125 result(s) for un high commissioner in Current Affairs
Hungarian Government Regards Quota System As Grossly Mistaken
- 25 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government will initiate a parliamentary debate on the quota system in order to acquaint itself with the views of the parliamentary parties on the matter before deciding whether to contest the EU quota decision before a court, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office stated at his press conference “Governmentinfo 24 – What does the Government do and why?” held jointly ...
Xpat Opinion: High Commissioner For Human Rights: Hungary Violating International Law
- 24 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Thursday said he was appalled at the recent actions and attitudes displayed by the Hungarian Government and authorities in relation to refugees and migrants, and also urged European institutions to resolve their impasse and take firm action to respond to the crisis in Hungary and elsewhere.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's New Border Regime Threatens Asylum Seekers
- 21 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Press Release: Hungary’s new border regime denies access to asylum and exposes vulnerable people to violence and prosecution, Human Rights Watch said today. Thousands of asylum seekers and migrants have been trapped in Serbia as a result of the de facto closure of the Hungarian border since September 15, 2015, when a new border regime came into force and a border fence was completed.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Dismisses UN High Commissioner’s Criticism
- 18 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Recent, critical remarks by the United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights show complete disregard of facts and the real situation in Hungary, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, adding that Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein’s words were “unacceptable”. Earlier in the day, the high commissioner said that Hungary had violated international laws through its measures taken in the wake of the ...
Two Types Of Border Fence To Be Built On Serbian-Hungarian Border
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government decided on the construction of two types of border fence at its Tuesday meeting; the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defence will build an almost four-metre-tall fence on the sections of the border which can be easily penetrated, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office informed the press at a press conference held during the break of the cabinet meeting.
Hungary’s Cooperation With UNHCR Necessary
- 16 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has a need for cooperation with the United Nation’s refugee agency (UNHCR) in this “crisis situation”, a government official told public news channel M1. István Mikola, state secretary for security policy and international cooperation, commented on the UN agency’s decision to expand its Budapest service centre for the High Commissioner for Refugees.
Hungary Has “Growing Reputation In Brussels”
- 5 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The reputation of Hungary’s government in European Union circles is “constantly growing”, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said after talks with a vice president of the European Commission. At a press conference held jointly with Valdis Dombrovskis, commissioner for the euro and social dialogue, Varga said that although there were disputes ongoing between Hungary and the EU, these issues mostly ...
Hungarian Consulate In Moscow Supplied EU Visas To 'Gangsters And Whores'
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of an article by András Dezső and Szabolcs Panyi “Előre kurvák, gengszterek! – A Kiss Szilárd-sztori III. rész” (“Whores and gangsters, forward!”- The Szilárd Kiss story part 3.”) published at Hungarian daily online Index.hu on 23. March 2015.
EC Opens Investigation On Hungary Ad Tax
- 12 Mar 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to determine whether Hungary’s tax on advertisements complied with European Union rules on state aid. The EC expressed concerns that the progressive tax “could selectively favour certain companies and give them an unfair competitive advantage”.
Hungarian Government Regards Quota System As Grossly Mistaken
- 25 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government will initiate a parliamentary debate on the quota system in order to acquaint itself with the views of the parliamentary parties on the matter before deciding whether to contest the EU quota decision before a court, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office stated at his press conference “Governmentinfo 24 – What does the Government do and why?” held jointly ...
Xpat Opinion: High Commissioner For Human Rights: Hungary Violating International Law
- 24 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Thursday said he was appalled at the recent actions and attitudes displayed by the Hungarian Government and authorities in relation to refugees and migrants, and also urged European institutions to resolve their impasse and take firm action to respond to the crisis in Hungary and elsewhere.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's New Border Regime Threatens Asylum Seekers
- 21 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Press Release: Hungary’s new border regime denies access to asylum and exposes vulnerable people to violence and prosecution, Human Rights Watch said today. Thousands of asylum seekers and migrants have been trapped in Serbia as a result of the de facto closure of the Hungarian border since September 15, 2015, when a new border regime came into force and a border fence was completed.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Dismisses UN High Commissioner’s Criticism
- 18 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Recent, critical remarks by the United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights show complete disregard of facts and the real situation in Hungary, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, adding that Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein’s words were “unacceptable”. Earlier in the day, the high commissioner said that Hungary had violated international laws through its measures taken in the wake of the ...
Two Types Of Border Fence To Be Built On Serbian-Hungarian Border
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government decided on the construction of two types of border fence at its Tuesday meeting; the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defence will build an almost four-metre-tall fence on the sections of the border which can be easily penetrated, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office informed the press at a press conference held during the break of the cabinet meeting.
Hungary’s Cooperation With UNHCR Necessary
- 16 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has a need for cooperation with the United Nation’s refugee agency (UNHCR) in this “crisis situation”, a government official told public news channel M1. István Mikola, state secretary for security policy and international cooperation, commented on the UN agency’s decision to expand its Budapest service centre for the High Commissioner for Refugees.
Hungary Has “Growing Reputation In Brussels”
- 5 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The reputation of Hungary’s government in European Union circles is “constantly growing”, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said after talks with a vice president of the European Commission. At a press conference held jointly with Valdis Dombrovskis, commissioner for the euro and social dialogue, Varga said that although there were disputes ongoing between Hungary and the EU, these issues mostly ...
Hungarian Consulate In Moscow Supplied EU Visas To 'Gangsters And Whores'
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of an article by András Dezső and Szabolcs Panyi “Előre kurvák, gengszterek! – A Kiss Szilárd-sztori III. rész” (“Whores and gangsters, forward!”- The Szilárd Kiss story part 3.”) published at Hungarian daily online Index.hu on 23. March 2015.
EC Opens Investigation On Hungary Ad Tax
- 12 Mar 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to determine whether Hungary’s tax on advertisements complied with European Union rules on state aid. The EC expressed concerns that the progressive tax “could selectively favour certain companies and give them an unfair competitive advantage”.