United States’ concern for fundamental freedoms, democratic procedures and rule of ...
Hungarian Hate Group 'Highwayman Army' Seeks 'Fighters', Jobbik Connection?
- 17 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to Jobbik MP Tamás “Roy” Sneider, extremist hate group Betyársereg (Highwayman army) needs fighters, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s mother is a Gypsy, and it is better to employ a Muslim as a personal secretary than a Jew. Jobbik must “project calm” and “must not appear violent” but at the same time “must divert Hungarian society in a direction which enables it to ‘radicalize itself”.
Govt Allocates Almost Huf 8 Bn For Castle District Reconstruction
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- property
The government is allocating 7.9 billion forints (EUR 26m) until the end of next year for the reconstruction of Budapest’s Castle District, state secretary László L Simon said. The project includes the construction of a 1.5 billion forint 300-space underground car park at the back of the Buda Castle, the 2 billion forint renovation of the historic stables and 3.5 billion forints for revamping a ...
Petőfi Scheme To Strengthen Ethnic Hungarians’ Identity
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The government’s Petőfi Sándor Programme to be launched on March 15 is expected to strengthen the identity of ethnic Hungarians in areas where its community is a diaspora and their number is decreasing, the state secretary for ethnic Hungarian communities abroad said.
Statement Of Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Re Comments Of Victoria Nuland
- 12 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland’s words were published incorrectly in the Hungarian press due to a translation error. At the hearing of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations yesterday, Victoria Nuland did not speak about applying pressure with relation to Hungary.
Whitening Economy Increases Revenues To Central Budget
- 12 Mar 2015 2:00 AM
- business
In 2014, tax revenues to Hungary’s central budget were 650 billion forints (EUR 1.99bn) up compared to the previous year, national daily Magyar Nemzet said. The paper quoted the economy ministry as saying that higher tax revenues were the result of a shrinking grey economy.
Trust In Hungary’s Justice System “Strengthens”
- 11 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The fresh analysis published by the European Commission justifies the view that confidence towards the independence of Hungary’s justice system has improved, the justice ministry’s parliamentary state secretary said.
Xpat Opinion: Reverberations After Lajos Simicska’s Revelations About Viktor Orbán
- 11 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Lajos Simicska’s revelations about Viktor Orbán’s alleged involvement in the state security apparatus in 1981-1982 have given rise to accusations and counterclaims. And all the larger papers have published timelines of the allegations that surfaced here and there about Viktor Orbán’s possible informer past.
Hungarian Health Care Workers Earn 1/10th That Of Their Western Counterparts
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The people need to understand that we are not talking about how much residents or expert doctors make, but whether they will be treated when they go to hospital, says Tamás Dénes, President of the Hungarian Residents Association. Doctors and expert health workers are moving abroad because of low wages and poor working conditions.
Melia’s Talks In Budapest Focus On Rule Of Law
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for good governance, rule of law, and human rights in Hungary, the US State Department said in a statement in connection with a March 1-2 visit by Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas Melia. “Dialogue in the bilateral relationship with Hungary will continue to include the United States’ concern for fundamental freedoms, democratic procedures and rule of ...