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Xpat Opinion: Political Background Of The Refugee Crisis In Hungary
- 3 Sep 2015 10:50 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz and the ‘average Hungarian’ - There is no politician in Hungary with such an amazing knack for what the Hungarian public wants – or is at least willing to tolerate – as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He might have narrowly lost two winnable elections in 2002 and 2006, but at the same time he built a marginal and culturally ill-fitting party into one that is fundamentally attuned to the ...
PM Orbán: EU Criticising Hungary For Doing Its Duty
- 3 Sep 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called on the EU to refrain from criticising Hungary when all the country was doing was fulfilling its duties to the bloc. Referring to a package of proposed amendments before parliament to tighten up border security and immigration rules, Orbán said the new laws would “bring about a new situation in Hungary and Europe”, noting that asylum-seekers, human smugglers and ...
Hungarian Defence, National Security Committees Discuss Migrant Crisis
- 2 Sep 2015 9:50 AM
- current affairs
Over twenty government officials attended the joint session of parliament’s defence and national security committees to discuss Hungary’s response to the ongoing migrant crisis. Interior ministry state secretary Károly Kontrát told the committees that once the construction of the fence on the border with Serbia is complete, it will be secure enough to stem the flow of illegal migrants.
Deployment Of Hungary Contingent In North Iraq Completed
- 2 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The deployment of a 116-strong contingent of the Hungarian army in the Kurdistan region of Iraq was completed last week, daily Magyar Idok, which ran under the name Napi Gazdasag until Aug. 31, said on Tuesday.
Budapest’s Keleti Station Reopened After Temporary Closure
- 1 Sep 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s Keleti railway station was reopened to traffic shortly after 10 am today after a temporary closure to prevent around a thousand frantic migrants from boarding Austria-bound trains, a spokesman for the country’s national railway company said on the state all-news channel M1.
Jobbik, Socialists Each Make Proposals For Hungarian Border Crisis Management
- 27 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has proposed amending the constitution so that the armed forces can be mobilised without any legal uncertainties to protect Hungary’s border. The Socialists, on the other hand, called for setting up more reception centres and speeding up asylum procedures on site. “Hungary should make it clear that it does not allow illegal migrants to cross its territory and ...
Amazingly High-Res Timelapse Video Shows Hungary’s Capital
- 27 Aug 2015 1:00 AM
- getting around
The popular series of ‘Cities in 4K’ has arrived to Budapest, Hungary’s capital. Some scenes which are part of this sensational timelapse video and places from where the shots were taken: Elizabeth Bridge, Chain Bridge, Liberty Bridge, view from the Buda Castle in two directions, panoramic view from the Citadella, St. Stephan´s Basilica, view from the observation deck of St.Stephan´s church, Adam ...
Hungary’s President Áder Appoints New Central Bank Deputy Governor
- 25 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder has appointed Márton Nagy deputy governor of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) with effect of September 1, the latest issue of the official gazette Magyar Közlöny said. His predecessor, Ádám Balog, has become chairman-CEO of state-owned MKB Bank.
Video: Hungary Celebrates National Holiday, With Speeches & Fireworks
- 24 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Celebrations of Saint Stephen’s Day were held across the country and in Hungarian communities in neighbouring countries. In front of Parliament the national flag was hoisted with military honours. As a traditional part of the ceremony, young army officers took their oaths after the hoisting of the flag. In his address to the new officers, President János Áder said that the nation should take a ...
Xpat Opinion: Political Background Of The Refugee Crisis In Hungary
- 3 Sep 2015 10:50 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz and the ‘average Hungarian’ - There is no politician in Hungary with such an amazing knack for what the Hungarian public wants – or is at least willing to tolerate – as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He might have narrowly lost two winnable elections in 2002 and 2006, but at the same time he built a marginal and culturally ill-fitting party into one that is fundamentally attuned to the ...
PM Orbán: EU Criticising Hungary For Doing Its Duty
- 3 Sep 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called on the EU to refrain from criticising Hungary when all the country was doing was fulfilling its duties to the bloc. Referring to a package of proposed amendments before parliament to tighten up border security and immigration rules, Orbán said the new laws would “bring about a new situation in Hungary and Europe”, noting that asylum-seekers, human smugglers and ...
Hungarian Defence, National Security Committees Discuss Migrant Crisis
- 2 Sep 2015 9:50 AM
- current affairs
Over twenty government officials attended the joint session of parliament’s defence and national security committees to discuss Hungary’s response to the ongoing migrant crisis. Interior ministry state secretary Károly Kontrát told the committees that once the construction of the fence on the border with Serbia is complete, it will be secure enough to stem the flow of illegal migrants.
Deployment Of Hungary Contingent In North Iraq Completed
- 2 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The deployment of a 116-strong contingent of the Hungarian army in the Kurdistan region of Iraq was completed last week, daily Magyar Idok, which ran under the name Napi Gazdasag until Aug. 31, said on Tuesday.
Budapest’s Keleti Station Reopened After Temporary Closure
- 1 Sep 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest’s Keleti railway station was reopened to traffic shortly after 10 am today after a temporary closure to prevent around a thousand frantic migrants from boarding Austria-bound trains, a spokesman for the country’s national railway company said on the state all-news channel M1.
Jobbik, Socialists Each Make Proposals For Hungarian Border Crisis Management
- 27 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has proposed amending the constitution so that the armed forces can be mobilised without any legal uncertainties to protect Hungary’s border. The Socialists, on the other hand, called for setting up more reception centres and speeding up asylum procedures on site. “Hungary should make it clear that it does not allow illegal migrants to cross its territory and ...
Amazingly High-Res Timelapse Video Shows Hungary’s Capital
- 27 Aug 2015 1:00 AM
- getting around
The popular series of ‘Cities in 4K’ has arrived to Budapest, Hungary’s capital. Some scenes which are part of this sensational timelapse video and places from where the shots were taken: Elizabeth Bridge, Chain Bridge, Liberty Bridge, view from the Buda Castle in two directions, panoramic view from the Citadella, St. Stephan´s Basilica, view from the observation deck of St.Stephan´s church, Adam ...
Hungary’s President Áder Appoints New Central Bank Deputy Governor
- 25 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder has appointed Márton Nagy deputy governor of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) with effect of September 1, the latest issue of the official gazette Magyar Közlöny said. His predecessor, Ádám Balog, has become chairman-CEO of state-owned MKB Bank.
Video: Hungary Celebrates National Holiday, With Speeches & Fireworks
- 24 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Celebrations of Saint Stephen’s Day were held across the country and in Hungarian communities in neighbouring countries. In front of Parliament the national flag was hoisted with military honours. As a traditional part of the ceremony, young army officers took their oaths after the hoisting of the flag. In his address to the new officers, President János Áder said that the nation should take a ...