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Amnesty Concerned About Anti-Terrorism Changes Restricting Human Rights
- 12 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s constitutional and legal changes aimed at enabling the government to take anti-terrorism measures could also lead to a broad range of restrictions in terms of human rights, Amnesty International (AI) said in a statement on Wednesday.
Tarlós: City Council To Continue Supporting Festival Orchestra
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest city council will in the future continue to support the Budapest Festival Orchestra to the extent that its budget permits, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. Last month, the Municipal Assembly voted to cut funding for the orchestra by 200 million forints (EUR 940,000) to 60 million.
NGOs Criticise Supreme Court Over Govt Migrant Quota Referendum Approval
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Three rights organisations and a think-tank criticised a recent Kuria decision giving the green light to a government-initiated referendum on migrant quotas, in a joint statement. Citizens in the proposed referendum would be asked: “Do you want to allow the European Union to mandate the resettlement of non-Hungarian citizens in Hungary without the approval of parliament?”
Justice Minister Presents Hungary Human Rights Report To UN
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Justice Minister László Trocsányi presented a detailed report on the enforcement of human rights in Hungary to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, as part of Hungary’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR). According to a statement by the justice ministry, Hungary’s report focused on the introduction of the institution of constitutional complaint, the penal code reform, improvements in ...
Magyar Telekom Q1 Profit Jumps On One-Offs, Improved Margin
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
Magyar Telekomʼs first-quarter net income more than quadrupled to HUF 10.7 billion from HUF 2.5 bln in the base period on an improved margin and one-off gains, an earnings report published late yesterday shows, according to Hungarian news agency MTI.
Park Manager Urges Reluctant Mayor To Cooperate On Liget Project
- 4 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Városliget Zrt, the company managing Liget Project, a scheme involving construction of a museum quarter in Budapest’s City Park, has welcomed a resolution by the district council supporting the project and called on mayor Gergely Karácsony to come up with a “cooperation proposal”.
Interview: Szigetvári Says Együtt Is Focused On Bringing In New Voters
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Beacon sat down recently with Viktor Szigetvári, president of the opposition party Together (Együtt). A great many things were discussed, but the most important takeaways are the following:
Gyurcsány Wins Legal Case Against PM Orbán
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Altus Zrt., Ferenc Gyurcsány's company, sued Viktor Orbán because in May 2015 Orbán claimed that Altus is a bogus company created for the sole purpose of generating revenue from the European Union to finance Gyurcsány's party, the Democratic Coalition - Hungarian Spectrum reported. Orbán has to openly express his regret for ever having made such a statement.
Xpat Opinion: National Bank President Still Under Fire
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the debate over the management of the funds of the National Bank (MNB) rolls on, passionate articles abound both in condemnation and in defence of its President.
Amnesty Concerned About Anti-Terrorism Changes Restricting Human Rights
- 12 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s constitutional and legal changes aimed at enabling the government to take anti-terrorism measures could also lead to a broad range of restrictions in terms of human rights, Amnesty International (AI) said in a statement on Wednesday.
Tarlós: City Council To Continue Supporting Festival Orchestra
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest city council will in the future continue to support the Budapest Festival Orchestra to the extent that its budget permits, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. Last month, the Municipal Assembly voted to cut funding for the orchestra by 200 million forints (EUR 940,000) to 60 million.
NGOs Criticise Supreme Court Over Govt Migrant Quota Referendum Approval
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Three rights organisations and a think-tank criticised a recent Kuria decision giving the green light to a government-initiated referendum on migrant quotas, in a joint statement. Citizens in the proposed referendum would be asked: “Do you want to allow the European Union to mandate the resettlement of non-Hungarian citizens in Hungary without the approval of parliament?”
Justice Minister Presents Hungary Human Rights Report To UN
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Justice Minister László Trocsányi presented a detailed report on the enforcement of human rights in Hungary to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, as part of Hungary’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR). According to a statement by the justice ministry, Hungary’s report focused on the introduction of the institution of constitutional complaint, the penal code reform, improvements in ...
Magyar Telekom Q1 Profit Jumps On One-Offs, Improved Margin
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
Magyar Telekomʼs first-quarter net income more than quadrupled to HUF 10.7 billion from HUF 2.5 bln in the base period on an improved margin and one-off gains, an earnings report published late yesterday shows, according to Hungarian news agency MTI.
Park Manager Urges Reluctant Mayor To Cooperate On Liget Project
- 4 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Városliget Zrt, the company managing Liget Project, a scheme involving construction of a museum quarter in Budapest’s City Park, has welcomed a resolution by the district council supporting the project and called on mayor Gergely Karácsony to come up with a “cooperation proposal”.
Interview: Szigetvári Says Együtt Is Focused On Bringing In New Voters
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Beacon sat down recently with Viktor Szigetvári, president of the opposition party Together (Együtt). A great many things were discussed, but the most important takeaways are the following:
Gyurcsány Wins Legal Case Against PM Orbán
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Altus Zrt., Ferenc Gyurcsány's company, sued Viktor Orbán because in May 2015 Orbán claimed that Altus is a bogus company created for the sole purpose of generating revenue from the European Union to finance Gyurcsány's party, the Democratic Coalition - Hungarian Spectrum reported. Orbán has to openly express his regret for ever having made such a statement.
Xpat Opinion: National Bank President Still Under Fire
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the debate over the management of the funds of the National Bank (MNB) rolls on, passionate articles abound both in condemnation and in defence of its President.















