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Implementation Of Paris Climate Deal ‘In Both Hungary’s, UK’s Interest’
- 8 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Implementing the Paris climate deal without compromises is in both Hungary’s and Britain’s interest, the president’s office said in a statement after a meeting between President János Áder and British Prime Minister David Cameron. The two politicians discussed that climate change affects Hungary and the UK at a rate above the European Union average, the statement said.
Hungary Seeks New York Times Correction Over Refugee Article
- 6 Jan 2016 3:04 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign ministry will press The New York Times to quote its statements in connection with an article which appeared in the US daily, claiming that a Syrian refugee woman was “beaten unconscious in a Hungarian prison”, daily Magyar Idők reported. Attila Samu, press chief at the Hungarian interior ministry, told Magyar Idők that the article contained “false statements”.
Vajna’s Magyar Broadcasting Completes TV2 Acquisition
- 3 Jan 2016 4:00 AM
- business
The Magyar Broadcasting Co has completed the acquisition of the commercial broadcaster TV2 group and submitted documents on its licence to the registry court, the company said on Sunday. Magyar Broadcasting is owned by Andrew G Vajna, a Hollywood producer and businessman who is also the government’s film industry commissioner, and also serves as the company’s managing director.
Hungary Keeps Level 3 Terror Alert In Place, No Direct Threat
- 30 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s authorities have decided to keep a medium-level (class 3) terror alert in place in the country, although no direct threats of terrorism have been reported. Earlier-introduced security measures will be kept in place, the interior ministry told MTI in a statement on Wednesday, after reviewing the situation with the counter-terrorism force (TEK).
Hungarian State Owned MKB Objects To Media Reports
- 28 Dec 2015 9:00 AM
- business
State-owned MKB bank issued an announcement on Wednesday warning media outlets not to disclose bank secrets. Following EU approval on December 16 of the bank’s consolidation plan, MKB leaders have decided “to focus significantly greater attention on action against those in breach of banking confidentiality to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law,” the bank said.
Hungarian State To Grant HUF 10 Million Aid To Couples Agreeing To Have Three Children
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The State will grant HUF 10 million non-repayable aid for the purchase of new homes to young couples who agree to have three children within ten years, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office announced at the press conference Governmentinfo 35 which he held jointly with Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács.
Budapest Prosecutor Presses Charges In Connection With US Entry Ban
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s chief prosecutor has raised charges against a suspect believed to have solicited a bribe from US cooking oil producer Bunge in return for influencing Hungarian VAT legislation. Tibor Ibolya said that the suspect known as V.T. had claimed to know Peter Heim, head of Századvég, a think-tank close to the government.
Hungarian Cabinet Backs Down From Plans To Allow Gigantic Mosque To Be Built In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian government has backed down from earlier plans to allow a gigantic Turkish-funded mosque to be built in the capital Budapest’s District X. Despite the plan winning over the support of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in May, Bence Rétvári, State Secretary at the Ministry of Human Resources, has now said in a statement that the cabinet will not give the scheme the go-ahead because “the ...
Hungarian Police Asked To Give Back Overtime Pay
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Police who worked extra hours on Hungary’s southern borders during the refugee crisis are being asked to return some of their overtime pay, Népszabadság reports. The work was performed in September and October, most often in 16-hour shifts. The explanation is that the officers have been paid for more overtime than they actually worked.
Implementation Of Paris Climate Deal ‘In Both Hungary’s, UK’s Interest’
- 8 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Implementing the Paris climate deal without compromises is in both Hungary’s and Britain’s interest, the president’s office said in a statement after a meeting between President János Áder and British Prime Minister David Cameron. The two politicians discussed that climate change affects Hungary and the UK at a rate above the European Union average, the statement said.
Hungary Seeks New York Times Correction Over Refugee Article
- 6 Jan 2016 3:04 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign ministry will press The New York Times to quote its statements in connection with an article which appeared in the US daily, claiming that a Syrian refugee woman was “beaten unconscious in a Hungarian prison”, daily Magyar Idők reported. Attila Samu, press chief at the Hungarian interior ministry, told Magyar Idők that the article contained “false statements”.
Vajna’s Magyar Broadcasting Completes TV2 Acquisition
- 3 Jan 2016 4:00 AM
- business
The Magyar Broadcasting Co has completed the acquisition of the commercial broadcaster TV2 group and submitted documents on its licence to the registry court, the company said on Sunday. Magyar Broadcasting is owned by Andrew G Vajna, a Hollywood producer and businessman who is also the government’s film industry commissioner, and also serves as the company’s managing director.
Hungary Keeps Level 3 Terror Alert In Place, No Direct Threat
- 30 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s authorities have decided to keep a medium-level (class 3) terror alert in place in the country, although no direct threats of terrorism have been reported. Earlier-introduced security measures will be kept in place, the interior ministry told MTI in a statement on Wednesday, after reviewing the situation with the counter-terrorism force (TEK).
Hungarian State Owned MKB Objects To Media Reports
- 28 Dec 2015 9:00 AM
- business
State-owned MKB bank issued an announcement on Wednesday warning media outlets not to disclose bank secrets. Following EU approval on December 16 of the bank’s consolidation plan, MKB leaders have decided “to focus significantly greater attention on action against those in breach of banking confidentiality to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law,” the bank said.
Hungarian State To Grant HUF 10 Million Aid To Couples Agreeing To Have Three Children
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The State will grant HUF 10 million non-repayable aid for the purchase of new homes to young couples who agree to have three children within ten years, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office announced at the press conference Governmentinfo 35 which he held jointly with Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács.
Budapest Prosecutor Presses Charges In Connection With US Entry Ban
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s chief prosecutor has raised charges against a suspect believed to have solicited a bribe from US cooking oil producer Bunge in return for influencing Hungarian VAT legislation. Tibor Ibolya said that the suspect known as V.T. had claimed to know Peter Heim, head of Századvég, a think-tank close to the government.
Hungarian Cabinet Backs Down From Plans To Allow Gigantic Mosque To Be Built In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- property
The Hungarian government has backed down from earlier plans to allow a gigantic Turkish-funded mosque to be built in the capital Budapest’s District X. Despite the plan winning over the support of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in May, Bence Rétvári, State Secretary at the Ministry of Human Resources, has now said in a statement that the cabinet will not give the scheme the go-ahead because “the ...
Hungarian Police Asked To Give Back Overtime Pay
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Police who worked extra hours on Hungary’s southern borders during the refugee crisis are being asked to return some of their overtime pay, Népszabadság reports. The work was performed in September and October, most often in 16-hour shifts. The explanation is that the officers have been paid for more overtime than they actually worked.