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Hungary’s Family Support System ‘Unique’ In Europe, Says Minister On International Women’s Day
- 12 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Europe there is not such a complex and broad family support system as is found in Hungary, the minister of human resources told a conference on Tuesday, marking International Women’s Day. Zoltán Balog told the event that 4 percent of the Hungarian budget is devoted to providing financial support for families as against the European average of 2.5 percent.
Kúria: Socialist MP Rights Infringed During Referendum Submission
- 5 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The rights of Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó were infringed when he was prevented from submitting a referendum question to the National Election Office (NVI) last week, Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, said. Its ruling, however, left other parts of a decision by the National Election Committee (NVB), the higher administrative body on referendum matters, unchanged, which means that the court has ...
Balog Hails Roma Culture At Holocaust Remembrance
- 2 Mar 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The human resources minister commended Hungarian Roma culture and history at an event in Budapest held to remember the Roma Holocaust. Zoltán Balog said that it is “our duty to liberate the huge reserves of power” in Roma culture “to serve our common future.” He said Hungarians by now had no excuse not to be aware of the “dreadful tragedy” of the Roma Holocaust.
In Memoriam Vilmos Zsigmond: Legendary Cinematographer Remembered In Budapest
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
“Vilmos Zsigmond remained the person he has always been: a Hungarian revolutionary, a loyal son of Hungary, our American hero”, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the recently passed away Oscar-winning cinematographer who has been commemorated at a memorial event held in the Vigadó of Budapest.
Budapest Taxi Firm First To Accept Bitcoin
- 11 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest Taxi is the first taxi company in Hungary to accept the digital currency Bitcoin as payment, it was announced yesterday. The service is based on technology provided by Hungarian start-up CoinPay, which operates ATMs and provides online exchange for the digital currency.
Xpat Opinion: Zoltán Balog Dismisses Public Education Undersecretary
- 10 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a surprise move,the minister in charge of education fired his undersecretary, just days before she was to due to sit down for talks with protesting teachers. Magyar Nemzet and Népszabadság say this will not be enough to defuse the planned mass demonstrations.Magyar Nemzet ‘s op-ed piece calls the move an old-fashioned technique in the game of politics.
Measures Needed To Improve Everyday Security
- 8 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The risks of a terrorist attack have grown, and accordingly measures are needed to boost everyday security, the cabinet chief said. Antal Rogán told a conference on migration and its associated risks that uncontrolled migration affecting Europe has far from receded and preparations should be made in Europe in anticipation of a terrorist attack in the next few months and years.
PM’s Security Advisor Urges Better Counter-Terrorism Coordination
- 8 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Real-time information exchange is needed between Europe’s secret services, the prime minister’s security advisor said in connection with the threat of terrorism. Enhancing the powers of security organisations, boosting their manpower and strengthening the means at their disposal is on the agenda of all European countries affected by terrorism, György Bakondi told public news channel M1.
Teachers Plan Feb. 13 Demo Over Working Conditions, Centralized Curriculum
- 8 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian teachers are organizing a day of demonstrations on February 13, with protests scheduled in Budapest and elsewhere around the country, to push their demands for better working conditions and a reversal of the centralization of the education system that began after the 2010 elections, Istvánné Galló, president of teachers union PSZ, said.
Hungary’s Family Support System ‘Unique’ In Europe, Says Minister On International Women’s Day
- 12 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Europe there is not such a complex and broad family support system as is found in Hungary, the minister of human resources told a conference on Tuesday, marking International Women’s Day. Zoltán Balog told the event that 4 percent of the Hungarian budget is devoted to providing financial support for families as against the European average of 2.5 percent.
Kúria: Socialist MP Rights Infringed During Referendum Submission
- 5 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The rights of Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó were infringed when he was prevented from submitting a referendum question to the National Election Office (NVI) last week, Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, said. Its ruling, however, left other parts of a decision by the National Election Committee (NVB), the higher administrative body on referendum matters, unchanged, which means that the court has ...
Balog Hails Roma Culture At Holocaust Remembrance
- 2 Mar 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The human resources minister commended Hungarian Roma culture and history at an event in Budapest held to remember the Roma Holocaust. Zoltán Balog said that it is “our duty to liberate the huge reserves of power” in Roma culture “to serve our common future.” He said Hungarians by now had no excuse not to be aware of the “dreadful tragedy” of the Roma Holocaust.
In Memoriam Vilmos Zsigmond: Legendary Cinematographer Remembered In Budapest
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
“Vilmos Zsigmond remained the person he has always been: a Hungarian revolutionary, a loyal son of Hungary, our American hero”, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the recently passed away Oscar-winning cinematographer who has been commemorated at a memorial event held in the Vigadó of Budapest.
Budapest Taxi Firm First To Accept Bitcoin
- 11 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest Taxi is the first taxi company in Hungary to accept the digital currency Bitcoin as payment, it was announced yesterday. The service is based on technology provided by Hungarian start-up CoinPay, which operates ATMs and provides online exchange for the digital currency.
Xpat Opinion: Zoltán Balog Dismisses Public Education Undersecretary
- 10 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a surprise move,the minister in charge of education fired his undersecretary, just days before she was to due to sit down for talks with protesting teachers. Magyar Nemzet and Népszabadság say this will not be enough to defuse the planned mass demonstrations.Magyar Nemzet ‘s op-ed piece calls the move an old-fashioned technique in the game of politics.
Measures Needed To Improve Everyday Security
- 8 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The risks of a terrorist attack have grown, and accordingly measures are needed to boost everyday security, the cabinet chief said. Antal Rogán told a conference on migration and its associated risks that uncontrolled migration affecting Europe has far from receded and preparations should be made in Europe in anticipation of a terrorist attack in the next few months and years.
PM’s Security Advisor Urges Better Counter-Terrorism Coordination
- 8 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Real-time information exchange is needed between Europe’s secret services, the prime minister’s security advisor said in connection with the threat of terrorism. Enhancing the powers of security organisations, boosting their manpower and strengthening the means at their disposal is on the agenda of all European countries affected by terrorism, György Bakondi told public news channel M1.
Teachers Plan Feb. 13 Demo Over Working Conditions, Centralized Curriculum
- 8 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian teachers are organizing a day of demonstrations on February 13, with protests scheduled in Budapest and elsewhere around the country, to push their demands for better working conditions and a reversal of the centralization of the education system that began after the 2010 elections, Istvánné Galló, president of teachers union PSZ, said.