571 result(s) for terrorism
Venice Commission: Hungarian Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs Still Raises Concerns
- 19 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs, despite amendments, still raises concerns, the Venice Commission said in an opinion published on Friday. The Council of Europe’s advisory body, composed of independent experts in constitutional law, said that it had adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion.
Local Opinion: Parliament Passes NGO Law
- 16 Jun 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Two liberal weeklies accuse the government of trying to demonize and silence foreign funded watchdog organizations.
Foreign Minister: Hungary Won’t Give In To EC’s ‘Blackmail’
- 14 Jun 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
The government will not give in to the European Commission’s attempt to “blackmail” member states that refuse to implement the EU’s migrant quota redistribution scheme by launching infringement procedures against them, the foreign minister said in parliament. Péter Szijjártó said the EC was overstepping its authority, adding that the government would not allow anyone to cross Hungary’s border ...
Local Opinion: Former Socialist Minister To Represent Syrian Migrant Charged With Terrorism
- 13 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
As a former Socialist Minister of Justice agrees to defend an asylum-seeker in his appeal against a conviction for terrorism, a pro-government commentator accuses the Left of ‘siding with illegal migrants’. A left-wing columnist dismisses the accusation.
Local Opinion: UK Elections Give Hope To Hungary’s Opposition
- 13 Jun 2017 8:04 AM
- current affairs
Critics of the government see the surprising failure of the British Conservative Party as proof that in politics nothing can be taken for granted. Including, they hope, the highly probable victory of the incumbent Hungarian government at next year’s parliamentary elections.
Qatar Ambassador Rules Out Armed Conflict With Arab Neighbours
- 12 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Qatar’s ambassador to Hungary ruled out the possibility that his country’s rift with its Arab neighbours could escalate into an armed conflict in an interview published in daily Magyar Nemzet. The diplomatic crisis began on Monday when several Arab countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting Islamist militants and meddling in their internal affairs.
Security CTTEE Head Calls For Heightened Security At Major Summer Events
- 9 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian authorities should tighten security measures at major events this summer in response to growing challenges to Europe, the head of parliament’s security committee, of the opposition Socialists, said. Noting the recent terrorist attacks and the current military decline of the Islamic State terrorist organisation, Zsolt Molnár told MTI that the security situation could worsen in Europe ...
More Money Allocated For Hungarian Police, Security Next Year
- 8 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
More money will be allocated for police and security in next year’s budget, interior ministry state secretary Károly Kontrát said on Wednesday. Parliament is expected to pass the 2018 budget next week.
Szijjártó: ‘Floundering’ Of Anti-Terror Alliance ‘Worrisome’
- 7 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called it “worrisome” that international dialogue on the fight against terrorism “seems to be floundering” in the Persian Gulf after seven countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.
Venice Commission: Hungarian Law On Foreign-Funded NGOs Still Raises Concerns
- 19 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian law on foreign-funded NGOs, despite amendments, still raises concerns, the Venice Commission said in an opinion published on Friday. The Council of Europe’s advisory body, composed of independent experts in constitutional law, said that it had adopted an opinion clarifying its preliminary opinion.
Local Opinion: Parliament Passes NGO Law
- 16 Jun 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Two liberal weeklies accuse the government of trying to demonize and silence foreign funded watchdog organizations.
Foreign Minister: Hungary Won’t Give In To EC’s ‘Blackmail’
- 14 Jun 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
The government will not give in to the European Commission’s attempt to “blackmail” member states that refuse to implement the EU’s migrant quota redistribution scheme by launching infringement procedures against them, the foreign minister said in parliament. Péter Szijjártó said the EC was overstepping its authority, adding that the government would not allow anyone to cross Hungary’s border ...
Local Opinion: Former Socialist Minister To Represent Syrian Migrant Charged With Terrorism
- 13 Jun 2017 8:18 AM
- current affairs
As a former Socialist Minister of Justice agrees to defend an asylum-seeker in his appeal against a conviction for terrorism, a pro-government commentator accuses the Left of ‘siding with illegal migrants’. A left-wing columnist dismisses the accusation.
Local Opinion: UK Elections Give Hope To Hungary’s Opposition
- 13 Jun 2017 8:04 AM
- current affairs
Critics of the government see the surprising failure of the British Conservative Party as proof that in politics nothing can be taken for granted. Including, they hope, the highly probable victory of the incumbent Hungarian government at next year’s parliamentary elections.
Qatar Ambassador Rules Out Armed Conflict With Arab Neighbours
- 12 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Qatar’s ambassador to Hungary ruled out the possibility that his country’s rift with its Arab neighbours could escalate into an armed conflict in an interview published in daily Magyar Nemzet. The diplomatic crisis began on Monday when several Arab countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting Islamist militants and meddling in their internal affairs.
Security CTTEE Head Calls For Heightened Security At Major Summer Events
- 9 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian authorities should tighten security measures at major events this summer in response to growing challenges to Europe, the head of parliament’s security committee, of the opposition Socialists, said. Noting the recent terrorist attacks and the current military decline of the Islamic State terrorist organisation, Zsolt Molnár told MTI that the security situation could worsen in Europe ...
More Money Allocated For Hungarian Police, Security Next Year
- 8 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
More money will be allocated for police and security in next year’s budget, interior ministry state secretary Károly Kontrát said on Wednesday. Parliament is expected to pass the 2018 budget next week.
Szijjártó: ‘Floundering’ Of Anti-Terror Alliance ‘Worrisome’
- 7 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called it “worrisome” that international dialogue on the fight against terrorism “seems to be floundering” in the Persian Gulf after seven countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.