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NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
Hungary Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Jobbik MEP
- 7 Dec 2017 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The prosecution has charged Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács with crimes damaging to the state and the state budget, as well as betrayal of public trust, the head of the Central Investigative Prosecution Office said on Wednesday.
Migration, Terrorism, Hybrid Threats In Focus At Parliamentary NATO Conference
- 24 Nov 2017 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Mass migration, terrorism, hybrid threats, fake news and growing nationalism in Ukraine were in focus at the 21st International Parliamentary NATO Conference organised in Budapest. In his opening address, deputy parliamentary speaker Csaba Hende said international relations were characterised by uncertainty and unpredictability. In recent years, the threats facing the Euro-Atlantic region have ...
Foreign Minister: Government Blocks Soros’s Efforts To Bring Illegal Migrants To Europe
- 24 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government knows exactly what US financier George Soros wants, and rejects his efforts to bring illegal migrants to Europe. For this reason, the government “is standing in his way”, the foreign minister told daily Magyar Hírlap in an interview published on Thursday.
Sovereignty, 2018 Elections In Focus Of Fidesz Congress
- 18 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party held its 27th congress in Budapest on Sunday to elect its senior officials and set priorities for the future, including defending Hungary’s sovereignty and preparing for next year’s elections. Addressing the congress, László Kövér, a founder of the party and head of its national board, said the general election scheduled for next spring would be crucial.
David J. Kostelancik, Former Chargé d'affaires, US Embassy Budapest
- 16 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
David Kostelancik, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States, rank of Minister Counselor, began his posting as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary in August, 2016. Since January 20, 2017 he has been the Charge d’affaires.
Foreign Minister: ‘Shocking & Unusual’ For Intervention In Democratic Country’s Media
- 16 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the US initiative to fund media organisations in Hungary with a view to correcting what it perceives as a media landscape biased towards the government, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called the move “shocking and unusual”.
Foreign Minister: Hungary Strives To Build Effective Ties With S America
- 16 Nov 2017 7:58 AM
- business
Addressing the issue of Hungary’s ties with Latin America at the opening of the 3rd Latin American Forum in Budapest, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said that if an open economy such as Hungary’s wants to perform well, it must build effective ties with fast-developing countries in Latin America.
The Landing Of The Euro In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2017 7:55 AM
- business
On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, GKI economic research institute will hold a business conference on November 22 in Budapest Congress Center. The main topic will be the extension of the euro area, a subject of discussions both in the EU and Hungary.
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
Hungary Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Jobbik MEP
- 7 Dec 2017 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The prosecution has charged Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács with crimes damaging to the state and the state budget, as well as betrayal of public trust, the head of the Central Investigative Prosecution Office said on Wednesday.
Migration, Terrorism, Hybrid Threats In Focus At Parliamentary NATO Conference
- 24 Nov 2017 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Mass migration, terrorism, hybrid threats, fake news and growing nationalism in Ukraine were in focus at the 21st International Parliamentary NATO Conference organised in Budapest. In his opening address, deputy parliamentary speaker Csaba Hende said international relations were characterised by uncertainty and unpredictability. In recent years, the threats facing the Euro-Atlantic region have ...
Foreign Minister: Government Blocks Soros’s Efforts To Bring Illegal Migrants To Europe
- 24 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government knows exactly what US financier George Soros wants, and rejects his efforts to bring illegal migrants to Europe. For this reason, the government “is standing in his way”, the foreign minister told daily Magyar Hírlap in an interview published on Thursday.
Sovereignty, 2018 Elections In Focus Of Fidesz Congress
- 18 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party held its 27th congress in Budapest on Sunday to elect its senior officials and set priorities for the future, including defending Hungary’s sovereignty and preparing for next year’s elections. Addressing the congress, László Kövér, a founder of the party and head of its national board, said the general election scheduled for next spring would be crucial.
David J. Kostelancik, Former Chargé d'affaires, US Embassy Budapest
- 16 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
David Kostelancik, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States, rank of Minister Counselor, began his posting as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungary in August, 2016. Since January 20, 2017 he has been the Charge d’affaires.
Foreign Minister: ‘Shocking & Unusual’ For Intervention In Democratic Country’s Media
- 16 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the US initiative to fund media organisations in Hungary with a view to correcting what it perceives as a media landscape biased towards the government, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called the move “shocking and unusual”.
Foreign Minister: Hungary Strives To Build Effective Ties With S America
- 16 Nov 2017 7:58 AM
- business
Addressing the issue of Hungary’s ties with Latin America at the opening of the 3rd Latin American Forum in Budapest, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said that if an open economy such as Hungary’s wants to perform well, it must build effective ties with fast-developing countries in Latin America.
The Landing Of The Euro In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2017 7:55 AM
- business
On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, GKI economic research institute will hold a business conference on November 22 in Budapest Congress Center. The main topic will be the extension of the euro area, a subject of discussions both in the EU and Hungary.