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Xpat Opinion: US Senator McCain’s “Neofascist” Comment About Hungary's PM
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily considers Senator McCain’s apparent description of PM Orbán as a “neofascist dictator” a gross exaggeration. A pro-government commentator believes that Senator McCain’s statements are confused, unfair and motivated by US economic interests.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Aldi Opens 100th Store In Hungary
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
German-owned discount supermarket chain Aldi opened its 100th store in Hungary on Thursday. Aldi Magyarország Élelmiszer had a 4.9 billion forint loss on net sales revenue of 80.2 billion last year, public records show.
Hungary To Buy Budapest Bank From American GE
- 4 Dec 2014 4:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian state will buy Budapest Bank, Hungary’s eighth-biggest lender, from current owner GE, the government has announced. The government signed a preliminary contract to buy the bank on Thursday.
Important Notice: Lufthansa Cancels Some Budapest Flights Because Of Strike
- 2 Dec 2014 8:02 AM
- travel
German airline Lufthansa is cancelling a number of its Budapest flights on Tuesday because of a strike by pilots. A number of flights between Budapest and Frankfurt as well as Munich have been cancelled, according to the website of Liszt Ferenc International Airport operator Budapest Airport.
Hungarian Wines, Dishes Showcased At Berlin Gourmet Event
- 2 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Hungarian wines and dishes have been in the focus of the 4th annual gourmet event dubbed Hungarian Harvest at the embassy in Berlin. As part of the Hungarian Harvest, a gala dinner featured 700 guests including high-ranking politicians, diplomats and representatives of economic and social organisations who were served wines from the Villány region, alongside goose, duck, game and Mangalitza pork ...
German Chancellor Merkel Plans Visit To Budapest
- 1 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
German Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to visit Budapest in February next year, according to Welt am Sonntag. The conservative daily said the German leader wants Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to vote for sanctions against Russia and “it is no accident” that she plans to meet him personally before March, when the extension of sanctions comes onto the agenda, according to the paper.
Romania’s New President Strives For Good Relations With Hungary’s PM
- 1 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Romania’s new president Klaus Iohannis said in an interview to German daily Welt am Sonntag that he trusted that he would be able to form a good relationship with Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán. Asked if he sees eye to eye with the “anti-Orbáns”, he said: “I’ve never seen myself as anti-anything”.
Hungary May Ban Selected American Citizens
- 28 Nov 2014 10:30 AM
- current affairs
The Foreign Ministry is allegedly working on a plan to ban certain Americans from Hungary, just as the US has banned six Hungarian government officials, including NAV president Ildikó Vida, the weekly Figyelõ reported.
Xpat Opinion: US Senator McCain’s “Neofascist” Comment About Hungary's PM
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading left-wing daily considers Senator McCain’s apparent description of PM Orbán as a “neofascist dictator” a gross exaggeration. A pro-government commentator believes that Senator McCain’s statements are confused, unfair and motivated by US economic interests.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Aldi Opens 100th Store In Hungary
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
German-owned discount supermarket chain Aldi opened its 100th store in Hungary on Thursday. Aldi Magyarország Élelmiszer had a 4.9 billion forint loss on net sales revenue of 80.2 billion last year, public records show.
Hungary To Buy Budapest Bank From American GE
- 4 Dec 2014 4:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian state will buy Budapest Bank, Hungary’s eighth-biggest lender, from current owner GE, the government has announced. The government signed a preliminary contract to buy the bank on Thursday.
Important Notice: Lufthansa Cancels Some Budapest Flights Because Of Strike
- 2 Dec 2014 8:02 AM
- travel
German airline Lufthansa is cancelling a number of its Budapest flights on Tuesday because of a strike by pilots. A number of flights between Budapest and Frankfurt as well as Munich have been cancelled, according to the website of Liszt Ferenc International Airport operator Budapest Airport.
Hungarian Wines, Dishes Showcased At Berlin Gourmet Event
- 2 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Hungarian wines and dishes have been in the focus of the 4th annual gourmet event dubbed Hungarian Harvest at the embassy in Berlin. As part of the Hungarian Harvest, a gala dinner featured 700 guests including high-ranking politicians, diplomats and representatives of economic and social organisations who were served wines from the Villány region, alongside goose, duck, game and Mangalitza pork ...
German Chancellor Merkel Plans Visit To Budapest
- 1 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
German Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to visit Budapest in February next year, according to Welt am Sonntag. The conservative daily said the German leader wants Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to vote for sanctions against Russia and “it is no accident” that she plans to meet him personally before March, when the extension of sanctions comes onto the agenda, according to the paper.
Romania’s New President Strives For Good Relations With Hungary’s PM
- 1 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Romania’s new president Klaus Iohannis said in an interview to German daily Welt am Sonntag that he trusted that he would be able to form a good relationship with Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán. Asked if he sees eye to eye with the “anti-Orbáns”, he said: “I’ve never seen myself as anti-anything”.
Hungary May Ban Selected American Citizens
- 28 Nov 2014 10:30 AM
- current affairs
The Foreign Ministry is allegedly working on a plan to ban certain Americans from Hungary, just as the US has banned six Hungarian government officials, including NAV president Ildikó Vida, the weekly Figyelõ reported.















