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Israel Gas May Ease Hungary’s Dependence On Russian Supply
- 16 Dec 2013 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Newly found natural gas reserves in Israel could help Hungary ease its dependence on Russian energy, Hungary’s foreign trade chief said in an interview posted on the website of The Jerusalem Post. “Hungary is very dependent on Russian gas. We heat 80% of our houses with gas and import 90% of our gas from Russia.
U.S. Loans Hungarian Military Armoured Vehicles
- 27 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States is loaning the Hungarian military 12 mineresistant armoured vehicles (MRAP) for training purposes. Hungary’s defence minister took over the consignment on Tuesday from a representative of the US embassy in Hungary.
Slovak Driver Who Killed 4 In Hungary Sentenced To 6 Years
- 23 Nov 2013 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The district court of Gödöllő, acting as a primary court, sentenced Slovak national Eva R. to six years in prison for drunk driving causing the death of four people, in a non-binding ruling on Friday. Eva R. could be released on certain conditions but not before she serves at least two thirds of her term. Eva R. has been acquitted of dangerous-driving charges.
XVII International NATO Conference In Budapest
- 22 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The XVII International NATO Conference was held in Budapest on 21 November 2013. Deputy Secretary-General of NATO Alexander Vershbow gave a courtesy visit to Hungarian Minister of Defence Csaba Hende before speaking at the conference and the parties discussed the preparation for next year’s NATO Summit, which will be held in Newport, South Wales. The issues of Smart Defence, the future of the ...
Photo Article: V4 Heads Of State Held Talks In Budapest
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group countries (V4) held talks in Budapest today, for the first time since Hungary took over the V4 Presidency.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian-Croatian Dispute Over MOL Oil Company
- 4 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the Hungarian government joins the dispute between Croatia and the MOL oil company, left-wing and centrist commentators believe that the Orbán government could defend the national interest abroad only by completely contradicting its own rhetoric against foreign investors present in the Hungarian energy sector.
Hungary's Defence Minister To Leave Hospital After Car Crash
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Defence Minister Csaba Hende will on Friday leave the Budapest hospital he was flown to by helicopter after a car accident on Thursday afternoon, a commander of the Hungarian Army's Health Centre told public TV on Friday morning.
Photo Article: NATO Military Committee Conference In Budapest, Oct. 2013
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
NATO Military Committee Conference heads, from left to right: General Tibor Benko PhD, Hungarian Chief of Defence; Dr. Csaba Hende, Hungarian Minister of Defence; General Knud Bartels, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee.
Hungary Is Prepared To Send Advisors To Syria
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is prepared to send military advisors to Syria to aid the possible transfer of chemical weapons to international authorities and their subsequent disposal, the Ministry of Defence announced in Székesfehérvár on Tuesday.
Israel Gas May Ease Hungary’s Dependence On Russian Supply
- 16 Dec 2013 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Newly found natural gas reserves in Israel could help Hungary ease its dependence on Russian energy, Hungary’s foreign trade chief said in an interview posted on the website of The Jerusalem Post. “Hungary is very dependent on Russian gas. We heat 80% of our houses with gas and import 90% of our gas from Russia.
U.S. Loans Hungarian Military Armoured Vehicles
- 27 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States is loaning the Hungarian military 12 mineresistant armoured vehicles (MRAP) for training purposes. Hungary’s defence minister took over the consignment on Tuesday from a representative of the US embassy in Hungary.
Slovak Driver Who Killed 4 In Hungary Sentenced To 6 Years
- 23 Nov 2013 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The district court of Gödöllő, acting as a primary court, sentenced Slovak national Eva R. to six years in prison for drunk driving causing the death of four people, in a non-binding ruling on Friday. Eva R. could be released on certain conditions but not before she serves at least two thirds of her term. Eva R. has been acquitted of dangerous-driving charges.
XVII International NATO Conference In Budapest
- 22 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The XVII International NATO Conference was held in Budapest on 21 November 2013. Deputy Secretary-General of NATO Alexander Vershbow gave a courtesy visit to Hungarian Minister of Defence Csaba Hende before speaking at the conference and the parties discussed the preparation for next year’s NATO Summit, which will be held in Newport, South Wales. The issues of Smart Defence, the future of the ...
Photo Article: V4 Heads Of State Held Talks In Budapest
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group countries (V4) held talks in Budapest today, for the first time since Hungary took over the V4 Presidency.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian-Croatian Dispute Over MOL Oil Company
- 4 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As the Hungarian government joins the dispute between Croatia and the MOL oil company, left-wing and centrist commentators believe that the Orbán government could defend the national interest abroad only by completely contradicting its own rhetoric against foreign investors present in the Hungarian energy sector.
Hungary's Defence Minister To Leave Hospital After Car Crash
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Defence Minister Csaba Hende will on Friday leave the Budapest hospital he was flown to by helicopter after a car accident on Thursday afternoon, a commander of the Hungarian Army's Health Centre told public TV on Friday morning.
Photo Article: NATO Military Committee Conference In Budapest, Oct. 2013
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
NATO Military Committee Conference heads, from left to right: General Tibor Benko PhD, Hungarian Chief of Defence; Dr. Csaba Hende, Hungarian Minister of Defence; General Knud Bartels, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee.
Hungary Is Prepared To Send Advisors To Syria
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is prepared to send military advisors to Syria to aid the possible transfer of chemical weapons to international authorities and their subsequent disposal, the Ministry of Defence announced in Székesfehérvár on Tuesday.