RFE/RL NEWSLINE 
Vol. 1, No. 111, 5 September1997

HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT APPROVES FOREIGN TRAVEL
REGULATIONS. The government has passed a bill stating that people
who owe more than 10 million forints (some $50,000) to tax, social
insurance, or customs authorities will be barred from leaving the
country, Hungarian media reported. Government spokesman Elemer
Kiss told reporters on 4 September that the same rule will apply to
those against whom criminal proceedings are under way for offenses
punishable by at least five years in prison. The bill also provides for
the reintroduction of diplomatic passports. It is expected to be
approved by the parliament in November and to take effect within
six months of that date.
approved by the parliament in November and to take effect within
six months of that date.


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