626 result(s) for state of crisis
Péter Szijjártó: Certain Powers Would Like To Destabilize Hungary
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following is our translation of the interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appearing in today’s edition of Magyar Nemzet just one week after the same pro-government newspaper published an interview with Chancellor János Lázár, in which he accused the United States of pressuring Hungary in order to obtain a market for its shale gas:
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Hungary’s Defence Official Meets Washington Officials
- 22 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Challenges posed by Russia in connection with the Ukrainian crisis and threats by the Islamic State (ISIS) were the focus of talks between Hungarian defence deputy state secretary and officials in Washington, DC. Péter Siklósi, who is in charge of defence policy, held talks in the State Department, the Pentagon, the White House’s National Security Council, Congress and several think-tanks over ...
Internet Tax Is Just One Of The Political Scandals Hitting Hungary
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
By putting his Internet tax plans on the back burner, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also hushed his own internal opposition. Not that he can sit back: he has been making enemies ever since he launched his “freedom fights” in 2010.
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
Saint Margaret’s Budapest Annual Harvest Fund-Raising Dinner, 31 October
- 30 Oct 2014 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Join with fellow parishioners and friends of Saint Margaret’s as we gather once again at the famed Remíz Restaurant for our annual Autumn Harvest Dinner and Fundraiser. Our topic this year is very current: Crisis and Conflict In the Middle East. Our speaker for this special Harvest Dinner event will be the Rev. Dr. Vilmos Fischl, General Secretary of the Hungarian Ecumenical Council and an ...
Xpat Opinion: America Wants Policy Change In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum agree that the United States wants Hungary to reverse the political course it has been following for the past few years. All place the recent American entry ban imposed on six Hungarian personalities suspected of corruption in this context. But they disagree on who is right and who is wrong in this dispute.
All Hungary’s Fidesz Has To Fear Is Itself - Commentators Török & G. Fodor Agree
- 24 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Now that Hungarian voters have been called to the polls for the third time this year (for parliamentary, European Parliament and municipality elections), Heti Válasz has asked two political scientists to evaluate the outcome of weekend's election and offer a forecast. Gábor Török and Gábor G. Fodor agree that PM Viktor Orbán will forge ahead with a reformer's zeal while former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány ...
Budapest Well Prepared For Winter Care Of Homeless
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest is better prepared than ever to care for its homeless in the upcoming winter months, with 1,500 extra places available during the crisis period compared with last year, the state secretary for social affairs and cohesion said.
Péter Szijjártó: Certain Powers Would Like To Destabilize Hungary
- 30 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following is our translation of the interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó appearing in today’s edition of Magyar Nemzet just one week after the same pro-government newspaper published an interview with Chancellor János Lázár, in which he accused the United States of pressuring Hungary in order to obtain a market for its shale gas:
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Hungary’s Defence Official Meets Washington Officials
- 22 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Challenges posed by Russia in connection with the Ukrainian crisis and threats by the Islamic State (ISIS) were the focus of talks between Hungarian defence deputy state secretary and officials in Washington, DC. Péter Siklósi, who is in charge of defence policy, held talks in the State Department, the Pentagon, the White House’s National Security Council, Congress and several think-tanks over ...
Internet Tax Is Just One Of The Political Scandals Hitting Hungary
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
By putting his Internet tax plans on the back burner, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also hushed his own internal opposition. Not that he can sit back: he has been making enemies ever since he launched his “freedom fights” in 2010.
Hungarian Government In A Bind
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will have the toughest period of his career if both the United States administration and the newly installed European Commission maintain their criticism of his government's policies. That is a likely scenario, and the European People's Party is now less eager to back him. At stake is how to ensure funds for the development of the Hungarian economy.
Saint Margaret’s Budapest Annual Harvest Fund-Raising Dinner, 31 October
- 30 Oct 2014 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Join with fellow parishioners and friends of Saint Margaret’s as we gather once again at the famed Remíz Restaurant for our annual Autumn Harvest Dinner and Fundraiser. Our topic this year is very current: Crisis and Conflict In the Middle East. Our speaker for this special Harvest Dinner event will be the Rev. Dr. Vilmos Fischl, General Secretary of the Hungarian Ecumenical Council and an ...
Xpat Opinion: America Wants Policy Change In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum agree that the United States wants Hungary to reverse the political course it has been following for the past few years. All place the recent American entry ban imposed on six Hungarian personalities suspected of corruption in this context. But they disagree on who is right and who is wrong in this dispute.
All Hungary’s Fidesz Has To Fear Is Itself - Commentators Török & G. Fodor Agree
- 24 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Now that Hungarian voters have been called to the polls for the third time this year (for parliamentary, European Parliament and municipality elections), Heti Válasz has asked two political scientists to evaluate the outcome of weekend's election and offer a forecast. Gábor Török and Gábor G. Fodor agree that PM Viktor Orbán will forge ahead with a reformer's zeal while former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány ...
Budapest Well Prepared For Winter Care Of Homeless
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest is better prepared than ever to care for its homeless in the upcoming winter months, with 1,500 extra places available during the crisis period compared with last year, the state secretary for social affairs and cohesion said.