Amerikai Magyar Hírlap, 2010 (22. évfolyam, 1-50. szám)
2010-12-03 / 46. szám
Hungarian Journal NEWS FROM HUNGARY Britain Respects Hungary’s Achievements Since 1990, Lower House Head Says Budapest (MTI) - Britain highly respects the results Hungary achieved as a constitutional democracy over the past two decades, House of Commons Speaker John Bercow told reporters after talks with Speaker of Parliament László Kover in Budapest. “I am confident that Hungary’s government is deeply committed towards constitutional democracy and wishes to develop on this platform during the years to come,” he said. Bercow said Kover had informed him about the home policy tasks of the Hungarian government, including the legislative and constitutional amendments the government deems as appropriate for the nation. The changes in question should be effected urgently and resolutely, enabling the government to declare before the next elections that it has fulfilled its promises, said Bercow. “Restoring confidence in politicians and politics in general is a must,” he said. The two countries’ governments and parliaments have obviously plenty of common interests and goals, Bercow said. “Boosting growth, strengthening competitiveness and supporting the SME sector are crucial for the health and dynamism of the European economy,” he said. Concerning Hungary’s forthcoming EU presidency, Bercow stressed the need to encourage economic growth and back small and medium-sized enterprises as vital prerequisites of job creation and reducing unemployment. President Nominates Peter Polt for Chief Prosecutor Budapest (MTI) - President Pal Schmitt has nominated Peter Polt for the post of Hungary’s next chief public prosecutor, the president’s office told MTI. The mandate of the current chief prosecutor, Tamas Kovács, will expire, on December 13, the office said. If elected, Peter Polt, 55, would hold the chief public prosecutor’s post for the second time, following a tenure from 2000 to 2006. Schmitt held consultations on Wednesday about the nomination with representatives of all parliamentary parties as well as Kovács, Polt and Kalman Györgyi, chief public prosecutor during the 1990s. Polt was an advisor to the Ministry of Justice from 1990 to 1995, then served as deputy ombudsman during the subsequent five years. Since 2006 he has headed the department of penal cases at the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. Under a recently amended legislation the chief prosecutor will be elected for nine years rather than six. Parliament is expected to vote on the candidate on December 6. An approval needs a two-thirds majority. Orbán Praises Minorities’ Cultural Autonomy in Belgrade Belgrade, November 26 (MTI) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has praised the enactment of a Serbian law on setting up the Hungarian National Council, the supreme body of the minority’s cultural autonomy, describing it as a very brave decision. Orbán, who held talks with Serbian President Boris Tadic in Belgrade on Friday, said that translating the law into practice would be a difficult task and procedure. Addressing the subsequent press conference, Orbán expressed confidence that Serbia would haye a strong Hungarian minority satisfied with its fate once the institutions of cultural autonomy have been put in place. President Tadic called Orbán “an old friend of Serbia” and “an old personal friend”. Concerning Hungary’s forthcoming EU presidency, Tadic said that Serbia would like to become an official candidate member of the European Union next year. DUNA Travel 8530 Holloway Dr. ft102 W. 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Toth was unable to confirm whether there was a third robber but said that one of the witnesses reported there might have been one. This witness said that the third robber entered a nearby block of flats while fleeing. Toth said that members of a special anti-terrorist commando are now searching the area. Next to the body of the dead robber police found an AMD-65 assault rifle, previously in use by the Hungarian army. Hungary Needs Public Service University Budapest (MTI) - Hungary’s deputy prime minister said on Friday plans were under way for setting up a new university to provide training in the public services. Addressing a university forum, Tibor Navracsics said courses would be offered in one place for careers in public administration, law enforcement and diplomatic service. “The goal is to provide courses at European standards for jobs linked to staterun services,” he said. Navracsics said the government’s public administration reform would be implemented as of January 1 next year, when government commissioners will start work in a streamlined new system. Half of the 36 countylevel offices will be integrated into a single government office to be headed by politicians, he said. The government offices will be geared to implement government policy, he added. The English Page Subscribe to the Hírlap! Advertise your business in the Hírlap! PLACE A HOLIDAY GREETING WITH US! If you have any questions or suggestions, please call (323) 463-6376 HUNGARIAN COINS Official Representative Office c/o THE COIN & CURRENCY INSTITUTE, Inc. P.O. Box 1057, Clifton, New Jersey 07014 Contact: A. Friedberg Phone (973) 471-1441 Telefax (973) 471-1062 mail@coin-currency.com Final Two Hungarian Coins of 2010 National Bank of Hungary Releases Final Commemorative Issues of 2010. Gold and Silver Coins for 200th Birthday of Composer Ferenc Erkel. Square Coins Commemorating László Biro, Creator of the Ball Point Pen. (Budapest) - Ferenc Erkel, one of the outstanding figures of Hungarian music, was a renowned composer whose works included the score to the national anthem, and the operas Hunyadi László (1844) and Bánk bán (1861). He laid the foundations for Hungarian opera, established the Philharmonic Association (1853), was a supporter of Hungarian folk music, and ended his career as the head of the Hungarian Academy of Music. Erkel also played a key role in 19th century Hungarian music as a conductor, pianist and music instructor. Following his studies in Pozsony (Bratislava), he was a professional pianist in Kolozsvár before returning to Budapest in 1834. His first opera, Bátori Mária, was completed in 1840. Other highlights of his illustrious career included his appointment as superintendent of the National Theater in 1873, of the Opera House from 1884, and as director of the Hungarian Academy of Music under the presidency of Ferenc Liszt in 1875. His works are marked by careful attention to Hungarian national traditions. In addition to his opera works, he also composed a wide range of other orchestral, lyrical and piano pieces. Erkel was also a well-known chess player and a founder of the Budapest Chess Club . In celebration of the 200th birthday of Ferenc Erkel, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank is issuing gold and silver collector coins. The gold coin is a unique issue thanks to its size: The new coin, which is intended to call the attention of coin collectors around the world to the composer of Hungary’s national anthem, is the first Hungarian coin to be included in the international collector’s program as the “smallest gold coin of the world”. There are 10,000 .999 fine, .5 gram, 11 mm gold coins authorized, which are available at $62.75 each. They feature a facing portrait of the composer created by László Szlávics. The 5,000 forint silver coin depicts the house in Gyula where Ferenc Erkel was born, and which is now a museum dedicated to this great figure of Hungarian music.lt was designed by György Kiss, measures 38.61 mm in diameter and contains 31.46 grams of .925 (sterling) silver. Mintage is 5,000 proof coins which are priced at $62.50. (to be continued) To order, or for more information on these and other coins of Hungary, contact the Hungarian Mint’s North American Representative at P.O. Box 1057, Clifton, NJ 07014. Toll-free 1-800-421-1866. Fax 973-471-1062. E- mail:mail@coin-currency.com . Add $5.50 to each order for shipping and handling. New Jersey residents add 7% sales tax. 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