423 result(s) for european defence
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.
National Day Celebrations Across Hungary
- 20 Aug 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The founding of the Hungarian State and the legacy of Saint Stephen is commemorated today across the whole country, under the slogan “The country – together as one”. Various events and concerts are taking place not only in Budapest but also in several municipalities around Lake Balaton. However, due to adverse weather conditions at the Lake, fireworks will only take place in Budapest. The ...
Commemorations In Budapest To Mark The 1456 Hungarian Victory At Nándorfehérvár
- 23 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Several programmes for children and military parades were organized in Budapest with a view to commemorating the rightly famous triumphant siege of Nándorfehérvár (currently Belgrade) in 1456, which has become deeply rooted in European historical memory by the practice of ringing church bells at noon.
Hungarian & NATO Capability Targets Coincide
- 16 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
NATO has asked Hungary to establish and further develop capabilities during the period 2014-2028 in a way that coincides with Hungary's national military strategy, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said at the beginning of July.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Pride – Without Major Incidents
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists believe that the mostly peaceful Budapest Pride 2013 walk proved a major success or even a breakthrough for gay rights activists. They find it disappointing, however, that the police showed little zeal to pursue radical protesters who beat up three marchers.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Facing Floods, EU Criticism & Opposition
- 10 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators don’t refrain from political remarks while tens of thousands of volunteers, leading politicians among them, help professionals build temporary defences against the highest water levels the Danube has seen.
Xpat Opinion: EU Committee Report Proposes Procedures Against Hungary
- 13 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In their comments on the Tavares report on the Hungarian Basic Law, both left and right-wing pundits deem it highly unlikely that the EU will indeed sanction Hungary.
Karin Olofsdotter, Former Swedish Ambassador To Hungary
- 19 Apr 2013 12:00 PM
Karin Olofsdotter took up the post as Ambassador of Sweden to Hungary in the fall of 2011. She entered the Foreign Service in 1994.
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.
National Day Celebrations Across Hungary
- 20 Aug 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The founding of the Hungarian State and the legacy of Saint Stephen is commemorated today across the whole country, under the slogan “The country – together as one”. Various events and concerts are taking place not only in Budapest but also in several municipalities around Lake Balaton. However, due to adverse weather conditions at the Lake, fireworks will only take place in Budapest. The ...
Commemorations In Budapest To Mark The 1456 Hungarian Victory At Nándorfehérvár
- 23 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Several programmes for children and military parades were organized in Budapest with a view to commemorating the rightly famous triumphant siege of Nándorfehérvár (currently Belgrade) in 1456, which has become deeply rooted in European historical memory by the practice of ringing church bells at noon.
Hungarian & NATO Capability Targets Coincide
- 16 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
NATO has asked Hungary to establish and further develop capabilities during the period 2014-2028 in a way that coincides with Hungary's national military strategy, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said at the beginning of July.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Pride – Without Major Incidents
- 11 Jul 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing and liberal columnists believe that the mostly peaceful Budapest Pride 2013 walk proved a major success or even a breakthrough for gay rights activists. They find it disappointing, however, that the police showed little zeal to pursue radical protesters who beat up three marchers.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Facing Floods, EU Criticism & Opposition
- 10 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators don’t refrain from political remarks while tens of thousands of volunteers, leading politicians among them, help professionals build temporary defences against the highest water levels the Danube has seen.
Xpat Opinion: EU Committee Report Proposes Procedures Against Hungary
- 13 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In their comments on the Tavares report on the Hungarian Basic Law, both left and right-wing pundits deem it highly unlikely that the EU will indeed sanction Hungary.
Karin Olofsdotter, Former Swedish Ambassador To Hungary
- 19 Apr 2013 12:00 PM
Karin Olofsdotter took up the post as Ambassador of Sweden to Hungary in the fall of 2011. She entered the Foreign Service in 1994.














