344 result(s) for hungary's foreign minister
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s ’State Of The Nation’ Address
- 2 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Discussing the Prime Minister’s annual speech to his followers, commentators wonder if his exhortation to work and fight harder will be sufficient to reinvigorate the increasingly sluggish Fidesz electorate, which, despite the defeat of a pro-government candidate in last week’s by-election, is still incomparably stronger than its competitors.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
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.
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And Trade Summoned US Chargé d'Affairs
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Levente Magyar, Minister of State for Economic Diplomacy summoned André Goodfriend, Chargé d’Affairs of the Embassy of the United States in Budapest at noon. Mr. Magyar informed Mr. Goodfriend that the Hungarian Government welcomes the fact that the United States' diplomatic presence will again be headed by an ambassador, after the Senate confirmed the appointment of Ambassador Colleen Bell.
Hungarian Govt: Decision Of Voters Should Be Respected By Everyone
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian citizens this year have stated their opinion three times as to how they envision the country's future, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó stated on Wednesday in reaction to critical comments by U.S. Senator John McCain.
Updated: US Senator McCain Lashes Out At Hungary's PM Orbán
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The US Senate on Tuesday voted 52-42 in favour of television producer Colleen Bell to be appointed as ambassador to Budapest, despite strenuous objections from Republican Senator John McCain. The Foreign Ministry endorsed her appointment in the autumn of last year.
Hungary's Foreign Minister Calls For New Energy Supply Options After Russian Pipeline Decision
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will need to find new sources to ensure the security of its energy supplies for the long term, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, in reaction to news that Russia was dropping plans for the South Stream gas pipeline project. “Russia had the right to make that decision and Hungary has acknowledged the move,” he said.
How Did Hungary Manage To Get Caught In This International Vice?
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Internet tax dispute temporarily covered it up, but once the idea of introducing the tax was dropped, Hungary's other “list of sins” came back onto the front burner. “Heti Válasz” is now taking a look at the list to see which of the American and European Union criticisms have become irrelevant, which are the ones where Hungary has won a skirmish and which are those we're about to lose.
Hungary's PM Orbán Links US Embassy To Opposition
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The US embassy document detailing the occasions on which diplomats raised concerns about corruption was dismissed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday as a “scrap of paper” that the opposition parties might have prepared.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s ’State Of The Nation’ Address
- 2 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Discussing the Prime Minister’s annual speech to his followers, commentators wonder if his exhortation to work and fight harder will be sufficient to reinvigorate the increasingly sluggish Fidesz electorate, which, despite the defeat of a pro-government candidate in last week’s by-election, is still incomparably stronger than its competitors.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's PM Orbán’s Foreign Policy Doctrine In Focus
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the government’s foreign affairs strategy, most left-wing and liberal commentators accuse PM Orbán of selling out to Moscow. Right-wing pundits, on the other hand, defend what they see as the government’s pragmatic and balanced foreign affairs vision. Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.
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.
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And Trade Summoned US Chargé d'Affairs
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Levente Magyar, Minister of State for Economic Diplomacy summoned André Goodfriend, Chargé d’Affairs of the Embassy of the United States in Budapest at noon. Mr. Magyar informed Mr. Goodfriend that the Hungarian Government welcomes the fact that the United States' diplomatic presence will again be headed by an ambassador, after the Senate confirmed the appointment of Ambassador Colleen Bell.
Hungarian Govt: Decision Of Voters Should Be Respected By Everyone
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian citizens this year have stated their opinion three times as to how they envision the country's future, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó stated on Wednesday in reaction to critical comments by U.S. Senator John McCain.
Updated: US Senator McCain Lashes Out At Hungary's PM Orbán
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The US Senate on Tuesday voted 52-42 in favour of television producer Colleen Bell to be appointed as ambassador to Budapest, despite strenuous objections from Republican Senator John McCain. The Foreign Ministry endorsed her appointment in the autumn of last year.
Hungary's Foreign Minister Calls For New Energy Supply Options After Russian Pipeline Decision
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will need to find new sources to ensure the security of its energy supplies for the long term, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, in reaction to news that Russia was dropping plans for the South Stream gas pipeline project. “Russia had the right to make that decision and Hungary has acknowledged the move,” he said.
How Did Hungary Manage To Get Caught In This International Vice?
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Internet tax dispute temporarily covered it up, but once the idea of introducing the tax was dropped, Hungary's other “list of sins” came back onto the front burner. “Heti Válasz” is now taking a look at the list to see which of the American and European Union criticisms have become irrelevant, which are the ones where Hungary has won a skirmish and which are those we're about to lose.
Hungary's PM Orbán Links US Embassy To Opposition
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The US embassy document detailing the occasions on which diplomats raised concerns about corruption was dismissed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday as a “scrap of paper” that the opposition parties might have prepared.

















