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Hungary’s War On The Poor Continues Unabated
- 19 Jan 2017 12:40 AM
- current affairs
Two years after the European Commission approved a HUF 30 billion program to provide food and clothing to Hungary’s poorest families and some 4,000 homeless people, the government has yet to complete the process of soliciting, reviewing and approving proposals, according to conservative daily Magyar Nemzet.
500th Anniversary Of Reformation – The Opening Ceremony In Hungary
- 9 Jan 2017 8:28 AM
- community & culture
House Speaker László Kövér opened Hungary’s memorial year marking the 500th anniversary of Reformation in Europe in Budapest’s Palace of Arts (Müpa) on Friday.
Ruling Fidesz Party To Nominate Áder For Hungarian President
- 22 Dec 2016 10:14 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party will nominate János Áder as Hungary’s head of state for another five-year term, national daily Magyar Idők said, citing Lajos Kósa, the party’s deputy leader and head of the parliamentary group, on Thursday.
Radical Nationalist Jobbik Leader Vona: Year 2016 Unsuccessful For Hungary
- 22 Dec 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The year 2016 has been a bad one for Hungary, radical nationalist Jobbik leader Gábor Vona said. The government has failed to solve any of the country’s serious problems, including improving health care and education, obliterating corruption or reversing the emigration of Hungarians, Vona told a press conference assessing 2016.
Opinion: President Áder To Serve Another Five Years?
- 20 Dec 2016 8:50 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist believes that as the President’s term in office expires next year, both he and the Prime Minister may change their minds and opt for extending his stay in Buda’s Sándor Palace.
Hungary To Invest USD 650 Million In Student Housing
- 15 Dec 2016 8:53 AM
- property
The Hungarian government will spend HUF 192.6 billion (USD 650 million) building 19 new dormitory buildings and renovating 104 existing ones between now and 2023, which will house some 37,500 students, reports epulettar.hu. This will translate to the renovation of some 12,000 existing dormitory rooms and the building of another 4,000 rooms housing 8,000 students.
Opinion: Pension Hikes From January
- 14 Dec 2016 7:25 AM
- current affairs
According to a conservative author’s calculations, the government has practically given back the so-called 13th month pension bonus abolished by the former Socialist-Liberal coalition.
Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog Tipped To Succeed János Áder As President Of Hungary
- 13 Dec 2016 12:10 AM
- current affairs
Zoltán Balog, the head of Hungary’s Ministry for Human Resources (pictured), may be next in line for the Hungarian presidency. The five-year term of the current President, János Áder, ends next year and the former Fidesz MP and MEP has reportedly told Prime Minister Viktor Orbán he is not interested in a second term, reports atv.hu.
Hungarian Parties To Discuss Nominations For Next President In February
- 12 Dec 2016 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s parliamentary parties will start negotiations concerning the election of the country’s next president in February next year, Lajos Kósa, group leader of ruling Fidesz, told a press conference on Friday. The mandate of János Áder, Hungary’s incumbent president, will terminate in May 2017. Kósa called “unfounded” allegations that Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog could follow Áder in ...
Hungary’s War On The Poor Continues Unabated
- 19 Jan 2017 12:40 AM
- current affairs
Two years after the European Commission approved a HUF 30 billion program to provide food and clothing to Hungary’s poorest families and some 4,000 homeless people, the government has yet to complete the process of soliciting, reviewing and approving proposals, according to conservative daily Magyar Nemzet.
500th Anniversary Of Reformation – The Opening Ceremony In Hungary
- 9 Jan 2017 8:28 AM
- community & culture
House Speaker László Kövér opened Hungary’s memorial year marking the 500th anniversary of Reformation in Europe in Budapest’s Palace of Arts (Müpa) on Friday.
Ruling Fidesz Party To Nominate Áder For Hungarian President
- 22 Dec 2016 10:14 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party will nominate János Áder as Hungary’s head of state for another five-year term, national daily Magyar Idők said, citing Lajos Kósa, the party’s deputy leader and head of the parliamentary group, on Thursday.
Radical Nationalist Jobbik Leader Vona: Year 2016 Unsuccessful For Hungary
- 22 Dec 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The year 2016 has been a bad one for Hungary, radical nationalist Jobbik leader Gábor Vona said. The government has failed to solve any of the country’s serious problems, including improving health care and education, obliterating corruption or reversing the emigration of Hungarians, Vona told a press conference assessing 2016.
Opinion: President Áder To Serve Another Five Years?
- 20 Dec 2016 8:50 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist believes that as the President’s term in office expires next year, both he and the Prime Minister may change their minds and opt for extending his stay in Buda’s Sándor Palace.
Hungary To Invest USD 650 Million In Student Housing
- 15 Dec 2016 8:53 AM
- property
The Hungarian government will spend HUF 192.6 billion (USD 650 million) building 19 new dormitory buildings and renovating 104 existing ones between now and 2023, which will house some 37,500 students, reports epulettar.hu. This will translate to the renovation of some 12,000 existing dormitory rooms and the building of another 4,000 rooms housing 8,000 students.
Opinion: Pension Hikes From January
- 14 Dec 2016 7:25 AM
- current affairs
According to a conservative author’s calculations, the government has practically given back the so-called 13th month pension bonus abolished by the former Socialist-Liberal coalition.
Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog Tipped To Succeed János Áder As President Of Hungary
- 13 Dec 2016 12:10 AM
- current affairs
Zoltán Balog, the head of Hungary’s Ministry for Human Resources (pictured), may be next in line for the Hungarian presidency. The five-year term of the current President, János Áder, ends next year and the former Fidesz MP and MEP has reportedly told Prime Minister Viktor Orbán he is not interested in a second term, reports atv.hu.
Hungarian Parties To Discuss Nominations For Next President In February
- 12 Dec 2016 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s parliamentary parties will start negotiations concerning the election of the country’s next president in February next year, Lajos Kósa, group leader of ruling Fidesz, told a press conference on Friday. The mandate of János Áder, Hungary’s incumbent president, will terminate in May 2017. Kósa called “unfounded” allegations that Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog could follow Áder in ...