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Hungarian Protesters To Merkel: We Are Drowning In Corruption
- 3 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Several thousand Hungarian protesters gathered in Budapest’s Kossuth square this evening to demonstrate against the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and to call on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to stand up for European values.
Hungarian Police Raid On Ökotárs Was Illegal
- 30 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Buda Central District Court ruled on Thursday that the police raid of the offices of Ökotárs NGO and the homes of some of the foundation’s leading officials on September 8, 2014 were illegal.
Socialist Leaders Meet “Friends Of Hungary” In Brussels
- 29 Jan 2015 8:04 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has friends in Brussels and there is no indication that Hungary should be isolated or be at war with the European Union, Socialist chair József Tóbiás told a press conference in the European Parliament. Tóbiás, accompanied by Socialist board member Zita Gurmai and Vilmos Szabó, the party’s international secretary, met EP President Martin Schulz, as well as commissioners Corina Cretu and ...
Xpat Opinion: Why Did Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán Visit Brussels?
- 26 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Klubrádió noted this morning that Viktor Orbán’s visit to Brussels was rather strange. It resembled the kinds of visits newly installed prime ministers of member states make to introduce themselves to the dignitaries of the European Union. In this case the visit was obviously about something else since Viktor Orbán is no stranger in EU circles.
Foreign Minsiter Envisages New Era In Hungary - US Ties
- 26 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A “new chapter” could open in the political cooperation between Hungary and the US, now that the latter country has sent a new ambassador to Hungary, while Hungary’s new ambassador to the US will soon take up her post in Washington, DC, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told public TV.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Hungary’s Fidesz Leader Discusses Immigration, Ukraine With German CU/CSU MP
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, the group leader of ruling Fidesz met Arnold Vaatz, deputy group leader of CDU/CSU in the German parliament, for talks in Budapest. The two politicians discussed the issue of immigration and the situation in Ukraine, among other topics. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Vaatz said the immigration issue required a humanitarian solution in line with European values.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Cooperation With Russia Europe’s Interest
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in the long-term interest of Europe to maintain a predictable, healthy and balanced partnership with Russia, based on international law, Hungary’s foreign minister said at a meeting of European foreign ministers. Péter Szijjártó, at the same time, made it clear that one precondition is that all sides, including Russia, should stick to and implement the Minsk political settlement signed in ...
US Ambassador Colleen Bell To Arrive To Hungary Next Week
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The new United States ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bradley Bell, will arrive in Budapest next Monday, the state secretary for economic diplomacy said. Levente Magyar told public television M1 that Bell would be welcome with “a great deal of openness” and added that “Hungarian-US political discourse could get new impetus and a new, positive direction” thanks to her presence.
Hungarian Protesters To Merkel: We Are Drowning In Corruption
- 3 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Several thousand Hungarian protesters gathered in Budapest’s Kossuth square this evening to demonstrate against the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and to call on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to stand up for European values.
Hungarian Police Raid On Ökotárs Was Illegal
- 30 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Buda Central District Court ruled on Thursday that the police raid of the offices of Ökotárs NGO and the homes of some of the foundation’s leading officials on September 8, 2014 were illegal.
Socialist Leaders Meet “Friends Of Hungary” In Brussels
- 29 Jan 2015 8:04 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has friends in Brussels and there is no indication that Hungary should be isolated or be at war with the European Union, Socialist chair József Tóbiás told a press conference in the European Parliament. Tóbiás, accompanied by Socialist board member Zita Gurmai and Vilmos Szabó, the party’s international secretary, met EP President Martin Schulz, as well as commissioners Corina Cretu and ...
Xpat Opinion: Why Did Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán Visit Brussels?
- 26 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Klubrádió noted this morning that Viktor Orbán’s visit to Brussels was rather strange. It resembled the kinds of visits newly installed prime ministers of member states make to introduce themselves to the dignitaries of the European Union. In this case the visit was obviously about something else since Viktor Orbán is no stranger in EU circles.
Foreign Minsiter Envisages New Era In Hungary - US Ties
- 26 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A “new chapter” could open in the political cooperation between Hungary and the US, now that the latter country has sent a new ambassador to Hungary, while Hungary’s new ambassador to the US will soon take up her post in Washington, DC, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told public TV.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Hungary’s Fidesz Leader Discusses Immigration, Ukraine With German CU/CSU MP
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, the group leader of ruling Fidesz met Arnold Vaatz, deputy group leader of CDU/CSU in the German parliament, for talks in Budapest. The two politicians discussed the issue of immigration and the situation in Ukraine, among other topics. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Vaatz said the immigration issue required a humanitarian solution in line with European values.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Cooperation With Russia Europe’s Interest
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in the long-term interest of Europe to maintain a predictable, healthy and balanced partnership with Russia, based on international law, Hungary’s foreign minister said at a meeting of European foreign ministers. Péter Szijjártó, at the same time, made it clear that one precondition is that all sides, including Russia, should stick to and implement the Minsk political settlement signed in ...
US Ambassador Colleen Bell To Arrive To Hungary Next Week
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The new United States ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bradley Bell, will arrive in Budapest next Monday, the state secretary for economic diplomacy said. Levente Magyar told public television M1 that Bell would be welcome with “a great deal of openness” and added that “Hungarian-US political discourse could get new impetus and a new, positive direction” thanks to her presence.