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Local Opinion: Netanyahu Praises Hungary As Israel’s Ally
- 20 Jul 2017 12:30 PM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist suggests that what visiting Israeli Prime Minister has in common with Mr Orbán is that both of them are nationalists. A pro-Israeli author praises both governments for protecting national, religious and cultural traditions.
Interior Minister Praises Public Security In Hungary
- 3 Jul 2017 8:38 AM
- current affairs
Public security in Hungary is “firm and free of extremism”, the interior minister said in Budapest on Saturday. Speaking at an oath-taking ceremony of young police officers, Sándor Pintér highlighted the government’s commitment to making Hungary “the safest country in Europe” and said “we will not allow our security or future to be jeopardised; we will save our borders from the attacks of illegal ...
Orbán: Migration, EU Direction Testing Bloc’s Unity
- 28 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
The two issues putting Europe’s unity to the test today are migration and the direction the European Union is headed in, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at Fidesz’s “national consultation” campaign closing event in Budapest.
Public Space Crime Halved Over Last Seven Years
- 26 Jun 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Criminal activity in public spaces has been halved over the past seven years thanks to the joint efforts of Hungary’s civil guard patrol officers and police forces, the interior minister said in Nyíregyháza, in northeast Hungary, on Saturday.
Trial Of Men Charged With Smuggling And Killing 71 Migrants Starts
- 22 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The trial of suspected smugglers involved in the deaths of 71 migrants who suffocated in a refrigerated lorry which passed through Hungary and was discovered in Austria in 2015 started in Kecskemét, in central Hungary, on Wednesday.
Salzburg Forum Ministers Discuss Migration, Security In Budapest
- 21 Jun 2017 8:58 AM
- current affairs
Members of the ministerial conference of the Salzburg Forum held in Budapest discussed issues around migration, border control and security. The Salzburg Forum partnership was launched on an Austrian initiative in 2000 and its members are Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
HUF 50 Coin In Honour Of FINA World Championships
- 20 Jun 2017 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary issues a commemorative HUF 50 coin honouring the 17th FINA World Championships. There will be 2 million pieces of the unique coin issued among which 12 000 coins would come as gift-wrapped first strike coins (brilliant uncirculated) whereas 7000 pieces would be proof coins in the 2017 set.
Pintér: Tightening Security At Major Intl Events In Hungary A Priority
- 26 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary does not need to raise the terrorist threat level in the wake of the Manchester attack, but tightening security measures at upcoming major international events that attract large numbers of people will be a priority, the interior minister said.
Wives Of Fidesz MPs Received Hefty EU Agriculture Subsidies In 2016, Reports Blikk
- 24 Apr 2017 2:50 AM
- current affairs
Dozens of ruling party Fidesz politicians and their wives received tens of millions of forints worth of EU agricultural grants in 2016 despite having little, if any, experience when it comes to farming, reports blikk.hu.
Local Opinion: Netanyahu Praises Hungary As Israel’s Ally
- 20 Jul 2017 12:30 PM
- current affairs
A liberal columnist suggests that what visiting Israeli Prime Minister has in common with Mr Orbán is that both of them are nationalists. A pro-Israeli author praises both governments for protecting national, religious and cultural traditions.
Interior Minister Praises Public Security In Hungary
- 3 Jul 2017 8:38 AM
- current affairs
Public security in Hungary is “firm and free of extremism”, the interior minister said in Budapest on Saturday. Speaking at an oath-taking ceremony of young police officers, Sándor Pintér highlighted the government’s commitment to making Hungary “the safest country in Europe” and said “we will not allow our security or future to be jeopardised; we will save our borders from the attacks of illegal ...
Orbán: Migration, EU Direction Testing Bloc’s Unity
- 28 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
The two issues putting Europe’s unity to the test today are migration and the direction the European Union is headed in, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at Fidesz’s “national consultation” campaign closing event in Budapest.
Public Space Crime Halved Over Last Seven Years
- 26 Jun 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Criminal activity in public spaces has been halved over the past seven years thanks to the joint efforts of Hungary’s civil guard patrol officers and police forces, the interior minister said in Nyíregyháza, in northeast Hungary, on Saturday.
Trial Of Men Charged With Smuggling And Killing 71 Migrants Starts
- 22 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The trial of suspected smugglers involved in the deaths of 71 migrants who suffocated in a refrigerated lorry which passed through Hungary and was discovered in Austria in 2015 started in Kecskemét, in central Hungary, on Wednesday.
Salzburg Forum Ministers Discuss Migration, Security In Budapest
- 21 Jun 2017 8:58 AM
- current affairs
Members of the ministerial conference of the Salzburg Forum held in Budapest discussed issues around migration, border control and security. The Salzburg Forum partnership was launched on an Austrian initiative in 2000 and its members are Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
HUF 50 Coin In Honour Of FINA World Championships
- 20 Jun 2017 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary issues a commemorative HUF 50 coin honouring the 17th FINA World Championships. There will be 2 million pieces of the unique coin issued among which 12 000 coins would come as gift-wrapped first strike coins (brilliant uncirculated) whereas 7000 pieces would be proof coins in the 2017 set.
Pintér: Tightening Security At Major Intl Events In Hungary A Priority
- 26 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary does not need to raise the terrorist threat level in the wake of the Manchester attack, but tightening security measures at upcoming major international events that attract large numbers of people will be a priority, the interior minister said.
Wives Of Fidesz MPs Received Hefty EU Agriculture Subsidies In 2016, Reports Blikk
- 24 Apr 2017 2:50 AM
- current affairs
Dozens of ruling party Fidesz politicians and their wives received tens of millions of forints worth of EU agricultural grants in 2016 despite having little, if any, experience when it comes to farming, reports blikk.hu.