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Paks Upgrade Ineligible For Referendum
- 19 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The upgrade of Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant in Paks is ineligible for a referendum as it is governed by an international accord, the head of the National Election Committee (NVB) told the Tuesday edition of daily Magyar Nemzet.
Govt Bill On Election Campaign Billboards Fails
- 15 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government bill seeking to prevent all political advertisements on billboards outside of the official campaign period failed to receive the two-thirds majority needed to pass. The bill also stipulated that in the campaign period, all political players should be charged the same for the use of advertising surfaces.
New Major Change Regarding Running Races
- 14 Jun 2017 12:26 PM
- sport
Not more than three running races entailing major traffic restrictions may be held in Budapest in any year, according to an amended decree submitted by deputy mayor Alexandra Szalay-Bobrovniczky to the city council.
Top Court Annuls Legal Provisions On National Security Vetting Of Judges
- 14 Jun 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday ruled unconstitutional and annulled certain legal provisions requiring the national security vetting of judges. The court’s ruling comes after Péter Darák, the head of the Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, requested that the court declare provisions of the law on national security agencies pertaining to the vetting of judges unconstitutional and annul them.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Foreign-Funded NGO Transparency Law
- 14 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law requiring civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad. The government-sponsored bill was passed with 130 votes in favour, 44 against and 24 abstentions. Under the law, civil groups will be required to register as foreign-backed groups once their foreign donations reach 7.2 million forints (EUR ...
Parliament Approves Extending Hungary Iraq Mission
- 14 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved extending Hungary’s mission in Iraq and increasing its staff and powers, in a vote on Tuesday. Under a parliamentary resolution approved in April 2015, the Hungarian Armed Forces sent a contingent of up to 150 soldiers – or 300 during the replacement period – to the training centre in Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Loss-Making Bálna Is About To Be Sold
- 14 Jun 2017 8:06 AM
- property
Budapest’s congress is going to decide about Bálna Cultural Commercial and Leisure Centre’s selling in an open competition on Wednesday. The lowest purchase price of the complex is 38.8 million euros. According to Turizmus.com, vice mayor of Budapest Gábor Bagdy submitted the bill which details that even the most effective commercial model’s application cannot make the operation of Bálna ...
Invitation: Budapest Artisan Foundation Student Art Competition
- 5 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Budapest Artisan Foundation is planning to invite students to submit creative art applications for our Art Competition - Fall 2017. Back in 2011 we organised a similar event supporting the Fate and Future Charity and Women's Rights Association - NANE.
Discussion On Cannabis For Medicine Should Start In Hungary, Says Toxicologist
- 26 May 2017 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The legalization of cannabis is “not timely yet” in Hungary, however debate on its medical use could and should be started, toxicologist Gábor Zacher said in connection with liberal MP Gábor Fodor’s submitted draft amendment on the legalization of cannabis.
Paks Upgrade Ineligible For Referendum
- 19 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The upgrade of Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant in Paks is ineligible for a referendum as it is governed by an international accord, the head of the National Election Committee (NVB) told the Tuesday edition of daily Magyar Nemzet.
Govt Bill On Election Campaign Billboards Fails
- 15 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government bill seeking to prevent all political advertisements on billboards outside of the official campaign period failed to receive the two-thirds majority needed to pass. The bill also stipulated that in the campaign period, all political players should be charged the same for the use of advertising surfaces.
New Major Change Regarding Running Races
- 14 Jun 2017 12:26 PM
- sport
Not more than three running races entailing major traffic restrictions may be held in Budapest in any year, according to an amended decree submitted by deputy mayor Alexandra Szalay-Bobrovniczky to the city council.
Top Court Annuls Legal Provisions On National Security Vetting Of Judges
- 14 Jun 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday ruled unconstitutional and annulled certain legal provisions requiring the national security vetting of judges. The court’s ruling comes after Péter Darák, the head of the Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, requested that the court declare provisions of the law on national security agencies pertaining to the vetting of judges unconstitutional and annul them.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Foreign-Funded NGO Transparency Law
- 14 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law requiring civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad. The government-sponsored bill was passed with 130 votes in favour, 44 against and 24 abstentions. Under the law, civil groups will be required to register as foreign-backed groups once their foreign donations reach 7.2 million forints (EUR ...
Parliament Approves Extending Hungary Iraq Mission
- 14 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved extending Hungary’s mission in Iraq and increasing its staff and powers, in a vote on Tuesday. Under a parliamentary resolution approved in April 2015, the Hungarian Armed Forces sent a contingent of up to 150 soldiers – or 300 during the replacement period – to the training centre in Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Loss-Making Bálna Is About To Be Sold
- 14 Jun 2017 8:06 AM
- property
Budapest’s congress is going to decide about Bálna Cultural Commercial and Leisure Centre’s selling in an open competition on Wednesday. The lowest purchase price of the complex is 38.8 million euros. According to Turizmus.com, vice mayor of Budapest Gábor Bagdy submitted the bill which details that even the most effective commercial model’s application cannot make the operation of Bálna ...
Invitation: Budapest Artisan Foundation Student Art Competition
- 5 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Budapest Artisan Foundation is planning to invite students to submit creative art applications for our Art Competition - Fall 2017. Back in 2011 we organised a similar event supporting the Fate and Future Charity and Women's Rights Association - NANE.
Discussion On Cannabis For Medicine Should Start In Hungary, Says Toxicologist
- 26 May 2017 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The legalization of cannabis is “not timely yet” in Hungary, however debate on its medical use could and should be started, toxicologist Gábor Zacher said in connection with liberal MP Gábor Fodor’s submitted draft amendment on the legalization of cannabis.