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Ónodi-Szűcs New State Secretary For Health In Hungary
- 13 Oct 2015 5:36 AM
- health & wellness
Zoltán Ónodi-Szűcs will be the new state secretary for health, the head of the ministry of human resources that controls the health portfolio told a news conference. Ónodi-Szűcs, until now the head of the state health services centre (AEEK), said that his primary aim is to serve the interests of the public rather than the sector’s institutions. “We want people to feel that their problems are ...
Opposition Parties Say Orbán Govt Can Be Replaced Democratically
- 8 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The government of Viktor Orbán and its "political regime+ can be replaced through democratic means, opposition leaders agreed at a roundtable discussion in Sárvár, in western Hungary. Gábor Vona of the radical nationalist Jobbik, LMP co-leader András Schiffer and Együtt leader Viktor Szigetvári, however, disagreed about the chances of each other’s parties of coming to power and their abilities to ...
Pro-Govt Poster Exhibition On Migration With Opposition Comments
- 6 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The pro-government Civil Unity Forum (CÖF) has opened an open-air poster exhibition about opposition politicians’ remarks on migrants. The posters on display near MPs’ offices at Budapest’s Olimpia Park are aimed to contrast opposition statements with the “reality” about migrants, CÖF founder László Csizmadia said. Next to the photos and citations by Socialist, Democratic Coalition (DK) and ...
WOMEX Honours & Preserves Multi-Ethnic Heritage Of Budapest
- 1 Oct 2015 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Featured prominently on the World Heritage Site List of UNESCO, Budapest is the fifth most visited capital of Europe (Euromonitor International) and the cultural hub of "CEE" - Central Eastern Europe. The majestic Danube splits the city into Buda and Pest and hosts one of the biggest festivals on the international touring circuit, Sziget (meaning 'island' in Hungarian), every year in August.
Hungary’s President Scorns Climate Change Deniers At Church Conference
- 30 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s President János Áder met church leaders in parliament on Tuesday for a conference to discuss climate change and environmental concerns. He said denying climate change, feeling apathy on the subject and believing the market was almighty were all fallacies. He asked church dignitaries to share the imperative of saving the Earth in their religious communities, in the spirit of an ...
Budget May Be Amended To Reflect Hungary’s Cost Of Migration Measures
- 15 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- business
If the migration crisis is sustained it may be necessary to amend the budget, though for the time being measures can be paid for by making internal budget transfers, the economy minister said. Mihály Varga told public service news website hirado. hu that the government had spent almost 30 billion forints (EUR 96m) on fortifying the Serbian-Hungarian border. In addition are extra costs related to ...
Együtt: Hungary Should Take In 15,000 Refugees By 2016
- 8 Sep 2015 9:03 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party demands that Hungary should take in 10,000 refugees this year and 5,000 next year, on a voluntary and longterm basis. Viktor Szigetvári, the party’s leader, said that while Hungary is a homogeneous country, it needs new work force to make its pension and welfare systems sustainable. It is also Hungary’s moral duty to take in migrants.
Hungary's Railway Company MÁV Refuses Trains From Serbia
- 7 Sep 2015 11:30 AM
- current affairs
State railway company MÁV on Sunday refused to allow two trains carrying refugees to enter from Serbia. The trains were stopped at Subotica, the Serbian state railways said in a statement on Sunday. The trains were permitted to continue towards Budapest and Vienna only after all migrants on board were removed.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Blames “Irresponsible Statements”, “EU’s Failed Policy” For Night’s Chaos
- 7 Sep 2015 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Events in Hungary on Friday night were the result of the European Union’s failed immigration policy and irresponsible statements by European politicians, Hungary’s foreign minister said in Luxembourg before an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers on Saturday. Péter Szijjártó said Hungary had registered migrants who left its territory on Friday night and would continue to observe the EU’s ...
Ónodi-Szűcs New State Secretary For Health In Hungary
- 13 Oct 2015 5:36 AM
- health & wellness
Zoltán Ónodi-Szűcs will be the new state secretary for health, the head of the ministry of human resources that controls the health portfolio told a news conference. Ónodi-Szűcs, until now the head of the state health services centre (AEEK), said that his primary aim is to serve the interests of the public rather than the sector’s institutions. “We want people to feel that their problems are ...
Opposition Parties Say Orbán Govt Can Be Replaced Democratically
- 8 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The government of Viktor Orbán and its "political regime+ can be replaced through democratic means, opposition leaders agreed at a roundtable discussion in Sárvár, in western Hungary. Gábor Vona of the radical nationalist Jobbik, LMP co-leader András Schiffer and Együtt leader Viktor Szigetvári, however, disagreed about the chances of each other’s parties of coming to power and their abilities to ...
Pro-Govt Poster Exhibition On Migration With Opposition Comments
- 6 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The pro-government Civil Unity Forum (CÖF) has opened an open-air poster exhibition about opposition politicians’ remarks on migrants. The posters on display near MPs’ offices at Budapest’s Olimpia Park are aimed to contrast opposition statements with the “reality” about migrants, CÖF founder László Csizmadia said. Next to the photos and citations by Socialist, Democratic Coalition (DK) and ...
WOMEX Honours & Preserves Multi-Ethnic Heritage Of Budapest
- 1 Oct 2015 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Featured prominently on the World Heritage Site List of UNESCO, Budapest is the fifth most visited capital of Europe (Euromonitor International) and the cultural hub of "CEE" - Central Eastern Europe. The majestic Danube splits the city into Buda and Pest and hosts one of the biggest festivals on the international touring circuit, Sziget (meaning 'island' in Hungarian), every year in August.
Hungary’s President Scorns Climate Change Deniers At Church Conference
- 30 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s President János Áder met church leaders in parliament on Tuesday for a conference to discuss climate change and environmental concerns. He said denying climate change, feeling apathy on the subject and believing the market was almighty were all fallacies. He asked church dignitaries to share the imperative of saving the Earth in their religious communities, in the spirit of an ...
Budget May Be Amended To Reflect Hungary’s Cost Of Migration Measures
- 15 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- business
If the migration crisis is sustained it may be necessary to amend the budget, though for the time being measures can be paid for by making internal budget transfers, the economy minister said. Mihály Varga told public service news website hirado. hu that the government had spent almost 30 billion forints (EUR 96m) on fortifying the Serbian-Hungarian border. In addition are extra costs related to ...
Együtt: Hungary Should Take In 15,000 Refugees By 2016
- 8 Sep 2015 9:03 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Együtt party demands that Hungary should take in 10,000 refugees this year and 5,000 next year, on a voluntary and longterm basis. Viktor Szigetvári, the party’s leader, said that while Hungary is a homogeneous country, it needs new work force to make its pension and welfare systems sustainable. It is also Hungary’s moral duty to take in migrants.
Hungary's Railway Company MÁV Refuses Trains From Serbia
- 7 Sep 2015 11:30 AM
- current affairs
State railway company MÁV on Sunday refused to allow two trains carrying refugees to enter from Serbia. The trains were stopped at Subotica, the Serbian state railways said in a statement on Sunday. The trains were permitted to continue towards Budapest and Vienna only after all migrants on board were removed.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Blames “Irresponsible Statements”, “EU’s Failed Policy” For Night’s Chaos
- 7 Sep 2015 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Events in Hungary on Friday night were the result of the European Union’s failed immigration policy and irresponsible statements by European politicians, Hungary’s foreign minister said in Luxembourg before an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers on Saturday. Péter Szijjártó said Hungary had registered migrants who left its territory on Friday night and would continue to observe the EU’s ...