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Ukraine Crisis Hits Hungary’s Tourism Hard
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
The number of Russian tourists visiting western Europe is likely to drop by 20- 30% and Hungary is also likely to be affected, business daily Világgazdaság reported. The number of Russian guest nights in Hungary dropped 10% in August. Wizz Air recently adjusted flight capacities on the Budapest- Kiev and Budapest-Moscow services and at the same time launched a Kiev- Moscow flight on Sept. 30, the ...
Despite Bad Weather, Good Tourism Data In Hungary
- 9 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
The total number of guests and tourism nights increased by 7.1 percent and 5.2 percent, respectively, according to data released today by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), Minister of State for Economic Regulation Béla Glattfelder said the excellent performance of the tourism sector is the result of the Government’s focused, multi-year tourism development policy, better quality ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán, Merkel Discuss Energy Before EU Summit
- 9 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of an EU summit in Milan and discussed current energy and foreign affairs issues. “We mainly talked about foreign policy issues, as it was clear from the start that German- Hungarian bilateral relations are all in order and the relationship is growing,” Orbán said.
Hungary’s Minister Of Interior Bans Racist Conference
- 1 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The US-based extremist and nationalist international “white supremacy” organisation, the National Policy Institute (NPI), is organising a conference in the Hungarian capital together with Russian radical figures. According to the stipulations of Hungary’s Fundamental Law (the Constitution), practicing freedom of expression cannot be aimed at violating the human dignity of others, of the Hungarian ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán Orders Banning Of “Racist” Conference
- 29 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday instructed the Hungarian authorities to use every legal means at their disposal to bar an “extremist and racist” conference from taking place in Budapest between October 3 and 5. The conference has been planned by the National Policy Institute, which is based in the United States.
New Russian Ambassador For Hungary Appointed
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed a new Russian ambassador to Hungary, the Russian daily Kommersant said on Thursday. Putin signed Vladimir Sergeyev’s appointment papers on Wednesday and at the same time he relieved Alexander Tolkach of his post. Tolkach had been ambassador since 2009.
Hungarian Far-Right Websites Echo Russian Propaganda
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the Hungarian right-wing has traditionally positioned itself as against Russia, there has been a curious change in the rhetoric recently. Most notably, a number of far-right online forums are wholly supportive of Putin and Russian war propaganda.
Is There A Passport Mafia In Hungary? A 'Citizenship Dealer' Speaks Out
- 26 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén defended the Hungarian citizenship process yesterday after Index published a two-part exposé of Hungary’s “passport mafia” that appeared in the wake of Fidesz’s fast-tracked dual-citizenship law of 2010.
Hungary’s Illiberal Prime Minister, Billionaire Sandor Csanyi & Batman
- 24 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opened the autumn session of the Hungarian parliament with a speech that set out his government’s agenda for the months ahead on Monday. Orbán also made the case for Fidesz’s war on banks and further decreases in household utility costs.
Ukraine Crisis Hits Hungary’s Tourism Hard
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
The number of Russian tourists visiting western Europe is likely to drop by 20- 30% and Hungary is also likely to be affected, business daily Világgazdaság reported. The number of Russian guest nights in Hungary dropped 10% in August. Wizz Air recently adjusted flight capacities on the Budapest- Kiev and Budapest-Moscow services and at the same time launched a Kiev- Moscow flight on Sept. 30, the ...
Despite Bad Weather, Good Tourism Data In Hungary
- 9 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
The total number of guests and tourism nights increased by 7.1 percent and 5.2 percent, respectively, according to data released today by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), Minister of State for Economic Regulation Béla Glattfelder said the excellent performance of the tourism sector is the result of the Government’s focused, multi-year tourism development policy, better quality ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán, Merkel Discuss Energy Before EU Summit
- 9 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of an EU summit in Milan and discussed current energy and foreign affairs issues. “We mainly talked about foreign policy issues, as it was clear from the start that German- Hungarian bilateral relations are all in order and the relationship is growing,” Orbán said.
Hungary’s Minister Of Interior Bans Racist Conference
- 1 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The US-based extremist and nationalist international “white supremacy” organisation, the National Policy Institute (NPI), is organising a conference in the Hungarian capital together with Russian radical figures. According to the stipulations of Hungary’s Fundamental Law (the Constitution), practicing freedom of expression cannot be aimed at violating the human dignity of others, of the Hungarian ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán Orders Banning Of “Racist” Conference
- 29 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday instructed the Hungarian authorities to use every legal means at their disposal to bar an “extremist and racist” conference from taking place in Budapest between October 3 and 5. The conference has been planned by the National Policy Institute, which is based in the United States.
New Russian Ambassador For Hungary Appointed
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed a new Russian ambassador to Hungary, the Russian daily Kommersant said on Thursday. Putin signed Vladimir Sergeyev’s appointment papers on Wednesday and at the same time he relieved Alexander Tolkach of his post. Tolkach had been ambassador since 2009.
Hungarian Far-Right Websites Echo Russian Propaganda
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the Hungarian right-wing has traditionally positioned itself as against Russia, there has been a curious change in the rhetoric recently. Most notably, a number of far-right online forums are wholly supportive of Putin and Russian war propaganda.
Is There A Passport Mafia In Hungary? A 'Citizenship Dealer' Speaks Out
- 26 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén defended the Hungarian citizenship process yesterday after Index published a two-part exposé of Hungary’s “passport mafia” that appeared in the wake of Fidesz’s fast-tracked dual-citizenship law of 2010.
Hungary’s Illiberal Prime Minister, Billionaire Sandor Csanyi & Batman
- 24 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opened the autumn session of the Hungarian parliament with a speech that set out his government’s agenda for the months ahead on Monday. Orbán also made the case for Fidesz’s war on banks and further decreases in household utility costs.