917 result(s) for the police
Liget Project Vows To Save Some Trees After Protests
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Liget project, a reconstruction of the City Park, will heed to protesters demands and leave all healthy trees in the park untouched, the technical director of project manager Városliget Zrt told free-distribution daily Lokál. The project affects about 150-200 trees out of altogether 7,000 found in the park, Attila Sághi said.
More Than 9,000 Bicycles Stolen In Hungary Last Year
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Last year, 9,056 bicycles were stolen in Hungary, daily Magyar Idok said on Thursday, citing data from the National Police Headquarters (ORFK). The number includes only those bicycles with a value over 50,000 forints (EUR 159), as the police do not keep statistics on the theft of cheaper bicycles, the paper said.
Human Rights Watch Accuses Hungary Of Abusing Migrants
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s authorities “summarily force” migrants back to Serbia at the southern border, “in some cases with cruel and violent treatment”, without considering their claims for protection, the international Human Rights Watch said in a report. According to the report, the authorities “apply a legal fiction” to people in the transit zones along the border, and claim that “persons in the zone have ...
Ministry Of Interior Rejects The Claims Of Human Rights Watch
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Interior rejects the claims published by the researcher of Human Rights Watch on 1 July 2016 regarding the care provided for refugees in Hungary and the protection of the borders.
DK Calls On Interior Minister To Probe Security Guard Actions In City Park
- 12 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) called on Interior Minister Sándor Pintér to investigate the actions of security guards in Budapest’s City Park. DK accuses the guards of “acting above the law”. Deputy party leader Ágnes Vadai said that in recent months, “groups of young skinheads” had appeared every time the interests of ruling Fidesz or the government had to be protected.
Two Girls Found Unconscious At Music Fest
- 12 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two girls were found unconscious in the dressing room of the Canadian electronic duo DVBBS at the Balaton Sound Festival on Saturday evening. The two had been watching the concert from the front row when the two members invited them onstage and then to their dressing room.
Police Clash With Waves Of Protesters In City Park
- 7 Jul 2016 11:35 AM
- current affairs
A series of protests and clashes with police culminated with a gathering of 2,000 people who rallied Wednesday evening to protest against the construction of a Museum Quarter in Budapest’s City Park. Police cut the chains of protesters who had chained themselves to buildings and trees. Police also found evidence of marijuana use and launched criminal proceedings.
Over 1,000 Migrants Attempt Illegal Entry Since Tuesday
- 7 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 1,060 migrants have attempted to enter Hungary illegally since the country’s new border regulations entered into force on Tuesday, the prime minister’s chief domestic security advisor said. György Bakondi told public news channel M1 that 870 migrants were caught in the act of trying to cross the border illegally by border police and 190 people had managed to breach the border fence.
Govt: New Hungarian Border Rules To Strengthen Public Order, Security
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s new border regulations introduced on Tuesday will strengthen public order and security in the country, and are in line with the government’s goal to stem the uncontrolled inflow of illegal migrants, the prime minister’s chief domestic security advisor said.
Liget Project Vows To Save Some Trees After Protests
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Liget project, a reconstruction of the City Park, will heed to protesters demands and leave all healthy trees in the park untouched, the technical director of project manager Városliget Zrt told free-distribution daily Lokál. The project affects about 150-200 trees out of altogether 7,000 found in the park, Attila Sághi said.
More Than 9,000 Bicycles Stolen In Hungary Last Year
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Last year, 9,056 bicycles were stolen in Hungary, daily Magyar Idok said on Thursday, citing data from the National Police Headquarters (ORFK). The number includes only those bicycles with a value over 50,000 forints (EUR 159), as the police do not keep statistics on the theft of cheaper bicycles, the paper said.
Human Rights Watch Accuses Hungary Of Abusing Migrants
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s authorities “summarily force” migrants back to Serbia at the southern border, “in some cases with cruel and violent treatment”, without considering their claims for protection, the international Human Rights Watch said in a report. According to the report, the authorities “apply a legal fiction” to people in the transit zones along the border, and claim that “persons in the zone have ...
Ministry Of Interior Rejects The Claims Of Human Rights Watch
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Interior rejects the claims published by the researcher of Human Rights Watch on 1 July 2016 regarding the care provided for refugees in Hungary and the protection of the borders.
DK Calls On Interior Minister To Probe Security Guard Actions In City Park
- 12 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) called on Interior Minister Sándor Pintér to investigate the actions of security guards in Budapest’s City Park. DK accuses the guards of “acting above the law”. Deputy party leader Ágnes Vadai said that in recent months, “groups of young skinheads” had appeared every time the interests of ruling Fidesz or the government had to be protected.
Two Girls Found Unconscious At Music Fest
- 12 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two girls were found unconscious in the dressing room of the Canadian electronic duo DVBBS at the Balaton Sound Festival on Saturday evening. The two had been watching the concert from the front row when the two members invited them onstage and then to their dressing room.
Police Clash With Waves Of Protesters In City Park
- 7 Jul 2016 11:35 AM
- current affairs
A series of protests and clashes with police culminated with a gathering of 2,000 people who rallied Wednesday evening to protest against the construction of a Museum Quarter in Budapest’s City Park. Police cut the chains of protesters who had chained themselves to buildings and trees. Police also found evidence of marijuana use and launched criminal proceedings.
Over 1,000 Migrants Attempt Illegal Entry Since Tuesday
- 7 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 1,060 migrants have attempted to enter Hungary illegally since the country’s new border regulations entered into force on Tuesday, the prime minister’s chief domestic security advisor said. György Bakondi told public news channel M1 that 870 migrants were caught in the act of trying to cross the border illegally by border police and 190 people had managed to breach the border fence.
Govt: New Hungarian Border Rules To Strengthen Public Order, Security
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s new border regulations introduced on Tuesday will strengthen public order and security in the country, and are in line with the government’s goal to stem the uncontrolled inflow of illegal migrants, the prime minister’s chief domestic security advisor said.