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Szijjártó: Western Balkans Tensions Serious Risk To Hungary’s Security
- 7 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The increasing tensions in the western Balkans region pose a serious risk to Hungary’s security, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. Looking at the ongoing border disputes, the rise of religious extremism and the rise of the threat of terrorism in the EU’s south-eastern neighbouring region, it is not at all impossible that Europe will see another migration wave over the autumn, Szijjártó said ...
National Gallery’s Picasso Exhibition Attracts Over 200,000
- 5 Sep 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Over 200,000 people visited an exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s works, which closed on August 28 at the Hungarian National Gallery, the museum said. The four-month display, co-organised by the Musée National Picasso in Paris, has been the largest ever such exhibition in Hungary with some 100 paintings, drawings and sculpture by the artist, the Gallery said in its statement.
Court Sentences Extremist Budaházy To 13 Years In Prison
- 31 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Budapest court sentenced in a non-binding ruling extremist György Budaházy to 13 years in prison for carrying out terrorist activity almost a decade ago. Budaházy and six of his accomplices, who were sentenced to around ten years in prison each, were placed under house arrest during the afternoon. Another three people, who were sentenced to around seven years each, are prohibited from leaving ...
Mediaworks Denies Sale Rumour
- 31 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Publishing company Mediaworks yesterday denied reports that a contract regarding its sale has been signed. In a statement, the publisher of Népszabadság, Világgazdaság and Nemzeti Sport also denied that negotiations on its sale have taken place.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Meets Croatian, Romanian Ministers In Dubrovnik
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has met with Croatian Economy Minister Tomislav Panenic on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum to discuss a dispute over the management of Croatian oil and gas company INA, among other issues, the foreign ministry said. Szijjártó confirmed that Hungary is “interested in cooperation rather than an acrimonious dispute” at the meeting, the ministry said.
Government: Wrong To Encourage People To Stay Away From Referendum
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It is wrong to encourage people to stay away from the Oct 2 referendum on the European Union migrant quota or to tell them to cast invalid votes, the government spokesman said on Thursday. The position taken by the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (TASZ) is not correct for a rights organisation, Zoltán Kovács told public news channel M1. TASZ said in a statement earlier:
President, House Speaker Send Condolences Over Italy Earthquake
- 25 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder and Parliamentary Speaker László Kövér sent condolences over the earthquake that claimed at least 120 lives in central Italy in the early hours on Wednesday. In his telegram to Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Áder expressed sympathy with families of the victims and with those who have lost their homes, the president’s office said.
Over Half Of Opposition Supporters Happy With Govt’s Migration Policy
- 25 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than half of Hungary’s opposition supporters are pleased with the government’s migrant policy, the latest survey by the Nézőpont Institute released on Wednesday shows. It also showed that support for the ruling parties remains well above support for the opposition.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum Urges Rescinding Bayer’s State Award
- 25 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Holocaust Memorial Museum of Washington, DC, condemned Hungary granting a state award to journalist Zsolt Bayer and called for rescinding the award. The USHMM said the award is intended to recognize individuals who demonstrate excellence in service to the country and “the promotion of universal human values”.
Szijjártó: Western Balkans Tensions Serious Risk To Hungary’s Security
- 7 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The increasing tensions in the western Balkans region pose a serious risk to Hungary’s security, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. Looking at the ongoing border disputes, the rise of religious extremism and the rise of the threat of terrorism in the EU’s south-eastern neighbouring region, it is not at all impossible that Europe will see another migration wave over the autumn, Szijjártó said ...
National Gallery’s Picasso Exhibition Attracts Over 200,000
- 5 Sep 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Over 200,000 people visited an exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s works, which closed on August 28 at the Hungarian National Gallery, the museum said. The four-month display, co-organised by the Musée National Picasso in Paris, has been the largest ever such exhibition in Hungary with some 100 paintings, drawings and sculpture by the artist, the Gallery said in its statement.
Court Sentences Extremist Budaházy To 13 Years In Prison
- 31 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Budapest court sentenced in a non-binding ruling extremist György Budaházy to 13 years in prison for carrying out terrorist activity almost a decade ago. Budaházy and six of his accomplices, who were sentenced to around ten years in prison each, were placed under house arrest during the afternoon. Another three people, who were sentenced to around seven years each, are prohibited from leaving ...
Mediaworks Denies Sale Rumour
- 31 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Publishing company Mediaworks yesterday denied reports that a contract regarding its sale has been signed. In a statement, the publisher of Népszabadság, Világgazdaság and Nemzeti Sport also denied that negotiations on its sale have taken place.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Meets Croatian, Romanian Ministers In Dubrovnik
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has met with Croatian Economy Minister Tomislav Panenic on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum to discuss a dispute over the management of Croatian oil and gas company INA, among other issues, the foreign ministry said. Szijjártó confirmed that Hungary is “interested in cooperation rather than an acrimonious dispute” at the meeting, the ministry said.
Government: Wrong To Encourage People To Stay Away From Referendum
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It is wrong to encourage people to stay away from the Oct 2 referendum on the European Union migrant quota or to tell them to cast invalid votes, the government spokesman said on Thursday. The position taken by the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (TASZ) is not correct for a rights organisation, Zoltán Kovács told public news channel M1. TASZ said in a statement earlier:
President, House Speaker Send Condolences Over Italy Earthquake
- 25 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder and Parliamentary Speaker László Kövér sent condolences over the earthquake that claimed at least 120 lives in central Italy in the early hours on Wednesday. In his telegram to Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Áder expressed sympathy with families of the victims and with those who have lost their homes, the president’s office said.
Over Half Of Opposition Supporters Happy With Govt’s Migration Policy
- 25 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than half of Hungary’s opposition supporters are pleased with the government’s migrant policy, the latest survey by the Nézőpont Institute released on Wednesday shows. It also showed that support for the ruling parties remains well above support for the opposition.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum Urges Rescinding Bayer’s State Award
- 25 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Holocaust Memorial Museum of Washington, DC, condemned Hungary granting a state award to journalist Zsolt Bayer and called for rescinding the award. The USHMM said the award is intended to recognize individuals who demonstrate excellence in service to the country and “the promotion of universal human values”.