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Russian Actions In Ukraine Unacceptable, Diplomats Tell Panel Discussion In Budapest
- 16 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
As Russia’s actions and methods employed against Ukraine are unacceptable, members of the international community should stay united in their response to the conflict, diplomats said at a panel discussion hosted by the National Public Service University in Budapest on Thursday.
EU Launches Infringement Procedures Against Hungary Over Refugee Quotas
- 14 Jun 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic for those countries’ failing to implement the community’s earlier decision on refugee quotas.
Govt To Launch Child Support Scheme For Hungarians Around The World
- 9 Jun 2017 12:00 PM
- community & culture
The government will launch a child support scheme next year to help all Hungarians around the world, Human Resources Minister Zoltan Balog confirmed in Canada. Starting in January 2018, every Hungarian mother, no matter where they give birth, will be offered a “baby bond” which involves a oneoff support and the possibility to take out a low-interest loan subsidised by the state until the child ...
Szijjártó: ‘Floundering’ Of Anti-Terror Alliance ‘Worrisome’
- 7 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called it “worrisome” that international dialogue on the fight against terrorism “seems to be floundering” in the Persian Gulf after seven countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.
CEU Hosts Conference On Migration, National Identity
- 30 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Migration and the identity of central and eastern European nations are the focal themes of a conference which began in Budapest on Monday. Addressing the event organised by the Central European University’s Centre for Neighbourhood Studies and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, former foreign minister Péter Balázs said that at present most migrants come from other continents rather than neighbouring ...
Socialists: Conflict Between EU, Orbán Deepening
- 29 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The conflict between the European Union and the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is deepening, an MEP of the opposition Socialist Party said, citing the expiry of the deadline for Hungary to respond to the European Commission’s demand that the government change its recently amended higher-education law. István Ujhelyi noted that the government had earlier promised to engage in dialogue ...
Human Resources Minister: Future Lies Within The Family
- 29 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“Hungary and the world’s future lies in families,” Zoltán Balog, the human resources minister, told the 11th world congress of families, organised within the framework of the Budapest Family Summit. “The voices of those who want to reinforce family values cannot be suppressed,” Balog said.
Hungary Firmly Condemns Attack Against Coptic Christians In Egypt
- 25 May 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government resolutely condemns the terrorist attack that killed over two dozen Coptic Christians in central Egypt on Friday, the foreign minister said in response to the massacre. At least 26 people died, many of them children, and several others were wounded in the attack carried out in Minya province south of Cairo.
EU Laser Research Centre Inaugurated In Szeged
- 24 May 2017 8:00 AM
- business
The ELI Attosecond laser research centre was inaugurated in Szeged, in southern Hungary. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the centre was the largest scientific investment in Hungary in modern history.
Russian Actions In Ukraine Unacceptable, Diplomats Tell Panel Discussion In Budapest
- 16 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
As Russia’s actions and methods employed against Ukraine are unacceptable, members of the international community should stay united in their response to the conflict, diplomats said at a panel discussion hosted by the National Public Service University in Budapest on Thursday.
EU Launches Infringement Procedures Against Hungary Over Refugee Quotas
- 14 Jun 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic for those countries’ failing to implement the community’s earlier decision on refugee quotas.
Govt To Launch Child Support Scheme For Hungarians Around The World
- 9 Jun 2017 12:00 PM
- community & culture
The government will launch a child support scheme next year to help all Hungarians around the world, Human Resources Minister Zoltan Balog confirmed in Canada. Starting in January 2018, every Hungarian mother, no matter where they give birth, will be offered a “baby bond” which involves a oneoff support and the possibility to take out a low-interest loan subsidised by the state until the child ...
Szijjártó: ‘Floundering’ Of Anti-Terror Alliance ‘Worrisome’
- 7 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called it “worrisome” that international dialogue on the fight against terrorism “seems to be floundering” in the Persian Gulf after seven countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.
CEU Hosts Conference On Migration, National Identity
- 30 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Migration and the identity of central and eastern European nations are the focal themes of a conference which began in Budapest on Monday. Addressing the event organised by the Central European University’s Centre for Neighbourhood Studies and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, former foreign minister Péter Balázs said that at present most migrants come from other continents rather than neighbouring ...
Socialists: Conflict Between EU, Orbán Deepening
- 29 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The conflict between the European Union and the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is deepening, an MEP of the opposition Socialist Party said, citing the expiry of the deadline for Hungary to respond to the European Commission’s demand that the government change its recently amended higher-education law. István Ujhelyi noted that the government had earlier promised to engage in dialogue ...
Human Resources Minister: Future Lies Within The Family
- 29 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“Hungary and the world’s future lies in families,” Zoltán Balog, the human resources minister, told the 11th world congress of families, organised within the framework of the Budapest Family Summit. “The voices of those who want to reinforce family values cannot be suppressed,” Balog said.
Hungary Firmly Condemns Attack Against Coptic Christians In Egypt
- 25 May 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government resolutely condemns the terrorist attack that killed over two dozen Coptic Christians in central Egypt on Friday, the foreign minister said in response to the massacre. At least 26 people died, many of them children, and several others were wounded in the attack carried out in Minya province south of Cairo.
EU Laser Research Centre Inaugurated In Szeged
- 24 May 2017 8:00 AM
- business
The ELI Attosecond laser research centre was inaugurated in Szeged, in southern Hungary. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the centre was the largest scientific investment in Hungary in modern history.