56 result(s) for russian counterpart in Current Affairs
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%.
Defence Ministry Rejects Remarks Suggesting Russian Involvement In Migration Crisis
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s defence ministry has rejected allegations by the Liberal Party that Istvan Simicsko, the minister, had suggested in a conversation with his Czech counterpart that Russia had provided buses to help illegal migrants to the European Union’s external borders. Anett Bosz, executive of the Liberal Party, told a press conference on Monday that Martin Stropnicky, the Czech defence minister, ...
Xpat Opinion: Refugee Crisis Conspiracy Theories & Real Causes, By Hungarian Spectrum
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Before I tackle the subject of conspiracy theories, here’s a news item that should not be overlooked. On October 8 Pablo Gorondi of the Associated Press reported from Budapest that “troops from the European Union or NATO will be allowed to help defend Hungary’s borders due to the migrant crisis.” According to the decree that appeared in Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian government will allow as many ...
US Ambassador Sends Putin Strongly-Worded Message On Day Of Budapest Visit
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
United States ambassador to Hungary Colleen Bell hosted a lunch on Tuesday, the day of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Budapest visit, for her counterparts representing NATO member states and Mykhailo Yunger, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Ukraine, who was the guest of honour.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Briefs Foreign Diplomats On Putin Visit
- 19 Feb 2015 3:35 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has briefed several foreign diplomats on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Tuesday visit to Budapest. He held consultations with German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini and US Ambassador to Hungary Colleen Bell.
Szijjártó, Lavrov Discuss Plans For Putin’s Visit To Budapest
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó have discussed preparations for the Russian president’s upcoming visit to Budapest over the phone, the Russian foreign ministry said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian PM Criticises Sanctions Against Russia
- 19 Aug 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators accuse PM Orbán of siding with Putin in the controversy over Ukraine. A right-wing analyst suggests that Hungary has to walk a tightrope in that conflict.
Hungary’s House Speaker Sends Condolences To Netherlands
- 23 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
House Speaker László Kövér has sent telegrams of condolences to his Dutch and Malaysian counterparts over the recent crash of a Malaysian airliner in eastern Ukraine.
Hungarian Foreign Policy To Stay On The Same Track
- 18 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
No changes will be made to Hungarian foreign policy, Tibor Navracsics, the new foreign minister who replaces János Martonyi, said in an interview to the Polish daily Rzeczpospolita. Navracsics gave the interview during his recent one-day visit to Warsaw, where he had talks with his counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski.
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%.
Defence Ministry Rejects Remarks Suggesting Russian Involvement In Migration Crisis
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s defence ministry has rejected allegations by the Liberal Party that Istvan Simicsko, the minister, had suggested in a conversation with his Czech counterpart that Russia had provided buses to help illegal migrants to the European Union’s external borders. Anett Bosz, executive of the Liberal Party, told a press conference on Monday that Martin Stropnicky, the Czech defence minister, ...
Xpat Opinion: Refugee Crisis Conspiracy Theories & Real Causes, By Hungarian Spectrum
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Before I tackle the subject of conspiracy theories, here’s a news item that should not be overlooked. On October 8 Pablo Gorondi of the Associated Press reported from Budapest that “troops from the European Union or NATO will be allowed to help defend Hungary’s borders due to the migrant crisis.” According to the decree that appeared in Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian government will allow as many ...
US Ambassador Sends Putin Strongly-Worded Message On Day Of Budapest Visit
- 19 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
United States ambassador to Hungary Colleen Bell hosted a lunch on Tuesday, the day of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Budapest visit, for her counterparts representing NATO member states and Mykhailo Yunger, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Ukraine, who was the guest of honour.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Briefs Foreign Diplomats On Putin Visit
- 19 Feb 2015 3:35 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has briefed several foreign diplomats on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Tuesday visit to Budapest. He held consultations with German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini and US Ambassador to Hungary Colleen Bell.
Szijjártó, Lavrov Discuss Plans For Putin’s Visit To Budapest
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó have discussed preparations for the Russian president’s upcoming visit to Budapest over the phone, the Russian foreign ministry said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian PM Criticises Sanctions Against Russia
- 19 Aug 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators accuse PM Orbán of siding with Putin in the controversy over Ukraine. A right-wing analyst suggests that Hungary has to walk a tightrope in that conflict.
Hungary’s House Speaker Sends Condolences To Netherlands
- 23 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
House Speaker László Kövér has sent telegrams of condolences to his Dutch and Malaysian counterparts over the recent crash of a Malaysian airliner in eastern Ukraine.
Hungarian Foreign Policy To Stay On The Same Track
- 18 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
No changes will be made to Hungarian foreign policy, Tibor Navracsics, the new foreign minister who replaces János Martonyi, said in an interview to the Polish daily Rzeczpospolita. Navracsics gave the interview during his recent one-day visit to Warsaw, where he had talks with his counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski.