Hungary was hit by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Saturday, the strongest in the country since 1985.
There have been no reports of injuries so far and some buildings suffered minor damage.
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EU threatens Hungary over media law
January 22nd, 2011 |
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European Digital Agenda Commissioner Neelie Kroes has given two weeks to Hungary to show that its new media law is in accordance with the EU rules.
“Otherwise, it will face legal action,†said European Commission (EC) Spokesman Jonathan Todd.
Hungarian PM: Ready for left-wing attack
January 20th, 2011 |
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Hungarian PM Viktor Orban says he is prepared for constant left-wing attacks on their own country in the next six months during Hungary’s EU presidency.
He pointed out that he expected even more severe criticism of the recently adopted media law in Hungary, but that the criticism had reduced, as he said, to a more moderate form.
EU telecoms chief: Hungary may violate EU law
January 20th, 2011 |
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The European Union’s telecoms chief said on this week that Hungary’s new media law may violate EU laws on press freedom and broadcasting. This was highlighted in a statement issued in Vienna by the South and East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO).
“EU should offer clear perspective to Serbia”
January 8th, 2011 |
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Hungary took over the EU presidency from Belgium at a ceremony in Budapest yesterday.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban says that the EU should offer Serbia a clear European perspective.
Inquiry focuses on Hungary’s new media law
January 7th, 2011 |
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Hungary’s newly-instituted media council (NMHH) launched an inquiry into Tilos radio station in September, according to a letter from the council.
The inquiry relates to the station’s broadcast of two songs by American rapper Ice-T in its 1730h program. According to the letter from the NMHH, the songs’ lyrics were objectionable, and violated sections 5/B. § (3) and 5/C § (2) of the Regulations on Radio and Television Broadcasting.
“Hungary prepared to change media law”
January 6th, 2011 |
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With anger mounting over its controversial media law, new EU president Hungary appeared to bow to its critics, saying it will change the law if necessary.
Speaking to a select group of foreign journalists in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said his government is willing to cooperate if the European Union deems the law unacceptable in its current form.
Serbian caught smuggling Afghanis
January 6th, 2011 |
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A Serbian citizen described as people trafficker has been arrested, along with four Afghanis, one of them a 13-year-old boy.
Reports said that the arrests took place in Hungary, near the border with Serbia.
“Hungary will help Serbia approach EU”
January 5th, 2011 |
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Hungarian FM Janos Martonyi has said that his country will do everything it can to assist Serbia and other countries in the region to get closer to the Union.
Hungary assumed the rotating six-month European Union presidency on January 1.
“Passports for 80,000 ethnic Hungarians”
January 3rd, 2011 |
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Hungary expects to issue 80,000 passports this year to Serbian citizens of Hungarian ethnicity. Hungarian Ambassador in Belgrade Oszkar Nikowitz says that a new law enables ethnic Hungarians living in other countries to apply for citizenship.
New EU presidency and Balkans
January 1st, 2011 |
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Hungary has taken over at the helm of EU’s rotating six-month presidency and outlined its priorities. The union’s enlargement to the Western Balkans countries was included as “an important item”, Beta news agency reports, and adds that this comes despite the fact that Hungary is aware there is resistance to enlargement within the organization.
Serbians hurt in Hungary crash
December 29th, 2010 |
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Nine Serbian citizens have been injured in a traffic accident near Budapest, Hungary, said reports this Wednesday.
The Serbian embassy in that country said that one person was seriously injured.
Hungary’s dedication to EU questioned
December 22nd, 2010 |
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European Union parliamentarians have expressed concern about the Hungarian government’s strict new media legislation, Deutsche Welle reports. Hungary will assume the rotating EU presidency on January 1. Prominent EU lawmakers are asking whether the right-wing government’s new media law impinges on press freedom.
Al Di Meola: Pursuit of Radical Rhapsody
December 21st, 2010 |
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NEW ALBUM OUT MARCH 15, 2011
Legendary guitar virtuoso Al Di
Meola‘s latest outing Pursuit of Radical Rhapsody is out March 15 on Telarc
International, a division of Concord Music Group.
Working with accordionist Fausto Beccalossi, second guitarist Kevin Seddiki, bassist Victor
Miranda, drummer Peter Kazsas and percussionist Gumbi Ortiz, Di Meola has created a
collection of 15 entrancing tracks that highlight his unparalleled technique on both acoustic and electric guitar.
Percussionist Mino Cinelu, Hungary’s Sturcz String Quartet and former Weather Report drummer Peter
Erskine also appear on the album.
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Hungary to take over EU presidency
December 21st, 2010 |
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Hungary will take over from Belgium on January 1, 2011, as the country presiding over the EU rotating 6-month presidency. When it comes to the Western Balkans, Belgian FM Steven Vanackere says his country is satisfied with the results, and noted it support the start of producing the EC opinion on Serbia’s readiness to submit its application in order to obtain candidate status.
Hungary passes controversial media law
December 21st, 2010 |
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Lawmakers in Hungary have given a controversial new body powers to oversee public news production, Deutsche Welle reports.
It will also levy high fines on private media that break rules on political reporting.
Media organizations in “Hungary fact-finding mission”
December 14th, 2010 |
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Representatives of two international media organizations will travel to Hungary for a fact-finding mission December 15-16. This has been announced by the International Press Institute (IPI) and its affiliate, the South and East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO).
Bosnian rape victims slam â€ignorant†Jolie over her directorial debut
November 30th, 2010 |
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Bosnian rape victims of 1990s’ inter-ethnic war have blasted Angelina Jolie, who is shooting a movie about Bosnia that has sparked controversy, calling her “ignorant” about the issue. “Angelina Jolie”s ignorant attitude towards victims says enough about the scenario and gives us the right to continue having doubts about it,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted [...]
Protest closes two border crossing
November 29th, 2010 |
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Protesting farmers have closed freight and bus traffic on two border crossings between Serbia and Hungary. Passenger vehicles are however crossing the border at Bezdan-Most and BaÄki Breg with no delays.
France, Ireland and Hungary Seize Pensions As Part of Move By Governments to Use Long-Term Assets to Fill “Short-Term Deficits”
November 29th, 2010 |
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France is apparently following the example of Ireland and Hungary and seizing pension funds.According to eFinancialNews, the French parliament passed a law last week allowing 36 billion Euros to be seized from the French reserve pension fund to be used…