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Opposition Support For Hungary Iraq Mission Extension Uncertain
- 24 May 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
It is still uncertain if the government’s proposal for extending Hungary’s mission in Iraq will get sufficient support from the opposition in parliament, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said.
Translator In Migrant Trials Charged With Perjury
- 23 May 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
The Kecskemét Prosecutor’s Office brought perjury charges against a translator involved in the trials on the 2015 Röszke disturbances involving migrants, the prosecutor’s office said. On September 16, 2015, Hungarian police stopped illegal migrants attempting to break through the gate at the crossing point of Röszke-Horgos on the border between Hungary and Serbia.
80 Days Left Until The 17th Masters World Championships Kick Off
- 19 May 2017 8:00 AM
- sport
About 9000 applicants expressed their intention to come to Budapest or Balatonfüred to enter the 17th FINA Masters World Championships which – regarding its headcount – will be the largest Masters event so far. There is great interest in all disciplines, it is recommended to finish registrations considering deadlines and headcount limits.
Fidesz: EP Vote ‘Political Attack’ Against Hungary
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s vote to propose invoking Article 7 against Hungary is a shocking political attack, MEPs of the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats said and added that they reject such attacks. All other Hungarian groups except radical nationalist Jobbik’s supported the resolution.
UN Rapporteurs Urge Hungarian Govt To Withdraw NGO Transparency Bill
- 17 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two human rights experts of the United Nations have called on the Hungarian government to withdraw its proposed bill on the transparency of civil groups funded by foreign donors, the UN’s information service UNIS said on Tuesday.
Official: EP Continues To ‘Force Migrant Redistribution’
- 17 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tuesday’s plenary session of the European Parliament showed that Brussels insists on a quota system for refugees without an upper limit of asylum seekers to be resettled per country; Hungary refuses to comply with such a plan, the parliamentary state secretary at the cabinet office said.
Road R76 Construction To Start
- 17 May 2017 8:00 AM
- getting around
The state infrastructure development company NIF has announced a tender to construct the first two stretches of road R76 connecting the town of Zalaegerszeg with the M7 motorway, according to public procurement magazine Közbeszerzési Értesítõ.
Hungarian Parliament Amends Advertisement Tax Law
- 17 May 2017 8:00 AM
- finance
Parliament on Tuesday passed a law amendment setting the rate of advertisement tax at 7.5 percent from the second half of 2017. The levy will apply to companies with revenue exceeding a net amount of 100 million forints (EUR 320,000) from July 1, 2017. The bill submitted by the economy minister was passed with 117 votes in favour and 58 against.
Liberal Party Leaderʼs Bill Vows To Legalize Cannabis
- 16 May 2017 12:22 PM
- current affairs
A recently submitted draft amendment proposal from Hungarian Liberal Party leader Gábor Fodor aims to legalize marijuana or cannabis consumption for recreational and medicinal purposes in Hungary, according to online news daily 444.hu.
Opposition Support For Hungary Iraq Mission Extension Uncertain
- 24 May 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
It is still uncertain if the government’s proposal for extending Hungary’s mission in Iraq will get sufficient support from the opposition in parliament, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said.
Translator In Migrant Trials Charged With Perjury
- 23 May 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
The Kecskemét Prosecutor’s Office brought perjury charges against a translator involved in the trials on the 2015 Röszke disturbances involving migrants, the prosecutor’s office said. On September 16, 2015, Hungarian police stopped illegal migrants attempting to break through the gate at the crossing point of Röszke-Horgos on the border between Hungary and Serbia.
80 Days Left Until The 17th Masters World Championships Kick Off
- 19 May 2017 8:00 AM
- sport
About 9000 applicants expressed their intention to come to Budapest or Balatonfüred to enter the 17th FINA Masters World Championships which – regarding its headcount – will be the largest Masters event so far. There is great interest in all disciplines, it is recommended to finish registrations considering deadlines and headcount limits.
Fidesz: EP Vote ‘Political Attack’ Against Hungary
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s vote to propose invoking Article 7 against Hungary is a shocking political attack, MEPs of the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats said and added that they reject such attacks. All other Hungarian groups except radical nationalist Jobbik’s supported the resolution.
UN Rapporteurs Urge Hungarian Govt To Withdraw NGO Transparency Bill
- 17 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two human rights experts of the United Nations have called on the Hungarian government to withdraw its proposed bill on the transparency of civil groups funded by foreign donors, the UN’s information service UNIS said on Tuesday.
Official: EP Continues To ‘Force Migrant Redistribution’
- 17 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tuesday’s plenary session of the European Parliament showed that Brussels insists on a quota system for refugees without an upper limit of asylum seekers to be resettled per country; Hungary refuses to comply with such a plan, the parliamentary state secretary at the cabinet office said.
Road R76 Construction To Start
- 17 May 2017 8:00 AM
- getting around
The state infrastructure development company NIF has announced a tender to construct the first two stretches of road R76 connecting the town of Zalaegerszeg with the M7 motorway, according to public procurement magazine Közbeszerzési Értesítõ.
Hungarian Parliament Amends Advertisement Tax Law
- 17 May 2017 8:00 AM
- finance
Parliament on Tuesday passed a law amendment setting the rate of advertisement tax at 7.5 percent from the second half of 2017. The levy will apply to companies with revenue exceeding a net amount of 100 million forints (EUR 320,000) from July 1, 2017. The bill submitted by the economy minister was passed with 117 votes in favour and 58 against.
Liberal Party Leaderʼs Bill Vows To Legalize Cannabis
- 16 May 2017 12:22 PM
- current affairs
A recently submitted draft amendment proposal from Hungarian Liberal Party leader Gábor Fodor aims to legalize marijuana or cannabis consumption for recreational and medicinal purposes in Hungary, according to online news daily 444.hu.