1,101 result(s) for national security
Foreign Policy Transformation In Hungary “Reaches Halfway Point”
- 31 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ongoing transformation of Hungary’s foreign policy aimed at enforcing the country’s economic interests more effectively has reached the halfway point, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said in an interview to MTI.
Hungarian Prosecutors Ask Ministry To Lift Goodfriend’s Immunity
- 23 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Like a bad episode from the Twilight Zone, Hungarian prosecutors today asked the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade to lift US Embassy Chargé d’affaires André Goodfriend’s immunity from prosecution so that he can be tried in Hungary for defamation. Thanks to changes made to the criminal code under the current Fidesz-KDNP government, defamation is now a felony punishable with up to three years ...
Hungary Can Start Lung Transplants
- 13 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Thanks to a 900 million forint (EUR 2.92m) investment in health care, lung transplantations can now be done in Hungary, the government spokesman said. Besides Austria, Hungary is the only country in the region where such operations can be done, Éva Kurucz said in the National Oncology Institute.
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.
Szijjártó: New Hungarian Foreign Policy Needed
- 9 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary needs a new foreign policy to respond to new global challenges, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told parliament’s foreign affairs committee. This new policy is pragmatic, represents economic interests and focuses both on transatlantic and eastern relations to an equal degree.
Hungary’s Defence Official Meets Washington Officials
- 22 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Challenges posed by Russia in connection with the Ukrainian crisis and threats by the Islamic State (ISIS) were the focus of talks between Hungarian defence deputy state secretary and officials in Washington, DC. Péter Siklósi, who is in charge of defence policy, held talks in the State Department, the Pentagon, the White House’s National Security Council, Congress and several think-tanks over ...
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
US Charge D’affaires In Hungary To Get Invite To Hearing On Entry Ban
- 6 Nov 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s national security committee plans to invite US charge d’affaires André Goodfriend to a hearing on the US entry ban affecting certain Hungarian citizens, the deputy head of the committee said after a meeting of the body.
Hungary’s Tax Office Chief Informed Minister Before Press Interview
- 6 Nov 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tax office (NAV) head Ildikó Vida informed Economy Minister Mihály Varga just before she confirmed in a press interview published on Wednesday that she and several of her colleagues are affected by a US entry ban, the government spokeswoman said. Éva Kurucz said parliament’s national security committee would initiate a hearing of the US charge d’affaires and ask him to present the evidence ...
Foreign Policy Transformation In Hungary “Reaches Halfway Point”
- 31 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ongoing transformation of Hungary’s foreign policy aimed at enforcing the country’s economic interests more effectively has reached the halfway point, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said in an interview to MTI.
Hungarian Prosecutors Ask Ministry To Lift Goodfriend’s Immunity
- 23 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Like a bad episode from the Twilight Zone, Hungarian prosecutors today asked the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade to lift US Embassy Chargé d’affaires André Goodfriend’s immunity from prosecution so that he can be tried in Hungary for defamation. Thanks to changes made to the criminal code under the current Fidesz-KDNP government, defamation is now a felony punishable with up to three years ...
Hungary Can Start Lung Transplants
- 13 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Thanks to a 900 million forint (EUR 2.92m) investment in health care, lung transplantations can now be done in Hungary, the government spokesman said. Besides Austria, Hungary is the only country in the region where such operations can be done, Éva Kurucz said in the National Oncology Institute.
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.
Szijjártó: New Hungarian Foreign Policy Needed
- 9 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary needs a new foreign policy to respond to new global challenges, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told parliament’s foreign affairs committee. This new policy is pragmatic, represents economic interests and focuses both on transatlantic and eastern relations to an equal degree.
Hungary’s Defence Official Meets Washington Officials
- 22 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Challenges posed by Russia in connection with the Ukrainian crisis and threats by the Islamic State (ISIS) were the focus of talks between Hungarian defence deputy state secretary and officials in Washington, DC. Péter Siklósi, who is in charge of defence policy, held talks in the State Department, the Pentagon, the White House’s National Security Council, Congress and several think-tanks over ...
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
US Charge D’affaires In Hungary To Get Invite To Hearing On Entry Ban
- 6 Nov 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s national security committee plans to invite US charge d’affaires André Goodfriend to a hearing on the US entry ban affecting certain Hungarian citizens, the deputy head of the committee said after a meeting of the body.
Hungary’s Tax Office Chief Informed Minister Before Press Interview
- 6 Nov 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Tax office (NAV) head Ildikó Vida informed Economy Minister Mihály Varga just before she confirmed in a press interview published on Wednesday that she and several of her colleagues are affected by a US entry ban, the government spokeswoman said. Éva Kurucz said parliament’s national security committee would initiate a hearing of the US charge d’affaires and ask him to present the evidence ...