95 result(s) for churches in Current Affairs
Xpat Opinion: A Gyurcsány-Associate On Orbán’s Social Revolution
- 27 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sociologist Tibor Dessewffy, a former advisor to Ferenc Gyurcsány, believes that PM Viktor Orbán’s aim is the complete restructuring of Hungarian society. According to the left-wing pundit, the prime minister is attempting nothing less than a reshuffle of social classes, in order to entrench his power.
Government Welcomes US State Dept Recognising Freedom Of Religion In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
The government welcomes the fact that according to the United States Department of State, Hungarian laws protect the freedom of religion. The Hungarian government welcomes the fact that the US Department of State's 2011 International Religious Freedom Report estimates that the Hungarian constitution, as well as other laws and measures, protect the freedom of religion – responded the Prime ...
Xpat Opinion: Constitutional Renewal Must Be Done By Hungarians For Hungarians
- 13 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A conversation between two consitutional legal scholars: Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University and Gábor Halmai, ELTE Budapest and Princeton University.
All Confiscated Church Properties Returned In Hungary
- 13 Jun 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
The return of properties once confiscated from the churches, starting in the early 1990s, is now complete and successful, said deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén at a conference in Budapest on Tuesday.
Hungary Stands Up United Against Anti-Semitic Attack
- 12 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political, religious, and local community leaders unanimously condemned the anti-Semitic assault against a rabbi in Budapest. Civil associations also raised their voice in support of Chief Rabbi József Scweitzer. Chief Rabbi Emeritus József Schweitzer was accosted by a man who swore at him and shouted, „I hate all Jews.” The incident took place in Budapest June 5, 2012.
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More
- 25 May 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human ...
Strategic Partnership Agreements With Civil Society Organisations In Hungary
- 20 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The influence of civil society organisations in the preparation and execution of government decisions is being strengthened. On 13 March, the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice signed strategic partnership agreements with 47 civil society organisations.
Thirty -Two Churches Recognised By Hungarian Parliament To Date
- 8 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The number of churches recognised by Parliament has risen to thirty-two. Parliament decided on the amendment of Act CCVI of 2011 on the Freedom of Conscience and Religion and the Status of Churches, Religious Denominations and Religious Communities on 27 February.
Israeli Ambassador Mor In Székesfehérvár, Hungary
- 7 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Ambassador Ilan Mor visited Székesfehérvár on March 5, 2012 where he met with Mayor Dr. András Cser- Palkovics. At the meeting the Ambassador invited the mayor to the Mayors’ Conference in Israel, and they also discussed further cooperation in the field of agriculture. Then the Ambassador went to see the Basilica of the city.
Xpat Opinion: A Gyurcsány-Associate On Orbán’s Social Revolution
- 27 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sociologist Tibor Dessewffy, a former advisor to Ferenc Gyurcsány, believes that PM Viktor Orbán’s aim is the complete restructuring of Hungarian society. According to the left-wing pundit, the prime minister is attempting nothing less than a reshuffle of social classes, in order to entrench his power.
Government Welcomes US State Dept Recognising Freedom Of Religion In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
The government welcomes the fact that according to the United States Department of State, Hungarian laws protect the freedom of religion. The Hungarian government welcomes the fact that the US Department of State's 2011 International Religious Freedom Report estimates that the Hungarian constitution, as well as other laws and measures, protect the freedom of religion – responded the Prime ...
Xpat Opinion: Constitutional Renewal Must Be Done By Hungarians For Hungarians
- 13 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A conversation between two consitutional legal scholars: Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University and Gábor Halmai, ELTE Budapest and Princeton University.
All Confiscated Church Properties Returned In Hungary
- 13 Jun 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
The return of properties once confiscated from the churches, starting in the early 1990s, is now complete and successful, said deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén at a conference in Budapest on Tuesday.
Hungary Stands Up United Against Anti-Semitic Attack
- 12 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Political, religious, and local community leaders unanimously condemned the anti-Semitic assault against a rabbi in Budapest. Civil associations also raised their voice in support of Chief Rabbi József Scweitzer. Chief Rabbi Emeritus József Schweitzer was accosted by a man who swore at him and shouted, „I hate all Jews.” The incident took place in Budapest June 5, 2012.
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More
- 25 May 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human ...
Strategic Partnership Agreements With Civil Society Organisations In Hungary
- 20 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The influence of civil society organisations in the preparation and execution of government decisions is being strengthened. On 13 March, the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice signed strategic partnership agreements with 47 civil society organisations.
Thirty -Two Churches Recognised By Hungarian Parliament To Date
- 8 Mar 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The number of churches recognised by Parliament has risen to thirty-two. Parliament decided on the amendment of Act CCVI of 2011 on the Freedom of Conscience and Religion and the Status of Churches, Religious Denominations and Religious Communities on 27 February.
Israeli Ambassador Mor In Székesfehérvár, Hungary
- 7 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Ambassador Ilan Mor visited Székesfehérvár on March 5, 2012 where he met with Mayor Dr. András Cser- Palkovics. At the meeting the Ambassador invited the mayor to the Mayors’ Conference in Israel, and they also discussed further cooperation in the field of agriculture. Then the Ambassador went to see the Basilica of the city.