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Strasbourg Court Rules Hungary Parlt Violates MEP’s Rights
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has approved non-material compensation for Socialist MEP Tibor Szanyi for the violation of his freedomof- expression rights by Hungarian parliament. In late March 2013, Hungary’s parliament fined then lawmaker Szanyi of the Socialist Party 131,410 forints (EUR 430), a sum corresponding to one-third of his gross monthly salary, for showing his middle ...
Lottery Ticket Prices Raised In Hungary
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
The prices of Hungary’s most popular lottery tickets have been raised by HUF 25 to HUF 250 per game, taking effect Sunday, according to a press statement sent to Hungarian news agency MTI by state-owned Szerencsejáték Zrt, the issuer of lottery tickets in the country.
Celebrated Pianist, Conductor Zoltán Kocsis Dies Aged 64
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Celebrated Hungarian pianist, conductor and composer Zoltán Kocsis has died at the age of 64 after a long illness, spokeswoman for the National Philharmonic Julia Bukta told MTI on Sunday.
KDNP: People Have Right To Know Who Is Behind Jobbik
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling parties believe that the Hungarian people have the right to know “who is behind” the radical nationalist Jobbik party and what connections there may be between Jobbik and “the police-murdering organisation” in the village of Bony, a Christian Democrat lawmaker said.
COE Report Shows Instances Of Illtreatment Of Asylum - Seekers
- 4 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A majority of detained foreign nationals interviewed by a delegation of the Council of Europe said that they had been treated correctly by the authorities but a considerable number claimed that they had been subjected to physical ill-treatment by police officers, the CoE’s anti-torture committee (CPT) said in its latest report.
Government To Set Up Cziffra György Roma Cultural Centre
- 3 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The government has decided to set up a Roma educational and cultural centre in Budapest, the human resources ministry told MTI. The government is committed to nurturing Roma culture, one form of which is establishing a centre where the minority’s cultural traditions can be presented in a world-class environment, the ministry said in a statement.
Hungary Gets Observer Status In Community Of Portuguese Language Countries
- 2 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has been granted associate observer status in the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Number Of Abortions In Hungary Drops A Quarter Since Orbán Government Took Office
- 1 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Between 2010 and 2015, the number of abortions in Hungary has fallen by 23 per cent; in nominal terms, over 9000 less pregnancies were terminated, and the decrease continued further in the first quarter of the running year by 4 per cent, according to the Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Human Capacities.
IAEA Mission Notes Improvements In Paks Operational Safety
- 30 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant at Paks has improved its operational safety, according to a review by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the plant’s operator said on Wednesday. An Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) from the IAEA has recently concluded a five-day follow-up mission to assess work the Paks plant conducted in response to a review by an OSART mission in 2014, MVM ...
Strasbourg Court Rules Hungary Parlt Violates MEP’s Rights
- 9 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has approved non-material compensation for Socialist MEP Tibor Szanyi for the violation of his freedomof- expression rights by Hungarian parliament. In late March 2013, Hungary’s parliament fined then lawmaker Szanyi of the Socialist Party 131,410 forints (EUR 430), a sum corresponding to one-third of his gross monthly salary, for showing his middle ...
Lottery Ticket Prices Raised In Hungary
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
The prices of Hungary’s most popular lottery tickets have been raised by HUF 25 to HUF 250 per game, taking effect Sunday, according to a press statement sent to Hungarian news agency MTI by state-owned Szerencsejáték Zrt, the issuer of lottery tickets in the country.
Celebrated Pianist, Conductor Zoltán Kocsis Dies Aged 64
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Celebrated Hungarian pianist, conductor and composer Zoltán Kocsis has died at the age of 64 after a long illness, spokeswoman for the National Philharmonic Julia Bukta told MTI on Sunday.
KDNP: People Have Right To Know Who Is Behind Jobbik
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling parties believe that the Hungarian people have the right to know “who is behind” the radical nationalist Jobbik party and what connections there may be between Jobbik and “the police-murdering organisation” in the village of Bony, a Christian Democrat lawmaker said.
COE Report Shows Instances Of Illtreatment Of Asylum - Seekers
- 4 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A majority of detained foreign nationals interviewed by a delegation of the Council of Europe said that they had been treated correctly by the authorities but a considerable number claimed that they had been subjected to physical ill-treatment by police officers, the CoE’s anti-torture committee (CPT) said in its latest report.
Government To Set Up Cziffra György Roma Cultural Centre
- 3 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The government has decided to set up a Roma educational and cultural centre in Budapest, the human resources ministry told MTI. The government is committed to nurturing Roma culture, one form of which is establishing a centre where the minority’s cultural traditions can be presented in a world-class environment, the ministry said in a statement.
Hungary Gets Observer Status In Community Of Portuguese Language Countries
- 2 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has been granted associate observer status in the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Number Of Abortions In Hungary Drops A Quarter Since Orbán Government Took Office
- 1 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Between 2010 and 2015, the number of abortions in Hungary has fallen by 23 per cent; in nominal terms, over 9000 less pregnancies were terminated, and the decrease continued further in the first quarter of the running year by 4 per cent, according to the Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Human Capacities.
IAEA Mission Notes Improvements In Paks Operational Safety
- 30 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant at Paks has improved its operational safety, according to a review by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the plant’s operator said on Wednesday. An Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) from the IAEA has recently concluded a five-day follow-up mission to assess work the Paks plant conducted in response to a review by an OSART mission in 2014, MVM ...