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Hungary’s PM Orbán Scheduled To Visit Putin On February 17, Paper Says
- 18 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is scheduled to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on February 17 to discuss the Paks nuclear plant upgrade and other shared concerns, according to a report published yesterday in mno.hu, the web site of daily Magyar Nemzet. The meeting would take place exactly a year after the Russian leader visited Budapest.
Xpat Insight: Hungarians Prefer Putin To Merkel, Support Obama More
- 14 Jan 2016 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Hungarians are divided in their opinion about two leading politicians in Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, a recent survey by Nézőpont Institute shows. However the Russian president was seen positively by 46% and critically by only 28%, whereas his US counterpart was seen favourably by 59% and negatively by only 18%.
MOL Directs HUF 2bn To Hungarian Football
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
MOL will support Hungarian football with Ft 2 billion in tax-deductible support, the energy company’s president and CEO Zsolt Hernádi announced on Wednesday. The Ft 2 billion will be used to develop young players and infrastructure.
Hungarian President Expresses Condolences Over Istanbul Bombing
- 13 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian President János Áder expressed condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the suicide bombing in a historic district of Istanbul. “I was shocked and saddened to hear the news that the peace in Turkey was once again disrupted by a terrorist attack,” Áder wrote in a letter.
Hungary’s PM: Role Of National Parliaments Must Be Reconsidered
- 11 Jan 2016 8:05 AM
- current affairs
After talks in Budapest on Thursday with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that both leaders want a strong Europe. At their joint press conference, Mr. Orbán spoke about Hungarians working in Britain, pointing out that it is important that they should not be subject to any discrimination. At the same time he stressed that Hungary is open to all ...
Implementation Of Paris Climate Deal ‘In Both Hungary’s, UK’s Interest’
- 8 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Implementing the Paris climate deal without compromises is in both Hungary’s and Britain’s interest, the president’s office said in a statement after a meeting between President János Áder and British Prime Minister David Cameron. The two politicians discussed that climate change affects Hungary and the UK at a rate above the European Union average, the statement said.
Hungarian Swimmer Hosszú Tears Up Contract At Press Conference
- 7 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Five-time world swimming champion Katinka Hosszú yesterday rejected – by ripping it up in front of reporters – an offer of Ft 12 million in support from the Hungarian Swimming Federation. The world and European champion objected to the requirement that she must promote the 2017 world championships in Budapest in return for the funding and said the money would be better spent on upgrading the ...
Hungary’s President: Let Love Be Our Compass In 2016
- 7 Jan 2016 1:01 AM
- community & culture
President János Áder focused on the importance of “love, empathy, assistance, goodwill, and humility” in his televised address broadcast in the first minutes of 2016. “Let love be our compass,” the president said, and wished peace to Europe and the world, success to Hungary, and a “very happy New Year” to its people.
Budapest Circus Festival Starts Today
- 7 Jan 2016 12:40 AM
- entertainment
The 11th annual Budapest Circus Festival begins today with 75 performers from 13 countries at the Fõvárosi Cirkusz. A selection panel has chosen 30 acts from around the world to compete in the international competition in Budapest from Thursday through to next Monday.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Scheduled To Visit Putin On February 17, Paper Says
- 18 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is scheduled to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on February 17 to discuss the Paks nuclear plant upgrade and other shared concerns, according to a report published yesterday in mno.hu, the web site of daily Magyar Nemzet. The meeting would take place exactly a year after the Russian leader visited Budapest.
Xpat Insight: Hungarians Prefer Putin To Merkel, Support Obama More
- 14 Jan 2016 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Hungarians are divided in their opinion about two leading politicians in Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, a recent survey by Nézőpont Institute shows. However the Russian president was seen positively by 46% and critically by only 28%, whereas his US counterpart was seen favourably by 59% and negatively by only 18%.
MOL Directs HUF 2bn To Hungarian Football
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
MOL will support Hungarian football with Ft 2 billion in tax-deductible support, the energy company’s president and CEO Zsolt Hernádi announced on Wednesday. The Ft 2 billion will be used to develop young players and infrastructure.
Hungarian President Expresses Condolences Over Istanbul Bombing
- 13 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian President János Áder expressed condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the suicide bombing in a historic district of Istanbul. “I was shocked and saddened to hear the news that the peace in Turkey was once again disrupted by a terrorist attack,” Áder wrote in a letter.
Hungary’s PM: Role Of National Parliaments Must Be Reconsidered
- 11 Jan 2016 8:05 AM
- current affairs
After talks in Budapest on Thursday with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that both leaders want a strong Europe. At their joint press conference, Mr. Orbán spoke about Hungarians working in Britain, pointing out that it is important that they should not be subject to any discrimination. At the same time he stressed that Hungary is open to all ...
Implementation Of Paris Climate Deal ‘In Both Hungary’s, UK’s Interest’
- 8 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Implementing the Paris climate deal without compromises is in both Hungary’s and Britain’s interest, the president’s office said in a statement after a meeting between President János Áder and British Prime Minister David Cameron. The two politicians discussed that climate change affects Hungary and the UK at a rate above the European Union average, the statement said.
Hungarian Swimmer Hosszú Tears Up Contract At Press Conference
- 7 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Five-time world swimming champion Katinka Hosszú yesterday rejected – by ripping it up in front of reporters – an offer of Ft 12 million in support from the Hungarian Swimming Federation. The world and European champion objected to the requirement that she must promote the 2017 world championships in Budapest in return for the funding and said the money would be better spent on upgrading the ...
Hungary’s President: Let Love Be Our Compass In 2016
- 7 Jan 2016 1:01 AM
- community & culture
President János Áder focused on the importance of “love, empathy, assistance, goodwill, and humility” in his televised address broadcast in the first minutes of 2016. “Let love be our compass,” the president said, and wished peace to Europe and the world, success to Hungary, and a “very happy New Year” to its people.
Budapest Circus Festival Starts Today
- 7 Jan 2016 12:40 AM
- entertainment
The 11th annual Budapest Circus Festival begins today with 75 performers from 13 countries at the Fõvárosi Cirkusz. A selection panel has chosen 30 acts from around the world to compete in the international competition in Budapest from Thursday through to next Monday.