363 result(s) for zoltán kovács
Spox: Measure Of Solidarity Is Compliance With EU Rules
- 24 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The primary measure of solidarity is full compliance with European Union rules, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács told an international press conference in Brussels on Monday in connection with the issue of migration.
Hungarian President Commemorates 1867 Compromise In New Year Address
- 2 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder noted the upcoming 150th anniversary of Hungary’s historic Compromise with its Habsburg rulers in his address broadcast on public television in the first minutes of 2017.
Political Parties Call For Greater Effort Against Terrorism
- 21 Dec 2016 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s political parties urged a concentrated effort to fight terrorism in light of Monday’s Berlin attack on a Christmas fair and the slaying of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey in Ankara.
Pianist, Conductor Zoltán Kocsis Laid To Rest
- 22 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Celebrated Hungarian pianist, conductor and composer Zoltán Kocsis, who died at age 64 on November 6, was buried in Budapest on Saturday. The late artist was paid final respects at the Hungarian Academy of Music.
Referendum Vote Officially Declared Invalid
- 3 Oct 2016 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The National Election Office (NVI) officially declared Hungary’s migrant quota referendum invalid, as the number of valid votes cast did not reach the 50% -plus-one threshold. NVI chief Ilona Pálffy said after 98.82% of the votes had been counted that the number of valid votes was 3.2 million.
Referendum Seen Having ‘Little Impact’ On Markets
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In terms of economic implications, pundits see little impact from the outcome of Hungary’s referendum on the EU’s refugee quota plan, set for Sunday. However, while the government expects the referendum to send a “clear message to Brussels,” analysts see it as a very strong majority rejection of EU refugee settlement policy.
Invitation: BBC Debate In Budapest On Referendum & Migration, 5 October
- 28 Sep 2016 8:55 AM
- current affairs
The BBC World Service is holding a series of debates across Europe as the continent grapples with the big issues of migration, the economy and security. On 2 October Hungary will vote on whether to accept mandatory EU quotas for relocating migrants. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opposes the European Union’s plans. In this edition of BBC World Questions recorded at Corvinus University in Budapest, ...
Xpat Opinion: Foreign Minister Szijjártó On European “No-Go Zones”
- 26 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government columnists side with Foreign Minister Szijjártó, who in successive interviews with the BBC and CNN insisted on the existence of ‘unsafe enclaves’ in several major European cities, allegedly taken over by unintegrated immigrants. A left-wing commentator, on the other hand, thinks that describing districts with higher crime rates as no-go zones is a gross exaggeration.
BBC To Host Budapest Debate On Referendum, Migration
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The BBC World Service is holding a debate at Corvinus University of Budapest on October 5 as part of a series of debates across Europe, as the continent grapples with the big issues of migration, the economy and security, according to a press release issued yesterday. Topics will include Hungary’s October 2 referendum and EU quotas for refugee relocation.
Spox: Measure Of Solidarity Is Compliance With EU Rules
- 24 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The primary measure of solidarity is full compliance with European Union rules, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács told an international press conference in Brussels on Monday in connection with the issue of migration.
Hungarian President Commemorates 1867 Compromise In New Year Address
- 2 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder noted the upcoming 150th anniversary of Hungary’s historic Compromise with its Habsburg rulers in his address broadcast on public television in the first minutes of 2017.
Political Parties Call For Greater Effort Against Terrorism
- 21 Dec 2016 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s political parties urged a concentrated effort to fight terrorism in light of Monday’s Berlin attack on a Christmas fair and the slaying of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey in Ankara.
Pianist, Conductor Zoltán Kocsis Laid To Rest
- 22 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Celebrated Hungarian pianist, conductor and composer Zoltán Kocsis, who died at age 64 on November 6, was buried in Budapest on Saturday. The late artist was paid final respects at the Hungarian Academy of Music.
Referendum Vote Officially Declared Invalid
- 3 Oct 2016 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The National Election Office (NVI) officially declared Hungary’s migrant quota referendum invalid, as the number of valid votes cast did not reach the 50% -plus-one threshold. NVI chief Ilona Pálffy said after 98.82% of the votes had been counted that the number of valid votes was 3.2 million.
Referendum Seen Having ‘Little Impact’ On Markets
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In terms of economic implications, pundits see little impact from the outcome of Hungary’s referendum on the EU’s refugee quota plan, set for Sunday. However, while the government expects the referendum to send a “clear message to Brussels,” analysts see it as a very strong majority rejection of EU refugee settlement policy.
Invitation: BBC Debate In Budapest On Referendum & Migration, 5 October
- 28 Sep 2016 8:55 AM
- current affairs
The BBC World Service is holding a series of debates across Europe as the continent grapples with the big issues of migration, the economy and security. On 2 October Hungary will vote on whether to accept mandatory EU quotas for relocating migrants. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opposes the European Union’s plans. In this edition of BBC World Questions recorded at Corvinus University in Budapest, ...
Xpat Opinion: Foreign Minister Szijjártó On European “No-Go Zones”
- 26 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government columnists side with Foreign Minister Szijjártó, who in successive interviews with the BBC and CNN insisted on the existence of ‘unsafe enclaves’ in several major European cities, allegedly taken over by unintegrated immigrants. A left-wing commentator, on the other hand, thinks that describing districts with higher crime rates as no-go zones is a gross exaggeration.
BBC To Host Budapest Debate On Referendum, Migration
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The BBC World Service is holding a debate at Corvinus University of Budapest on October 5 as part of a series of debates across Europe, as the continent grapples with the big issues of migration, the economy and security, according to a press release issued yesterday. Topics will include Hungary’s October 2 referendum and EU quotas for refugee relocation.