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Local Opinion: Another Budapest Pride March Without
- 11 Jul 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing blogger thanks the police for securing the annual Budapest Pride walk. A pro-government columnist accuses left-wing NGOs of organizing the demonstration as an act of politically motivated fear-mongering. A great victory for freedom-loving Hungarians, András Jámbor comments on the Budapest Pride walk.
Heavy Highway Fines To Be Eased
- 29 Jun 2017 1:50 AM
- getting around
The penalties for drivers travelling on motorways without valid stickers will be reduced according to a draft bill on the government website. The European Court recently ruled that the heavy penalties levied by the Hungarian state were disproportionate with the harm resulting by unpaid fares.
Govt Office Chief: Nationwide Survey Respondents Back Govt’s Policies
- 2 Jun 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
The 1.7 million people who took part in the government’s “national consultation” survey support the government’s positions on the issues that were discussed in the questionnaire, the government office chief said. Wednesday was the last day for voters to return their answers to the questionnaire by mail or online.
UN Rapporteurs Urge Hungarian Govt To Withdraw NGO Transparency Bill
- 17 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two human rights experts of the United Nations have called on the Hungarian government to withdraw its proposed bill on the transparency of civil groups funded by foreign donors, the UN’s information service UNIS said on Tuesday.
Hungary Summons Canadian Ambassador Over Remarks On Higher Education Law
- 5 May 2017 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign ministry has summoned the Canadian ambassador over a statement she issued in connection with recent legislation tightening regulations on foreign universities in Hungary and its perceived impact on Budapest’s Central European University (CEU).
Budapest Transport Workers To Receive Average 15% Wage Hike
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s public transport company BKV will grant its employees a wage hike of average 15% under an agreement reached by the management and trade unions on Friday, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós announced. According to the mayor, basic salaries will be increased by 10%, by at least monthly 28,000 forints each.
Local Opinion: Dispute Over ‘Open Society’ – And Its Critics
- 24 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
As Parliament begins to debate a bill on NGOs which receive foreign funding, pundits across the political spectrum discuss the idea of an ‘open society’, an ideal frequently evoked by George Soros, and assess the status and political role of NGOs in Hungary.
Dialogue To Ask Top Court To Nullify Higher Education Law
- 12 Apr 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Dialogue party will ask Hungary’s Constitutional Court to nullify the amended law on higher education which regulates the operations of foreign universities in Hungary, co-leader Tímea Szabó said. Dialogue will seek to collect signatures from at least 50 lawmakers required for the submission, she said.
Opposition Parties Criticise President For Signing Law On Higher Education
- 11 Apr 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Opposition parties on Monday criticised President János Áder for signing an amended law on higher education which governs the operations of foreign universities in Hungary. The Socialist Party said Áder had “proved that he is unfit to serve as president”, arguing that he was “unable to determine the interests of the nation or embody its unity”.
Local Opinion: Another Budapest Pride March Without
- 11 Jul 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing blogger thanks the police for securing the annual Budapest Pride walk. A pro-government columnist accuses left-wing NGOs of organizing the demonstration as an act of politically motivated fear-mongering. A great victory for freedom-loving Hungarians, András Jámbor comments on the Budapest Pride walk.
Heavy Highway Fines To Be Eased
- 29 Jun 2017 1:50 AM
- getting around
The penalties for drivers travelling on motorways without valid stickers will be reduced according to a draft bill on the government website. The European Court recently ruled that the heavy penalties levied by the Hungarian state were disproportionate with the harm resulting by unpaid fares.
Govt Office Chief: Nationwide Survey Respondents Back Govt’s Policies
- 2 Jun 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
The 1.7 million people who took part in the government’s “national consultation” survey support the government’s positions on the issues that were discussed in the questionnaire, the government office chief said. Wednesday was the last day for voters to return their answers to the questionnaire by mail or online.
UN Rapporteurs Urge Hungarian Govt To Withdraw NGO Transparency Bill
- 17 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Two human rights experts of the United Nations have called on the Hungarian government to withdraw its proposed bill on the transparency of civil groups funded by foreign donors, the UN’s information service UNIS said on Tuesday.
Hungary Summons Canadian Ambassador Over Remarks On Higher Education Law
- 5 May 2017 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign ministry has summoned the Canadian ambassador over a statement she issued in connection with recent legislation tightening regulations on foreign universities in Hungary and its perceived impact on Budapest’s Central European University (CEU).
Budapest Transport Workers To Receive Average 15% Wage Hike
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s public transport company BKV will grant its employees a wage hike of average 15% under an agreement reached by the management and trade unions on Friday, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós announced. According to the mayor, basic salaries will be increased by 10%, by at least monthly 28,000 forints each.
Local Opinion: Dispute Over ‘Open Society’ – And Its Critics
- 24 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
As Parliament begins to debate a bill on NGOs which receive foreign funding, pundits across the political spectrum discuss the idea of an ‘open society’, an ideal frequently evoked by George Soros, and assess the status and political role of NGOs in Hungary.
Dialogue To Ask Top Court To Nullify Higher Education Law
- 12 Apr 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Dialogue party will ask Hungary’s Constitutional Court to nullify the amended law on higher education which regulates the operations of foreign universities in Hungary, co-leader Tímea Szabó said. Dialogue will seek to collect signatures from at least 50 lawmakers required for the submission, she said.
Opposition Parties Criticise President For Signing Law On Higher Education
- 11 Apr 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Opposition parties on Monday criticised President János Áder for signing an amended law on higher education which governs the operations of foreign universities in Hungary. The Socialist Party said Áder had “proved that he is unfit to serve as president”, arguing that he was “unable to determine the interests of the nation or embody its unity”.