1,101 result(s) for national security
Hungarian Opposition Parties Call On Orbán To Act On US Entry Ban
- 6 Nov 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties have called on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to immediately replace tax office (NAV) officials affected by the US entry ban. József Tóbiás, head of the Socialist Party, called on tax office chief Ildikó Vida to resign after she confirmed that she was on the US blacklist, suspected of corruption.
Hungary‘s State Sec Analyses US Trade Pact
- 6 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary could benefit from the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) if the country’s interests are represented well at upcoming talks, István Mikola, foreign state secretary, told a meeting of parliament’s foreign affairs committee. Mikola, who is in charge of security policy and international cooperation, said the government’s impact study on the TTIP agreement had indicated no ...
Hungary’s Gas Supply Secure, Says European Commission
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s gas supply would be secure even in a worst-case scenario, the national development ministry said referring to the Energy Security Stress Tests of the European Commission. The Commission said that if Russian gas shipments to Europe stopped entirely, Hungary’s reserves could still ensure household supplies, with limitations stipulated by law, the ministry said.
Hungarian Government Seeks Amicable Assistance From US
- 23 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As a strategic partner and friend of the United States, the Hungarian Government is expecting to engage in a constructive dialogue with the United States, with a view to any critical comments that may emerge, in order to discuss the ban that has been implemented to deny Hungarian nationals entry into the US, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said on Monday at the meeting of ...
23 October 2014 Holiday: Hungary Remembers Revolution
- 22 Oct 2014 2:04 AM
- current affairs
On 23 October Hungary marks the 58th anniversary of 1956, and it is is a national holiday. It commemorates the Revolution of 1956, when Hungarians rose up against the Soviet ruled communist system and also the ‘Day of the Republic’, as in 1989 Hungary was declared a republic. On October 22nd and 23rd there are several programs held throughout Hungary.
Hungary’s Justice Minister: Entry Ban Affair Based On Assumption
- 21 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Justice Minister László Trócsányi noted at the meeting of the national security committee that the whole affair was just based on an assumption at this stage and he saw no case to be made under Hungarian law. He said US lawyers had never complained about any of the Hungarian authorities before.
Lázár: Hungary Trusts US Will Discuss Ban As “Friend”
- 21 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government, as a strategic partner and friend, trusts the United States will discuss the entry ban issued against Hungarian citizens not only in a critical way, but in a constructive manner too, the cabinet chief told a meeting of parliament’s national security committee. János Lázár said currently the only side that can explain who has been blacklisted and why is the one that ...
Water A National Security Issue, Says Hungary’s President
- 9 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Water today is not only an economic, social, health and environmental issue, but a national security issue as well, the president said at a ceremony in eastern Hungary, inaugurating a 200 million forint (EUR 650,000) production, research and development hall of the Hungarian-owned S-Metalltech 98 Ltd.
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Obama’s Hungary Remarks
- 30 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist sees the critical remarks made by President Obama accusing the Hungarian government of intimidating NGOs as evidence that the US is deeply concerned about the state of Hungarian democracy. A pro-government commentator accuses President Obama of applying double standards against Hungary.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Call On Orbán To Act On US Entry Ban
- 6 Nov 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties have called on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to immediately replace tax office (NAV) officials affected by the US entry ban. József Tóbiás, head of the Socialist Party, called on tax office chief Ildikó Vida to resign after she confirmed that she was on the US blacklist, suspected of corruption.
Hungary‘s State Sec Analyses US Trade Pact
- 6 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary could benefit from the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) if the country’s interests are represented well at upcoming talks, István Mikola, foreign state secretary, told a meeting of parliament’s foreign affairs committee. Mikola, who is in charge of security policy and international cooperation, said the government’s impact study on the TTIP agreement had indicated no ...
Hungary’s Gas Supply Secure, Says European Commission
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s gas supply would be secure even in a worst-case scenario, the national development ministry said referring to the Energy Security Stress Tests of the European Commission. The Commission said that if Russian gas shipments to Europe stopped entirely, Hungary’s reserves could still ensure household supplies, with limitations stipulated by law, the ministry said.
Hungarian Government Seeks Amicable Assistance From US
- 23 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As a strategic partner and friend of the United States, the Hungarian Government is expecting to engage in a constructive dialogue with the United States, with a view to any critical comments that may emerge, in order to discuss the ban that has been implemented to deny Hungarian nationals entry into the US, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said on Monday at the meeting of ...
23 October 2014 Holiday: Hungary Remembers Revolution
- 22 Oct 2014 2:04 AM
- current affairs
On 23 October Hungary marks the 58th anniversary of 1956, and it is is a national holiday. It commemorates the Revolution of 1956, when Hungarians rose up against the Soviet ruled communist system and also the ‘Day of the Republic’, as in 1989 Hungary was declared a republic. On October 22nd and 23rd there are several programs held throughout Hungary.
Hungary’s Justice Minister: Entry Ban Affair Based On Assumption
- 21 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Justice Minister László Trócsányi noted at the meeting of the national security committee that the whole affair was just based on an assumption at this stage and he saw no case to be made under Hungarian law. He said US lawyers had never complained about any of the Hungarian authorities before.
Lázár: Hungary Trusts US Will Discuss Ban As “Friend”
- 21 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government, as a strategic partner and friend, trusts the United States will discuss the entry ban issued against Hungarian citizens not only in a critical way, but in a constructive manner too, the cabinet chief told a meeting of parliament’s national security committee. János Lázár said currently the only side that can explain who has been blacklisted and why is the one that ...
Water A National Security Issue, Says Hungary’s President
- 9 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Water today is not only an economic, social, health and environmental issue, but a national security issue as well, the president said at a ceremony in eastern Hungary, inaugurating a 200 million forint (EUR 650,000) production, research and development hall of the Hungarian-owned S-Metalltech 98 Ltd.
Xpat Opinion: Further Ruminations On Obama’s Hungary Remarks
- 30 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist sees the critical remarks made by President Obama accusing the Hungarian government of intimidating NGOs as evidence that the US is deeply concerned about the state of Hungarian democracy. A pro-government commentator accuses President Obama of applying double standards against Hungary.