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27/01/2016

The case of a Hungarian Madam in Germany

According to index.hu, the National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) issued an international arrest warrant against a Hungarian woman the day before Christmas, who has been living […]
25/01/2016

LMP urges opposition to coordinate on govt terror threat measures

Budapest, January 25 (MTI) – The opposition LMP party has invited the opposition Socialists and the radical nationalist Jobbik party to talks regarding the government’s proposal […]
23/01/2016

Jobbik ready to resume talks on constitutional amendments

Budapest, January 23 (MTI) – The radical nationalist Jobbik party has said it is ready to continue talks on a constitutional amendment that would create the […]
22/01/2016

Fidesz confident of 2/3rds support for constitutional amendments – Update

Budapest, January 22 (MTI) – It appears the two-thirds parliamentary majority needed to pass a constitutional amendment that creates the conditions to handle a terrorist threat […]
13/01/2016

National PNR system starts in May

According to turizmusonline.hu, National Passenger Name Records (PNR) system starts to operate in Hungary in May. The European Union supported it with millions of euros. The […]
12/01/2016

10 animal torturers jailed in Hungary per year

200-250 proceedings are initiated because of animal torture every year and an average of 10 defendants go to prison for their crimes. The National Judicial Office told: a total […]
11/01/2016

Hungary rolls out new electronic ID card

Budapest, January 11 (MTI) – The first new one-stop biometric card combining personal identification, social security and tax identification information was issued in Budapest on Monday. […]
09/01/2016

A female job seeker was found unfit to drive a garbage truck in Hungary

According to beol.hu, a female candidate applied for a garbage truck driver job after having seen a recruitment notice in Bekescsaba. The woman met the conditions, […]
05/01/2016

Obligatory electric chargers in parking lots

According to ma.hu.autohirek.hu, after every 100 ordinary parking place there has to be 10 where charging stations can be constructed without disrupting the pavement – a newly published draft […]
01/01/2016

Keeping dogs on chain is forbidden from today

From January 1, keeping dogs on chain is forbidden; those who do it can expect a HUF 150 thousand animal protection penalty. The animal protection law […]
01/01/2016

The first E-ID cards issued from today on

According to metropol.hu, the first electronic multi-purpose identity cards arrive on January 1, which can be used for electronic signatures as well – Central Office of Administrative […]
29/12/2015

Changes in the Code of Administrative Offences

Police.hu informs the public that several passages of the Code of Administrative Offences is going to change from 1 January 2016 according to the followings (this […]
16/12/2015

The end of e-cigarette in Hungary?

According to hvg.hu, the National Assembly has set the same rules for electric cigarettes on Tuesday that determine the traditional tobacco products. E-cigarettes can be sold only in […]
10/12/2015

EC opens infringement procedure against Hungary over asylum law

Brussels, December 10 (MTI) – The European Commission is opening an infringement procedure against Hungary concerning the country’s asylum law, it was announced at an EC […]
09/12/2015

Government submits amended bill to replace Quaestor law

Budapest, December 9 (MTI) – The government on Wednesday submitted a new bill on the compensation of investors who suffered losses caused by bond issues where […]
05/12/2015

Parking will be free with green license plates throughout Budapest

According to origo.hu, the Budapest City Council approved the proposal by which electric cars with green license plates and hybrid cars can park for free in […]
04/12/2015

Government and Budapest sweat from congestion charge

They dispute over that who should initiate the introduction. It has to be done by the end of next year, 24.hu wrote. Those who cross the […]
03/12/2015

Top court rejects complaints against FX loan conversion legislation

Budapest, December 2 (MTI) – Hungary’s Constitutional Court rejected requests to declare legislation on the conversion of retail FX mortgages into forint unconstitutional, the court said […]
29/11/2015

State farmland law amendment on Parliament’s agenda next week

Budapest, November 29 (MTI) – Lawmakers will address a law amendment on the sales of state farmland on Tuesday, with proposed modifications in response to the […]
17/11/2015

Parties react to top court ruling on Quaestor compensation law

Budapest, November 17 (MTI) – Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party said the Constitutional Court’s decision to axe parts of a law on compensation for investors of failed […]