2,331 result(s) for security
Hungary: Loving It, Leaving It
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By David Landry: When I first came here, local folks mostly asked me “Why Hungary?” Now when I tell them I’m leaving, they say “It’s a good time.” So what has happened in the past 19 years?
Conference In Budapest Held In Secret On Energy Security In Central Europe
- 19 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
US energy affairs envoy Carlos Pascual chaired a closed conference of Ukrainian and Central European countries in Budapest yesterday on the topic of energy security in the region. The conference was kept a secret until after the fact because of the security of the large number of participants.
Energy Security Forum Held In Budapest
- 19 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central and South East European Forum on Energy Security was held in Budapest at the Foreign Ministry on June 17-18, 2014, the ministry said on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Trade Chief Holds Talks With UK Govt Officials
- 13 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s trade chief Peter Szijjártó held talks in London on Thursday with British officials. Michael Fallon, minister of state for business, agreed with Szijjártó that energy policy was a national competence and should stay that way.
Jobbik: Hungary’s Gov Biometric Sports Club ID Proposal “Orwellian”
- 12 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- sport
A government proposal to amend the sports law and require biometric ID for entrance to high-security sports events is “Orwellian”, the radical nationalist Jobbik party said.
Half Of Families With Children Report Problems Affording Food In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Almost half of Hungary’s families with children struggle to afford food, a Socialist politician said on Monday, citing a study of OECD member countries. Ildikó Borbély Bangó told a press conference that 47% of the families in the Gallup survey had found it difficult to buy food at some point.
Glenn Greenwald Says Hungary Is In For A Surprise
- 29 May 2014 11:45 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news website HVG.hu has published an interview with journalist and author Glenn Greenwald in which he says the groundwork is being laid for the release of documents that shed light on the extent of Hungary’s exposure to the US National Security Agency’s (NSA) global surveillance program.
Xpat Opinion: Jobbik’s Béla Kovács & His Alleged Russian Ties
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media have been all over the Béla Kovács story over the last few days. Hungarian press and even some international have reported the story about the member of the European Parliament from Hungary’s far-right Jobbik who faces allegations of using his mandate in the service of Russia’s interests vis-à-vis EU institutions. He has even earned a nickname in the Hungarian media: “K.G. Béla,” a play on ...
Spy Claim Attempt To Weaken Hungary’s Jobbik, Says Vona
- 20 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament held a hearing on espionage allegations targeting radical nationalist Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács. Jobbik leader Gábor Vona said there was a “base and all-too-obvious” smear campaign to bring down Jobbik.
Hungary: Loving It, Leaving It
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By David Landry: When I first came here, local folks mostly asked me “Why Hungary?” Now when I tell them I’m leaving, they say “It’s a good time.” So what has happened in the past 19 years?
Conference In Budapest Held In Secret On Energy Security In Central Europe
- 19 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
US energy affairs envoy Carlos Pascual chaired a closed conference of Ukrainian and Central European countries in Budapest yesterday on the topic of energy security in the region. The conference was kept a secret until after the fact because of the security of the large number of participants.
Energy Security Forum Held In Budapest
- 19 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central and South East European Forum on Energy Security was held in Budapest at the Foreign Ministry on June 17-18, 2014, the ministry said on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Trade Chief Holds Talks With UK Govt Officials
- 13 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s trade chief Peter Szijjártó held talks in London on Thursday with British officials. Michael Fallon, minister of state for business, agreed with Szijjártó that energy policy was a national competence and should stay that way.
Jobbik: Hungary’s Gov Biometric Sports Club ID Proposal “Orwellian”
- 12 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- sport
A government proposal to amend the sports law and require biometric ID for entrance to high-security sports events is “Orwellian”, the radical nationalist Jobbik party said.
Half Of Families With Children Report Problems Affording Food In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Almost half of Hungary’s families with children struggle to afford food, a Socialist politician said on Monday, citing a study of OECD member countries. Ildikó Borbély Bangó told a press conference that 47% of the families in the Gallup survey had found it difficult to buy food at some point.
Glenn Greenwald Says Hungary Is In For A Surprise
- 29 May 2014 11:45 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news website HVG.hu has published an interview with journalist and author Glenn Greenwald in which he says the groundwork is being laid for the release of documents that shed light on the extent of Hungary’s exposure to the US National Security Agency’s (NSA) global surveillance program.
Xpat Opinion: Jobbik’s Béla Kovács & His Alleged Russian Ties
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Media have been all over the Béla Kovács story over the last few days. Hungarian press and even some international have reported the story about the member of the European Parliament from Hungary’s far-right Jobbik who faces allegations of using his mandate in the service of Russia’s interests vis-à-vis EU institutions. He has even earned a nickname in the Hungarian media: “K.G. Béla,” a play on ...
Spy Claim Attempt To Weaken Hungary’s Jobbik, Says Vona
- 20 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament held a hearing on espionage allegations targeting radical nationalist Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács. Jobbik leader Gábor Vona said there was a “base and all-too-obvious” smear campaign to bring down Jobbik.