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Photos: President Appoints New Ministers
- 18 May 2018 10:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungarian president János Áder on Friday formally appointed the ministers of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s fourth government.
New Hungarian Government Members Announced
- 2 May 2018 7:23 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has informed senior officials of the ruling Fidesz and Christian Democrat parties about the composition of the new government entering office after the inaugural session of parliament in the weeks to come, the prime minister’s spokesman said.
Covert Threats Present The Greatest Challenge In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2018 10:36 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Speaking at the ceremonial staff meeting of the Military National Security Service (MNSS) in Budapest on Monday, Minister of Defence István Simicskó stated that covert threats present the greatest challenge.
Hungarian Defence Forces Purchase Two New Airbuses
- 22 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Speaking at a press conference in Budapest on Wednesday, Minister of Defence Dr. István Simicskó announced that the Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) purchase two A319 Airbuses, adding that the planes will enter service with the HDF.
Hungary Marks Anniversary Of 1956 Soviet Reprisal
- 9 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s flag was raised and then lowered to half-mast with military honours in front of Parliament on Saturday to mark the 61st anniversary of the crushing of the 1956 revolution and freedom-fight. The Hungarian government in 2013 declared November 4 to be a national day of mourning.
Opposition Support For Hungary Iraq Mission Extension Uncertain
- 24 May 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
It is still uncertain if the government’s proposal for extending Hungary’s mission in Iraq will get sufficient support from the opposition in parliament, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said.
Simicskó: No Human Error In July Post-Wwii Bomb Explosion
- 15 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An investigation into the circumstances of a bomb explosion that killed the Hungarian army’s four explosives experts in July has established that the fatality had not been caused by human error, misconduct or negligence, István Simicskó, the defence minister, said.
Bomb Disposal Squad Killed In Action
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Four bomb disposal experts died and another sustained severe injuries when a World War II bomb exploded in the Hortobágy National Park on Friday. The four were attempting to defuse two 250kg bombs on a military shooting range near Nádudvar when one of them went off for unknown reasons.
Hungarian Army Fully Prepared To Protect Border
- 30 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian army is prepared to dispatch more than 6,000 troops to protect the country’s border should the migrant situation so require, the chief of staff said. There are currently about 2,000 law enforcement officers and soldiers patrolling Hungary’s southern borders, Tibor Benkő said after visiting the region over the weekend.
Photos: President Appoints New Ministers
- 18 May 2018 10:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungarian president János Áder on Friday formally appointed the ministers of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s fourth government.
New Hungarian Government Members Announced
- 2 May 2018 7:23 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has informed senior officials of the ruling Fidesz and Christian Democrat parties about the composition of the new government entering office after the inaugural session of parliament in the weeks to come, the prime minister’s spokesman said.
Covert Threats Present The Greatest Challenge In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2018 10:36 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Speaking at the ceremonial staff meeting of the Military National Security Service (MNSS) in Budapest on Monday, Minister of Defence István Simicskó stated that covert threats present the greatest challenge.
Hungarian Defence Forces Purchase Two New Airbuses
- 22 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Speaking at a press conference in Budapest on Wednesday, Minister of Defence Dr. István Simicskó announced that the Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) purchase two A319 Airbuses, adding that the planes will enter service with the HDF.
Hungary Marks Anniversary Of 1956 Soviet Reprisal
- 9 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s flag was raised and then lowered to half-mast with military honours in front of Parliament on Saturday to mark the 61st anniversary of the crushing of the 1956 revolution and freedom-fight. The Hungarian government in 2013 declared November 4 to be a national day of mourning.
Opposition Support For Hungary Iraq Mission Extension Uncertain
- 24 May 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
It is still uncertain if the government’s proposal for extending Hungary’s mission in Iraq will get sufficient support from the opposition in parliament, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said.
Simicskó: No Human Error In July Post-Wwii Bomb Explosion
- 15 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An investigation into the circumstances of a bomb explosion that killed the Hungarian army’s four explosives experts in July has established that the fatality had not been caused by human error, misconduct or negligence, István Simicskó, the defence minister, said.
Bomb Disposal Squad Killed In Action
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Four bomb disposal experts died and another sustained severe injuries when a World War II bomb exploded in the Hortobágy National Park on Friday. The four were attempting to defuse two 250kg bombs on a military shooting range near Nádudvar when one of them went off for unknown reasons.
Hungarian Army Fully Prepared To Protect Border
- 30 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian army is prepared to dispatch more than 6,000 troops to protect the country’s border should the migrant situation so require, the chief of staff said. There are currently about 2,000 law enforcement officers and soldiers patrolling Hungary’s southern borders, Tibor Benkő said after visiting the region over the weekend.