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Ombudsman Slams Hungarian School Gyms
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
"Conditions of physical education and student sport in schools are not adequate and this impedes the right to high level physical and mental health, ombudsman Máté Szabó said on Wednesday. His Office said in a statement that most gymnasia in schools are out of date, neglected and potentially hazardous, while lockers and basic hygienic conditions are absent.
Budapest Public Transport Company Cancels Passenger Insurance
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The BKV has cancelled its passenger insurance contract with Generali-Providencia, to save Ft 50 million, the Budapest public transport company announced last week. The company said it is in a difficult position, while maintaining the insurance policy is not economical, and is not required by law.
LMP Activists Charged By Police In Budapest
- 2 Jan 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
"The 14th District police have launched misdemeanour proceedings against LMP activists who were caught placing a sign reading Új ellenállás (“new resistance”) on statues on Heroes Square on Sunday.
Fresh Wikileaks Statement Statement By U.S Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"While the Embassy will not comment or speculate on the content of the alleged cables made public by Wikileaks, it is important to reiterate the great respect the United States has for the positive and productive role being played by the Hungarian Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan's Baghlan province.
Wikileaks Statement By U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"In recent days a number of alleged cables that the media has received through wikileaks have appeared in the press. While I can’t comment on specifics or the authenticity of these documents, I deeply regret the disclosure of any information that was meant to be confidential. I condemn wikileaks for trying to undermine our relationship with Hungary as well as our relationships with our allies and ...
Leak Reveals Ambiguity In Hungary Over Russia
- 1 Dec 2010 11:01 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary believed it is in the camp that would take firm measures against Russia, but meanwhile wanted to pursue a policy of equilibrium and maintain dialogue with Moscow, something which marked it out from its far more hard-line neighbours, according to a 2008 US diplomatic document released by WikiLeaks.
Xpat Report: 'Sugar' Candy Shop In Budapest
- 25 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- food & drink
Paulay Ede Street 44…46…48. Finally I arrived to the most particular candy shop of the 6th district, Sugar! I came here with the objection to explore a really sugary story by making an interview with the founder of this wonderful place, Eszter Horváth.
Hungary's Monok Local Gov’t Revokes Social Card
- 22 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The new local government in Monok has revoked the social card decree backed by previous mayor Zsolt Szepessy. Mayor Emese Bártfay Demeter said the card had restricted the needy of the right to freedom of choice.
Hungarian Government To Extend Special Taxes Beyond 2012
- 16 Nov 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"The windfall taxes on the energy, telecoms and retail sectors will be in effect until 2014, two years later than indicated by official government announcements, Budget Council head Gyorgy Kopits revealed on MTV’s “Ma Reggel” programme early Wednesday.
Ombudsman Slams Hungarian School Gyms
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- sport
"Conditions of physical education and student sport in schools are not adequate and this impedes the right to high level physical and mental health, ombudsman Máté Szabó said on Wednesday. His Office said in a statement that most gymnasia in schools are out of date, neglected and potentially hazardous, while lockers and basic hygienic conditions are absent.
Budapest Public Transport Company Cancels Passenger Insurance
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The BKV has cancelled its passenger insurance contract with Generali-Providencia, to save Ft 50 million, the Budapest public transport company announced last week. The company said it is in a difficult position, while maintaining the insurance policy is not economical, and is not required by law.
LMP Activists Charged By Police In Budapest
- 2 Jan 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
"The 14th District police have launched misdemeanour proceedings against LMP activists who were caught placing a sign reading Új ellenállás (“new resistance”) on statues on Heroes Square on Sunday.
Fresh Wikileaks Statement Statement By U.S Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"While the Embassy will not comment or speculate on the content of the alleged cables made public by Wikileaks, it is important to reiterate the great respect the United States has for the positive and productive role being played by the Hungarian Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan's Baghlan province.
Wikileaks Statement By U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"In recent days a number of alleged cables that the media has received through wikileaks have appeared in the press. While I can’t comment on specifics or the authenticity of these documents, I deeply regret the disclosure of any information that was meant to be confidential. I condemn wikileaks for trying to undermine our relationship with Hungary as well as our relationships with our allies and ...
Leak Reveals Ambiguity In Hungary Over Russia
- 1 Dec 2010 11:01 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary believed it is in the camp that would take firm measures against Russia, but meanwhile wanted to pursue a policy of equilibrium and maintain dialogue with Moscow, something which marked it out from its far more hard-line neighbours, according to a 2008 US diplomatic document released by WikiLeaks.
Xpat Report: 'Sugar' Candy Shop In Budapest
- 25 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- food & drink
Paulay Ede Street 44…46…48. Finally I arrived to the most particular candy shop of the 6th district, Sugar! I came here with the objection to explore a really sugary story by making an interview with the founder of this wonderful place, Eszter Horváth.
Hungary's Monok Local Gov’t Revokes Social Card
- 22 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The new local government in Monok has revoked the social card decree backed by previous mayor Zsolt Szepessy. Mayor Emese Bártfay Demeter said the card had restricted the needy of the right to freedom of choice.
Hungarian Government To Extend Special Taxes Beyond 2012
- 16 Nov 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"The windfall taxes on the energy, telecoms and retail sectors will be in effect until 2014, two years later than indicated by official government announcements, Budget Council head Gyorgy Kopits revealed on MTV’s “Ma Reggel” programme early Wednesday.