762 result(s) for szeged
Three Suspects Arrested For Robbing Migrants In Hungary
- 8 Sep 2015 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Three men have been taken into custody in Szeged, southeast Hungary, in connection with the theft of 2,000 euros from four Syrian migrants near the M5 motorway, local police said. Spokeswoman Csilla Gyugyi said the suspects offered to transport the migrants from Roszke, on the southern border with Serbia, to Budapest for 250 euros per head. The migrants accepted the offer and paid a deposit.
“Volunteers Aren’t Needed” Claims Hungarian Immigration Agency Chief
- 4 Sep 2015 11:00 AM
- current affairs
“We hope the executive director never has to spend twelve hours hungry and thirsty in the hot sun, or that she never has to spend the night waiting outside the train station in the rain.” – MigSzol in response to Végh’s comments. Volunteers around the country are expressing dissatisfaction with comments recently made by the executive director of Hungary’s immigration agency, specifically that ...
Justice Minister: "Govt Welcomes Renaissance Of Jewish Life In Hungary"
- 4 Sep 2015 9:26 AM
- community & culture
There is no excuse for discrimination and persecution; to repeat this over and over again is not some sort of mania or an act of self-scolding but merely the act of facing up to our responsibility, Minister of Justice László Trócsányi said on 2 September 2015 in Szeged at the opening ceremony of the 9th Szeged Autumn Jewish Cultural Festival which was also attended by Mór Ilan, Israel’s ...
Video: Migrants Breach Hungary's Razor Wire Fence
- 1 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- video
Britain, France and Germany have called for reception centres to be set up, and the finger printing of migrants and refugees, once they arrive in Europe.
The three countries have requested an emergency EU meeting, to be held in Brussels in two weeks time, to discuss "concrete" measures to better deal with the increasing numbers of new arrivals. The BBC's Damian Grammaticas reports from the city ...
Why Hungary’s Arguably Best Hamburgers Dread A Michelin Star
- 31 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Baltazár in Buda Castle, led by Zsolt Litauszki, is one of the country’s best restaurants, with an adjacent B&B that is rated second among Budapest hotels on Tripadvisor. Fine dining in Buda Castle, a Michelin sticker on th door and we tried that particular perfect hamburger which has become even more perfect since rising to fame.
Refugees Flow Through Hungarian Border Towards Szeged
- 26 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Serbian authorities transported 150 bus loads of illegal immigrants from Belgrade to the Hungarian border in two days as the first of the refugees who were stopped at the Greek-Macedonian border for days last week, arrived at the Serbia-Hungary border. The refugees gather at a collection point in Serbia then follow railway tracks to arrive in Hungary near Röszke.
Hungarian Archbishop Paskai Dies Aged 89
- 18 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Retired Archbishop of Esztergom László Paskai, former head of Hungary’s Catholic Church, died aged 89. Hungary has lost a priest who loved his church and country, the Christian Democrats said, expressing deep condolences over Paskai’s death in a statement. Paskai headed the Catholic Church in difficult times and he was a dedicated and wise leader and a good diplomat, the statement said.
Hungarian Border Fence Fails To Stem Influx Of Migrants
- 17 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Defence Minister Csaba Hende and Interior Minister Sándor Pintér inspected construction of the fence near Tompa on the Serbian border on Friday. They affirmed that the barrier will be completed by August 31. Hungarian police caught more than 3,400 illegal migrants on Friday and Saturday, an indication that construction of the fence to date has not slowed the influx of refugees.
Refugee Camps In Hungary To Receive National Security Institution Status
- 17 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Refugee camps in Hungary are to receive national security institution status under a government decree currently being prepared, daily Napi Gazdaság said. Under the related decree, local councils will not be permitted to hinder the setting up of migrant reception centres and the construction of the border fence, the paper said. Several sections of the government decree on city development and ...
Three Suspects Arrested For Robbing Migrants In Hungary
- 8 Sep 2015 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Three men have been taken into custody in Szeged, southeast Hungary, in connection with the theft of 2,000 euros from four Syrian migrants near the M5 motorway, local police said. Spokeswoman Csilla Gyugyi said the suspects offered to transport the migrants from Roszke, on the southern border with Serbia, to Budapest for 250 euros per head. The migrants accepted the offer and paid a deposit.
“Volunteers Aren’t Needed” Claims Hungarian Immigration Agency Chief
- 4 Sep 2015 11:00 AM
- current affairs
“We hope the executive director never has to spend twelve hours hungry and thirsty in the hot sun, or that she never has to spend the night waiting outside the train station in the rain.” – MigSzol in response to Végh’s comments. Volunteers around the country are expressing dissatisfaction with comments recently made by the executive director of Hungary’s immigration agency, specifically that ...
Justice Minister: "Govt Welcomes Renaissance Of Jewish Life In Hungary"
- 4 Sep 2015 9:26 AM
- community & culture
There is no excuse for discrimination and persecution; to repeat this over and over again is not some sort of mania or an act of self-scolding but merely the act of facing up to our responsibility, Minister of Justice László Trócsányi said on 2 September 2015 in Szeged at the opening ceremony of the 9th Szeged Autumn Jewish Cultural Festival which was also attended by Mór Ilan, Israel’s ...
Video: Migrants Breach Hungary's Razor Wire Fence
- 1 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- video
Britain, France and Germany have called for reception centres to be set up, and the finger printing of migrants and refugees, once they arrive in Europe.
The three countries have requested an emergency EU meeting, to be held in Brussels in two weeks time, to discuss "concrete" measures to better deal with the increasing numbers of new arrivals. The BBC's Damian Grammaticas reports from the city ...
Why Hungary’s Arguably Best Hamburgers Dread A Michelin Star
- 31 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Baltazár in Buda Castle, led by Zsolt Litauszki, is one of the country’s best restaurants, with an adjacent B&B that is rated second among Budapest hotels on Tripadvisor. Fine dining in Buda Castle, a Michelin sticker on th door and we tried that particular perfect hamburger which has become even more perfect since rising to fame.
Refugees Flow Through Hungarian Border Towards Szeged
- 26 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Serbian authorities transported 150 bus loads of illegal immigrants from Belgrade to the Hungarian border in two days as the first of the refugees who were stopped at the Greek-Macedonian border for days last week, arrived at the Serbia-Hungary border. The refugees gather at a collection point in Serbia then follow railway tracks to arrive in Hungary near Röszke.
Hungarian Archbishop Paskai Dies Aged 89
- 18 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Retired Archbishop of Esztergom László Paskai, former head of Hungary’s Catholic Church, died aged 89. Hungary has lost a priest who loved his church and country, the Christian Democrats said, expressing deep condolences over Paskai’s death in a statement. Paskai headed the Catholic Church in difficult times and he was a dedicated and wise leader and a good diplomat, the statement said.
Hungarian Border Fence Fails To Stem Influx Of Migrants
- 17 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Defence Minister Csaba Hende and Interior Minister Sándor Pintér inspected construction of the fence near Tompa on the Serbian border on Friday. They affirmed that the barrier will be completed by August 31. Hungarian police caught more than 3,400 illegal migrants on Friday and Saturday, an indication that construction of the fence to date has not slowed the influx of refugees.
Refugee Camps In Hungary To Receive National Security Institution Status
- 17 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Refugee camps in Hungary are to receive national security institution status under a government decree currently being prepared, daily Napi Gazdaság said. Under the related decree, local councils will not be permitted to hinder the setting up of migrant reception centres and the construction of the border fence, the paper said. Several sections of the government decree on city development and ...