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Hungary’s KFOR Contingent Ready For Peacekeeping
- 26 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s enlarged contingent dispatched to serve in Kosovo has been fully prepared to perform all peacekeeping-related tasks, according to the defence ministry. The Hungarian army has expanded the contingent to serve within KFOR missions in Pristina and Novo Selo at the request of NATO and Kosovo security forces, it said.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Eastern Ukraine Crisis Worsens
- 22 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The crisis in eastern Ukraine has deepened and is not moving towards stabilisation, Foreign Minister Tibor Navracsics said on Thursday. Addressing parliamentary committees, he outlined goals Hungary had as regards the crisis: a peaceful settlement and stabilisation, to see Ukraine emerge from the crisis as a democratic, independent state with territorial integrity and respect for minority rights, ...
'Living Memorial' Arises In Shadow Of Dead One In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2014 8:59 AM
- current affairs
The memorial itself is just a symptom of stupidity, vulgarity and the denial of reasonable thinking. This is the attitude we are protesting against.” – Living Memorial tour guide.
Hungarians In Ukraine Concerned About Call-Up
- 1 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Democratic Federation of Ukraine (UMDSZ) has voiced concern over partial army mobilisation and urged efforts for a peaceful resolution of the situation in Ukraine. UMDSZ in a statement called on Ukrainian authorities to draft employees of law-enforcement bodies and only recruit others on a voluntary basis.
Hungary’s House Speaker Marks Centenary Of WWI Outbreak
- 29 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe will only have a future if its nation states are based on Christian morals, creative work and fair international cooperation, House Speaker László Kövér said on Monday. “The war has come to an end in a military sense but not in the mental one.
Police Negligent At Budapest Pride, Say Organisers
- 10 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police failed to properly ensure the safety of participants of the Budapest Pride parade at the weekend, Péter Hanzli, the event’s spokesman, said on Wednesday. The closing event of Budapest Pride, a week-long festival of lesbian, bisexual, gay, trans-gender, and queer culture, was held on Saturday amid a heavy police presence along a cordoned-off route across the city.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Crowd Protests Dismissal Of Origo Editor In Budapest
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A demonstration was held in Budapest on Tuesday to voice protest against the dismissal of the editor-in-chief of news portal Origo. Speakers read out statements of portals Index, 444, Átlátszó and Origo itself to express solidarity with Origo’s editors and support the freedom of the press.
Hungary’s Lawmakers Take Oaths In New Parliament
- 7 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s 199 lawmakers took their oaths on Tuesday at the start of the new parliamentary cycle. Ruling party Fidesz has 117 deputies, its Christian Democrat ally 16 lawmakers, the opposition Socialists 29, radical nationalist Jobbik 23 and green LMP 5 deputies.
Hungary’s KFOR Contingent Ready For Peacekeeping
- 26 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s enlarged contingent dispatched to serve in Kosovo has been fully prepared to perform all peacekeeping-related tasks, according to the defence ministry. The Hungarian army has expanded the contingent to serve within KFOR missions in Pristina and Novo Selo at the request of NATO and Kosovo security forces, it said.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Eastern Ukraine Crisis Worsens
- 22 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The crisis in eastern Ukraine has deepened and is not moving towards stabilisation, Foreign Minister Tibor Navracsics said on Thursday. Addressing parliamentary committees, he outlined goals Hungary had as regards the crisis: a peaceful settlement and stabilisation, to see Ukraine emerge from the crisis as a democratic, independent state with territorial integrity and respect for minority rights, ...
'Living Memorial' Arises In Shadow Of Dead One In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2014 8:59 AM
- current affairs
The memorial itself is just a symptom of stupidity, vulgarity and the denial of reasonable thinking. This is the attitude we are protesting against.” – Living Memorial tour guide.
Hungarians In Ukraine Concerned About Call-Up
- 1 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Democratic Federation of Ukraine (UMDSZ) has voiced concern over partial army mobilisation and urged efforts for a peaceful resolution of the situation in Ukraine. UMDSZ in a statement called on Ukrainian authorities to draft employees of law-enforcement bodies and only recruit others on a voluntary basis.
Hungary’s House Speaker Marks Centenary Of WWI Outbreak
- 29 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe will only have a future if its nation states are based on Christian morals, creative work and fair international cooperation, House Speaker László Kövér said on Monday. “The war has come to an end in a military sense but not in the mental one.
Police Negligent At Budapest Pride, Say Organisers
- 10 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police failed to properly ensure the safety of participants of the Budapest Pride parade at the weekend, Péter Hanzli, the event’s spokesman, said on Wednesday. The closing event of Budapest Pride, a week-long festival of lesbian, bisexual, gay, trans-gender, and queer culture, was held on Saturday amid a heavy police presence along a cordoned-off route across the city.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Crowd Protests Dismissal Of Origo Editor In Budapest
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A demonstration was held in Budapest on Tuesday to voice protest against the dismissal of the editor-in-chief of news portal Origo. Speakers read out statements of portals Index, 444, Átlátszó and Origo itself to express solidarity with Origo’s editors and support the freedom of the press.
Hungary’s Lawmakers Take Oaths In New Parliament
- 7 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s 199 lawmakers took their oaths on Tuesday at the start of the new parliamentary cycle. Ruling party Fidesz has 117 deputies, its Christian Democrat ally 16 lawmakers, the opposition Socialists 29, radical nationalist Jobbik 23 and green LMP 5 deputies.