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Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Press In Central Europe ‘Freer ’ Than In West
- 11 Jan 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Recent events have made it clear that the press has greater freedom in central Europe than in western Europe, Hungary’s foreign minister said. Péter Szijjártó reacted to comments from Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström made at a defence conference in Sweden on Sunday in which she referred to Hungary and Poland as countries that have introduced reforms which restrict the freedom of ...
Hungarian Armed Forces Planned To Be Deployable In Case Of Terrorist Threat
- 8 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The defence minister will put forward a proposal next week on allowing the mobilisation and, if need be, the deployment of the armed forces inside the country in case of a terrorist threat, daily Magyar Idők said. István Simicskó will present the proposal for discussion by the five parliamentary parties next Tuesday. To effect the proposed changes, the country’s constitution will have to be ...
Hungary’s President: Let Love Be Our Compass In 2016
- 7 Jan 2016 1:01 AM
- community & culture
President János Áder focused on the importance of “love, empathy, assistance, goodwill, and humility” in his televised address broadcast in the first minutes of 2016. “Let love be our compass,” the president said, and wished peace to Europe and the world, success to Hungary, and a “very happy New Year” to its people.
Xpat Insights: How Hungarians Evaluated 2015
- 7 Jan 2016 12:55 AM
- current affairs
Most people said last year had yielded positive results in general for their families but saw developments at a national level in a negative light, according to a survey by Ipsos - ZRI Závecz. Pollster Nézőpont reported that of the people asked in a December survey, 48% had optimistic expectations concerning the year ahead, as opposed to 34% at the end of 2014. They added that 32% voiced a ...
Xpat Opinion: Looking Ahead To 2016 In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2016 12:45 AM
- current affairs
A conservative commentator predicts that 2016 will be a good year for Hungary – the economy will continue to grow, and there will be fewer undocumented migrants arriving than in 2015. His left-wing counterpart suspects that the government will needlessly continue its anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Hungarian Analysts Expect Orbán, Cameron To Agree On Several Issues
- 7 Jan 2016 12:30 AM
- current affairs
Prime ministers David Cameron of Britain and Viktor Orbán of Hungary are expected to reach consensus on several issues at their meeting in Budapest on Thursday, analysts interviewed by the daily Magyar Idők said. Both prime ministers reject the concept of a United States of Europe and rather favour a Europe composed of nation-states. They also agree that there is no need for transferring further ...
Xpat Opinion: 2015 – Hungary’s PM Viktor Orbán’s Year
- 5 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In their assessment of last year’s developments, commentators focus on Prime Minister Orbán’s performance – for better or for worse. They recall that the Prime Minister was identified by more than one international outlet as the ‘man of the year’.
Assoc Chief: Hungarian Construction Sector To Pick Up Steam In Coming Years
- 4 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- property
The construction sector is set to grow in the coming years and the number of new homes built per year could double by the end of the current government cycle, László Koji, head of the association of construction entrepreneurs ÉVOSZ, told daily Magyar Idők. Over the past few years, the government has implemented measures that have generated investments, even by foreign businesses, both in the ...
Defence Minister: Hungarian Soldiers Stand Ground In Crises
- 4 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian soldiers have “proved in recent crisis situations that they can hold their ground and serve the homeland,” the defence minister said, adding that the military deserves further support. Interviewed by MTI, István Simicskó said that Hungarian soldiers had worked hard building an iron fence along sections of the southern borders, and have patrolled the borders and several cities since the ...
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Press In Central Europe ‘Freer ’ Than In West
- 11 Jan 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Recent events have made it clear that the press has greater freedom in central Europe than in western Europe, Hungary’s foreign minister said. Péter Szijjártó reacted to comments from Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström made at a defence conference in Sweden on Sunday in which she referred to Hungary and Poland as countries that have introduced reforms which restrict the freedom of ...
Hungarian Armed Forces Planned To Be Deployable In Case Of Terrorist Threat
- 8 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The defence minister will put forward a proposal next week on allowing the mobilisation and, if need be, the deployment of the armed forces inside the country in case of a terrorist threat, daily Magyar Idők said. István Simicskó will present the proposal for discussion by the five parliamentary parties next Tuesday. To effect the proposed changes, the country’s constitution will have to be ...
Hungary’s President: Let Love Be Our Compass In 2016
- 7 Jan 2016 1:01 AM
- community & culture
President János Áder focused on the importance of “love, empathy, assistance, goodwill, and humility” in his televised address broadcast in the first minutes of 2016. “Let love be our compass,” the president said, and wished peace to Europe and the world, success to Hungary, and a “very happy New Year” to its people.
Xpat Insights: How Hungarians Evaluated 2015
- 7 Jan 2016 12:55 AM
- current affairs
Most people said last year had yielded positive results in general for their families but saw developments at a national level in a negative light, according to a survey by Ipsos - ZRI Závecz. Pollster Nézőpont reported that of the people asked in a December survey, 48% had optimistic expectations concerning the year ahead, as opposed to 34% at the end of 2014. They added that 32% voiced a ...
Xpat Opinion: Looking Ahead To 2016 In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2016 12:45 AM
- current affairs
A conservative commentator predicts that 2016 will be a good year for Hungary – the economy will continue to grow, and there will be fewer undocumented migrants arriving than in 2015. His left-wing counterpart suspects that the government will needlessly continue its anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Hungarian Analysts Expect Orbán, Cameron To Agree On Several Issues
- 7 Jan 2016 12:30 AM
- current affairs
Prime ministers David Cameron of Britain and Viktor Orbán of Hungary are expected to reach consensus on several issues at their meeting in Budapest on Thursday, analysts interviewed by the daily Magyar Idők said. Both prime ministers reject the concept of a United States of Europe and rather favour a Europe composed of nation-states. They also agree that there is no need for transferring further ...
Xpat Opinion: 2015 – Hungary’s PM Viktor Orbán’s Year
- 5 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In their assessment of last year’s developments, commentators focus on Prime Minister Orbán’s performance – for better or for worse. They recall that the Prime Minister was identified by more than one international outlet as the ‘man of the year’.
Assoc Chief: Hungarian Construction Sector To Pick Up Steam In Coming Years
- 4 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- property
The construction sector is set to grow in the coming years and the number of new homes built per year could double by the end of the current government cycle, László Koji, head of the association of construction entrepreneurs ÉVOSZ, told daily Magyar Idők. Over the past few years, the government has implemented measures that have generated investments, even by foreign businesses, both in the ...
Defence Minister: Hungarian Soldiers Stand Ground In Crises
- 4 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian soldiers have “proved in recent crisis situations that they can hold their ground and serve the homeland,” the defence minister said, adding that the military deserves further support. Interviewed by MTI, István Simicskó said that Hungarian soldiers had worked hard building an iron fence along sections of the southern borders, and have patrolled the borders and several cities since the ...