495 result(s) for eu sanction
Commissioner For Human Rights Criticizes Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižneks submitted the findings of his visit to Hungary over the summer. The 43-page report discusses issues concerning media freedom, the fight against intolerance and discrimination, and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. (The full report can be accessed here.)
Hungary Against Any New Cold War, Szijjártó Tells Russian Paper
- 21 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary, the European Union, and Russia have a responsibility to avoid becoming enemies, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in an interview published by Russian weekly Kommersant. The upcoming generations would not want another cold war, Szijjártó said.
Orbán: Hungary Has No Interest In Cold War
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he would not contribute to any policy which risks returning the Cold War to Central Europe. As a NATO and EU member, Hungary “will be loyal to its allies” even if it disagrees with certain measures, he told the Hungarian Diaspora Council.
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
Russian Official Praises Hungary's Orbán Cabinet
- 5 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The example set by the Orbán cabinet which for years has firmly represented its national interests even against Brussels and Washington is simultaneously sobering and encouraging for Russia, a senior official of the Russian Academy of Sciences said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap.
EBRD Raises Hungary Growth Forecast
- 19 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its forecast for Hungary’s GDP growth this year to 2.8% from 1.6%, noting the effect on Hungary of the Russian sanctions has been “limited”. It expects output to grow by 2.2% in 2015.
Hungary Turns To Brussels On Russian Sanctions
- 15 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has asked the EU to put fruit and veg subsidies on the agenda of the Special Committee on Agriculture after Brussels on Wednesday suspended aid to farmers affected by Russian sanctions.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian NGOs Suspected Of Embezzlement
- 10 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-liberal dailies sharply criticise the government after police searched the offices of two NGOs. They believe the authorities are simply out to get civic groups which dare to criticise the government. A leading member of the largest pro-government civic organisation rejects accusations of anti-democratic tendencies against the government.
Hungarian Govt Official To Meet Reps Of Big Stores Affected By Russian Sanctions
- 10 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian government commissioner Gyula Budai will meet on Wednesday representatives of large supermarket chains based in the country concerning measures connected with Russian sanctions. Budai said there was a real danger that Polish, Spanish and Dutch produce would flood central and southern Europe, and Hungary must be appropriately prepared for such a situation.
Commissioner For Human Rights Criticizes Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muižneks submitted the findings of his visit to Hungary over the summer. The 43-page report discusses issues concerning media freedom, the fight against intolerance and discrimination, and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees. (The full report can be accessed here.)
Hungary Against Any New Cold War, Szijjártó Tells Russian Paper
- 21 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary, the European Union, and Russia have a responsibility to avoid becoming enemies, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in an interview published by Russian weekly Kommersant. The upcoming generations would not want another cold war, Szijjártó said.
Orbán: Hungary Has No Interest In Cold War
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he would not contribute to any policy which risks returning the Cold War to Central Europe. As a NATO and EU member, Hungary “will be loyal to its allies” even if it disagrees with certain measures, he told the Hungarian Diaspora Council.
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
Russian Official Praises Hungary's Orbán Cabinet
- 5 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The example set by the Orbán cabinet which for years has firmly represented its national interests even against Brussels and Washington is simultaneously sobering and encouraging for Russia, a senior official of the Russian Academy of Sciences said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap.
EBRD Raises Hungary Growth Forecast
- 19 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its forecast for Hungary’s GDP growth this year to 2.8% from 1.6%, noting the effect on Hungary of the Russian sanctions has been “limited”. It expects output to grow by 2.2% in 2015.
Hungary Turns To Brussels On Russian Sanctions
- 15 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has asked the EU to put fruit and veg subsidies on the agenda of the Special Committee on Agriculture after Brussels on Wednesday suspended aid to farmers affected by Russian sanctions.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian NGOs Suspected Of Embezzlement
- 10 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-liberal dailies sharply criticise the government after police searched the offices of two NGOs. They believe the authorities are simply out to get civic groups which dare to criticise the government. A leading member of the largest pro-government civic organisation rejects accusations of anti-democratic tendencies against the government.
Hungarian Govt Official To Meet Reps Of Big Stores Affected By Russian Sanctions
- 10 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian government commissioner Gyula Budai will meet on Wednesday representatives of large supermarket chains based in the country concerning measures connected with Russian sanctions. Budai said there was a real danger that Polish, Spanish and Dutch produce would flood central and southern Europe, and Hungary must be appropriately prepared for such a situation.