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Xpat Opinion: Army To Be Deployed To Defend Hungary’s Border
- 24 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As Parliament authorises the deployment of army units to police Hungary’s borders, left-wing newspapers suspect that the real aim of the government is to increase its own popularity by giving the impression of protecting the population against mass immigration. They also lambast the Socialist Party for not taking a clear stance.
Hungary’s Parliamentary Speaker: Migration Crisis Could Mean End Of “Political Correctness”
- 24 Sep 2015 3:50 AM
- current affairs
The migration crisis could put an end to “political correctness” when western European citizens realise that promises made by their political leaders cannot be kept, Gergely Gulyás, the deputy parliamentary speaker, said in an interview to the daily Magyar Idők. Europe must protect its own interests or else the entire continent will eternally weaken, Gulyás said. Political leaders elected in the ...
It Is Hungary’s Historic & Moral Obligation To Protect Europe
- 23 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In his address on urgent and topical matters before the start of daily business in Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed that it is Hungary’s historic and moral obligation to protect Europe, and when Hungary is protecting its borders, it is also protecting Europe.
Hungarian Govt Allocates HUF 200 M To Charities Supporting Migrants
- 22 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has recently decided to allocate 200 million forints (EUR 645,000) to three charity organisations helping migrants in Hungary, the parliamentary group of ruling Fidesz said. Earlier in the day, civil group Migration Aid protested remarks by the prime minister, who said in Parliament that civil groups helping migrants had received significant financial support from the government.
Video: Protecting Hungary’s Border With Croatia, Slovenia Requires Military
- 22 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian police are able to protect the country’s border with Serbia, however, protection of the borders with Croatia and Slovenia requires the military, too, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Parliament. The prime minister asked for the national assembly’s authorisation to involve the army in protecting the country’s borders.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Central European Relations Must Be Strengthened
- 18 Sep 2015 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and and Serbia developed the best political, economic and trade cooperation of all time in recent years and it would be a shame if this was damaged by the issue of migration which is far from being a bilateral matter, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. The minister said prior to his visit to Belgrade that he plans to clear up all misunderstandings in order to prevent any damage to ...
Budapest Up Against Hamburg, LA, Paris And Rome In 2024 Games Bid
- 17 Sep 2015 4:34 AM
- sport
Budapest will compete against Hamburg, Los Angeles, Paris and Rome to host the 2024 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee said. The IOC made the announcement after the deadline for submitting host applications for the games passed at midnight on Tuesday. The IOC said it would contribute 1.7 billion US dollars in cash and services to the organising committee for the Olympic Games 2024.
Crossing Border Illegally Becomes Crime In Hungary
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Crossing Hungary’s border illegally now qualifies as a crime, carrying a three-year prison sentence and expulsion from the country. People smugglers may face tougher prison terms than previously. For instance, organisers of such operations could get 10 to 20 years in prison.
Germany’s Change Of Heart Shows Hungarian Measures Are Right, Says Fidesz
- 15 Sep 2015 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The fact that Germany has changed its policy in favour of protecting its borders against migrants goes to show that Hungary’s strict border measures are right, a Fidesz politician said in Röszke on the Serbian border. The party’s deputy chairman, Gergely Gulyás, said that it was clear that the welcoming message to migrants by leaders of the European Union and certain member states had been ...
Xpat Opinion: Army To Be Deployed To Defend Hungary’s Border
- 24 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
As Parliament authorises the deployment of army units to police Hungary’s borders, left-wing newspapers suspect that the real aim of the government is to increase its own popularity by giving the impression of protecting the population against mass immigration. They also lambast the Socialist Party for not taking a clear stance.
Hungary’s Parliamentary Speaker: Migration Crisis Could Mean End Of “Political Correctness”
- 24 Sep 2015 3:50 AM
- current affairs
The migration crisis could put an end to “political correctness” when western European citizens realise that promises made by their political leaders cannot be kept, Gergely Gulyás, the deputy parliamentary speaker, said in an interview to the daily Magyar Idők. Europe must protect its own interests or else the entire continent will eternally weaken, Gulyás said. Political leaders elected in the ...
It Is Hungary’s Historic & Moral Obligation To Protect Europe
- 23 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In his address on urgent and topical matters before the start of daily business in Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed that it is Hungary’s historic and moral obligation to protect Europe, and when Hungary is protecting its borders, it is also protecting Europe.
Hungarian Govt Allocates HUF 200 M To Charities Supporting Migrants
- 22 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has recently decided to allocate 200 million forints (EUR 645,000) to three charity organisations helping migrants in Hungary, the parliamentary group of ruling Fidesz said. Earlier in the day, civil group Migration Aid protested remarks by the prime minister, who said in Parliament that civil groups helping migrants had received significant financial support from the government.
Video: Protecting Hungary’s Border With Croatia, Slovenia Requires Military
- 22 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian police are able to protect the country’s border with Serbia, however, protection of the borders with Croatia and Slovenia requires the military, too, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Parliament. The prime minister asked for the national assembly’s authorisation to involve the army in protecting the country’s borders.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Central European Relations Must Be Strengthened
- 18 Sep 2015 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and and Serbia developed the best political, economic and trade cooperation of all time in recent years and it would be a shame if this was damaged by the issue of migration which is far from being a bilateral matter, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. The minister said prior to his visit to Belgrade that he plans to clear up all misunderstandings in order to prevent any damage to ...
Budapest Up Against Hamburg, LA, Paris And Rome In 2024 Games Bid
- 17 Sep 2015 4:34 AM
- sport
Budapest will compete against Hamburg, Los Angeles, Paris and Rome to host the 2024 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee said. The IOC made the announcement after the deadline for submitting host applications for the games passed at midnight on Tuesday. The IOC said it would contribute 1.7 billion US dollars in cash and services to the organising committee for the Olympic Games 2024.
Crossing Border Illegally Becomes Crime In Hungary
- 16 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Crossing Hungary’s border illegally now qualifies as a crime, carrying a three-year prison sentence and expulsion from the country. People smugglers may face tougher prison terms than previously. For instance, organisers of such operations could get 10 to 20 years in prison.
Germany’s Change Of Heart Shows Hungarian Measures Are Right, Says Fidesz
- 15 Sep 2015 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The fact that Germany has changed its policy in favour of protecting its borders against migrants goes to show that Hungary’s strict border measures are right, a Fidesz politician said in Röszke on the Serbian border. The party’s deputy chairman, Gergely Gulyás, said that it was clear that the welcoming message to migrants by leaders of the European Union and certain member states had been ...