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Qatar Ambassador Rules Out Armed Conflict With Arab Neighbours
- 12 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Qatar’s ambassador to Hungary ruled out the possibility that his country’s rift with its Arab neighbours could escalate into an armed conflict in an interview published in daily Magyar Nemzet. The diplomatic crisis began on Monday when several Arab countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting Islamist militants and meddling in their internal affairs.
Szijjártó: ‘Floundering’ Of Anti-Terror Alliance ‘Worrisome’
- 7 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called it “worrisome” that international dialogue on the fight against terrorism “seems to be floundering” in the Persian Gulf after seven countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.
Saudi Ambassador Hails Robust Ties With Hungary
- 27 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government’s eastward-looking foreign policy has paved the way for deepening ties with Saudi Arabia in every field, the Saudi ambassador told daily Magyar Nemzet in an interview published on Saturday.
Hungary Drops To Fourth Most Corrupt Country In EU, According To Annual TI Survey
- 27 Jan 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary slipped down seven places in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) prepared by anti-corruption organization Transparency International (TI), according to a TI press release. Hungary achieved its lowest score in the last six years with 48 points on a 100-point scale, and its anti-corruption performance has strikingly deteriorated in comparison to the European Union and the Central-Eastern ...
Lázár: Hungary Would Arrest Pharaon If He Entered The Country
- 4 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian authorities “would obviously arrest” Ghaith Pharaon, a Saudi businessman allegedly wanted by the FBI and Interpol, “if he came here right now,” government office chief János Lázár said responding to a question at his regular weekly press conference.
Hungary Elected To Serve Three-Year Term On UN Human Rights Council
- 3 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A vote during the General Assembly of the United Nations last week elected 14 countries to the Human Rights Council, the UN body responsible for promoting and protecting all human rights around the globe. Those elected were Brazil, China, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Hungary, Iraq, Japan, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom and the United States. All will serve three-year terms ...
Survey: Fear Of Migrants In Hungary Relatively High
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A higher proportion of Hungarians are afraid of migrants than the average in a 22-nation survey conducted by Ipsos, with 55% of Hungarians supporting the border fence and 72% concerned about disguised terrorism. Some 62% of Hungarians believe that the motivation for migrants is to live in better economic conditions and get access to welfare, health and education services, Ipsos said.
Hungary, Saudi Arabia Sign Nuclear Pact
- 20 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement in Riyadh on cooperating in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the national development ministry told MTI. The deal envisages an exchange of scientific and technical data, technology, engineers as well as cooperation in research, training and security, the ministry said.
PM: Hungary Is An Open And Friendly Country
- 10 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In Budapest on Tuesday, at the annual general assembly of the Union of Arab Banks, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that Hungary is an open and friendly country where there are no obstacles to investment. Foreign investors create jobs in Hungary, and for this reason they are our friends, the Prime Minister said.
Qatar Ambassador Rules Out Armed Conflict With Arab Neighbours
- 12 Jun 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Qatar’s ambassador to Hungary ruled out the possibility that his country’s rift with its Arab neighbours could escalate into an armed conflict in an interview published in daily Magyar Nemzet. The diplomatic crisis began on Monday when several Arab countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting Islamist militants and meddling in their internal affairs.
Szijjártó: ‘Floundering’ Of Anti-Terror Alliance ‘Worrisome’
- 7 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called it “worrisome” that international dialogue on the fight against terrorism “seems to be floundering” in the Persian Gulf after seven countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.
Saudi Ambassador Hails Robust Ties With Hungary
- 27 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government’s eastward-looking foreign policy has paved the way for deepening ties with Saudi Arabia in every field, the Saudi ambassador told daily Magyar Nemzet in an interview published on Saturday.
Hungary Drops To Fourth Most Corrupt Country In EU, According To Annual TI Survey
- 27 Jan 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary slipped down seven places in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) prepared by anti-corruption organization Transparency International (TI), according to a TI press release. Hungary achieved its lowest score in the last six years with 48 points on a 100-point scale, and its anti-corruption performance has strikingly deteriorated in comparison to the European Union and the Central-Eastern ...
Lázár: Hungary Would Arrest Pharaon If He Entered The Country
- 4 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian authorities “would obviously arrest” Ghaith Pharaon, a Saudi businessman allegedly wanted by the FBI and Interpol, “if he came here right now,” government office chief János Lázár said responding to a question at his regular weekly press conference.
Hungary Elected To Serve Three-Year Term On UN Human Rights Council
- 3 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A vote during the General Assembly of the United Nations last week elected 14 countries to the Human Rights Council, the UN body responsible for promoting and protecting all human rights around the globe. Those elected were Brazil, China, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Hungary, Iraq, Japan, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom and the United States. All will serve three-year terms ...
Survey: Fear Of Migrants In Hungary Relatively High
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A higher proportion of Hungarians are afraid of migrants than the average in a 22-nation survey conducted by Ipsos, with 55% of Hungarians supporting the border fence and 72% concerned about disguised terrorism. Some 62% of Hungarians believe that the motivation for migrants is to live in better economic conditions and get access to welfare, health and education services, Ipsos said.
Hungary, Saudi Arabia Sign Nuclear Pact
- 20 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement in Riyadh on cooperating in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the national development ministry told MTI. The deal envisages an exchange of scientific and technical data, technology, engineers as well as cooperation in research, training and security, the ministry said.
PM: Hungary Is An Open And Friendly Country
- 10 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In Budapest on Tuesday, at the annual general assembly of the Union of Arab Banks, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that Hungary is an open and friendly country where there are no obstacles to investment. Foreign investors create jobs in Hungary, and for this reason they are our friends, the Prime Minister said.