542 result(s) for foreign citizens
Szijjártó: No Hungarians Killed Or Injured In Istanbul Airport Attack
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Information received from Istanbul authorities indicates that no Hungarians were killed or injured in Tuesday’s attack on the city’s main international airport that left 41 people dead and 239 wounded, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. The attack on the Ataturk Airport is further proof that the threat of terrorism now affects the everyday lives of Europeans, Szijjártó told the press at the ...
Szijjártó: EU Should Stop Criticising Britain
- 27 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Union should stop criticising Britain and its government and instead focus on figuring out what it is that needs to change in Brussels, Hungary’s foreign minister told MTI. The choice of the British people must be respected, Péter Szijjártó said. Only they have the right to decide what kind of future they envision for their country, he added.
Analysts : Brexit Could Slightly Slow Down Hungary’s Economic Growth
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The British vote to leave the European Union could slightly slow down economic growth in Hungary, analysts told MTI in reaction to Brexit. Takarékbank analyst Gergely Suppan said that a reduction in EU funding should not be expected for the time being because it is fixed by contract and Britain’s payment obligations will be maintained until its exit is completed, possibly even until the end of ...
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán’s Interpretation Of The Brexit Referendum
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of the stunning Brexit referendum outcome, pro-government papers wisely waited for word from the boss before they dared express any opinion on the subject. They didn’t have to wait long. At 8:00 a.m. Viktor Orbán began his regular fortnightly Friday morning interview on the state radio station.
RockPart Festival, Balatonszemes, 23 - 25 June
- 23 Jun 2016 4:45 AM
- entertainment
A festival that combines rock & metal gigs, and summer Balaton spirit. A festival that promises a great atmosphere, with like-minded guests and friendly and helpful staff. The fesitval takes place at Balatonszemes, where orgainsers also promise reasonable prises, thanks to welcoming local citizens, and a collection of rockin' foreign performers.
Xpat Opinion: The ‘Soft Power’ Of George Soros
- 10 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conservative columnists agree with the government that George Soros and his network are keeping the Hungarian government under pressure. A liberal and a centrist analyst accuse the government of fomenting hatred and creating conspiracy theories.
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
European Voluntary Service: Learn While You Help
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Volunteers do good in foreign countries
The European Voluntary Service offers young people the chance to engage in volunteer work in a foreign country on the continent. The 21-year-old Imke Langmann from Germany thought it sounded good. Her choice of venue: Budapest.
The European Voluntary Service offers young people the chance to engage in volunteer work in a foreign country on the continent. The 21-year-old Imke Langmann from Germany thought it sounded good. Her choice of venue: Budapest.
Ceremony Marks 65th Anniversary Of Forced Relocations From Budapest
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the forced relocation of middle class citizens of Budapest under communism took place at the Budafok Lutheran church. The forced relocation was intended to intimidate the middle class at least, and to eradicate them at most, pushing them to the periphery for the long term, Zsolt Németh, the chairman of parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said at the ...
Szijjártó: No Hungarians Killed Or Injured In Istanbul Airport Attack
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Information received from Istanbul authorities indicates that no Hungarians were killed or injured in Tuesday’s attack on the city’s main international airport that left 41 people dead and 239 wounded, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. The attack on the Ataturk Airport is further proof that the threat of terrorism now affects the everyday lives of Europeans, Szijjártó told the press at the ...
Szijjártó: EU Should Stop Criticising Britain
- 27 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Union should stop criticising Britain and its government and instead focus on figuring out what it is that needs to change in Brussels, Hungary’s foreign minister told MTI. The choice of the British people must be respected, Péter Szijjártó said. Only they have the right to decide what kind of future they envision for their country, he added.
Analysts : Brexit Could Slightly Slow Down Hungary’s Economic Growth
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The British vote to leave the European Union could slightly slow down economic growth in Hungary, analysts told MTI in reaction to Brexit. Takarékbank analyst Gergely Suppan said that a reduction in EU funding should not be expected for the time being because it is fixed by contract and Britain’s payment obligations will be maintained until its exit is completed, possibly even until the end of ...
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán’s Interpretation Of The Brexit Referendum
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of the stunning Brexit referendum outcome, pro-government papers wisely waited for word from the boss before they dared express any opinion on the subject. They didn’t have to wait long. At 8:00 a.m. Viktor Orbán began his regular fortnightly Friday morning interview on the state radio station.
RockPart Festival, Balatonszemes, 23 - 25 June
- 23 Jun 2016 4:45 AM
- entertainment
A festival that combines rock & metal gigs, and summer Balaton spirit. A festival that promises a great atmosphere, with like-minded guests and friendly and helpful staff. The fesitval takes place at Balatonszemes, where orgainsers also promise reasonable prises, thanks to welcoming local citizens, and a collection of rockin' foreign performers.
Xpat Opinion: The ‘Soft Power’ Of George Soros
- 10 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conservative columnists agree with the government that George Soros and his network are keeping the Hungarian government under pressure. A liberal and a centrist analyst accuse the government of fomenting hatred and creating conspiracy theories.
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
European Voluntary Service: Learn While You Help
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Volunteers do good in foreign countries
The European Voluntary Service offers young people the chance to engage in volunteer work in a foreign country on the continent. The 21-year-old Imke Langmann from Germany thought it sounded good. Her choice of venue: Budapest.
The European Voluntary Service offers young people the chance to engage in volunteer work in a foreign country on the continent. The 21-year-old Imke Langmann from Germany thought it sounded good. Her choice of venue: Budapest.
Ceremony Marks 65th Anniversary Of Forced Relocations From Budapest
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the forced relocation of middle class citizens of Budapest under communism took place at the Budafok Lutheran church. The forced relocation was intended to intimidate the middle class at least, and to eradicate them at most, pushing them to the periphery for the long term, Zsolt Németh, the chairman of parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said at the ...